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Car audio, 12-volt, EV and marine aftermarket news, reported for the people who run the business. Market shifts, brand moves, retail trends and what they mean for dealers, reps and manufacturers, from CEoutlook, covering the industry since 2012.
High Tech Backup Camera Company Closes its Doors
A backup camera company launched by ex-Apple engineers has reportedly closed its doors. Pearl Automation, maker of the...
Trump Admin May Change Backup Camera Law
The Trump administration may seek to undo the "backup camera law" that requires all new cars include a...
12V Road Rage Package
Hurley's Auto Audio, McLean, VA has developed a "Road Rage" package for its customers that gives new meaning...
Which New Car Tech Will Consumers Pay For?
Out of 31 car options from sunroofs to WiFi, the most sought after feature in the US that...
Finally, The First Aftermarket Company to Work With Alexa!
Until now the aftermarket has stood on the sidelines as Alexa became one of the hottest consumer electronics...
Car Radios Are Undergoing a Shape Shift
The face of car radios are changing, literally, to where some radio face plates are now flatter, causing...
SiriusXM Now Available With Amazon Alexa
SiriusXM announced today that its 200+ channels are now available to SiriusXM subscribers via Amazon Alexa for easy...
The Next Big 12 Volt Discounter Beyond Amazon
Unless you were visiting Antartica this weekend, you know that Amazon and Walmart are in a battle for...
Sony, Kicker Turn Away $Millions
Both Sony Car Audio and Kicker (Stillwater Designs) say they have sacrificed millions of dollars in sales by...
MESA Buying Group May Open to More Dealers
Who’s the largest specialist in car audio buying power? If you allow for collective buying power, the Mobile...
Best Buy to Let You Rent Electronics Before You Buy
Best Buy will announce later this month, a new rental program that lets you try out products before...
Car Audio Slighted With Short Selling Season
Car audio had a rough start for the year. Tax returns came later, resulting in a shorter selling...
SiriusXM Invests in Pandora Instead of Buying It
According to the NY Post last month, SiriusXM was in discussions to buy Pandora. But instead of buying...
Rockford Enters Distribution Agreement With Yamaha
TEMPE, Ariz. – Rockford Fosgate announced it has entered a distribution agreement with Yamaha Parts and Accessories, a...
iPhone May Offer FLAC Playback
Now that beta iOS 11 is available to developers, some are reporting that Apple has included full FLAC...
It’s Official: Powersports Audio Explodes
Powersports audio including audio for motorcycles and side-by-sides or UTVs and boats is surging as much as 130...
Kenwood to Ship New Radios Starting in July
Kenwood is expected to launch a new line of CarPlay car radios that work with a dash cam...
Ever Hold a Window Tint Marathon?
It was always Mike Meza's goal to break 12 cars a day in window tinting, but he could...
Apple’s App For Those Without CarPlay
Apple revealed a new iOS 11 platform that offers a solution for drivers who don’t have CarPlay. Yes,...
Diamond Audio Plans DSP for Powersports
Diamond Audio will introduce this year the company's first digital signal processor (DSP). The DSP, still under development,...