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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.
New OE Rockford System for Harley
Rockford Fosgate announced a new motorcycle subwoofer system that will be sold through Harley-Davidson dealers. The 300-watt subwoofer system...
Full Resurrection of this Brand Announced
Orion has re-hired many of its old guard executives and is returning amplifier production to the U.S., in...
Industry Veteran Joins Tint World
Tint World® Automotive announced the appointment of two new executives including former Wet Sounds executive J.R. Stocks, who...
Dual Electronics Names New Presidents
Namsung America, which markets the Dual and Jensen brands, announced several new positions including two new presidents. Jim...
Elettromedia Adds Automated DSP Tuning
Elettromedia, maker of Hertz and Audison, is offering the next generation of its tuning software, bit Drive 2.0....
JL Audio Raises Prices
JL Audio announced new pricing on many subwoofers and enclosed subwoofer models effective August 1. In addition, the...
Top Story June 2024
The industry is undergoing lots of management changes, many of which were announced this month. Stinger’s noted Director...
Mickey Shorr Closes Group of Stores
Five Mickey Shorr car audio stores closed in recent months, marking a major downsizing for one of the...
Here’s a 48V Cybertruck Audio Upgrade
Upgrading the audio system in a Tesla Cybertruck is a landmark moment in car audio, as the truck...
More 12V Executive/Rep Changes
There have been a number of executive changes we missed over the past few months that we report...
New Hall of Fame for 12V Industry
The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) announced the establishment of the Industry Hall of Fame, recognizing the outstanding contributions...
First Aftermarket Dolby Atmos System, New Pico Amps from Mosconi
Orca Design & Manufacturing showed at a recent KnowledgeFest, a Mosconi/Gladen audio system that is the first 7.1.4...
Pioneer Ships Low Cost Maestro Decks
Pioneer recently began shipping three new head units that lead with a Maestro-ready model at $370 minimum advertised...
Former JL Audio VP’s Next Role
Carl Kennedy, former Vice President of Global Sales at JL Audio, has taken the post of CEO at...
BOSS to Ship Elite Decks in July
BOSS Audio, which is pushing into the mid to higher end of the car audio market, announced it...
KICKER Ships Warhorse Amp
KICKER is shipping its new WXA-Series "Warhorse” Mono Amplifier to be accompanied by a line of accessories for...
Response to Mr Retail on Vehicle Specific Audio Upgrades
By Ken Ward I would like to present a few points on why vehicle specific systems are good...
Spotlight on Jeep Grand Cherokees (Early 2000s)
By Richard Truesdell When it comes to older, high-volume platforms, few can compare with the second-generation 1999-2004 Jeep...
VOXX to Revamp DIRECTED Lineup
VOXX will revamp the Directed/Viper remote start lineup in a full relaunch towards the end of the year,...
JVC Intros Two New Decks
Corrected: JVC announced at KnowledgeFest in Atlantic City two new Double DIN decks with Single DIN short chassis....