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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.
ZZ2 Wireless CarPlay For SYNC2 Vehicles
ZZ2 just began shipping what it calls the only wireless CarPlay/Android Auto seamless kit for older Ford vehicles...
CORRECTED: Report on Recent Car Audio Sales
CORRECTION: Circana has issued a correction to its data in this morning's story. Dollar sales to consumers from...
18 Channel DSP/Amp from Helix
Helix is offering what may be the highest channel-capability in a DSP/amplifier in the aftermarket. The new V...
6 Tips to Enter Wheels & Tires
“Economic uncertainty is right around the corner. At least that’s what we are being told, right?” Dan Bowman...
Recoil Audio Launches in US Alongside Cicada Audio
Recoil Audio, a global audio brand owned by LuckyStar Trading, parent company to Cicada Audio, is launching as...
Automakers May Be Sharing Driving Data With Your Insurance Co.
GM via Onstar and other car companies are sharing some users’ driving data with their insurance companies, possibly...
GM Radios Tie-In This Feature
General Motors continues to tie in an important new feature into its infotainment centers. It is slowly moving...
VOXX Names New Regional Sales Manager
VOXX Electronics, supplier of VOXX, Directed, Rosen and other brands, announced the appointment of Ian Worrall as Eastern...
MasterTech Brings Renewed Enthusiasm to the Industry
By Mr Retail I just got back from the MasterTech Expo show in Mesa, AZ. I also took...
“Noise Cameras” Cropping Up in Cities
You have likely heard of speed and red light cameras. Now “noise cameras” are cropping up in some...
Rockford Names Former NAV-TV Exec as Director of Integration
Rockford Fosgate announced it has hired former NAV-TV executive Derek Schmiedl as Director of Integration. In his new...
Unlicensed CarPlay is Rampant
You may have seen CarPlay/Android Auto dash-top screens for the car for $79 online, or off brand CarPlay...
High End Goldhorn DSP Comes to US
Aegis Distribution Inc. (ADi) announced a new partnership with Goldhorn Electronics to distribute Goldhorn's advanced digital sound processors...
CEoutlook’s Top Story for February 2024
February was a month of many new product introductions, some of which were displayed at the KnowledgeFest trade...
ZZ2 to Distribute Dashcams
Accessory maker ZZ2 has partnered with Road Angel, a leading dashcam supplier in the UK, to distribute their...
Stinger Acquires BOYO
Stinger (formerly AAMP Global) has acquired the assets of Vision Tech America, Inc. (BOYO), known for its aftermarket...
It’s Not All Doom and Gloom
By Mr Retail A common theme I am hearing from retailers, reps, and vendors is “It’s all doom...
KICKER Releases Details on Truck-Specific Sub Boxes
KICKER provided details on its new loaded subwoofer enclosures that are specific to popular trucks. Two of the...
MUSWAY’s First Vehicle-Specific Audio Kits
MUSWAY has entered the vehicle specific audio kit market starting with BMW and Mercedes speaker kits. In addition,...
Firstech Intros Secure Push-To-Start
Firstech, maker of Compustar and Drone Mobile, announced the release of a new security accessory for preventing theft...