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3P Off Road Wins JBL Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 344

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12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (10.25.25) 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 7.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 344th time on Friday morning on October 24th. The Wheel landed on the JBL space and the 3P Off Road slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

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We reached out to the winning retailer in Tomball TX to let them know the good news. They answered the phone but were in the shop and could not talk. Will try again to let them know that Shawn Spedding will be sending a JBL prize their way. 3P Off Road is Pit Proven Performance!!

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt industry.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Race Sport Lighting, EBS Audio, King Boxes, Massive Audio, Q Power and VIPER. 12volt News and 12voltBeat $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. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA,  Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA,  Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting  Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD,  Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY,  Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA,  Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA, Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA, NWA Audio in Bentonville AR,  XT Audio in Miami, Tim’s Audio in Newport OR, Build’s By Paul in Litchfield AZ, DAW Discount Audio in Paramount CA and M12 Audio in Bluefield WVA,  Jam City Pros in Caddo Mills TX, Finishline Shop in Lumberton NJ, Genuine Custom Audio in Riverside CA,Ballistic Autowerks in Hagerstown MD, Jeff’s Custom Car Audio in Royce TX, Pitbull’s in Houston, Aspen Sound in North Spokane WA, CP Designs in Jarrell TX and D&B Sales in Ft Wayne IN, Precision Custom Audio in Riverview FL, The King of Custom, Active Sound in NC,  Car Stereo Plus in Sumter SC,  Audioworks DE in Newark DE, Active Sounds in NC  Speed Car Audio in Dallas, Voodoo Customs in Luling LA,  BK Customs 616 in Grand Rapids MI, TPD HiFI in Broken Bow OK, HiFi Crusin’ in Hattiesburg MS, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX Intense Kustom Audio in Brentwod NY, California Audio in West Valley UT, H A  Ross Entertainment, Voodoo Customs in Haltom TX, Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder CO, Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Redline Auto Sports in Hicksville NY, Sparked Innovations in Knoxville TN, Boosted Build in Warrenton OR, Prodigy Car Audio iManteca CA, Snow’s Auto in Spokane WA and PMC Customs, White Oak PA, InTune in Redmond OR, Tint Wrap Audio Guys in Fresno CA, Ultimate Sounds and Tinting in Chattanooga TN,

                                    MetJoe Auto Electronics in Kenilworth NJ, Pyramid Customs in Fort Worth TX, California Audio in Salt Lake Valley City UT, Sinewave in Grayslake IL and Team Nutz in Pittsburg PA

Congratulations to all.

WTF……Win This Friday……See the next 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday, October 31st!!

“Road to SEMA” Captures the Heart and Passion of Car Culture

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.24.25) – Automotive content creators are on a mission to show the world that the car community is for everyone. Through Road to SEMA, 11 passionate car builders will document their multi-state and cross-country to showcase their vehicles at the 2025 SEMA Show, offering a new perspective on the passion of the automotive aftermarket. Social media audiences can follow along as they share their unique stories, relatable challenges, and inspiring triumphs along the way.

As content creators take on a growing role in the automotive world, Road to SEMA celebrates their influence and connection to the industry. Traveling hundreds of miles from small-town garages, desert highways, and even across the Atlantic Ocean, their content will serve as a bridge where viewers can connect with car culture – and the SEMA Show – in fresh, authentic ways.

“The SEMA Show showcases thousands of vehicles each year, but it’s the stories behind those vehicles that truly inspire,” said RJ de Vera, SEMA Vice President of Marketing. “By supporting initiatives like Road to SEMA, we’re celebrating the courage of creators who aren’t driven by trends but defining what’s next and showing the world what’s possible.”

Each creator’s journey will culminate with their arrival at the SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each build will be featured in the Road to SEMA Showcase, located in Central Hall, Booth #21651. Here, SEMA Show attendees will not only be inspired but also reminded that anyone can make their mark in the automotive world.

“Road to SEMA offers an authentic view on the everyday people that have a passion for this industry,” said Road to SEMA participant Steven Nadaskai. “Our goal is to show that everyone has a place in the automotive community – no matter your background or level of experience.”

Road to SEMA Participants

Driver: Don Abenante, @donabenante
Vehicle: 1970 Chevelle
Origin Point: Rhode Island, USA
Miles Driven to SEMA Show: 2,700 miles
Journey: Abenante has owned the Chevelle since he was 15, originally planning it as a father-son build with his late dad. Though they never finished it together, the Chevelle became Abenante’s source of strength, learning, and purpose through every chapter of his life. Over 21 years, it has evolved alongside him, now reborn as a modern street machine that wears its patina proudly. Beneath its classic shell hides a 1,400-horsepower twin-turbo Coyote engine.

