DANVERS, MA (06.26.24) – Auto Sound in Danvers MA hosted an Alpine Experience event on Tuesday, June 18th
Alpine’s Colette Beaudoin and Colin Vargo were onsite to orchestrate the day’s event positioned in front of the Auto Sound’s busy street location. The Alpine Experience Silverado was featured with an Alpine tent and multiple Alpine flags waving in the breeze. A bright red Miata was positioned close by and loaded with an Alpine system.
“Colette and Colin brought both of their vehicles. The Alpine Silverado featured the incredible Optim8 that all need to hear to believe. Colette had her Subaru that was loaded with an equally impressive system” Andy Sussman, Director of Operations, related.
Ron Needleman invited followers to come check out the Alpine Experience in this live Instagram post when all was set up.
“Bring your music with you and enjoy the Alpine Experience like you’ve never heard your music before” Vargo stated in his segment of the live video post.
Continuing “The Auto Sound Mazda Miata featured an Active Alpine 3-way setup along with dual 12” Alpine subs molded into the rear after a convertible top was deleted. The Mazda is powered by triple Alpine amps and big screen 511 in the dash. We had a super turnout and all enjoyed the Alpine Experience.”
A custom Mazda Miata also rocked with Alpine for attendees to experience.
In Alpine blue this classic pickup loaded with Alpine is pictured by the Alpine Silverado as the day began.
After all was set for the event to begin a live Instagram video was streamed that really set the stage for the event with co-owner Ron Needleman inviting followers to come check out the Alpine Experience. In his time in the live video Vargo invited all to bring their favorite music and come take a seat in the Silveratio for a listening experience they had never previously experienced.
Attendees also got a chance to check out Alpine in this Jeep out front.
“The Alpine Experience at Auto Sound definitely connected with customers. When customers listened to their favorite music in the Silverado their eyes got wide and they were thinking….WOW my ride doesn’t sound like this!” Vargo offered
Special pricing for Alpine products was offered along with a raffle and all enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs from the grille.
The Alpine Exerience 2024 at Auto Sound in Danvers MA set the stage for the 2025 Alpine Experience.
NORTH ANDOVER, MA (06.26.24) – The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) is thrilled to announce the details for KnowledgeFest Dallas 2024, one of the premier events for the mobile electronics industry.
Due to construction at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center KnowledgeFest will be held at one of Hilton’s premiere resort locations, Hilton Anatole Dallas from September 20-22. Renowned for its upscale amenities including several restaurants, Top Golf, a water park, and newly renovated accommodations, the Hilton Anatole promises a world-class setting for this pivotal industry gathering.
KnowledgeFest was previously held at Hilton Anatole during 2014-2016. This year will mark the 15th year that KnowledgeFest will be in Dallas since produced by MEA.
Recognizing the growing Truck Accessory category, registered attendees will have the chance to win a Ford F-150 outfitted with cutting-edge aftermarket technology from top brand manufacturers.
KnowledgeFest is the industry’s leading educational and networking event, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts from across the mobile electronics sector to learn about the latest technologies, trends, and business strategies.
Register now and join us at KnowledgeFest Dallas 2024 for three days of innovation, celebration, and industry excellence.
For more details about registration, accommodations, sponsorship opportunities, and event schedule, please visit KnowledgeFest.com.
JASPER, IN (06.26.24) – Meyer Distributing, Inc., a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Roseburg, OR crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston, Oregon distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, 4×4/Off-Road, crash/collision, and RV parts in the region.
“Meyer continues to expand inventories significantly in RV, Towing, and Marine parts in our Northwest Megahub,” states Ben Johnson, Meyer’s RV, Towing, and Marine Sales Manager. “Whatever your need, Meyer has it for your RV or boat in the Northwest. Call our dedicated RV and Towing sales team today at 800.222.3325 or our Marine Specialists at 800.828.6834!”
“The Roseburg, Oregon dock will significantly improve deliveries to Southern Oregon, and we’re excited about the expansion of our Northwest infrastructure,” states Jeff Braun, CEO of Meyer. “Meyer will continue to focus on organic growth and investing via acquisitions to bring the best brands to market for our customers. Any wholesale only distribution company that might be interested in entertaining an offer should reach out to acquisitions@meyerdistributing.com.”
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO (06.25.24) – On Saturday evening June 22nd well over 300 vehicles rolled onto the lot outside of The Car Audio Shop store in Maryland Heights MO. Dan Castro and Shawn Montgomery were behind the wheel of this event to bring the car audio community together in the suburb of St. Louis.
Chris Pace sets a demo in the JBL trailer.
Castro and Montgomery related “This was really our first event and it was terrific. The parking lot in front of the store was absolutely packed. Chris Pace had the Arrowhead Sales JBL trailer out front. Tommy Spears had a great rig with Ground Zero and Richard Wong drove over 600 miles from Dallas to demo his Tacoma for attendees. We had our shop truck outback with other shop cars spotted around. We had food with two food trucks on site so everyone at the event had a fun filled evening enjoying music!”
Attendees rolling into The Car Audio Shop. Other retailers in the center were closed making room for the large Saturday night crowd.
Attendees were set to stay cool during the event.
Chris Pace, Arrowhead Sales, offered “Dan and Shawn had me right out front with the JBL trailer. Through the night attendees were able to experience the great lineup of JBL and Infinity speakers that were live and rocking in the trailer. We Dared All To Listen. The Car Audio Shop event capped a very busy week and it was a great way to see a proactive dealer connecting with consumers.”
The Car Audio Shop showroom was open but sales were not the main thing on the agenda. Letting consumers know the brands they stock and the quality of work they deliver was something that provided a tremendous amount of visibility for marketing their brand to the local car audio community.
Attendees open their hoods for all to see their aftermarket upgrades.
Groups of cars with hoods up were spotlighted across the venue.
Another event is tentatively scheduled for October.
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.
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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.
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