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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.
Alpine Continues Youth Campaign
After announcing an account on TikTok last month, Alpine today said it opened a virtual "park" on Roblox,...
Big Step Forward for This Car Tech
Car makers including Ford, and suppliers including Harman and Panasonic, received approval last week to start placing C-V2X...
Top Selling Aftermarket AV Deck
Here are the best-selling car audio AV decks for the recent 12 months, April 2022 through March 2023,...
Apple Issues “Rapid Security Response” for Phones
Apple released on Monday its first Rapid Security Response update, iOS 16.4.1 (a). As the title implies, the...
High End Meridian Audio Pushes Into Automotive OEM
Meridian Audio is a high end audio brand based in the UK known for its custom audio HiFi...
mObridge First of its Kind DSP/Amp
mObridge announced what it called the world's first fully integrated DSP MOST aftermarket amplifier designed for BMW, Mercedes,...
Focal Ships P60 Porsche Kit
ORCA Design and Manufacturing announced it is shipping the Focal Inside P60 Limited Edition aftermarket audio system. It...
KENWOOD Names New Sales Manager
KENWOOD announced it has appointed to the post of Western Regional Sales Manager, Ryan Christie, effective May 1st....
AudioControl Teases ‘Big News’
AudioControl, an AAMP Global company, sent out a teaser video hinting "Something big is coming from AudioControl." The...
New Harley Radio from Soundstream Reserve
Soundstream Reserve is launching at the end of the month a new CarPlay/Android Auto motorcycle radio specifically for...
New JL Audio Stealthboxes For Tesla, Ram
JL Audio is shipping three new Stealthbox enclosed subwoofers including two for Tesla vehicles and one for the...
A Few Things to Know on EVs
At the recent distributor show by GoFast in Massachusetts, Steve Greenfield presented a keynote address on what car...
New Motorcycle Speaker Company Launches
Gale Force Audio has been launched by former Crescendo Audio employee and car audio competitor, Alan Palmer and...
12V Starts the Move to EVs
Aftermarket companies are preparing for a boom in electric vehicle (EV) sales over the next decade. JL Audio...
18 States Seek Recall of Hyundai, Kia Due to Theft
Eighteen states including California asked NHTSA for a recall on Hyundai and Kia vehicles because they lack engine...
Mr Retail: How to Negotiate With Distributors, Suppliers
By Mr Retail Choosing the vendors in your store is one of the most important decisions you will...
Directed’s 4G Dashcam Update
Directed, a VOXX brand, is now planning to release 4G dashcams with live view capability by the end...
12 Volt Consulting by Jon Kowanetz
Jon Kowanetz, former owner of Handcrafted Car Audio, has launched Pathways Coaching & Consulting, aimed at helping retailers succeed...
Q1 Car Audio Sales Announced by MEA
Dealers are reporting a sluggish March, and new numbers released from the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) bear that...
ZZ2 Enters EV Accessories Market
ZZ2 said it will enter the electric vehicle accessories market. Its first product will be a portable EV...