Drivers: Ashley Cooley, @_rustic_beauty; Christina Lardie, @christinalardie; Audrey LeMay, @audreysquadries; Riley Schlick, @rileysrebuilds; Annie Van Orman, @annies_vw
Vehicle: 1966 Ford Fairlane
Origin point: Denver, Colo.
Miles Driven to SEMA Show: 506 miles
Journey: The Creator Race Team, in partnership with the Jessi Combs Foundation, honored Jessi Combs by building and racing a 1966 Ford Fairlane in The Great Race. Now, they continue her mission with a road trip through the Rockies, Moab, Zion, and Nevada desert, arriving at the SEMA Show to carry her torch and inspire the next generation of builders.

Driver: Brad Eldershaw, @backfire.brad
Vehicle: 1999 Mercedes E240 Limousine
Origin Point: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Miles Driven to SEMA Show: 3,500 miles driven to the SEMA Show, 5,125 miles from the UK
Journey: The Road2SEMA Drift Limo is a 1,100bhp LS twin-turbo V8. Featuring six bucket seats, a full drift differential and suspension setup, and a completely strengthened, rebuilt chassis, it’s engineered for high-octane sideways performance with uncompromising power and precision.

Driver: Corey England, @corezlark
Vehicle: 2015 Lamborghini Huracan Twin Turbo V10
Origin Point: Exeter, England
Miles Driven to SEMA Show: 3,500 miles driven to SEMA, 5,000+ miles from the UK
Journey: The twin-turbo Lamborghini Huracán is a 1,100bhp, 5.2L V10 supercar built for extreme performance. Limited to 220 mph, this engineering marvel features world-class power, endurance, and precision on the Road2SEMA charity rally.

Driver: Louis Hadfield, @haddzy
Vehicle: 1994 Subaru GF8 22B WRX STi Wagon
Origin Point: Preston, UK
Miles Driven to SEMA Show: 11,000+ miles – includes travel from Preston, UK, to Malta, UK, for the engine swap and back to the UK for shipping to New Jersey.
Journey: Hadfield’s 1-of-200 first-series WRX STI GF8 Wagon has been masterfully restyled into a 22B-inspired creation, making it a true 1-of-1 worldwide. Powered by a naturally aspirated Ferrari 360 V8 and equipped with an EBC Brakes big brake kit, it perfectly balances power, precision, and exclusivity.

Driver: Jack Thorton, @jackbuildsit
Vehicle: Mk4 Supra
Origin Point: Winter Garden, Fla.
Miles Driven to SEMA Show: 3,500 miles
Journey: Once a wrecked hopeless Supra with dented panels, cracked
bumpers, and faded paint that sat forgotten in Thorton’s shop. Piece by piece, he rebuilt it. Now, under the bright lights of the SEMA Show, its deep green paint gleams like
armor. The nightmare became a masterpiece with fresh metal, a restored heart, and a
new soul.

Driver: Steven Nadaski, @typicalstevenn
Vehicle: 2013 Porsche Cayenne and 2011 Volkswagen GTI
Origin point: Mission Viejo, Calif.
Miles Driven: 280 miles
Journey to the Show: The Volkswagon has been at SEMA since 2019 competing as Nadaski’s SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns build. This year, he is bringing it back again but trailered by his newest build: an off-road/overland-built Porsche Cayenne.

Visit www.semashow.com and www.sema.org or call 909-396-0289 for more.

Mid City Engineering Announces ModeLock™ – Porsche Drive Mode Memory Module

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CHICAGO, IL (10.24.25) – Mid City Engineering, a leading provider of innovative accessories for the luxury vehicle market since 1999, today announced the release of ModeLock™, a new series of drive mode memory modules designed for select Porsche models.

The ModeLock module bypasses Porsche’s factory default of starting vehicles in “Normal” drive mode, allowing drivers to start every trip with their preferred performance settings.

“Porsche vehicles automatically start up in ‘Normal’ drive mode by default,” explained Dan Ruby, owner of Mid City Engineering. “The driver can change those parameters, but the vehicle won’t remember them for the next drive. ModeLock saves the driver’s preferred settings, so the car is always ready to go exactly the way you want it.”

