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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.
What to Expect at Virtual KnowledgeFest
Everyone in the industry can go to KnowledgeFest this year, even if it is only virtually. In fact,...
JVCKenwood Disclosure on Chip Fire
Following Pioneer's warning of potential parts shortages due to a supplier's plant fire, JVCKenwood Corporation this week issued...
California Tightens Retail Rules Once Again
California announced a new state stay at home order Thursday that will soon limit the retail capacity of...
Is the 12 Volt Boom Over?
Following record breaking sales over the past several months, some retailers are now seeing car audio sales level...
Two Alpine Radios Work With New Dashcam
Alpine Electronics of America is now shipping its first dashcams, one of which will work with two Alpine...
12V Sales Stumble on Black Friday
Black Friday sales were soft at many car audio retailers around the country, in part due to local...
SUV Crashes Into Car Audio Shop
Jimmy's Car Audio, which has served the Auburn/Opelika, AL area for over 30 years, received yet another 2020...
Pioneer Discloses Impact of Fire at Chip Maker
The recent fire at the AKM chip plant in Japan will impact a wide range of Pioneer car...
12 Volt Shipment Lost at Sea
In yet another 2020 setback, "severe weather" at sea has threatened shipping containers from at least two car...
Following Tragedy, New President at Midwest Sales
Following the untimely death of long time manufacturer's rep Steve Fahlmark of Midwest Sales Group, Yorkville, IL, the...
12V Impact of FCC’s New Rules on V2X
In a contentious move, the Federal Communications Commission voted this week to take away more than half the...
JBL to Ship Hybrid Subwoofer
JBL will ship December 1, a subwoofer that can undock from the car for use as a portable...
Another Pandemic Challenge: Burnout
With sales skyrocketing over recent months, the industry is experiencing yet another new problem: burnout. The trend is...
We Mourn the Passing of Two Industry Members
The industry mourns the passing of two of its members last week, Steve Fahlmark, a popular manufacturer's rep...
12V Shops Change Holiday Tactics
How do you hold a sale when you barely have product to fill the shelves? This holiday season,...
CEoutlook Marks 10 Years With Top Stories of the Decade
CEoutlook celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, and we're marking the occasion with a look back at the...
New Pioneer Audiophile Speakers in Japan
Pioneer Corporation introduced a new audiophile car audio speaker line in Japan that may be heading to the...
BOSS Intros $299 10 Inch Radio
BOSS Audio Systems announced its first large screen, low priced car audio decks as well as its first...
JVCKenwood, Alps Alpine Report Sales
JVCKenwood and Alps Alpine reported lower sales and profits for their fiscal first half ended September 30. Alps...
Brandmotion Intros Jeep-Specific, Fleet Mirrors
Brandmotion is expanding its FullVUE (“Cadillac-style”) streaming rear view mirror into a line of vehicle-specific models; the first...