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.
VIBE Audio Collaborates With Aurigin
VIBE Audio, the UK-based car audio brand, will now be warehoused and fulfilled in the US by Aurigin,...
Chrysler Issues Recall Due to Backup Camera
Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 365,000 vehicles due to faulty backup cameras. The camera video feed can sometimes...
Many Distributors Launch New Brand
Approximately nine leading distributors have launched a single new brand of car audio speakers, amplifiers and we are...
Distributor Closing Doors Due to Pandemic
Velocity Distributing, a year-old, Houston-based car audio distributor is closing its doors April 30, due to financial setbacks...
Rockford Sweetens Dealer Programs
Rockford announced new policies favorable to dealers to help them during this time of pandemic. The company is...
72 Hour Push on COVID Shields, Please Help
The next 72 hours to a week is a desperate time for many health care workers around the...
Some Loans Start Friday
One of the simplest loans made available from the Fed to aid small businesses impacted by COVID-19 (under...
New Brand From Accele
Accele Electronics is launching a separate division called "Accent Mobile," which features driver safety and entertainment products specifically...
Free Sirius and Howard Stern During Pandemic
SiriusXM and Howard Stern announced they are opening up free audio streaming of their full lineup through May...
Fabricators Besieged With Requests for COVID Shields
Some car audio fabricators are being deluged with requests by hospitals to produce face shields to protect against...
Finally, Details on COVID-19 Relief For Small Business
Here, finally, are the details on the programs to help small businesses affected by COVID-19 under the new...
Firstech Debuts Drone KeyLocker
Firstech, maker of DroneMobile and Compustar, announced its new Drone KL1 KeyLocker, scheduled to ship in Summer 2020....
12 Volt Heroes in Coronavirus Fight
Jeremy Katz, Owner of JK Automotive Designs, found out that his local hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts was in...
Kenwood, Firstech Temporarily Stop Shipping
Kenwood, JVC and Firstech brands such as Compustar and DroneMobile are temporarily halting shipping due to state mandates...
Call For Masks to Fight COVID-19
This call for masks (below) to protect against COVID-19 was printed by Professional Boatbuilder magazine, but could easily...
Pros and Cons of Staying Open
How do you know when to close the shop during a time when 40 percent of the country...
Update on Ignition Interlock Exemption Status
Shops that service alcohol ignition interlocks are considered an essential business exempt in many states from closing down...
Industry Leader Passes
It is with deep sadness that we report that Tom Malone, President of VOXX Advanced Solutions Corporation and...
Info on Shops Exempt From Shutting
As more states issue "shelter in place" orders that mandate that non-essential businesses close temporarily, there are questions...
Tips for 12 Volters at This Time
As many of you are now aware, California has shut down non-essential business as have states including Pennsylvania...