PHOENIX, AZ (04.30.24) – MTX, a MiTek Electronics and Communications company, is proud to announce the triumphant return of the legendary Terminator series of amplifiers. The entire family was introduced at the 2024 CMA Expo in Toronto, Canada on April 5th through April 7th at the Toronto Congress Center.
Leaning on its incredible history of more than forty years of performance audio prowess, MTX has developed its next generation of this iconic amplifier lineup. For decades, the Terminator series has maintained a stellar reputation of quality and affordability; this new lineup is no exception. The new Terminator amplifier lineup consists of six Class-D models in various configurations including a highly anticipated 5-channel version. These Class-D amplifiers are more efficient and compact than their predecessors, making them a simple yet powerful solution for any installation.
Chock-full of features such as high and low-level input, variable crossovers, updated direct-insert terminals, protection indicators, and short, thermal, and under/over-voltage protection, these amplifiers are certain to gain popularity quickly. Of course, the mono-block models also include Bass Boost technology along with a Subsonic filter, and the Remote Bass Control knob is now included providing an even greater value overall. Lastly, each Terminator amplifier now consists of a distinct birth certificate where you’re sure to find power ratings that consistently exceed those listed on the box.
“Given the economic challenges consumers continue to face, our timing couldn’t be better in providing our dealers and consumers with a broad range of stout yet cost-effective amplifiers. Whatever the genre and whatever the volume, music can be therapeutic, and we want everyone to have the chance to enjoy it without breaking the bank” said Jason Fickas – Vice President of MTX.
Please visit MTX.com for more information or to find a dealer near you.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (04.29.24) – With the beginning of Q2 2024 the 12volt industry activities are shifting into high gear. From Super Cat Fest West and Desert Storm in Lake Havasu AZ to the Jeep Beach in Daytona Beach, Sunrise Sound in Chicago to the PowerBass cruise to the Bahamas, proactive 12volt industry members utilized the 12voltSTP Tool to showcase their positive activities.
Elite Audio Havasu City new KICKER equipped Tri Toon build drew a crowd at the Super Cat Fest West event.
The 12volt STP Tool makes it easier than ever to showcase your company’s positive activities and products. Snap and Txt an image… PRESTO your company’s positive news and activities could be in the news. 318 465 0844 is the number. With the advent of social media, Facebook and Instagram platforms became key vehicles to deliver information and news. The fact remains people still need, and look forward to, receiving positive news. That is also true for the business realm that includes the 12volt Industry.
The KICKER XRV debuted a new full wrap by GatorWraps in Lake Havasu AZ.
Check out the images below for examples of posts made over the weekend with images from 12volt industry members who utilized the 12voltSTP Tool.
Today, a vast percentage of people spend hours and hours on their mobile devices each day. Reports are the average person spends 7 hours a day on their smartphone.
To deliver fresh industry news to members of the mobile electronics industry the 12volt Central Studios makes multiple posts on Instagram and Facebook each business day. The 12volt STP Tool was created in 2020 for members of the 12volt industry to send their news to the 12volt Central Studios. Snap and Txt an image to 318 465 0844. PRESTO, your positive news could be delivered to members of the 12volt industry.
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Look forward to seeing your company’s brand and positive activities in the 12volt News.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (04.27.24) 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 269th time on Friday morning April 26th. The Wheel landed on the NavAtlas space and the King Car Audio 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 reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Norwalk CT with the news. The King Car Audio team was very happy to hear the news. Patrick Brooks will hesd a NavAtlas prize to Moe Deura. On King Car Audios Facebook page there are posts showing many high dollar installs happening in their bay, Great work!!
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, Alphasonik, 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. 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 and Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 270 on Friday, April May 3rd.
STILLWATER, OK (04.26.24) – Early Wednesday morning, April 24th, students from Franklin Tech School in Joplin MO boarded a bus headed to Stillwater for a tour of the Kicker HQ. 36 students, along with instructors Joe and Doug, made the 186 mile trip in about three hours. Once arriving the students gathered for a photo op outside the HQ before entering the amazing lobby and getting the tour underway with KICKER Tech Force team members Aaron Malin and Jacob Luckey.
Students from Franklin Tech School gathered for a photo op after arriving in Stillwater.
Aaron Malin welcomes students in the amazing KICKER lobby.
Malin related “This is the third year that students from Franklin Tech School have travel to Stillwater for a tour of the facility. During the day the group was split into two groups as we only have space for 20 students per session. The other students enjoyed lunch while waiting for their tour.”
