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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.
Another Leading 12V Distributor Sold
A long-standing fixture in 12 volt distribution in the South, P&E Distributors, has been purchased by Meyer Distributing,...
Mr Retail’s Tips on Social Media
By Mr Retail As the business of mobile electronics continues to change, I submit to you that if...
Leading Brand Enters Head Unit Market
A leading brand has entered the car audio head unit market, offering three basic radios. Cerwin Vega Mobile...
BB Distribution Acquired
The working assets of Canadian distributor BB Distribution have been acquired by Canada's Importel, Ltd. The purchase of...
SiriusXM Says More CarPlay Integration Due
SiriusXM announced it will offer more CarPlay and Android Auto integration. On a call with analysts Thursday, the...
Best Buy Cuts Forecast
Best Buy cut its forecast for the coming months due to slower demand, citing inflation. Same store sales...
Leading Retailer Enters Custom Sub Boxes
An owner of The Stereo Shop (formerly JM Kuztomz), one of the leading car audio retailers in the...
Tariffs Are Not Working: Consumer Technology Assn.
The tariffs imposed on Chinese goods, including car audio products, are no longer enticing companies to move production...
New Low Priced Wireless Decks From Pioneer
Pioneer Electronics USA is shipping this month two of the lowest priced all-wireless car radios to date from...
BMW Still Pushing Subscriptions for Features
Subscriptions for basic car features is the wave of the future, said Forbes, as BMW and other car...
Audiofrog Welcomes New Team Member
Audiofrog, which produces high end speakers for cars, commercial applications and live music venues, welcomes Jacob Wehmeyer to...
Alpine’s Style Centers Explained
Last year Alpine Electronics launched the Alpine Style Center dealer program. It creates an Alpine “brand experience” at certain...
Rockford Ships New RZR Audio Kits
Rockford Fosgate is shipping new plug and play aftermarket audio solutions for RZR two- and four-seat vehicles. Six...
Looking for Installers? Update from SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA's Mobile Electronics Installation program, which trains high schoolers and adults in 12 volt tech, held its finals...
First CarPlay Radio for These Harleys from Precision Power
Precision Power will ship in November what it calls the first CarPlay/Android Auto radio for a pre-2014 Harley...
First of its Kind Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Kit for Tesla
RDV Automotive Technology, the start up interface company led by Rich De Sclafani, announced one of the first...
VOXX Reports on Shortages, Sales
VOXX reported lower sales of remote start in its recent quarter ended May 31 compared to the year...
Largest Tower Speakers Debut From Wet Sounds
Wet Sounds released what it calls the largest marine tower speakers in the industry, measuring in at 12-inches....
Former Retailer of the Year Joins 12V Distributor
Press Release (UNEDITED): MSC, North America Distribution Partner for BLAM, Brax, Helix, Match, and Stinger Radar, is proud...
12V Exec Moves to Race Sport Lighting
Race Sport Lighting has named as Vice President JR Stocks. He will oversee growth with industry buying groups...