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.
Blaupunkt Relaunched in US by Freeman’s Car Stereo
Blaupunkt Americas is relaunching the Blaupunkt brand in the US with car audio chain, Freeman's Car Stereo, NC,...
Update on 12V Backorders
With store traffic down, and sales starting to slow, some dealers are cancelling long-standing backorders on head units....
Mr Retail: Now That Sales Have Slowed for Many
By Mr Retail For many of us retailers, sales have slowed down. The reality is that the days...
Rockford’s Largest Tower Speakers
Rockford Fosgate is shipping its largest marine tower speakers to date at 10-inches. The Element Ready M2 speakers...
Another New CarPlay Feature
CarPlay will allow users to purchase gas from their car radios starting this fall. Reuters reported that CarPlay’s...
Upheaval in Car Market Expected
Car makers are sounding the alarm as to big changes in the automotive market as it shifts to...
New Law Targets Car Audio
Blasting music while driving in Florida will get you a traffic ticket and set you back about $114...
Auto Security is Back at Some Retailers
With the rise in car thefts, some dealers are reporting small increases in car security sales. Automotive thefts...
New “Breakthrough” Automotive Lighting
A new lighting technology integrates with the car's plastic body panels to offer new capabilities and unconventional designs....
Second AlpineF#1Status Install
Dak Kinard, an owner at Cartunes of Atlanta, became the second US retailer to sell the new $37,800...
With the Future Uncertain, It’s Time To Do This
By Mr. Retail I don’t know if you have noticed, but things are slowing down all around us....
LinksWell to Offer Marine Super Screen Radios
LinksWell Automotive, Inc., the five year old company that offers "Tesla Style," large-screened radios, is launching a sister...
New Dolby Tech Heading to Automobiles
Dolby has teamed with digital audio company Dirac to create a new “immersive audio” experience for vehicles. The...
12V Mirror With CarPlay/Android Auto
The first full replacement rear view mirror with wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto is available from GCH...
Update on Gas Prices
Even as gas price hit $5 gallon for the first time ever this week, analysts speculate prices could...
Tariff Relief May Be On Way
The Biden administration is considering rolling back some of the tariffs on Chinese goods, as it struggles to...
BOSS Eyes 14-Inch Car Radio
Ever since Alpine launched the first floating screen radio (from a leading brand) with a super-large screen back...
Audison Intros More Powerful DSP Amplifiers
Audison announced at KnowledgeFest in Orlando this weekend a new Forza family of amplifiers that will eventually replace...
New Sony Wireless CarPlay Decks
By Pete Muller and Amy Gilroy Sony Electronics announced two new wireless CarPlay/Android Auto head units at some...
What’s Next in Fabrication: Ai Design
We reported last month on Ai Design, Tuckahoe, NY, one of the most exclusive car audio shops in...