ORLANDO, Fla., April 2nd, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Halstead as its new Director of Marketing. Bringing over two decades of automotive industry experience, Halstead joins VOXX with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a proven track record of success in marketing and management roles.

Halstead most recently served as the Senior Content and Digital Marketing Manager at JVCKENWOOD, where he played a pivotal role in driving innovative marketing strategies and enhancing brand visibility. With a keen understanding of the automotive landscape, Halstead has cultivated extensive expertise in 12-volt retail, distribution, and manufacturing.

“We are thrilled to welcome Seth Halstead to our team as the Director of Marketing,” said Aron Demers, Senior Vice President, VOXX Electronics Corporation. “His wealth of experience and strategic vision will undoubtedly strengthen our marketing efforts and drive growth for VOXX. In the short time that Seth has been with us, the VOXX team and I have been very impressed with the direction he is taking us, and he is already making a difference. The best is yet to come, stay tuned.”

In his new role, Halstead will lead the VOXX Electronics Corporation’s marketing initiatives, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to further elevate the brand and expand market reach. His appointment underscores VOXX’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions, improving communication, and exceeding customer expectations.

“I am excited to join VOXX Electronics Corporation and lead the marketing team during this dynamic period of growth,” said Halstead. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive impactful marketing campaigns and strengthen VOXX’s position as a leader in the automotive industry.” Halstead’s appointment represents a significant milestone for VOXX as the company continues to innovate and drive forward in an ever-evolving market landscape. He can be reached at shalstead@voxxintl.com.

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About VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC):

VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products. VEC is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and tracking, remote start systems, telematics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and more. VEC sells its products through an extensive distribution network that includes expeditors, mass merchandisers, regional mobile electronics chains, and independent specialists both domestically and internationally. VOXX Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products rank among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell. Primary brands include: ADAS®, Advent®, AstroStart®, Audiovox®, Automate®, Autostart®, Avital®, CarLink®, Clifford®, Crimestopper®, Directed®, Flashlogic®, Install Essentials®, Invision®, Leather Craft®, MoviestoGo®, Omega®, Prestige®, Pursuit®, Python®, Rosen®, Rostra®, SmartStart®, and Viper®.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.voxxelectronics.com.

About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, as well as premium high-end audio. Today, VOXX International Corporation has an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists, and most of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. The Company has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and a growing portfolio, which now comprises over 30 trusted brands. Among the key domestic brands are Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Audiovox®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, Car Connection®, 808®, AR for Her®, and Prestige®. International brands include Hirschmann Car Communication®, Klipsch®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mirage®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Oehlbach® and Incaar™.

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LONG BEACH, CALIF., April 1, 2024 KENWOOD USA (kenwood.com/usa/car), a leading manufacturer of premier entertainment and information solutions for the automotive, marine, and motorsports aftermarket, is excited to announce the Long Beach CA. KENWOOD has introduced the DMX999AI multimedia receiver that is the first Automotive receiver to feature AI technology. The DMX999AI will feature a 10.1” Capacitive HD screen 6 HDMI ai wireless inputs, two sets of RCA outputs and will accept 10 external cameras. The KENWOOD AI “Speaks-A-Lot” technology allows the driver or passenger to hold conversations with the receiver and the receiver has the ability to learn behaviors such as music taste and driving characteristics. In testing it even learned to swear at other drivers.

