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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.
Sony, JVC Car Radios Now Mirror Two Samsung Smartphones
After months of waiting, Samsung finally unlocked the MirrorLink capability of its popular Galaxy SIII and Note II...
Displays in Cars Will Double Due to Backup Cameras
Shipments of automotive color LCD displays will nearly double between 2012 and 2016, partly because of a U.S....
Clarion Intros Solar-Powered Digital Speaker
Clarion showed at CES a nifty digital Bluetooth speaker with a solar panel for charging while you are...
Audison Intros Car OEM Replacement Systems
Audison (Elettromedia) introduced during CES what it calls the first aftermarket full speaker and amplifier replacement system tuned...
Audison Intros Bit Play “iPod on Steroids”
Audison (Elettromedia) showed during CES last week a 250GB storage device to deliver in-car audiophile quality music FLAC...
Ford Seeks 10% Gain in MyFord Touch Quality
Ford is seeking a 10 percent improvement in the performance of its infotainment systems by August, said Reuters....
Samsung Note III Rumored with 6.3” Screen; 8 Core Processor
Samsung will offer a Note III smartphone (phablet) with a 6.3 inch screen and an 8 core processor,...
Heads Up Display for Backup Cameras at CES
One of the full color heads up display prototypes at CES, from Texas Instruments, could work with a...
FlashLogic Intros Its First BMW, Mercedes Remote Starter Modules
FlashLogic, an Audiovox Electronics brand, announced at CES a new data bus module that allows dealers to add...
Ford Takes Engadget’s “Best in Automotive” Award at CES
Engadget so greatly applauded Ford’s decision to open up its app platform to developers that it gave the...
Rockford to Distribute Hushmat Internationally: HushMat Launches New Technology
HushMat, maker of sound deadening material, signed an exclusive international distribution deal with Rockford late last month. It...
Code Alarm Adds Remote Starters
Code Systems, a subsidiary of Audiovox, is expanding its remote start lineup under its “Professional Series.” New at...
Pioneer’s Model by Model Chart for iPhone 5 Compatibility
As promised, Pioneer—the first car audio supplier to control iPhone 5 video from a car radio-- gave a...
Car AV Best of CES Winner: CNET
Car infotainment was represented in the nine CNET Best of CES Award Winners in 2013, as announced Thursday...
Apple Slashes iPhone 5 Parts Production: Nikkei
Apple has halved its orders with suppliers of iPhone 5 parts recently, said the Wall Street Journal and ...
Alpine Adds Budget Subs With Hip-Hop Branding
Alpine Electronics introduced at CES a new line of budget subwoofers in collaboration with hip-hop band Far East...
CES: True 3D Backup Cam Prototype
A prototype true 3D backup camera display is on view at CES by QNX for OEM use. The...
Garmin Changes Navigation Cues
Garmin announced a new way to receive turn-by-turn directions. Now, in addition to telling drivers to turn at...
Audiovox Adds iPad Mini Mounts for Car; Adjusts Headrest Program
Audiovox Electronics (VOXX) has extended its back seat tablet-mounts for the car to include a line for the Apple iPad Mini...
Kicker Intros New KX Compact Amps
Kicker (Stillwater Designs) is showing new KX-Series amplifiers at CES offering its widest selection of full-range Class D...