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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.
The Mobile Electronics Industry Is Evolving, Not Declining
By Rob Nelson, Founder & President, AutoMobility Canada For more than three decades I've had the privilege of...
Patrick Industries Merges with LCI Industries
Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK) and LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) announced on June 30 they signed a definitive agreement...
Update on Tariffs
Tariffs are confusing so we will take a look at how they have impacted car audio since February....
IASCA Strengthens Latin America Partnership
MEDELLÍN, Colombia - IASCA enjoyed a successful and productive week at the ASOPARTES ExpoPartes and ExtremeFest, held July...
AudioControl’s World Cup Prediction Promo
AudioControl just launched a promotional concept that's remarkably scalable for retail shops of any size, and it's brilliantly...
CEoutlook Announces New Top Editor and Publisher
After more than 15 years as Editor and Publisher of CEoutlook, Amy Gilroy will be taking on a...
Pioneer Enters Automotive Accessories
By James Chevrette Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. has launched its first collection of automotive accessories, stepping outside traditional...
JL Audio Updates Two New Stealthboxes
Garmin Audio under the JL Audio brand, updated the Stealthbox solutions for the Ford Ranger Supercrew and Toyota...
A Distributor’s Unusual Strategy for Growth
Distributors across North America face mounting pressure to expand their dealer networks while managing ever increasing overhead costs...
Slate Radioless Truck Goes on Presale
Slate Auto’s bare bones EV pickup that sells without a head unit or speakers went on presale Wednesday...
Rockford Fosgate Launches Punch Pro Speaker Series
By James Chevrette Rockford Fosgate is shipping the Punch Pro Speaker Series, a lineup of midrange drivers and...
Pioneer Expands Retro Lineup with Box Speakers
By James Chevrette Pioneer is preparing to add retro-styled rear-shelf box speakers to its growing retro product lineup...
Dealer Featured on Fox Business
By James Chevrette Nick Paulson, owner of Audio Garage in North Dakota, was recently featured on Fox Business...
Car Toys Launches Pioneer SPHERA Demo Rooms
The 16-store Car Toys chain based in Tacoma, WA has completed demo rooms for the Pioneer SPHERA head...
BOSS Elite Ships Its First Harley Deck
BOSS Elite is shipping its first deck for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The new 7-inch radio includes wireless/wired CarPlay and...
Ignoring EVs? Here’s a Heads Up
Get ready, you may be seeing more electric vehicles in the install bay sooner than you think. EVs...
Intoxalock Tests New Breathalizers; Launches App Tested With MESA Group
Intoxalock, the leading ignition interlock device (IID) brand in the US, according to its parent Mindr, has been...
Mr Retail on Customers Armed with AI Quotes
By Mr. Retail Many shops have now experienced customers handing them a shopping list with prices created by...
Sundown Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization
Systematic Audio, which does business as Sundown Audio, filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 reorganization under the...
Morel Ships its First DSP/Amp Line
Morel recently began shipping its first line of DSP/amplifiers, the MDSP series. The amps are compact and designed...