Jacob Luckey escorted students to a product area to check out many of KICKER’s products.
Jacob Luckey pointing out features on KICKER projects.
During the tour, the students checked out KICKER’s broad lineup of products, spent time in the tech center and also in the KICKER UnMasked Studio. They also enjoyed a listening session in the theater that provided sound quality and volume that they had never experienced before. All were definitely Livin’Loud!
Aaron Malin answers questions in the Tech area for students.
Students check out the many areas in the KICKER UnMasked Studio.
Cassie Dorton, who coordinated the Franklin Tech School tour stated “It is so terrific that KICKER will provide their facility and conduct tours for our students. Not many companies will and our students enjoyed the tour so much. The experience and opportunities to really further their careers in the technology field is a terrific benefit. Our thanks to KICKER.”
Aaron Malin conducted a listening experience in the theater that definitely had all Livin’Loud!
Malin concluded “It is so important to engage students for their potential careers in the mobile electronics and aftermarket automotive industries. Recently, KICKER hosted a SkillsUSA Oklahoma State competition and provided winners with a tour of KICKER HQ. We will continue working with schools and the SkillsUSA initiative as we are sponsor of the 2024 SkillUSA Convention in Atlanta this June.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (04.26.24) – The PowerBass distributor sales person incentive contest cruise headed out from West Palm Beach Florida on April 21 and returned on the 23rd following a stop in the Bahamas.
“It was a fun time for all. Everyone had a blast on the fun short cruise as we all had a drink in our hand and feet in the sand” Jeff Falk, PowerBass National Sales Manager, related.
Seven PowerBass Distributors were on the cruise that included flights for the distributor person and a guest. Lootens Distributing, DAS, D’Source Distributing, Davis Distributing, N&H Distributing and Bestco Distributing were on the cruise as well as Nelson Pierantoni the PowerBass Road Warrior of the Year Repfrom Florida.
The PowerBass Cruise crew members pictured having an evening dinner and enjoying a great night together. Pictured with their guest on the cruise are (LtoR) Doug Looten- Looten Disstributing, Jeff Falk, PowerBass National Sales Manager, Justin Smith – DAS, Josh Burris – D Source Distributing, Nelson Pierantoni-PowerBass Road Warrior Florida rep, Bobby Jones – Davis Distributing and Van Lee-N&H Electronics. Pietro Martinez from Bestco Distributing is not pictured at the dinner.
Distributor personnel on the trip had great networking opportunities discussing the state of the 12volt industry, hot PowerBass categories along with plans to drive business going forward in 2024.
Doug Looten related “It was terrific to get together and see old friends plus meet people from other distributors across the country. Always good to know what’s working to drive business in their respective territories”
Josh Burris from D’Source stated “Getting input from other distributors with regard to hot categories for PowerBass was very informative. The OE category has not been that hot in Minnesota. Nelson really gave me some pointers to spotlight the OE Direct Fit category of speakers”.
Van Lee with N&H Electronics was another one of the distributors who indicated the real value of communicating with other distributors to deliver the message to dealers and get everyone excited about growing business across the 12volt industry.
Justin Smith from DAS commented “We had s spectacular time on the cruise. It was super to spend time with Jeff and other distributors. I will be excited to share what I learned on the cruise with my dealers and DAS colleagues. We actually extended our trip due to the kindness of PowerBass and spent additional days in Florida. My wife Tracy and I have been married for 14 years and had never taken a real vacation. PowerBass to the MOON from the bottom of my heart. THANK YOU PowerBass!”
Eric Harbour, PowerBass VP, offered “It was super to see our distributors embrace the contest and participate on the cruise. PowerBass will continue to connect with industry members in-person as Jeff will attend the upcoming PNWCEE in Seattle and I will be at the D’Source Dealer show in Minnesota next month.”
LONG BEACH, CA (04.26.24) – After years of dedicated service and invaluable contributions to JVC Mobile Electronics, Ron Trout’s has announced his retirement from his position as Director of Sales. Trout’s departure marks the end of an era for the company, as he leaves behind a legacy of leadership, innovation, and unmatched commitment to excellence.
Trout’s journey with JVC Mobile Electronics began 14 years ago, when he joined the company, bringing over 30 years of industry experience with him at the time. Throughout his tenure, Trout played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s sales strategies, driving growth! Under Trout’s leadership, JVC experienced significant expansion and success, with the company consistently delivering cutting-edge products and solutions to consumers.
