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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 Old School Amp Restoration Guy
By James Chevrette Mike Schultz of Johnston, Rhode Island entered the amplifier restoration business by chasing down the...
Apple’s New CarPlay Features Expected in September
At its Worldwide Developers Conference yesterday Apple announced upgrades to CarPlay. It debuted a new more powerful Siri,...
Get a “Best of” Award in Your Community
Every spring, newspapers around the country launch local “Best of” awards. You can apply for an award, which...
Skills USA National Conference is Underway
The 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference has been taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center...
Rydeen Ships 360 Dashcam With Panoramic View
Rydeen Mobile Electronics announced the commercial launch of the MiNy360 Series which includes two 360° dashcams that offer...
Hogtunes Keeps it Simple
By James Chevrette Hogtunes was founded in 2004 by Mike "Pez" Pesdirz, who spent his earlier career as...
Popular Dealer Turns Shop Into Carnival
Outrageous Audio has turned its busy retail shop into a carnival with games and wheels to spin for...
Arc Audio Tests New Subwoofer at SQ @ HQ Event
By James Chevrette Arc Audio tested its new SW Series subwoofers at the recent Kicker SQ@HQ 2 event....
The New Tint World
Tint World, the national car audio and automotive styling franchise chain, is about to make some strategic changes...
12V Companies Feel the Squeeze
Suppliers are feeling one of the deepest profit squeezes in years, according to many. Raw material prices have...
Rockford Expands With Distributor
Rockford Fosgate has expanded its distribution with Midwest D Source Distributing, which now adds Illinois and Wisconsin to...
AudX Expands Offering
AudX Sound, a new company launched by former Alpine Product Development Veteran Javier Vergara, offers an amplifier and...
#1 Marine Specialty Chain Files Chapter 11
West Marine, the largest specialty boating retailer in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on...
Audio Dynamics Expands
.Audio Dynamics’ founder Aaron White has been slowly building the brand over the past 16 years, and has...
GM’s See-Through Car
General Motors is exploring a “see through” car according to a newly published patent. The system gives the...
Monster Audio Launches in US
Monster Audio is a new brand with ties to Monster Cable, the legendary, audio cable company led by...
Sundown to Appeal WoofersEtc Case
A verdict has been reached on the case of WoofersEtc and partners against Sundown Audio, and new owner...
A Beef (and Some Tips) From a Top Motorcycle Audio Dealer
By James Chevrette Not every retailer or manufacturer who sells motorcycle audio belongs in the category. That is...
JBL Launches 2nd Gen Marine Soundbars
By James Chevrette HARMAN International is releasing the second generation of the JBL RALLYBAR lineup, adding AI Sound...
Many 12V Dealers Spared Impact by Ford F150 Shortage
Ford inventory of the F150, the best selling vehicle in the US, has fallen as much as 40...