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.
PowerBass Expands Mini Amp Lineup
PowerBass will introduce at CES next week its broadest new lineup since 2006 with over 40 new models...
iPhone 5S Due in May/June: Analyst
Apple will introduce in May or June a new iPhone 5S that comes in 5 different colors and...
New In-Car USB Cloud Device
Inrete is looking for a U.S. distributor for its in-car USB cloud device that lets users access music,...
Audiomobile Intro’s High Powered, Low Profile Subwoofers
Audiomobile will introduce at CES two new subwoofer lines designed to offer both high power and a low...
CES: First Under-the-Hood Bluetooth Radar Detector
One of the new automotive products to debut at CES next week is the first radar detector that...
Hyundai, Kia to Offer Google Maps
Hyundai and Google announced Wednesday that Hyundai will integrate Google Maps into its US cars with Blue Link...
Lightning Intro’s New Shallow Mount Speakers
Lightning Audio announced it will launch new car speakers with shallower baskets for direct drop-in speaker replacement. New...
Rockford Offers First Punch 2-Ohm SVC Subs
Rockford Fosgate is launching its first subwoofers under the Punch P1 line in a 2-ohm single voice coil...
Some Car Audio Christmas Results & Observations
Many 12 volt retailers were happy with flat profits this holiday season, and some noted that the Christmas...
New Bluetooth Passive Keyless Entry System
A company called Mobile Enhancement Specialist of Cocoa Beach, FL is introducing its first product—a Bluetooth passive keyless...
MMATS to Intro Loudspeakers at CES
MMATS will show at CES next month a line of new U.S.-built car audio loudspeakers. Available in 10-,...
Retailers Hope for Post Christmas Rush
After tepid holiday sales, retailers are hoping for a strong post-Christmas finale for the month. As consumer cash...
Early Report: Holiday Sales Essentially Flat
An early report on holiday retail sales found sales this year were up slightly, by less than one...
MB Quart Intros “MYKRO” Mini Amps
MB Quart announced new small footprint amplifiers aimed at audiophiles under the Reference MYKRO series. The full range,...
Car Audio Top Story for 2012
2012 was an eventful year in car audio & electronics. Technology-wise we saw the launch of MirrorLink, new...
Hifonics Intros New Subwoofers
Hifonics, a Maxxsonics brand, is shipping a new line of woofers in February, using heavy-duty material for greater...
Alpine Ships New Entry Level Car Radio
Alpine Electronics just began shipping this week an entry level CD radio, model CDE-141. The device works with...
Car Audio Aftermarket Adjusts to Early Model Year Shipments
Car audio retailers are adjusting to new product release schedules this holiday as suppliers offer next year's products...
Del Ellis 12V Training “School” for 2013
Car audio sales trainer Del Ellis will hold 4 trainings this year, one per calendar quarter at two...
ESCORT Intros Dyle Mobile DTV for iPhone
Radar detector maker ESCORT has launched a Dyle Mobile DTV dongle for an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch....