Car News
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.
Ford Deletes This Feature
Sorry, we're a bit late on this news....Ford will phase out AM radio in almost all new vehicles...
Last Resort Fabrication: For Canada and Beyond
An electronics engineer that has worked for the Canadian Space Agency, who is also a leading fabricator, has...
CarPlay and Pizza
Domino’s Pizza is now offering (and promoting) a new tie in with CarPlay that could give the CarPlay...
Metra Offers Brick and Mortar-Only Brand
Metra Electronics announced its has revived its Tsunami car audio accessories brand, which will be offered for brick...
Sub Box Makers Lower Prices
Subwoofer enclosure makers Atrend and QPower are lowering prices, as raw material costs and overseas shipping fees decline....
JL Ships New Combo Car/Marine Amplifiers
JL Audio just began shipping a new compact series of amplifiers called XDM that can be suited to both cars...
$1M Stores Rise at Tint World
Nearly 30 percent of Tint World franchises open for two years or more are reporting sales of $1...
Porsche Infotainment Glitch Settlement
An expected settlement in a class action suit against Porsche might prove an opportunity for retailers who cater...
CMA Expo Attracts Hundreds in Canada
In late March, CMA Expo held the first industry-wide 12 volt show in Canada since 2017, attracting over...
GM Drops CarPlay in Future EVs: Not a Joke
Given today's April Fool's antics, we wish to say this is not a joke. General Motors is planning...
KENWOOD Intros New Receiver with CarWork
Press Release: LONG BEACH, CA (April 1, 2023)-- KENWOOD USA announced the release of its latest automotive multimedia...
KENWOOD Expands Excelon Line
KENWOOD revealed new details on its eXcelon brand's first motorcycle audio line and announced the first eXcelon marine/motorsports...
Alpine SiriusXM 360L Update Goes Live
Alpine (Alps Alpine North America) released the free software update that adds SiriusXM 360L to many Alpine radios. ...
JL Audio Launches Marine Custom Shop for M6 and M7 Speakers
Updated! JL Audio has launched a custom audio shop online that lets consumers as well as dealers configure...
Kenwood Veteran Launches Rep Firm
Crossover Marketing is a new manufacturer's rep firm out of the Pacific Northwest led by Rob Sutton, a...
Massive Audio Switches to US Manufacturing
Massive Audio announced it will bring the manufacture of some subwoofers back to the US at its facility...
After Passing of Founder Cicada Carries On
Cicada Audio is continuing to operate following the passing of founder Larry Frederick. The company is run by...
Unique Speaker Line From Helix
Helix announced a new line of speakers called Compose, which uses "Flexmounts" to enable the speakers to become...
DS18 Ships Its First CarPlay Decks
DS18, the brand known for its pro car audio, marine and off road audio products, announced it is...
Newest 12V Amplifier Standard
Last year, the Consumer Technology Association approved a new standard for amplifiers. It is launching a new logo...