GRAND RAPIDS, MI (06.25.24) – The Progressive Group is very pleased to introduce Mike Marshall, our new Regional Sales Manager for Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. Mike joined us this past March and is off to a fantastic start!
Mike has a 38-year history in the mobile electronics industry, beginning with a position at K’s Merchandise in Springfield, Illinois in 1986. He was enthusiastic about the industry and gained a wealth of product knowledge, resulting in a manufacturer’s representative position in St. Louis, Missouri three years later, specializing in Kenwood products.
A career working at the manufacturer level for Clarion and Rockford Fosgate followed, during which he traveled to 24 countries to train dealers.
“I wrote six technical training manuals and trained thousands of students throughout my career,” Mike explained. And his accomplishments continued to grow, establishing his reputation as a highly respected expert in consumer electronics. Mike continued, “I was fortunate to become an Alpine Rep Principal for 10 years, during which I established Alpine in the RV and Marine industry.”
On Monday morning, Mike Marshall was on the road in Iowa to get the week started meeting with 12volt retailers in the MINK states.
With such an esteemed professional resume and reputation to match, it’s no wonder The Progressive Group had Mike on their list of top candidates to replace Brian Sandberg, manager of Progressive Group in the West, when he decided to retire. Once Mike came on board, he immediately fit in with The Progressive Group’s team attitude and customer-focused goals.
“The reason I came to the Progressive family is my 38-year history of knowledge and passion for the mobile electronics industry,” Mike explained.
Along with his dedication to helping dealers and staff, in his spare time Mike also enjoys biking and auto racing.
LOS ANGELES, CA (06.25.24) – Fantazy Motorsports of Thousand Oaks and Northridge, California, a premier auto salon, announced today that former VP at JL AUDIO Carl Kennedy has been named CEO. Founder George Armanious shared that, “Carl’s vision and experience make him the ideal candidate to refine our existing operation and expand to more communities throughout California.” Catering to exotic vehicles such as Ferrari, McLaren, Rolls Royce, Porsche and others, Fantazy has developed a dominant foothold in the massive Tesla community.
Following more than 2 decades in pivotal roles at JL AUDIO from launching a legendary Home Division to running Global Sales for more than a decade of dramatic growth, Kennedy now sets his sights on reimagining a California motorsports legend.
Fantazy is entering their 20th year and has long been known as a 1-stop facility for paint protection, high end audio, ambient lighting, wheels & tires and bespoke customizing. When asked about his plans for Fantazy Motorsports Kennedy said, “our overarching commitment to this demanding and savvy clientele is to provide peace of mind as they entrust us with some of their most precious investments.” He added that this mission statement has served him well across a wide variety of industries.
HOUSTON, TX (06.24.24) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers announces the opening of its 25th store in Texas. Tint World East Houston, owned and operated by Ben Mugi, offers a comprehensive selection of premier automotive styling and performance services, including window tinting, paint protection films, ceramic coatings, and professional detailing.
Attention grabbing window graphics under the entryway overhead great customers.
“Drivers and vehicle owners in the Houston area and throughout Texas continue to seek the premium products and services Tint World is known for,” Mugi said. “They also recognize the value and convenience we add to their experience and trust Tint World as the go-to shop for all their automotive aftermarket needs. Tint World’s reputation and visibility, combined with the unbeatable franchise systems and support they offer, make this the number one franchise opportunity in the industry.”
Ben Mugi, the franchise owner, behind the sales counter in the showroom.
Tint World East Houston, located at 12741 East Fwy, Houston, Texas 77015, serves East Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, Channelview, Cloverleaf, Galena Park, and Jacinto City. To book an appointment, request a quote or learn more about services provided by Tint World East Houston, call (713) 347-9081 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/tx/east-houston-176/.
The distinctive Tint World, yellow and black color theme, is evident throughout the location.
“The growing number of loyal customers in Texas who recognize the high quality and value that Tint World offers are driving tremendous growth for us throughout the state,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “The passion and commitment of dedicated, hard-working franchisees like Ben help us continue to deliver a world-class experience to every driver. We’re excited to see him represent our fast-growing brand in such an important market.”
OZARK, MO (06.24.24) – Creative Audio is excited to announce the re-branding of Car-fi to Creative Audio. The Car-fi locations in Springfield and Nixa will both undergo remodeling for the next few months along with a clearance sale. A Grand Opening is planned for this fall to celebrate the two new retail locations for Creative Audio.
Click above to play the announcement video.
Car-Fi originally opened its doors in November of 1986 as strictly a mobile electronics store offering a higher level of audio expertise and better quality of product. A concept that was outside the standard practice of electronics retail at that time. The jingle that Car-Fi used for many years produced by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils is still remembered today by many in the local Springfield area. In 2007 Car-Fi added a second location in Nixa.
The iconic Car-Fi location in Springfield MO.
The Car-Fi location in Nixa opened in 2007.
