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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.
Focal Intros Next Gen K2
Focal has updated its K2 Power line with a wide range tweeter, new motor and a new shallow...
AAMP is Rebranded Stinger
AAMP Global has changed its corporate name to Stinger, effective today. The switch to the 34 year-old Stinger...
Metra Kits for New Bronco and More
Metra announced several new dash kits including kits for the new Ford Bronco, Nissan Pathfinder and, as announced...
Tesla-Specific Speakers Ship From Focal
Focal is one of the first aftermarket companies to offer Tesla drop-in speakers for the Models 3 and...
KICKER Intros Truck-Specific Sub Enclosures
KICKER announced it will debut at the SEMA Show, its first line of truck-specific enclosures with separate raw...
mObridge, Morel Intro Car-Specific Audio Systems at SEMA Show
mObridge, known for its digital signal processors (DSPs) and Morel, maker of high end audio, have partnered to...
Tesla Model 3 Refresh Gets Second Screen
Tesla unveiled its Model 3 refresh with some significant interior changes including even more speakers and a new...
West Coast Customs Launches Academy
West Coast Customs, the famous LA fabrication shop catering to the stars, has launched a teaching academy to...
Early Peek At Next Gen Uconnect?
By Richard Truesdell The recent leak of some internal photos from a Stellantis plant reveals what may be...
Ignition Interlocks in Steering Wheels
Three states are now testing alcoholic detection systems that are built into the car's steering wheel. They can...
CT Retail Leader Passes
Many industry leaders in the Northeast are mourning the passing of Joe DiFazio, who was the founder of ...
Weather Forecast For Winter
It would be great for business if winter came early, enticing consumers to buy remote starters for Christmas...
Metra Intros Full New LOC Lineup
Metra's Axxess brand announced a broad line of new line output converters (LOCs) that includes car-specific T-harnesses and...
How to Keep Up With EV News
By Richard Truesdell If you want to keep up with with the world of future vehicles, especially...
Consumer Debt Heading Into the Holidays
Consumers are carrying more credit card debt compared to two years ago, reported The Wall Street Journal. The...
Are We Driving People to DIY?
By James Chevrette In the last five years, many retailers have been investing heavily in boutique or upscale store fronts...
Metra Simplifies Axxess Line
Axxess by Metra Electronics announced it has begun simplifying its interface lineup. It will condense the number of...
Mr Retail on Q4 Marketing
By Mr Retail As you read this, the fourth quarter of 2023 is upon us. Whether your sales...
QPower Intros Console Sub Boxes
QPower is offering its first vehicle-specific line of console subwoofer enclosures. The enclosures replace the center console of...
VOXX Reports Aftermarket Sales
VOXX International reported a decline in its automotive aftermarket sales for the quarter ending August 31, and a...