Ron Trout
Throughout his career, Trout’s earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and mentor, both within the company and across the industry. His passion for excellence and his ability to inspire and motivate others have left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of working with him.
In a statement regarding his retirement, Trout’s expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Director of Sales at JVC Mobile Electronics. He said, “It has been an incredible journey working with such a talented team and being part of the JVC family. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together, and I am confident that the company will continue to thrive in the years to come.”
Trout’s retirement comes at a time of transition for JVC Mobile Electronics, but his legacy will undoubtedly endure. As the company bids farewell to a visionary leader, it also looks forward to building upon the foundation that Trout’s helped establish.
The team at JVC extends its heartfelt thanks to Ron Trout’s for his years of dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence. His contributions will be remembered and celebrated as the company continues its journey into the future.
As previously reported, industry veteran Steve Cote advanced to Director of Sales for JVC Mobile Electronics.
RINGWOOD, IL (04.25.24) – Race Sport Lighting, a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions, proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated 84-page 2024 Full Line Catalog. The 84-page catalog was already out in digital format for dealers to view through an online PDF flipper on their racesportinc.com home page, but now the physical copies are hot off the press from the printer and ready for circulation to resellers around North America.
This catalog showcases Race Sport Lighting’s entire 2024 strategic merchandise mix of unique lighting solutions that meet the diverse needs of its distributors and dealer network, but also the ever-evolving requests from its consumers and fans. The catalog features a new vehicle fit guide in the back that focuses on today’s TOP 25 most accessorized vehicles on the market. Dealers can quickly use the fitment tool to select the right kit for the job and even demonstrate to the customer at the counter. If the vehicle is not one of the top accessorized vehicles printed, there is a QR code on the page to scan and go to the online full fitment guide and find the customer vehicle fitment info.
“We are thrilled to start shipping our latest catalog, which represents the culmination of our ongoing dedication to lighting innovation and meeting our customers demand,” said Steve Jergensen, President of Race Sport Lighting. “Our 2024 Full Line Catalogs offer our reseller partners lighting solutions for several industries that they may serve, not just automotive. We make lights for the Marine, Powersports, Motorcycle, RV and Industrial industries as well.
Race Sport Lighting’s 2024 Full Line catalogs start off displaying their Made in USA, patented, and unique product selection. The catalog also brought in lighting selections by industry for Motorcycle, Jeep, Marine and more.
For more information about Race Sport Lighting and to request a copy of the 2024 Full Line Catalogs, please visit https://www.racesportinc.com/or contact info@racesportinc.com.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (04.25.24) – SEMA and the SEMA Garage, committed to advancing the automotive aftermarket industry, showcased their groundbreaking research on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at the 2024 SAE World Congress event earlier this month. As ADAS technology proliferates in passenger cars and pickup trucks, there is a pressing need to understand how aftermarket modifications may affect the functionality of these systems. Mike Muller and Luis Morales of SEMA joined Jennifer Bastiaan of Kettering University to share results of testing performed by the SEMA Garage in Detroit.
“In a rapidly evolving automotive landscape, it’s essential for us to stay ahead of the curve and understand the implications of aftermarket modifications on ADAS functionality,” said Mike Mohacsi, Vice President, SEMA Garage and OEM Relations. “Our research aims to provide valuable insights that will empower manufacturers, installers, and drivers to make informed decisions while ensuring optimal safety and performance.”
As vehicles become more complex and regulations become stricter, the aftermarket industry faces significant challenges in adapting and remaining compliant. To address these challenges, SEMA stays at the forefront of research and testing, particularly in rapidly evolving vehicle technologies such as ADAS and autonomous features. SEMA maintains a proactive approach in maintaining a comprehensive knowledge base of regulations and standards. By staying informed and engaging in open communication with regulatory bodies, SEMA can anticipate potential impacts on the aftermarket well in advance. This allows the organization to develop strategies and solutions to address any regulatory changes effectively. Moreover, collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is essential for ensuring that aftermarket products that are installed do not compromise vehicle performance or compliance with regulations. By working closely with OEMs, SEMA can establish best practices and guidelines that help aftermarket manufacturers produce high-quality, compatible products.
In 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the adoption of a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) mandating automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems on light vehicles. The announcement underscores the significance of regulatory changes. SEMA recognizes the importance of understanding the implications of these proposed standards and engaging in discussions and research to address potential impacts. SEMA would like to develop the ability to collaborate with regulatory agencies and OEMs on future regulations so that the aftermarket industry is being considered as well.
