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.
Pioneer Lowers Forecasts for Past Year, But Car AV is Steady
Pioneer Corporation in Japan lowered its forecasts for the year, but said car electronics sales came close to...
JVC Kenwood Sales Down for Recent Year
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Tough Spring; Not Just for 12 Volt
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¾ of Smartphone Owners Often Use Phone to Navigate
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Apple to Show New iOS in June
Apple said it will show developers new versions of iOS and OS X at its annual Worldwide Developers...
Car Devices Get Federal Safety Rules
The U.S. government issued rules Tuesday to guide the design of navigation and other devices in new...
Apple’s Statement on Larger Screened iPhone
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Apple Promises “Great Stuff” This Fall
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Steering Wheel Kit Has Built-in Drum Set
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iBeetle “iCar” Due Soon
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Alpine Ships MirrorLink Radio with Siri
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Sundown Audio Looks to Expand
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CEA Explores Need for Vehicle Broadband Standard
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TomTom Previews New PNDs, Sports Watch
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A New Kind of Salesman?
If you are having trouble finding a new salesman for the shop, consider a robot that costs only...
Now a Tablet Controls Your Car Radio
Why was a tablet installed in front of an in-dash car radio in the videos below? Here’s why....
SiriusXM Launches MySXM
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Car Audio Sales in 2020
A new report from Strategy Analytics says the car audio aftermarket will hit $1.2 billion in sales in...
Car Electronics Makers Featured in “CES on the Hill”
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Pioneer Rises to No.3 Aftermarket/OEM Combined Post
For total aftermarket plus OEM car infotainment sales in 2012, Harman took the number one slot, knocking Panasonic...