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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.
Pioneer Launches Best Buy Demo Tour of CarPlay, Android Auto
Pioneer Electronics, which to date remains the only aftermarket company to offer both CarPlay and Android Auto ready...
Here are the First Cars to Get Sync 3
Ford announced the first vehicles to get the new SYNC 3 systems will be the 2016 Escape and...
ADS Intros Ford F150 Car Kit
Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) is now shipping an iDatalink Maestro kit with built in heater/AC controls for 2013-2014...
12 Volt Needs $300,000 Awareness Campaign
A sum of $300,000 is required for the industry to create an Internet based campaign that could move...
This 12V Dealer is in a Firehouse
Roberts Auto & Home Electronics, Louisville, KY operates out of an old two-storey fire station but that is...
Android I/O Highlights for 12 Volters
A number of introductions announced by Google at the Android I/O Developer’s Conference Thursday, will have an impact...
2.4 Million Chevys to Get CarPlay, Android Auto
In the largest adoption of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto yet by a car maker, Chevrolet Wednesday announced...
AAMP Buys Rosen Electronics
AAMP of America announced it acquired Rosen Electronics maker of car video, navigation interfaces, radio, backup sensors, and...
Beyond Android Auto-GM Plans Full Android Dash:Report
It’s well known that General Motors is planning to offer an Android infotainment system that goes beyond Android...
The First Car Maker With Android Auto is….
The first car maker to include Android Auto in a new car model is Hyundai in the 2015...
New Facts For Selling Car Radios
If you are selling advanced aftermarket car radios, here are some facts that your customers may appreciate. According...
AAA Says Headlights Need Improvement
A new AAA study found that today’s headlights fail to safely light the roadways at speeds as low...
Another Tesla-Style Screen Debuts
The next car maker to employ a Tesla-style over-sized screen to control all car functions is Mitsubishi. A...
12V OEM Integration Training For All SoCal
Advanced Marketing & Distribution is holding a training seminar on OEM integration open to all dealers in Southern...
On TV: MECP and Connected Car in Your City?
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) this week gave 33 TV and radio interviews on aftermarket connected car products...
Andy Allen Resigns from Memphis Car Audio
Andy Allen, Director of Product & Marketing at Memphis Car audio, has resigned his post effective this week....
12V Retailers Build Different Kind of Demo Displays
Most car audio displays show off product. But if your aim is to promote your installation expertise, it...
New Bose System Switches EQ Settings Automatically
Bose announced the second of its next generation advanced technology systems will automatically switch between two equalization settings....
Kenwood Names New Director of Sales
Kenwood USA announced that Rob Sutton has been named Director of Sales for the Car Electronics division, a...
Hearing on Move to Ban Working on Cars
Hearings began this week on the right of consumers (and retailers) to work on cars. The hearings will...