To bridge the gap in information and address the potential impact of aftermarket suspension products on ADAS features, SEMA Garage initiated a groundbreaking project. This project, focusing on a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as a baseline, aimed to research and test the effects of various aftermarket modifications on ADAS functionalities such as lane departure warnings, forward collision warnings, blind-spot detection, and rear cross-traffic alerts. By evaluating common aftermarket pickup truck modifications like larger diameter tires, leveling kits, and lift kits, SEMA aims to provide valuable data to inform both manufacturers and consumers about the compatibility of aftermarket products with ADAS technologies.
The findings of this first-of-its-kind research endeavor, recently released in a white paper presented at SAE World Congress, have the potential to revolutionize the understanding of how aftermarket modifications influence ADAS functionality. While the results generally did not indicate significant variance in ADAS performance with the introduction of aftermarket components, some differences were observed under specific conditions, including:
The 6-inch lift kit alerted lane departure warning, both right and left, much earlier compared to the other hardware configurations tested.
The 3.5-inch and 6-inch lift kits both showed later forward collision warnings alert distances compared to the other hardware configurations tested, resulting in higher peak deceleration levels in the 6-inch lift kit. Both lift kits came around 16 feet (5 m) closer to the target vehicle before the alert was issued. In all cases, however, the system functioned properly; i.e., a collision with the target vehicle did not occur.
All aftermarket configurations came closer to the target vehicle in the second braking phase of the traffic jam assist test compared to the baseline hardware configuration.
To learn more about SEMA Garage’s groundbreaking research and its implications for the aftermarket industry, and to access the white paper, please visit www.sae.org.
Key Points
By 2028, the global market for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is projected to reach approximately $59 billion, an increase of more than $31 billion in only eight years [1]
Manufacturers and aftermarket equipment installers must ensure ADAS technologies function properly after equipment installation.
SEMA’s research addresses the dearth of information on the impact of aftermarket modifications on original equipment ADAS, providing a crucial starting point for future studies.
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $51.8 billion specialty-automotive industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. Association resources include market research, legislative advocacy, training and product development support, as well as leading trade shows such as the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., and the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis, Ind.
BELLEVILLE MI (04.25.24) Discover the future of high-performance car audio with VMAX Charge Pumps! These aren’t just any power sources; they’re a groundbreaking hybrid of battery and capacitor technology designed to elevate your audio experience. The Charge Pump is your ultimate solution for delivering massive currents to your system. It is a high-current, lightweight LTO lithium audio power source.
Pictured below is the VCP12K. Power a 12,000-watt RMS audio system with a device weighing only 15 lbs! Compared to the traditional setup requiring 300 pounds of lead-acid batteries, or DIY lithium batteries, the Charge Pumps are lightweight and easy to install. It’s engineered to handle surges and sustain power far beyond what’s possible with conventional batteries, ensuring your system plays louder, your bass hits cleaner, and your music comes through more powerfully than ever.
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LAKE HAVASU, AZ (04.24.24) – The Super Cat West 2024, with sponsor KICKER, returned to the Havasu Riviera Marina April 17th thru April 21st. The KICKER XRV, with a new wrap, was on the ground showcasing KICKER Livin’Loud Audio and numerous ski and pontoon boats were on the water in the marina.
The KICKER XRV, sporting new wrap, gets ready to roll into position.
Once in position, the XRV started to draw enthusiasts.
Lorin Morrell, MaddDog Media, orchestrates many KICKER consumer events was one site and stated “Last year was great and this year was even better…way better. The XRV debuted a new wrap from GatorWraps which is located locally. The XRV is an 85’ rolling showroom on land with the amazing 40,000 watt Boomroom. No doubt the XRV is always Livin’Loud.”
The Elite Audio Tri Toon debut attracted a crowd at the Marina.
Continuing “ KICKER’s Tracy Focht and Jacob Luckey were on site. Focht worked with area rep Dan Murphy-Murfco and area dealers. Luckey worked under the tent to connect with enthusiasts showcasing the wide selection of KICKER products.”
Jacob Luckey was also busy at night connecting consumers with the latest KICKER products.
LED lighting on many boats created an amazing setting for attendees.
“Local retailer Elite Audio debuted their new KICKER equipped Tri Toon with SOLO X subs along with their deck boat. The two were connected soundwise so Jeff, Shawn and Christine were definitely Livin’Loud in the marina. The lighting on many of the boats in the marina and harbor was out of this world at night time” Morrell added.
During the auction $370,000 was raised for local charities.
KICKER will remain in the area for the Desert Storm this coming weekend.
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