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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.
NAV-TV Exits Aftermarket
NAV-TV CORP. announced Wednesday evening that it will exit its car audio aftermarket business, which includes all aftermarket...
A Heads Up on Chinese Cars
Updated (See end of story for updates): Chinese electric vehicle makers are rapidly gaining share outside of the...
New iPhone 15 Gets Industry First Roadside Feature
Apple introduced the iPhone 15, now with USB-C connectors and a first of its kind smartphone roadside assistance...
Growth Segments in 12 Volt: CTA
There are some 12 volt market segments expected to see modest growth this year, according to the Consumer...
Two New JL Audio Products
JL Audio showed two new products at KnowledgeFest in Dallas last month. The first is a Stealthbox enclosed...
BMW Will No Longer Charge Subscription Fees for Heated Seats
BMW told Autocar that it will no longer charge for functions such as heated seats. BMW was asking...
Two OEM Infotainment Updates
Mercedes-Benz and Tesla are offering updates to their infotainment systems. Mercedes is rolling out new features via an...
New State Law on ‘Boom Cars’
New Jersey signed into law last month new stiffer fines for vehicles playing loud music. If a car...
Pioneer Enforces MAP
Pioneer Electronics said it has completed an eight month effort to clean up unauthorized discounting of its car...
CEoutlook Top Story for August
Anyone following consumer electronics news last month might guess the top story in CEoutlook for August. It was...
Why is 12V Stuck in the 80s on Cables?
By James Chevrette A recent meme was going around the internet for the over-40 club. It said...
More on SounDigital’s GAN Amp
SounDigital revealed more details on its new flagship, high end car audio amplifier that uses GAN (Gallium Nitride)...
Best Buy Talks AI Impact
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry presented the retailer’s views on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on electronics, during...
Car Audio Specialists up Over Last Year: MEA
According to new data from the Mobile Electronics Association, car audio specialist sales were actually up for the...
KICKER Ships Square Powersports BT Speakers
KICKER is shipping square amplified speakers with Bluetooth pairing for powersports applications. The weather-proof 6.5 inch speakers are...
Katzkin Leather Buys Roadwire
Katzkin Leather has purchased the assets of Roadwire’s leather business effective Thursday, August 23. The merger of the...
New Firstech 4G Dashcam Connects to Aftermarket Security Systems
Firstech, maker of Compustar and DroneMobile, introduced to its dealers a 4G dashcam that connects to Firstech and...
Ford F150 Amplifier Glitch
Some owners of newer Ford F150 trucks and Expedition SUVs are reporting crash-like noises coming from the speakers....
Mr Retail: ‘Just Say No’
By Mr Retail One of the biggest threats to our industry is a vendor cutting us out of...
GM Deletes Silverado Work Truck Radio Option
Here is another opportunity for car audio dealers due to lingering shortages of chips and automotive parts. The...