Car News
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 Car Audio Supplier Launches
Audio Legion, based in Tampa, FL announced it is entering the car audio market with a full line...
New iPhone 7 Improves Audio
Apple's newest phone, the iPhone 7 now has stereo speakers for louder and better sound, and it comes...
First “Super PAC” Kit is for Camaro
PAC (AAMP Global) is introducing a new line of RadioPro kits that include all necessary harnesses plus steering...
IoT for Cars Kicks off in December
The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming to the car by the end of the year when BMW...
Here’s the New Leader of MTX
John Ivey has assumed leadership of all of Mitek including MTX Audio, taking over from his father and...
The New Way to Bring In Customers
It's a busy world, and taking time to go to your store is a luxury for some. So...
OEM Doctor on Blind Spot Detectors
The type of blind spot detector you choose to carry can mean the difference between lots of returns...
Alpine Radios for 2017: More Universal Models
Alpine said at KnowledgeFest it will produce more universal car radios for 2017, broadening its line beyond Restyle...
Hertz Intros Entry Level UNO Line
Hertz announced it is shipping a new UNO by Hertz entry level line of car speakers and amplifiers....
JBL’s $399 CarPlay Radio Gets Update
JBL said it will revise its Legend CP 100 $399 CarPlay/Android Auto deck, which has been delayed since...
PAC Intros Mad Smart LOC
CORRECTED--PAC (AAMP Global) unveiled at KnowledgeFest an "Amplifier Interface" that lets you add aftermarket products to factory radios...
Directed Parent Announces New CEO
DEI Holdings, Inc., parent company to Directed announced a new CEO and President replacing Jim Minarik, who is...
Kenwood Intros Lower Cost AV Deck With Maestro
Kenwood debuted at KnowledgeFest in Dallas this week its lowest priced double DIN AV/receiver to work with the...
Installer, Retailer and Vendor of the Year Winners: ME Magazine Awards 2016
Mobile Electronics Magazine announced its annual award winners Monday night with the coveted Installer of the Year Award...
12V Distributor Group Adds 3 New Vendors
The Elite Distributor Alliance (EDA) announced that VOXX, Fortin and Kleinn Automotive have joined the group as new...
5 Aftermarket Leaders Speak Out
Five leading car audio suppliers spoke out at the Town Hall meeting at KnowledgeFest on Saturday night claiming...
First Advanced Remote Start Bypass Launches For These Cars!
Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) introduced at KnowledgeFest the first plug and play remote start systems to work with...
Pioneer Launches New CD Receivers
Pioneer Electronics (USA) announced 5 new car audio CD receivers and 3 digital media receivers to ship at...
Sony Gets CarPlay, Android Auto
Sony Electronics announced its first in-dash receiver with the popular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features. Shipping in...
Escort Launches Retail Specialist Program
Escort announced a specialist retailer program that trains and certifies salesmen and installers on Escort products and rewards...