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.
Samsung Mega Has Even Bigger Screen
Samsung this week announced a new line of mega-sized Android phones, appropriately called the Galaxy Mega in 5.8...
Florida Attacks Car Audio Cranking Again
Barely 4 months since the Florida Supreme Court struck down a law against cranking up a car stereo,...
Alpine Ships Hip-Hop Branded Speakers
Alpine Electronics is now shipping the new budget subwoofers developed with the hip hop band Far East Movement....
Backup Camera Law Gets New Push
You may remember a mandate to require backup cameras in new cars by 2014 has been approved by...
Harman Buys iOnRoad
Harman International announced it has acquired iOnRoad Technologies, maker of an augmented reality driving app that provides crash...
More Oversized Car Audio Decks Debut
Car radios with supersized screens are emerging as new car electronics subcategory. Soundstream, Power Acoustik, Farenheit, Sound Storm...
Alpine Ships First TuneIt Receiver
Alpine Electronics launched the first of its receivers to work with a new TuneIt App, first introduced at...
“60 Minutes” Now Available in Car Radios
Audio from shows such as 60 Minutes and the CBS Evening News is now available on car radios...
Car Audio Tips on Closing the Sale
Car audio "sales doctor" Del Ellis of Del Ellis Sales Training International was at it again last week,...
Car Audio Installers’ Legal Challenge
An article in Wired.com serves as a warning to car audio installers, however talented and careful they may...
Directed Ships “One Box” XpressStart ONE
Directed began shipping Tuesday the XpressStart ONE that provides one-box remote start solutions for just about every car....
Garmin to Provide In-Dash Navi for Mercedes
Garmin announced Tuesday that it has been selected by Daimler AG to provide navigation for future Mercedes-Benz models...
GROM Offers USB Android Connection to Jelly Bean
GROM says it is now the first and only car audio company to deliver a full digital audio...
Car Stereo’s “Grandma” Passes
Updated! Alma Gates, who was affectionately called the Grandma of car stereo, passed away last week at the...
Audio America Broadens Exclusive Distribution With Pioneer Mobile Electronics
MARIETTA, GA -- Audio America, a 12 Volt and Home A/V distributor serving the Southeast United States, announced...
DICE Electronics Files Bankruptcy
DICE Electronics, the maker of car audio kits and Internet Radio add-on devices, has sought Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
Kenwood Issues Software Update for DNX Line
Kenwood has issued a firmware update for its DNX navigation/AV in-dash receivers which fixes a glitch with map...
Delphi Car Device with Verizon Now Available
Delphi, together with Verizon Wireless released Thursday its Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi device that offers car-to-cloud connectivity. First...
New Honda Gets In-Car Vacuum Cleaner
With the New York Auto Show press days underway, we’re sure to see some interesting technology this week,...
First 3M Window Tint With Security
3M released its first window film that not only offers privacy and UV protection but also prevents thieves...