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.
Ford Delays Infotainment in F150
Ford announced that it will build F150 trucks and Edge SUVs in North America without certain modules including...
First of Kind Kit for Metra
Metra Electronics is shipping its first dash kit to include an OLED screen. It's designed to allow most...
New Social Media Guru for 12 Volters
A former retailer has launched a new social media company for car audio, window tint and automotive retailers,...
3 New Cars Show Infotainment Trends
Three new vehicles—the Jeep Wagoneer and two upcoming BMW electric vehicles-- show the current trends in infotainment: multiple...
Dealers Raise Labor Rates and Other Fees
As suppliers increase dealer costs on many car audio products, so dealers are starting to raise service fees...
Precision Power Moves Upscale
Precision Power is going upscale as parent company Epsilon wants to return the brand to its original luster,...
Stimulus Passes: 12V Impact Expected
The US House of Representatives passed Biden’s $1.9 trillion Coronavirus relief bill, which means $1,400 stimulus payments could...
Another Round of 12 Volt Price Hikes
Many car audio companies are now raising prices, due to the higher cost of parts and freight. Kenwood...
12V Company Wins Again Against Chinese Counterfeiter
After first winning a court battle against a Chinese counterfeiter almost a year ago, Oracle Lighting said it...
Best Buy Reorganizes Car Audio Managers
There’s a changing of the guard in car audio buyers and managers at Best Buy effective today. Long...
AAMP Ships its First Marine Deck
AAMP Global's Stinger brand is shipping its first marine deck. The new SPXM1 has a 2.7-inch full color...
When Will Tariffs Go Away?
The car audio industry has paid handsomely under the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Suppliers estimate the...
Install of the Month
Here is an install performed by Frank's High Fidelity of Waterbury, CT on a 2013 Maserati GranTurismo. It...
Volvo News Signals Big Change in Autos
Volvo announced Tuesday that it will not only be fully electric by 2030, but that its electric vehicles...
Top AV Deck for 2020
The best selling AV deck in 2020 in both units and dollars, according to the NPD Group, was...
More Changes at Best Buy
Because of the shift to online sales, Best Buy laid off 5,000 employees and is moving to smaller...
Rockford Marine Amps Show New Rating
Rockford Fosgate began shipping its first amplifiers to carry Dynamic Power ratings as well as RMS ratings. Dynamic...
With Sadness We Report the Passing of a Young Industry Member
Frederic “Maxx” Stiefel, beloved son of Maxxsonic CEO Alden Stiefel, passed away on February 16 - one day...
Fry’s Chain Closing Shows Best Buy’s Strength
Fry’s Electronics announced it is permanently closing all its stores as a result of “changes in the retail...
Alpine Ships New Halo iLX-F409
Alpine Electronics of America is now shipping what it calls "the culmination of the Alpine Halo Display lineup." ...