ceoutlook.com https://www.ceoutlook.com/ News, analysis and comments on the car audio and electronics industry Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:53:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 Zapco Gets New Master Distributor https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/20/zapco-gets-new-master-distributor/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/20/zapco-gets-new-master-distributor/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:53:29 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91530 Zapco, a pioneering amplifier company in the early days of car audio and on the competition circuit, has reappointed Atrend, maker of speaker enclosures, as its master distributor. Atrend will handle all Zapco operations except manufacturing.  Atrend was previously the master distributor for Zapco from 2014 to 2018. Zapco was one of the original car […]

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Compustar Goes Direct With Key Dealer https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/19/compustar-goes-direct-with-key-dealer/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/19/compustar-goes-direct-with-key-dealer/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:09:54 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91538 Firstech, maker of Compustar and DroneMobile remote start and security, and Momento dash cameras announced a new direct partnership with Tint World, which now operates 107 franchise locations. Tint World worked with Firstech brands in the past, but through distribution, rather than a direct partnership. Tint World still retains its partnership also with VOXX and […]

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DS18 Looks to Acquire Legacy Brands https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/16/ds18-looks-to-acquire-legacy-brands/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/16/ds18-looks-to-acquire-legacy-brands/#respond Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:18:44 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91462 DS18, a car and pro car audio brand that has grown since its US launch in 2014 to be leader in several car audio categories, is seeking to broaden the company’s market share by the acquisition of, or joint venture with other brands. DS18, in particular, is seeking to work with more established brands to […]

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Race Sport Boosts Dealer Margins https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/16/race-sport-boosts-dealer-margins/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/16/race-sport-boosts-dealer-margins/#respond Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:36:44 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91505 Press Release: RINGWOOD, IL–Race Sport Lighting announced multiple changes to benefit industry resellers in 2023 including pricing changes to improve dealer margins. Effective January 1, Race Sport will increase dealer profit margins from wholesale pricing to MAP.  The pricing schedule went out in the 1st week of December to the sales reps to communicate to […]

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Fox Acoustics Expands https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/15/fox-acoustics-expands/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/15/fox-acoustics-expands/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:20:47 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91334 Fox Acoustics, Houma, Louisiana, maker of subwoofer boxes, is expanding its operations and expects to more than quadruple output over the next few years to become one of the larger suppliers in the category, it said. The company, which launched in 1996 by Joe Fox, had set out to expand years earlier but was hit […]

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Oracle Ships New Lightbars https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/15/oracle-ships-new-lightbars/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/15/oracle-ships-new-lightbars/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:04:52 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91498 METAIRIE, LA – Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com   is proud to announce the launch of its new 5900 Series Multifunction Reflector-Facing Technology LED Light Bars. Debuted at the recent 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the new LED light bar system is now shipping with models starting at just $169.95 MSRP.   Featuring high-performance 8W LEDs and […]

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Remote Start Sales Update https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/14/remote-start-sales-update/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/14/remote-start-sales-update/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:38:33 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91061 Despite the fact that remote start is expected to be available on 90 percent of vehicles this year, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), aftermarket remote start remains fairly steady. Compustar’s Justin Lee said, “There’s no falling off in sales. Our growth continues…We’re still seeing registration on newer vehicles from 2022 and 2023.” Retailers […]

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Rockford Mourns Loss Of Jim Fosgate https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/14/rockford-mourns-loss-of-jim-fosgate/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/14/rockford-mourns-loss-of-jim-fosgate/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:23:16 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91470 Rockford sent out a public tribute to its founder Jim Fosgate, who passed away this month. Here it follows unedited:   Press Release (UNEDITED): TEMPE, AZ— Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, mourns the death of founder Jim Fosgate and asks our global community to join in a celebration of his life. […]

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12 Volt Exits CES 2023 https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/13/12-volt-exits-ces-2023/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/13/12-volt-exits-ces-2023/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:05:11 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91291 Few if any car audio suppliers are planning to exhibit at CES 2023, and some said they do not expect to return to the iconic show for the foreseeable future. Last year, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine and others opted out of CES due to COVID.  But many are continuing to pass on CES ( January 5-8, […]

