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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.
BOSS Elite to Upgrade Lineup
BOSS Elite and Planet PRO, after gaining share in the past 18 months, will add new features to...
Best Buy Testing AutoTech Mega Hub
Best Buy revealed about a half dozen new and evolving test pilot programs including the creation of “AutoTech...
What Your Car Knows About You
It turns out, as a car audio dealer, you should be aware of what kind of data today's...
Top Car Audio Products 2021: EISA
The top car audio products of Europe and around the globe were named by EISA, the Expert Imaging...
Dallas KnowledgeFest is Postponed
Following the exit of many leading exhibitors due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Mobile Electronics...
Can We Build Radios in the USA
How many times have we heard, "Why don't they just build more 12 volt products in the US?"...
VOXX to Wind Down Code Alarm
VOXX Electronics said it will "wind down" its role in the Code Alarm remote start/security brand. After the...
CES 2022 to Require Proof of Vaccination
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2022 will require in-person attendees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination....
Visionary 12V Executive Passes
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of a leading industry member, Mark Rutledge. He...
New Display Technology for Cars
Azumo, based in Chicago, wants to put displays in non-traditional places in the automobile. It is in talks,...
Key China Port Terminal Shuts Down
A key terminal at one of the largest shipping ports in the world--and a leading port for consumer...
About that Labor Shortage
As you search for salespeople, installers, and other employees, here's what the experts are saying about the labor...
Short on CarPlay? Try this: OEM Doctor
In our industry, CarPlay and Android Auto radios are big casualties of the shortages that are now part...
3 Problems With Shipping
Here are three prominent reasons why shipping costs have skyrocketed, contributing to the shortages and higher prices in...
JVCKenwood; Alps Alpine Report Q1 Sales
JVCKenwood and Alps Alpine reported sales for April-June, which marks the first quarter for accounting in Japan. JVCKenwood...
Pricing Request for Distributors and Manufacturers
By Mr Retail We've mentioned that retailers should beware of price gouging customers as it may hurt a...
First Harley Drop-In Speakers From Infinity
Infinity is shipping its first specialized Harley-Davidson drop-in speakers. One of the speakers is designed to drop into...
Online Share of 12 Volt Gains in Pandemic
As with most products, the online share of many car audio categories gained during the pandemic, according to...
Infrastructure Bill Mandates Alcohol Interlock Tech
The infrastructure bill on bridges and tunnels being debated in the US Senate at present includes a mandate...
12V Competition Organization is Sold
MECA, the Mobile Electronics Competition Association, has been sold for an undisclosed sum to a family of current...