Features include
• Music select mode –
• it will follow your music choices and begin making suggestions searching across various streaming sources to find selections.
• Conversation modes –
• Best Friend mode: Can converse on almost any subject in depth and is a great tool for long road trips.
• Partner mode: will criticize your driving in a familiar nagging manner.
• Politician mode: will tell you just what you want to hear and make promises it can’t keep.
• Navigation tools –
o Traffic mode- You say what’s with all the traffic? And it will create reasons.
o The DMX999AI will select routes in large cities where you are least apt to be shot, by analyzing recent crime data and trends.
John Lucas, VP of Sales, stated “This new receiver will revolutionize the aftermarket receiver market with its interactive AI. It’s also the first Green Receiver. At boot up it will suggest ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and this feature can’t be turned off. To further demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, the screen surround is made from a compressed plant base polymer. That is bio-degradable and gives the receiver it’s green color” The DMX999AI will be available in Mid-Summer 2027, at a projected retail price of $2999.99. CarPlay and Android Auto supporting models will follow soon after.
To learn more about KENWOOD, visit the company’s website at https://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/
About JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation
JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation and is a leading developer of car entertainment products for the consumer market, two-way radio communications systems for public safety, private industry and amateur users, and video equipment for the broadcast and professional markets. For detailed information, call KENWOOD USA at 1-800-536-9663 or visit us at http://us.jvckenwood.com, www.kenwood.com/usa.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (03.29.24) – A major new fundraising initiative for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America begins in a big way Tuesday, April 2, with the rare opportunity for a winning auction bidder to have a one-on-one lunch with General Motors President Mark Reuss.

This truly priceless and unique, behind-the scenes experience takes place on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the GM Global Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, and will be followed by Reuss and the winner touring the annual Employee Car Show celebrating the 60th anniversary of select GM A-body cars like the Pontiac GTO, Chevelle SS and Olds 442.

The auction is available exclusively on automotive auction industry leader Bring a Trailer (BaT) and takes place from next Tuesday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 9th. The winning bid for this no-reserve auction, including the BaT buyer’s fee, will be donated to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA), which is operated by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation. The MSHFA’s mission is to honor its “Heroes of Horsepower” inductees and their winning American motorsports accomplishments and to preserve their legacies for generations to come. To create a BaT account in advance of the April 2 auction posting, please click on BringaTrailer.com.

“The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is an important organization to me and enthusiasts everywhere,” Reuss said. “I’m honored to be a part of this event, and excited for the auction winner to experience our Employee Car Show, which is always a very special and enjoyable day at GM.”

A high-performance motorsports enthusiast and strong supporter of the MSHFA, Reuss most recently inducted the MSHFA Class of 2023’s Sports Cars enshrinee Zora Arkus-Duntov, the late “father” of the Corvette and Corvette racing. A mechanical engineer, Reuss began his career with GM as a student intern in 1983, ascending through the global automotive giant to the position of President in 2019. As President, Reuss has overseen some of the most exciting racing programs in the corporation’s long history, including the introduction last year of Cadillac’s championship-winning IMSA GTP hybrids and the popular “Garage 56” NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro entry that stole the show at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The Reuss one-on-one luncheon auction is the first of several blockbuster online fundraising initiatives the MSHFA is introducing this year. Established in the late 1980s and fresh off its 36th Annual Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Racing earlier this month, the MSHFA, as a nonprofit, is largely dependent on donations – which are typically tax-free – from individuals and organizations for its annual operating budget. The MSHFA Museum is located on the grounds of Daytona International Speedway (DIS), just outside of the NASCAR Turn 4 tunnel on International Speedway Blvd. (ISB) in the DIS Ticket & Tours building and greets more than 150,000 guests annually.

“We are deeply indebted to Mark and to Bring a Trailer for making this possible,” said MSHFA President George Levy. “For any motorsports fan or automotive supplier, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend one-on-one time with one of the industry’s truest and most powerful enthusiasts.”

The GM Global Tech Center, which just underwent a major renovation, adds to the truly special luncheon experience with Reuss. Designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen, the campus opened in 1956 and houses the GM Design Auditorium, alternatively known as “The Dome.” The vast majority of GM vehicles developed since the mid-1950s have started life at this location, and the campus functions as an innovation center for automotive engineering, design, and technology.

The GM Employee Car Show, which is held annually around the scenic 23-acre lake located on the Tech Center campus, is closed to the public, but the winner will join Reuss after the lunch for a tour and viewing of the legendary GM A-body classics on display.

To create a BaT account in advance of the MSHFA Reuss Luncheon auction posting on April 2, please visit BringaTrailer.com.

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MotorsportsHOF/ and Instagram and Twitter at @MotorsportsHOF. Learn more at www.mshf.com.

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