“In the summer of 2021 Creative Audio purchased the two Car-fi locations. Fast forward to today and they are currently undergoing renovations and will give Creative Audio three retail locations in the area. Creative Audio will continue to honor the brand of Car-Fi moving forward in many ways. Currently there are plans to have a new Car-Fi sign made that will be located on the side of the building on Glenstone. There are also plans to include the Car-Fi name in sub boxes that will be manufactured at the Springfield location, along with possible other products” Don Fleury related.
The Creative HQ and distribution location in Ozark MO.
“The last Car-Fi sale is slated to run July through August and rebranding target completion for October this year. All Car-Fi trademarks and intellectuel properties will remain in place as these will be used for future business endeavors” Fleury concluded.
ONTARIO, CA (06.24.24) – PBX Ultra High Efficiency Amplifiers are the result of extensive engineering, and testing, to develop the best sounding and most efficient power delivery we have ever produced. with the success of our previous XMA Series our engineers went to work on the PBX Series with the goal of creating true works of art featuring high quality parts and an ultra efficient circuit design proving to be some of the best Class D amplifiers on the market today.
The PBX Series represents the very latest in Class D technology.uses IR® (International Recti-fier) platform. IR®, a leader in PWM circuit design, has worked in conjunction with PowerBass engineers to produce more stable power output, minimal RF interference and improved sound quality.
Available in Full-Range Digital 4CH, 6CH and 5CH models as well as D-Class Mono Blocks from 800W to an astounding 3000W RMS the PBX Series has the power and channel configurations to meet the demands of the most demanding setups.
Controlling your sound just got easier with the PBX-600.6 & PBX-500.4 as we have added in multiple filter options from HPF, LPF and even BANDPASS network selection allowing you total control when tuning your system. For more details please download the user manual.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (06.22.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 277th time on Friday morning June 21st. The Wheel landed on the 12volt space and the the_kingofcustoms/elev*8tdaudio&fab slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted. We willl let John Velez know the news.
We reached out to the lucky winning retailer and have not connected as all are Jammin’ N June.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, NavAtlas, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. 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Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 278 on Friday, June 28th.
SANFORD, ME (06.21.24) – Sanford Sound hosted an Alpine Experience on Wednesday, June 19th. The Alpine Experience Chevy Pickup rolled in with Colin Vargo, Alpine Brand Specialist, behind the wheel. Vargo was joined by Alpine Direct Representative Colette Beaudoin and the setup took place early on the warm sunny Wednesday.
Jack Bogard, and the Sanford Sound crew, had the grounds in front of the store well prepared. Days prior to the event Alpine flags were in place out front with a lot of social media posts encouraging all to attend the Alpine Experience were on social media. All were encouraged to have their favorite music ready to play in the Chevy to hear what they had been missing.
“We had many phone calls leading up to the event and people started showing up early Wednesday morning. Colin and Colette did many demos during the day with people seated in the Alpine Chevy. All were amazed when their demo was finished. We had asked people to bring their favorite song for a demo. Those who did let us know their favorite song had never sounded like that as they heard something like a live concert. One young customer came in wanting a pair of 12” subs for his new Ford pickup. I mentioned the system in the truck with 8s. I finally got him to get a demo from Colin. He did and we sold him a system with the 8 inch subs” Bogard stated.
The Alpine Experience Chevy was prominently displayed, along with banners and tents, on the grounds outside of the Sanford Sound store.
Alpine and Sanford Sound teams gathered out front. (LtoR) Tim Cornwell, Kevin O’Malley, Justin Smith and Jack Bogart with Alpine’s Colette Beaudoin and Colin Vargo.
During the day sales were strong as customers made bigger ticket purchases. There was pizza for and the product raffle contest run through the week. More customers booked appointments and business is set to continue from the event through the coming weeks.
“I want to thank my wife Christine who worked through the day as well as Kevin, Tim, Justin and team members who contributed to make the event a super success. A very big thank you to our business partner Alpine. It is terrific Alpine understands how important it is to connect with enthusiasts on the brick and mortar showroom floor” Bogard concluded.
Alpine products are showcased in this showroom area.
This entryway display grabs attention and spotlights exciting new Alpine products.
Since Sanford Sound opened in 1995, with Jack Bogard behind the wheel, the company has proactively worked to connect with consumers and organizations by hosting events in the store, in the store’s parking lot and grounds plus at off-site events. Today, Sanford Sound is the established store for audio in-vehicle, Powersports, marine and motorcycles across the area. Home AV and office activities are also on the menu.
Sanford, ME is a town of just over 22,000. Over the past 25+ years the Sanford Sound has stretched well beyond the town’s borders throughout the region.
STILLWATER, OK (06.21.24) – With a nod to its past competition and SPL successes, KICKER® is announcing the highly anticipated arrival of the long-awaited WXA-Series “Warhorse” Mono Amplifier. KICKER is also unveiling a full line of matching accessories for power distribution and signal control. The WXA lineup began shipping and will be available very soon for purchase at Authorized KICKER Retailers in-store and online. As introduced to the world on the KICKER UnMASKED! Live™ streamed show in past weeks, the Warhorse WXA3600.1 will retail for $999.99 and will also be available for purchase online at some point on www.kicker.com.
