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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.
Dual is First With New Amplifier Standard
Jensen, a Dual Electronics brand, is offering the first car audio amplifiers to be certified under the new...
12V Reacts to Tesla’s 48V Plans
Tesla announced it will switch to 48 volts for the low voltage system in its electric vehicles, during...
BMW’s Newest Heads Up Display
BMW revealed a new Panoramic Vision display (heads up display) that is a low raised screen that runs...
First Streaming Device for Any CarPlay Module
GCH Automotive announced a new streaming module that adds Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and other services within a...
RDV Enters Tesla-Style Radio Market
RDV Automotive Technology is entering the radio replacement market. It will offer a line of "Tesla-style" large screen...
Subscription Car Audio in the Future
In the future, more car makers are expected to offer features on a monthly fee basis, including audio...
Key Trend at MasterTech Expo
MasterTech Expo this week in MESA, AZ once again proved to be an important addition to the roster...
Four Top Goals for 12 Volt: CTA
Attracting new installers and preparing for electric vehicles (EVs) are two of the four key goals that the...
Best Buy’s Forecast for Consumer Electronics
Best Buy said it expects another down year for the consumer electronics industry in 2023, but sales should...
SiriusXM Reduces Workforce
SiriusXM is reducing its workforce by eight percent, or 475 jobs, according to reports. The satellite radio company...
ESCORT Intros New Custom Radar Detector
ESCORT will ship in April a new Redline Ci 360c custom radar detector to replace the MAX Ci...
12V Industry Great Passes
We deeply regret to announce the passing of a pioneer in our industry, Larry Frederick. Frederick suffered an...
MasterTech Expo Returns Sunday
The second annual MasterTech Expo, March 5-8, is gaining attention as a key event for the "maker" and...
Pioneer Intros New Receivers
Pioneer will ship this month two new in-dash floating 9-inch radios: a full featured model and a budget...
Jeep Recall For Dim Screen
Stellantis is recalling 90 units of its Jeep Compass 2022 vehicles due to an issue with screen brightness. ...
Sundown Names New VP Sales & Marketing
Sundown Audio, recently acquired by Systemic Group (owned by Scottie Johnson of XS Power), announced it has named ...
12V Inventory Surplus Expected to Linger
Some car audio dealers and suppliers are expected to remain overstocked with inventory for most of this year,...
Rockford Names New VP Sales & Marketing
Rockford Fosgate announced that VP Sales Theresa Anthony is leaving the company effective March 3, after accepting a...
New 5 Axis 12 Volt Displays
5-Axis is offering new displays to update car audio showrooms, including "island" displays that don't require wall space....
Mercedes’ Latest Infotainment Has This…
Mercedes’ new 2024 E-Class interior offers some of the latest tech in OEM infotainment including a “selfie camera”...