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.
Audiovox, InstallerNet Team on New Category
Audiovox Electronics at the SEMA show last week, announced its presence in a new category, electric vehicle charging...
Pioneer Reports Strong Quarter on Falling Yen
Pioneer reported higher sales in both car and home electronics mainly due to the falling value of the...
Vizualogic Intros 360 Degree Camera System at SEMA
Vizualogic introduced at the SEMA Show last week a SmartView automotive four-camera system for providing views around the...
Elettromedia Terminates Key Dealer for Transshipping
We received this press announcement Friday night. It was unusual enough that we thought we'd bring it to...
The Outlook for the Remote Start Season is….
A short cold snap in October in the Midwest set the remote start season off to a good...
Pioneer Announces 2014 Amps, Subs
Pioneer announced Wednesday new subwoofers and amplifiers for 2014 shipping now or this month. The new subwoofer, model...
Connected Car of Year Finalists Announced
The finalists for the Connected Car of the Year were announced by Connected World magazine, selected for using...
Best of SEMA Mobile Electronics Products Announced for 2013
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show announced the winners of its New Product Showcase Awards for 2013...
Pioneer 2014 AV Radios Load up on Features
Pioneer will release this month many 2014 head units including 5 new audio/video models, all of which now...
ESCORT Intro’s Laser ShifterPro
ESCORT showed at SEMA a new Laser ShifterPro, its first laser defence product to include upgradable software so...
JVC Mobile Intros HDMI and MHL Car Radios
JVC Mobile unveiled today a full 2014 car radio lineup that includes two AV receivers with HDMI inputs....
Viper Enters Home Market
Expanding beyond car security, Viper is launching Viper Home—a self-installed home security solution to be launched exclusively through...
DroneMobile Launches Next Gen Smartphone Controlled Car Device
DroneMobile, the remote-start-from-a-phone system, launched on Friday, its next generation smartphone control and car tracking/telematics system with a...
SEMA Show Kicks Off Tuesday
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show of all things car performance, kicks off in Las Vegas Tuesday...
Sony’s Troubles Return
In July, it looked like Sony was turning itself around. But last week it reported a surprise loss,...
iOS in the Car in Half of OEM Radios by 2018
Apple’s new “iOS in the Car” smartphone-car radio connection due next year will work its way into half...
GM Asks Dealers to Set Up In-Store Connected Car Centers
General Motors has asked its thousands of dealers to create in-store connected car centers that resemble Apple’s Genius...
200 Car Audio Dealers Sign up for Car Tech Demo Days
You can still sign up for Car Tech Demo Days and list your store on a national web...
CEA Promotes Car Audio November 7
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will launch a Satellite Media Tour on November 7, promoting Car Tech Demo...
It’s a Round Marine Radio From MB Quart
MB Quart announced the release of its first company-designed marine radio—a 3.5-inch round shaped head unit that fits...