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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.
Stranger Things at Memphis Audio
By James Chevrette While other companies at the recent SEMA Show focused on “show vehicles” to display their...
HARMAN First With New Automotive Display
By James Chevrette HARMAN International, a Samsung company, has become the first to receive HDR10+ Automotive certification for...
Monster Subwoofers at SEMA: Suppliers Push Boundaries
By James Chevrette Car audio manufacturers are investing in big woofers again based on the showing at the...
Remote Start From VOXX, AutoMobility Now Works With Thinkware Connected Dashcam
VOXX and Automobility are offering remote start systems that work with a Thinkware dashcam to offer live dashcam...
BOSS Ships New Elite Amplifiers
By James Chevrette BOSS Audio has released its new Elite amplifier series with prices starting at $189.99. The...
New Harman Kardon Subwoofers
After bringing the Harman Kardon name to aftermarket car audio for the first time last year, Harman is...
Kicker Expands OE Tailgate Offering
By James Chevrette Kicker has expanded its "Tailgate Party" system within its Original Equipment partnership program for GMC...
Pioneer Launches New Accessories
By James Chevrette Pioneer Electronics launched a wide array of 12-volt accessories at the 2025 SEMA Show, as...
Metra Enters Car Radio Market
Metra Electronics unveiled at the 2025 SEMA Show its first car radios. Under the Proscenium Line, the company will...
MSC Enters Partnership with Uniden America
MSC is now Uniden’s exclusive partner for radar detector systems to the retail specialist channel in the US...
Incriminator Audio Sold
Systematic Holdings, LLC announced today it has purchased Incriminator Audio, LLC, a mobile electronics brand that has been...
JL Intros Two New Compact Amps
JL Audio, a Garmin brand, is shipping this month two new car audio amplifiers in its RD compact...
Here’s the Details on Rockford’s New Punch Series (plus videos)
By James Chevrette Here are the details on the new Rockford Punch series, the first new automotive speaker...
Rockford Intros New Punch Speakers Aimed at Easy Fitment
Rockford Fosgate announced a new PUNCH speaker line, with three series focused on easy fitment in vehicles. Debuting...
Stinger Intros Horizon 15
Stinger will launch at the SEMA show its largest infotainment/radio to date. With a 15.6-inch screen, the Horizon15...
Metra Shows New and Updated Dash Kits at SEMA
Metra Electronics will show new and redesigned car audio installation kits for modern screen styles at the upcoming...
Stinger Intros Horizon XTR for UTVs
Stinger will unveil at the SEMA Show 2025 a new 10.1-inch universal display designed to work with UTVs...
THINKWARE Intros New Top-Line Dashcam
THINKWARE is shipping its new top-of-the-line dashcam with several high performance features. The new U3000 PRO includes the...
Firstech Unveils Drone XT Standalone GPS Tracker
Firstech, maker of DroneMobile, announced a new Drone XT GPS Tracker that can be used for boats, ATVs,...
MB Quart Intros New Ford Bronco Systems
By James Chevrette MB Quart is shipping four new plug-n-play audio systems for the Ford Bronco 2021-2024. They...