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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.
JVCKenwood, Alps Alpine Report Pandemic Impact on Sales
Sales steeply declined at both Alps Alpine and JVCKenwood during the pandemic from April through June. Profits also...
Alpine Ships Halo Sub Enclosures
Alpine Electronics of America is now shipping its first full line of pre-loaded subwoofer enclosures. The series falls...
An Attempt to Measure the 12V Specialty Boom
A leading car audio supplier said its retail specialists are up 28 percent since mid April and a...
Best Buy’s Lessons on the Pandemic
Best Buy CEO Corrie Barry shared a few lessons learned by the chain on retailing during the pandemic....
Here’s the Online Share of Car Audio
A new report from SEMA reveals the percentage of car audio sales performed online. Fifty-five percent of “Sound...
Kenwood’s Mike Roberts on the Pandemic
Kenwood VP Sales & Marketing, Mike Roberts offered his views on the pandemic’s effect on the car audio...
Alpine Teams With McIntosh on OEM Systems
Alps Alpine, maker of Alpine car audio and McIntosh Group, maker of McIntosh and Sonus faber brands, have...
Kenwood Ships Budget CarPlay Decks With DVD
KENWOOD USA is shipping two new budget-priced head units with CarPlay and Android that also include built in...
SEMA Show 2020 is Cancelled
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced today the November show will be cancelled for this year. "Due...
COVID-Adjusted Car Audio Forecast 2020
Despite soaring sales at car audio specialists at present, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) still offers a less...
A KnowledgeFest for All 12V Dealers
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) announced a second postponement of the popular KnowledgeFest...
JVC Ships Low Cost CarPlay With DVD
After shipping new $299 CarPlay decks earlier this summer that lack a DVD player, JVC Mobile Entertainment announced...
Soundstream Reserve to Ship Low Priced 10-Inch Radio
Soundstream will ship in the next 30 days, a MAP protected 10-inch radio under its new Reserve line. ...
AAMP Launches Shop Local Campaign
AAMP Global has launched a "Shop Local" campaign to help drive consumers to its dealers. The company will...
CES In-Person is Cancelled
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2021 will not be held as an in-person event, but...
New ‘Touchless Touchscreen’ For Infotainment
A touchscreen that “knows” what you are about to tap as you hover near the screen has been...
Secondary Brands Benefit From Shortages
The product shortages plaguing almost all major car audio brands are providing a windfall for second and third...
Profiting From 12V Surge in Long Run
“No one thought the pandemic would help the 12 volt industry, but it did and it continues to...
Best Buy Reports Sales as Stores Reopen
Best Buy said it's seeing signs of pent up demand since it reopened 800 of its stores to...
Kenwood Ships Enclosed Subwoofers
Kenwood is shipping at the end of the month a new family of eXcelon enclosed subwoofers. These are...