ModeLock modules are designed for simple installation in the driver’s side kick panel and require only four connections: power, ground, CAN high, and CAN low.

• ModeLock PLM1 (MSRP: $279) – Porsche 911 (MY 2023–2025)
• ModeLock PLM2 (MSRP: $279) – Porsche Cayenne (MY 2022–2025)
• ModeLock PLM3 (MSRP: $279) – Porsche Macan (MY 2025)

“Why not drive your Porsche the way you want to and hear that engine the way it’s meant to sound when you start it?” Ruby added. “With ModeLock, your Porsche is always ready with your chosen settings.”

Mid City Engineering will be confirming additional Porsche compatibility, with more applications expected in the coming weeks.

For more information and updates on additional compatibility, please visit https://mid-city-engineering.odoo.com/modelock, email sales@midcityengineering.com, or call (312) 421-1114.

CRUX Interfacing Solutions Will Spotlight The Latest Projects at SEMA 2025

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LOS ANGELES, CA (10.24.25) – North Hall Booth 10325 is a place to see the latest CRUX Interfacing Solutions products and the entire of products.

The latest product from CRUX is the SOOGM-22N that retains a host OEM features for GM vehicles with a special emphasis on retention of the CGI screened. The center dash control illumination plus OEM monochrome driver information center are seamlessly merged with an aftermarket radio.

Another new product to be showcased in the booth is the SWRHN-62CV which is just one of the 11 new Honda Can Bus retention interfaces in the CRUX line.

Put a stop at the CRUX Booth to see Hamza Khalid, Operations Manager and other CRUX team members in the booth.

For more see cruxinterfacing.com

Remembering Dave Clews… 12volt Dave’s

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This past Wednesday, October 22nd, Dave Clews passed away. Dave was a model of the successful traditional brick and mortar 12volt retailer who put the customer first and foremost.

Below is a 12volt News feature from 2020 that chronicled the way Dave connected with consumers plus across the town of Pottsville PA. Dave was elected the Mayor of Pottsville and resigned earlier this year due to health concerns.

12volt Dave’s Audio Answering System Speaks to Callers in Dave’s Voice

POTTSVILLE, PA (08.21.2020) – 12volt Dave’s Audio is a 12volt retailer that has served the Pottsville, PA community, and surrounding area, for over 19 years. Owner Dave Clews is a people person with a lot of passion for his customers and his business. When it comes to connecting with his customers Mr Clews definitely has a clue.

A smiling Dave Clews in the 12volt Dave’s Audio showroom in Pottsville PA.

Recently, I noticed Dave had liked a @12voltnews Instagram post highlighting a new product from Oracle Lighting which prompted my call to 12volt Dave’s Audio. As with many 12volt shops business is rockin’ and the store’s answering system picked up.

The answering system message at 12volt Dave’s is a perfect example that Dave is a people person. If unable to be answered in a few rings, the caller is greeted with an engaging “Thank you for calling” message in Dave’s voice that continues with some information about activity going on in store. The current message highlights the Kicker, JL Audio and Nakamichi brands. Dave’s message ends as he thanks the caller, asks them to leave their message and lets them know he will get back with them as soon as possible.

Clews related “Sometimes we just can’t get to the phone quickly but I want the caller to know we appreciate their call and that want to speak with them. We monitor the missed call messages and work to place the return call as quickly as possible.”

The 12volt Dave’s Audio shop vehicle sports over $10K in audio gear.

Continuing Clews offered “I came up with the idea to create an answering message in my voice a few years back. Every couple of weeks I record a new message. The new message could be about a new product or seasonal in nature… like the upcoming remote starter season. A cool thing is customers tell me they really like the personal feel plus the way we engage and work to fill their 12volt needs.”

Clews records new messages in his office after hours. “I close the door and make a few notes for the new answering message. Then I speak the message into my smartphone and enter that file into the store’s phone system” Clews concluded.

Clews is a lifelong resident of the Pottsville area and in total has been in the 12volt industry for nearly 4 decades. Also, he is a member of the Pottsville City Council and works to build brick and mortar business in the city.

See the included link to Dave’s Obituary in The Republican Herald

Former Pottsville Mayor Dave Clews remembered fondly

Mobile Solutions School of Fab Presents “Circle Cutting Fabrication” Session

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TEMPE, AZ (10.23.25) – Mobile Solutions is proud to announce its School of Fab “Circle Cutting Fabrication” session is now available. The class was conducted on Oct. 14 in conjunction with caraudiofabrication.com.

