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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.
New Escort Custom Radar Detector Debuts This Week
Escort is introducing during CES this week a new custom installed radar detector system to join its current...
Top 10 Car Audio Stories of 2016
Looking to 2017, one of the most significant advancements in car audio is likely to center on new...
Morel Intros New Entry Level Audio Series
Morel, maker of high end car audio products will unveil at CES next month a new entry level...
ADS Enters Driver Safety With Maestro And Rydeen
Rydeen Mobile Electronics announced a partnership with Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) , where Rydeen is supplying a new...
Elettromedia Updates Amps to Work With New ADS Maestro AR Integration Module
Elettromedia, manufacturer of Audison branded Prima amplifiers announced a new software update for its Prima amplifiers to allow...
Metra Announces DSP With Built-In Axxess Integration
Metra announced a new Axxess Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that can retain Ford SYNC, General Motors OnStar and...
The Top AV Car Radio So Far This Year
The top AV car radio so far this year (January through October) was the Pioneer AVH4200NEX, as measured...
Kenwood Intros “Before The Amplifier” DSP/Amp
CORRECTED: Kenwood Electronics announced it will introduce at CES a DSP/OEM amplifier designed to be installed "before the...
Amazon Captures Almost Half of Holiday Online Shopping
Amazon was responsible for almost 50 percent of all online sales the week ending December 17, increasing its...
CES Preview: Kenwood Radio Displays DVR Video
One of the first aftermarket car radios to work directly with a DVR/driver safety device will be introduced...
The First Aftermarket Unlock For CarPlay in Mercedes
CRUX Interfacing is offering a radical new interface for many Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The interface unlocks the CarPlay and...
JVC Mobile Adds Android Auto at CES
JVC Mobile will offer Android Auto for the first time in its 2017 receivers to be unveiled at...
Memphis Audio Reveals Details on High End Line
Memphis Audio revealed details and pricing on its first full high end car audio line called the Six...
Cadence Ships New Oncore Audiophile Line
Cadence Sound is shipping a new high end line of audiophile components under its new, premium Oncore Audio...
JL Audio to Intro Audiophile DSP-Ready Speakers
JL Audio will introduce during CES a new "super premium" component speaker series designed for "active" car audio...
Hybrid Audio Intros Audiophile Speakers, Amp Pricing
Hybrid Audio will show at CES next month its new top-of-the-line Legatia X component speakers, capping its current...
This Mirror Monitor Includes Free Tracking
Boyo (Vision Tech America) will ship later this month a new rear view replacement mirror/monitor with an embedded...
Leading Retail CEO Moves to Custom Sounds
A leading car audio retail CEO has left his post to become President of Custom Sounds, the 17-store...
PowerBass Beefs Up Direct Sales
Corrected: PowerBass USA is shifting its distribution model to focus more heavily on direct sales to retailers but...
After 20 Years, Infinity Replaces BassLink With Removable Model
After 20 years, Infinity replaced its BassLink mini powered subwoofer, its best seller, with a new BassLink DC...