Built to run extremely hard all day and night, the WXA3600.1 is engineered specifically for ultra-high SPL applications. Every aspect of the Warhorse was tested mercilessly to ensure extreme performance and reliability. From the layout of the board to the rails, to the Tiffany-style RCA connectors, everything about these amps will make a bass-head smile from ear to ear. This full-bridge, one-Ohm-stable amplifier features dual 1/0 AWG power and ground connections, 4 AWG speaker terminals, dual 8 AWG remote terminals, and quad micro-controller-regulated cooling fans for fast, accurate cooling as needed.
Equipped with KICKER FIT+™ differential inputs and 125mV-40V RCA input range, the Warhorse is fully compatible with most factory or aftermarket source units. The amp is also start/stop compliant with a DC range of 6.5-15.5 volts. Users can engage Competition Mode to lock in gain voltage at four volts for perfect gain matching across multiple amplifiers, more aggressive fan cooling, and a fixed crossover setting of 200 Hz at 24dB per octave.
The WXA3600.1 includes two additional accessories: a heavy-duty, diagnostic display tool and a dedicated, premium bass-level control, both with magnetic mounting. The diagnostic tool is a real-time status center, monitoring battery voltage (including max hold for hi/lo), amp temperature, power-supply protection, and potential speaker current overload.
A full line of Warhorse wiring and brass accessories is also being released. Designed to thrive under the extreme demands of high-SPL systems, the lineup includes a four-position battery terminal (with side-post adapter), a six-position battery terminal, fused distribution blocks, a universal RCA bass-level knob with magnetic mounting, and power cable and ground cable in 20-foot lengths featuring 1/0 AWG, full-spec, oxygen-free copper. All are emblazoned with the KICKER Warhorse logo.
OXNARD, CA (06.21.24) – BOSS Audio Systems is set to elevate the in-car entertainment experience with the upcoming launch of BOSS Elite. This new line represents a significant step forward, introducing a series of premium products, with the first release being new Headunits and Amplifiers.
With BOSS Elite, BOSS Audio Systems is not merely expanding its product line but establishing a distinct brand identity. This new range offers advanced features and true power ratings, designed to provide superior performance and reliability. Dealers and distributors will have exclusive access to BOSS Elite products, enjoying enhanced margins and unique incentives, reinforcing BOSS Elite’s commitment to quality and exclusivity.
The new BOSS Elite Headunits feature an updated touchscreen design, intuitive tactile buttons, and dynamic ambient lighting, all crafted to enhance the driving experience. Built-in Digital Signal Processor (DSP) capabilities allow users to personalize their audio settings effortlessly, ensuring a customized sound experience. Notably, the oversized screen options, available in 12″ and 14″ sizes, set a new industry benchmark. The Headunits are also available in 9″, 10.1″ and 7″ Double DIN variations. Compatibility with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ ensures seamless connectivity with smartphones and streaming services, while built-in SiriusXM capability allows direct access to satellite radio without needing to connect your phone, although a separate tuner is required for this function.
Complementing the Headunits, the BOSS Elite Amplifiers boast compact Class-D technology, providing powerful and reliable performance without compromising space. True-power ratings guarantee honest and dependable power output to better ensure exceptional audio quality.
In addition to these new products, BOSS Audio Systems has strengthened its team with strategic new hires who bring expertise and increased support to the dealer network. Matt Delgado, Director of Sales at BOSS Audio Systems, states, “Our mission at BOSS Audio Systems has always been to make premium audio accessible to car enthusiasts everywhere. With the new BOSS Elite series Headunits and Amplifiers, we’re delivering top-performing products with better features at an exclusive price to our dealer and distributor network.”
In line with their promise to bring more elite products to the market, a comprehensive product lineup for BOSS Elite will be unveiled throughout the year.
For more information about the new BOSS Elite Headunits and Amplifiers or to become a dealer, visit sales.bossinternationalgroup.com.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (06.20.24) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the results of the 2024-2025 SEMA Board of Directors elections, with Bill Bader of Summit Motorsports Park, Doug Lane of Motor State Distributing, Kelle Oeste of V8TV Speed & Resto Shop, Kim Pendergast of Magnuson Superchargers, and Melissa Scoles of QA1 elected to serve on the Board. Pendergast is a current SEMA Board member who was re-elected to join the group.
SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the Association. They are elected by SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ rep, and services.
SEMA members have elected (clockwise, from top left) Bill Bader, Doug Lane, Melissa Scoles, Kim Pendergast, and Kelle Oeste to the SEMA Board of Directors.
The SEMA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 will be as follows:
Board Officers
Chairman – Kyle Fickler, Director of Business Development, ProCharger
Larry Montante – VP Category Management, Keystone Automotive
Brian Reese – President & CEO, T-Sportline
Steve Whipple – President, PRW Industries
The entire 2024-2025 SEMA Board of Directors and outgoing Board members will be honored and recognized during the 2024 SEMA Leaders & Legends Gala in Anaheim, Calif., on July 19. All SEMA members and industry professionals are invited to join the celebration by purchasing tickets at www.sema.org/gala.
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