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Alpine Ships Drop-In Status Speakers https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/12/alpine-ships-drop-in-status-speakers/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:17:51 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91435 Alpine (Alps Alpine North America) is now shipping the last of its new Status line components– three OEM-Fit speakers that work in factory openings. The speakers were developed especially for Hi-Res Audio playback and have an an ultra wide bandwidth of 55Hz – 40kHz.   All are 6.5-inch models  and include a 3-way component set, the […]

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Founder of the Car Amplifier Passes https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/10/founder-of-the-amplifier-passes/ https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/10/founder-of-the-amplifier-passes/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2022 20:57:29 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91421 Jim Fosgate, 85, often called the inventor of the car audio amplifier, passed away Friday. He was the Founder of Rockford Fosgate and he later led the team that created Dolby Pro Logic II. His first amplifier debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in 1973. under the company Fosgate Electronics.  It was a 30-watt model, […]

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Note to Our Readers https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/09/note-to-our-readers/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:19:45 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91414 We recognize that our email headlines have been incorrect this week due to a glitch from our email provider.  We are avidly working to fix the problem. Thank you for your patience!  You may also see the latest news stories at www.facebook.com/ceoutlook

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One of First CarPlay Kits for Tesla https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/08/one-of-first-carplay-kits-for-tesla/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:32:16 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91403 ZZ-2 announced one of the first CarPlay kits to work with the touchscreen in Tesla vehicles.  The ITZ-TSL, also provides wireless CarPlay. With the plug and play kit, the traditional CarPlay interface appears on the the factory screen with touch controls. The system also works with the factory Bluetooth for audio and phone calls. It […]

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Rep-Corp (German Maestro) New Ordering System https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/08/rep-corp-german-maestro-new-ordering-system/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:22:04 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91398 Press Release: Rep-Corps, the North American distributor/representative of German Maestro products is launching a new dealer ordering system. In development for the past few years, the system is built on a  cloud infrastructure, streamlined and optimized for Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop access, with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Square processing integrated from the start.  Rep-Corps […]

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12V Nightclub-Style Promo https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/08/12v-nightclub-style-promo/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:31:23 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91221 Last month, Tint World of Longwood-Orlando, FL, turned its new Orlando location into a Miami-style nightclub for a grand opening gala. Owner Pete Muller wanted to do something different for the grand opening and decided on the night club theme.  His shop of six years in the area was already well known to the local […]

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Focal Debuts New Upscale K2 M Line https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/07/focal-debuts-new-upscale-k2-m-line/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:20:22 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=90871 Focal is launching a new updated K2 series of upscale car speakers that are positioned just below the brand’s ultra high end Utopia M series.  The new line has many of the same features as Utopia, but the components are sold a la carte, rather than in a full system. The line, called K2 M […]

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Car Toys’ Sister Company Shuts Down https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/06/car-toys-sister-company-shuts-down/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:37:55 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91365 Wireless Advocates, the sister company of 49-store car audio chain Car Toys, Seattle, suddenly shut its doors Monday and let go of approximately 1800 employees, according to reports. The company recently lost its long-time contract to operate the cellphone kiosks at 535  Costco stores and ended its operation of 65 kiosks for the Army & […]

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Oracle New Mirror LEDs for Jeep https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/06/oracle-new-mirror-leds-for-jeep/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:03:42 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91316 Press Release: METAIRIE, LA– Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com) is proud to announce the new LED Off-Road Side Mirrors for Jeep Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT (p/n 5855-001) are now shipping with an MSRP of $399.95.   “This patent-pending new product features a set of high-powered LED light bars integrated into the factory-style side mirrors on the […]

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When Should You Unload Inventory https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/06/when-should-you-unload-inventory/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:28:45 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=90991 By Mr Retail Many of us have been thinking about inventory, our levels, and if it is time to start unloading it. Vendors are once again introducing new models. In year’s past it was okay if we had some existing inventory as we would just sell through it. But in head units, more vendors are […]

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KENWOOD, JVC Ship New All-Wireless Decks https://www.ceoutlook.com/2022/12/05/kenwood-jvc-ship-new-all-wireless-decks/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:47:30 +0000 https://www.ceoutlook.com/?p=91288 KENWOOD and JVC are starting to ship new all wireless CarPlay/Android Auto decks that are also Maestro ready (for easier integration into vehicles). All three receivers are SiriusXM and Hi-Res Audio-ready and include 5-volt pre-outs. KENWOOD’s two new models include the eXcelon Reference DMX958XR deck with the above features plus Hi-Res Audio playback over a […]

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