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.
Apple Announces New Automotive Feature Updates
Apple today announced new automotive features to be available in the next iOS update, iOS15, due this fall....
Out of Head Units? Now What?
By Mr. Retail For many of us, sourcing head units is getting harder and harder. So that means...
Metra Ships Water Resistant Powersports DSP
As digital signal processors (DSP) gain in popularity, Metra is shipping a water resistant mini DSP suited to...
Andy’s Tips on Marketing Over Selling
Andy Wehmeyer, founder of Audiofrog and long time Harman senior manager, started out as the “worst installer,” he...
Competition Guys Launch Power Hogg
A few long-time car audio enthusiasts and competitors just launched a new brand of subwoofers, amplifiers, and batteries...
Editorial: Be Careful How You Handle Pricing
By Mr Retail These days, finding inventory can be a full-time job. And to say it is stressful...
New Subwoofer Box Company Launches
A new subwoofer enclosure company called Pressure Lab is launching out of Georgia led by Scott Miller, a...
Android’s New Car Key Function
Your smartphone becoming your car key is inching closer to reality. The feature lets you simply approach the...
Key Facts About Shortages
The end date for shortages is a mystery, but you can form a general idea of what to...
Magnadyne Ramps Up Remote Start ReLaunch
Magnadyne is ramping up is remote start relaunch; shipping an all-new Carbine remote start/security line late next month...
Get Ready for EV Trucks!
When trucks go electric, that's when electric vehicles (EVs) will become relevant to many automotive aftermarket retailers, said...
New CarPlay Glitch
Car audio retailers may want to keep an eye out for a CarPlay glitch experienced by some iPhone...
Apple’s HiFi Audio Announcement and You
The car audio industry may benefit from an improved audio service just announced by Apple. Apple announced Monday...
VOXX Ramping up Automotive OEM Deals
Back in February last year, VOXX signed a deal with Amazon to offer Fire TV in its rear...
Ford Improves Sync Just Like That
In new seamless over-the-air updates, Ford will improve its Sync 4 infotainment system, providing a CarPlay update to...
Alps Alpine and JVCKenwood Full Year Sales
JVCKenwood reported higher profits on lower sales for the full financial year ending March 31, while Alps Alpine...
Pioneer Intros Three Marine Amplifiers
Pioneer Electronics introduced three Class-D amplifiers designed for the marine environment, including two that are compact and waterproof....
Metra Ships New Advanced Civic Kit
Metra Electronics is shipping its first dash kit for late model Honda Civics under the TurboTouch line, offering...
New Rules of Head Unit Sales
The rules of engagement for selling head units are shifting due to their new-found popularity and, unfortunately, scarcity....
JVCKenwood’s New HUD Technology
JVCKENWOOD Corporation of Japan has developed a technology to improve the image on aftermarket, OEM and other Heads...