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.
ESCORT Ships New Laser Shifter Kit
ESCORT is shipping a new laser shifter kit that may be added to one of its existing portable...
Ampere Audio Acquired by 12 Volt Company
Fresh off its announcement of the purchase of Lithium Pros, the parent of XS Power and Sundown Audio,...
NAV-TV Remains in Aftermarket
NAV-TV’s aftermarket division, its brand and assets, is under new management and the company will continue to operate....
Compustar Upgrades Pro Dealer Program
Firstech, maker of Compustar and Drone remote start/security, is revamping its Compustar Pro Dealer program. Compustar Pro was...
JL Audio Ships Universal StowAway Subwoofers
We're a little late on this one--JL Audio started shipping in June, new StowAway universal, loaded subwoofer enclosures...
XS Power Parent Buys Lithium Pros
Press Release (UNEDITED): KNOXVILLE, TN: Systematic Holdings, LLC, the parent company of XS Power, is proud to announce...
GROM Intros Amp Interface
GROM, a supplier of 12 volt aftermarket accessories, is expanding into the amplifier interface market with the AmpLinq,...
Pioneer Intros Flagship Receiver
Pioneer Electronics will ship this month a new flagship, audiophile car audio receiver, it said. The new deck...
First Tint World in Wisconsin
Press Release (UNEDITED): MILWAUKEE — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise,...
RDVFL Ships 15.6-Inch Radio for GM
RDVFL announced it is shipping the first of its Tesla style radios for General Motors. The new 15.6-inch...
MESA Reveals Snapshot of Car Audio Market
MESA, the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America buying/marketing group, presented a snapshot of the state of the car...
Hertz Motorcycle Kit Gets Advanced A2B Bypass
Corrected: Hertz is offering a new audio kit for 2024+ Harley motorcycles that overcomes a design out issue...
Pioneer Expands Territory With Another Distributor
Pioneer confirmed it has expanded its distribution partnership with Petra Industries to four additional states. Petra will now...
Jensen Ships its First Maestro Decks
Jensen is shipping two new in-dash receivers compatible with iDatalink’s Maestro Radio Replacement Interface Module. These receivers are...
Leather Craft Launches Custom Seat Kits
LEATHER CRAFT by Rosen, the aftermarket leather seating line launched by VOXX earlier this year, is now offering...
Pioneer Legend Passes
Harry Kroll, the Senior National Product Trainer at Pioneer, passed after a brave battle with ALS on September...
Founder of Tweeter, Etc Passes
Sandy Bloomberg, the founder of Tweeter, Etc, once a 180-store chain, passed on September 3. Sandy was the...
Inventory Swap Offered by Orion
Orion announced a new inventory swap program that lets dealers trade in current inventory from other suppliers for...
12 Volters Feel Election Dip in Swing States
Many 12 volt retailers, mainly in swing states, say that sales have slowed since around June due to...
Diamond Ships Radio for Older Harley Motorcycles
After launching a "kitchen sink" radio with cutting edge features such as wireless CarPlay for new Harley motorcycles,...