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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.
More Containers Lost at Sea
Another ship, the One Apus, has hit rough seas, damaging containers of products that likely contain consumer electronics...
Some New Products to Watch For
New products have been few and far between for the past year. With all the factory and shipping...
New Aftermarket 13.3-Inch Radio
A new double DIN radio with one of the largest screens to date will soon be offered by...
Update on KnowledgeFest LIVE Heads West
The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) announced its next KnowledgeFest Live virtual event will be held March 19-21, 2021...
JVC Mobile Launches New Program
JVC Mobile launched a program for retailers based on its JVCKenwood parent company's connection to the Mobile Electronics...
Chip Shortages Grow Severe
If you want to know why there are shortages in car audio, look to the car companies. Semiconductor...
Online Retailer for 12 Volt Startups
Xplicit Audio is an online retailer for 12 volt startups and smaller brands. It sells at minimum advertised...
New Stores Opening Despite Pandemic
At a time when many small businesses are closing, new car audio shops are opening and dealers are...
Where Are the Head Units?
About nine months since the shortages began, major head unit suppliers are still struggling to supply product, including...
CTA Tightens Rules Again on 12V Amplifiers
After passing a new stricter standard for 12 volt amplifier power ratings, now the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)...
These 12V Categories Will Rise or Fall in 2021
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) recently released its forecast for wholesale shipments of aftermarket car audio products for...
New Industry School Gets Support
The Industry School launches March 1 with its first vendor partner AAMP Global, it announced Thursday. The Industry...
JVCKenwood, Alps Alpine Report Sales
JVCKenwood posted a profit for the first nine months of its fiscal year, which ends March 2021. However...
SiriusXM Plans Bold Move
SiriusXM’s new CEO Jennifer Witz said Tuesday that the satellite radio company will test a free SiriusXM service...
Harman Pushes OEM ‘After Sale’ Audio Upgrades
Harman is pushing ahead with plans to sell carmakers the ability to unlock extra amps and speakers (already...
Here’s an Aftermarket Self-Park Module
A startup company out of Annapolis, MD will let you add remote parking and car summoning to your...
AudioControl Ships New Amplifiers
AudioControl has introduced two new high power 5-channel amplifiers including the LC-5.1300, its top of the line non-DSP...
Did the $600 Stimulus Help 12 Volt?
Few car audio dealers saw a boost in sales from the $600 stimulus payments issued earlier this month. ...
SEMA Predicts When ‘Normalcy’ Will Return
Factoring in vaccine rates, economic trends, election results, stimulus outcomes and more, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)...
Not Up to Speed on Hi-Res Audio? Read This
Amazing sound equals money. If you demo amazing sound, customers will ask how to duplicate it in their...