“This free-to-watch live show is the latest in a series produced by Mobile Solutions and Mark from CarAudioFabrication to help educate the industry,” said Bryan Schmitt, Mobile Solutions founder/CEO/president. “We provide the latest techniques to help integrators and installers expand their knowledge and toolboxes, as well as for businesses to utilize this know-how to help grow their installation options and bottom lines. We would like to offer a big thanks to all who joined us for the School of Fab – Circle Cutting Fabrication session. The new Router Compass Guide got put to work with precision cuts, smart tips, and a few surprise updates from MasterTech Expo.”

School of Fab is a bi-monthly show presented by Mobile Solutions and CarAudioFabrication. To attend future live sessions, one should join the notification list at schooloffab.com. More than 15 past episodes are available for School of Fab members at Patreon/schooloffab.

“School of Fab is essentially a live cooking show for fabricators,” explained Mark from CarAudioFabrication. “We’ve covered topics such as Custom A-Pillars, Edge Lighting, Pressed Grilles, Subwoofer Box Techniques and more. Bryan and I enjoy interacting with the community and answering questions live while demonstrating fabrication techniques step-by-step. The community can request future topics during the live events and on our social media pages. We look forward to making more!”

Stay tuned for the next School of Fab session. Visit schooloffab.com for details.

Rydeen to Present New Products at SEMA 2025

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TORRANCE, CA (10.23.25) – Rydeen Mobile Electronics is thrilled to announce new 360 products at SEMA 2025, the world premiere of its latest innovations, including MiNy360, – the compact, stand-alone dash camera, new generation of TOMBO 360 with new features, that’s set to turn heads at this year’s SEMA Show, November 4–7, 2025, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall booth #10109.

As the “little brother” of the highly successful TOMBO 360, the new MiNy360 packs powerful features into a sleek, portable unit:

  • 3-inch wide touch display for intuitive control.
  • True 360° stand-alone dash camera for maximum road and vehicle interior coverage.
  • A bold new entry in the Rydeen 360 family, delivering our trusted quality in a smaller, more accessible form.
  • Easy USB-C connection and Transfarble Vehicle to Vehicle Design
  • A lot more features yet to be described.

Rydeen has a long-standing reputation for debuting groundbreaking automotive solutions, and the MiNy360 is no exception. Visitors will have the chance to explore this exciting new release — and more features will be shown to SEMA visitors only, so join us at our SEMA booth for a little fun: treasure hunting, exclusive previews… and first-hand access to products that will define the road ahead in 2026 and beyond. 

Join us at SEMA 2025 — LVCC North Hall #10109 — and see what RYDEEN brings to your store for driving the business for added profits. “RYDEEN has always been about innovation & profitability, and the MiNy360 will be the big thing can come in small packages,” said Rex Barfield, Strategic Sales Manager at RYDEEN. “We can’t wait to share it with the world at SEMA” Berfield continues.

For sales inquiries or more information, please contact Rydeen Mobile at 310-787-7880 or sales@rydeenmobile.com.

NBA and SiriusXM Ink Multi-Year Broadcast Renewal

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NEW YORK, NY (10.25.25) – SiriusXM and the National Basketball Association announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. The renewal ensures that fans throughout North America will continue to have access to every NBA game on SiriusXM, both in the car and via the SiriusXM app, as well as select WNBA game broadcasts and the exclusive 24/7 SiriusXM NBA Radio channel.

The NBA season tips off tonight with an anticipated Opening Night doubleheader. At 7:30 pm ET, the reigning NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets. Following that game, the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 pm ET. Both of these marquee matchups will be broadcast live on SiriusXM NBA Radio, channel 86, ensuring that listeners won’t miss a single moment as the season gets underway.

Throughout the regular season and postseason, SiriusXM listeners can tune in to all NBA games in their vehicles and on the SiriusXM app. The app features 30 dedicated NBA team channels, providing official radio commentary for each team, so fans can enjoy their preferred announcers for every game. For detailed schedules, please visit SiriusXM.com/Sports.

In addition to offering live play-by-play of the games, SiriusXM produces the only radio channel dedicated entirely to the NBA. SiriusXM NBA Radio features live game broadcasts and daily shows hosted by former players, coaches, executives and other league experts. These hosts cover the latest news and NBA and WNBA topics, and take calls from fans who want to weigh in on what’s happening around the leagues.

