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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.
SiriusXM Now in Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck
For the first time, SiriusXM is available as a fully integrated feature in the Tesla Model 3 and...
This Shop Continues to Rock Black Friday
By Rich Truesdell Marking its 38th Black Friday sale, Outrageous Audio in Portland, Oregon continued to pack in...
Alpine Ships $429 Wireless CarPlay With Shallow Chassis
Alpine shipped Tuesday it's latest deck offering features such as a shallow chassis and wireless CarPlay and Android...
Best Buy Trims Forecast
Best Buy announced it saw softer than expected sales in September and October and lowered its expectations for...
Another Leading Rep Firm Sold
Manufacturer's rep Echo Sales and its MED, Mobile Electronics Distributors, distribution arm was purchased November 1 by Chris...
JL Audio to Exit MESA Group
Members of the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) buying/marketing group were informed Thursday that JL Audio, an...
PowerBass Intros Flat Piston Under-the-Seat Sub Box
PowerBass introduced a new under-the-seat subwoofer using dual 6-inch flat piston subwoofers. The new active bass subwoofer enclosure,...
Bose to Buy McIntosh
Bose announced it will purchase the McIntosh Group, helping Bose reach higher into the luxury audio market, including...
Scholarship to Attract Young Installers in Honor of Todd Ramsey
A new scholarship program to help young people pursue a career in the 12 volt industry has launched...
Rep Firm Changes May Be a Good Thing
By Mr Retail When I added car audio to my business in September of 1990, I had a...
Dashcam Sales Bounce After TikTok Video
A TikTok video showing a car deliberately causing an automobile accident caused dashcam sales to spike in the...
Cerwin’s Unusual Amplified Subwoofers
Cerwin Vega displayed at the SEMA Show two unusual under-the-seat powered subwoofers. One includes a built-in 2-channel amplifier...
Recoil Audio USA Revamps Under Ron Trout
With the recent appointment of industry veteran Ron Trout as President, Recoil Audio USA, the sister company to...
LinksWell Shows Dual Screen Radio
LinksWell, at the SEMA Show last week, showed a dual screen radio with two side by side continuous...
Stinger Shows HORIZON 12.8-inch Radio
Stinger displayed at the SEMA Show, the new HORIZON12 radio with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. The new HORIZON12, with...
Compustar Shows Radios With Built-in Maestro
Compustar displayed at the SEMA Show this week, two radios that are the first, it said, to include...
JBL Announces Details on New CarPlay Deck
JBL announced at the SEMA Show this week that it will ship its double DIN wired and wireless...
RetroSound Intros New Liberty Radio Line for Older Vehicles
RetroSound will introduce at the SEMA Show, its first radio in a new line for 1960's and 1970's...
Uniden Intros A La Carte Radar Program
Uniden announced at the SEMA Show a new a la carte program for its R9 custom radar detector...
Rockford Intros Next Gen Slimline Subs
Rockford Fosgate is unveiling at the SEMA Show this week, the next generation of its 10-inch T1 slim...