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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.
Amazon Cockpit Due 2024 Via Chrysler
Stellantis (parent to Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Peugot and other brands) has partnered with Amazon to develop vehicles with...
Alpine Intros New Halo Sub Enclosures
Alpine Electronics of America introduced two new Dual 8” Alpine Halo preloaded truck subwoofer enclosures designed for the...
Cool Car Tech From CES!
BMW Shows Color Changing Car BMW showed at CES, a concept vehicle that actually changes color (right...
Sony’s Idea of a Car Interior
A year ago Sony displayed a concept vehicle “just for show,” but this year at CES, it announced...
Alpine Intros Hi-Res Halo Receivers
Alpine Electronics of America announced two new Alpine Halo floating screen car radios that offer Hi-Resolution Audio playback,...
Hybrid Audio Sold
Soundz Inc, the motorcycle audio and powersports audio company, has purchased Hybrid Audio Technologies, the car audio enthusiast...
12 Volt Suppliers Pass on CES 2022
Among the top car audio companies, few are attending CES this year, with some forgoing the iconic show...
Midwest Industry Leader Passes
We are deeply saddened to report that Rick Snelson, who owned Car-Fi in Missouri for 35 years, passed...
Top Story of 2021
It was another year of challenges due to the pandemic-- product shortages, staff shortages, stressed out employees and...
High Tech POS Software Officially Returns
SoftSell POS announced its official return to the automotive aftermarket (after a soft launch in September) with what...
New Firsts for Memphis Audio
Memphis Audio announced its first standalone Digital Signal Processor (DSP), its first three way component speakers and its...
Shortage Outlook For 2022
Will shortages improve next year? Most industry leaders say that parts shortages, including semiconductor chips, will continue until...
New Motorcycle Head Unit From Precision Power
Motorcycle Audio by PrecisionPower is shipping its first head unit, offering both CarPlay and Android Auto. Called the...
Industry Mourns Kicker VP’s Passing
We regret to announce the sudden passing of Rob Limbaugh, long-time executive at Stillwater Designs (Kicker). Limbaugh departed...
Pioneer Considers New Ultra High End System
Pioneer is evaluating the US launch of a complete ultra high end system with advanced Hi-Res Audio capability....
Alpine Ships Complete Jeep Audio Upgrade
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. is shipping the new PSS-24WRA 300-Watt Complete Sound Upgrade Package for the four-door,...
When Your Store is Hit By a Tornado
Marcellus Rowe appears to be one of those indomitable people you see on the news, who lose everything...
Remote Start Shortage Update
Leading remote start vendors say they continue to air freight in product with shipments expected in the coming...
Toyota Turns Remote Start into This
Toyota is the latest automaker to attempt to turn a common option-- remote start-- into a subscription service...
GM’s Stumble Creates 12V Opportunity
A possible opportunity exists for 12 volt expeditors in the coming months in aftermarket heated seats for General...