SiriusXM NBA Radio’s daily weekday schedule features “The Starting Lineup,” hosted by Frank Isola and 11-year NBA forward-center Brian Scalabrine, “Give and Go,” hosted by Rob “World Wide Wob” Perez and 13-year NBA guard Antonio Daniels, and “NBA Today” with Justin Termine and Eddie “Jumpshot” Johnson, a 17-year veteran and the 1988-89 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Weekend programming includes “NBA Weekend,’ hosted by Brian Geltzeiler and former NBA Coach of the Year Sam Mitchell, and “NBA Insiders,” with Jason Jackson and former Phoenix Suns front office executive Amin Elhassan.

In an expansion of the media agreement between SiriusXM and the NBA, multiple NBA Radio programs – “The Starting Lineup” and “NBA Today” among others – will now also be simulcast live on the NBA TV channel and on the NBA app, expanding the reach of the analysis, interviews, and engaging discussions that SiriusXM’s dedicated NBA programming offers.

SiriusXM NBA Radio’s roster of on-air talent also includes former players, coaches, and front-office executives like Greg Anthony, Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, Sarah Kustok, Tim Legler, Rick Mahorn, Will Perdue, and Reggie Theus. The broadcast team includes seasoned league insiders and radio veterans such as Gerald Brown, Vince Goodwill, Michael Grady, Zach Harper and Mitch Lawrence. During WNBA season, SiriusXM NBA Radio offers a dedicated WNBA show, “WNBA Central,” hosted by Holly Rowe.

Visit siriusxm.com for more.

VOXX Partners with MECP to Offer VIPER Security Specialist Certification Free to Qualified Dealers

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ORLANDO, FL (10.22.25) – VOXX by Gentex Corporation is proud to announce a new partnership with the Mobile Electronics Certified Professionals (MECP) program, creating an opportunity for installation professionals to elevate their technical expertise and industry credentials. 

Beginning this month, MESA and VIPER Diamond Dealers will be eligible to receive free access tokens (upon approved actions) — valued at $159 each — for the VIPER Security Specialist Certification course, developed in collaboration with MECP. 

This initiative underscores VOXX’s commitment to empowering technicians through best-in-class training resources that enhance installation quality, technical knowledge, and customer satisfaction. 

About the VIPER Security Specialist Certification 

The VIPER Security Specialist Certification program is designed to develop and validate technical expertise in key areas of vehicle security and remote start systems, including: 

• Installation knowledge, techniques, and application 

• Electrical theory, circuits, and diagnostic procedures 

• Electronic components and systems 

• Security and remote start vehicle control systems 

• VIPER-specific product knowledge 

• Comprehensive final exam leading to official certification 

The online course is hosted through MECP’s training and testing platform, the industry’s only internationally recognized third-party certification body dedicated exclusively to mobile electronics professionals. 

“This partnership with MECP ensures that MESA and VIPER Diamond Dealers remain at the forefront of the industry, delivering the highest standards in mobile electronics installation,” said Chris Libardi, Director of Vehicle Security Product Operations at VOXX by Gentex Corporation. 

Program Benefits 

• $159 Value – Free to Qualified Dealers 

• Upskill Your Team: Strengthen technical confidence and customer trust 

• Earn Official VIPER Certification: Validate your expertise with a recognized credential 

• Backed by MECP: The global certification standard for mobile electronics professionals 

Supporting dealers enrolled in the MESA or VIPER Diamond Dealer program can submit a request for their free access token by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/VIPER_MECP_Request 

For more information, please contact your VOXX representative or visit https://bit.ly/VIPERsecurityspecialist 

DIZZPLAY with Carplay & Android Auto

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PALM BEACH, FL (10.22.25) – Our DIZZPLAY Screen Replacement solutions transform factory dashboards into modern multimedia centers with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, all while maintaining a seamless OEM-fit look.

Watch the video above or visit ZZ2.COM/DIZZPLAY to learn more about compatible vehicles, installation guides, and dealer programs.

Dealers and installers across the country are calling

DIZZPLAY one of the most reliable and rewarding upgrades they’ve ever offered.

Your customers will drive away smiling, and your shop will gain another loyal client who’ll tell their friends where to go for the best upgrade experience.

Enhance the driving experience by adding convenience and safety features that your customers will love.

Get in touch with our sales team today at 929-220-1212 or sales@zz-2.com to learn more about ZZ2’s products and to become an authorized dealer.