SPRINGFIELD, IL (09.05.23) – The American Flat Track Labor Day Weekend Doubleheader took place Saturday and Sunday September 2nd and 3rd. Lorin Morrell pulled with a trailer loaded with event set up tents, products, supplies and KICKER RZR on Friday morning.
Just after the gates opened Saturday morning attendees began to arrive.
“The trip began in Havasu AZ and included a stop at KICKER’s HQ in Stillwater where we loaded the trailer for the American Flat Track Race. On arriving in Springfield that was nearly 1700 miles” Morrell related.
The KICKER booth was ready to go late Friday afternoon.
When the gates opened Saturday morning all was set for the Labor Day Doubleheader. The weather was sunny for the weekend but a bit on the warm side. This was the 3rd year for Morrell to represent KICKER at the event.
Early Friday morning it was time to start set up and shine up the RZR.
“We were set up on the backside of the Springfield Fairgrounds main building and all attending the event passed the KICKER booth area when they entered . For the most part the RZR was Livin’Loud at 75% volume. From time to time we took it to over 90% during a demo. Attendees were almost all bikers and we could show the KICKER KMC4 in the RZR. KICKER replacement speakers were also products that caught bikers attention” Morrell offered.
The Saturday crowd this year was up from 2022 and all were excited to watch the racing. Unlike the past couple of years the weather was sunny throughout the event.
Time for Jared Mees to pick up his winners trophy Saturday.?
The drive Sunday morning included passing the Arch in St Louis.
“The Labor Day Weekend Doubleheader definitely provided a lot of branding for KICKER and attendees were excited to be onsite. Being in the booth I didn’t see any racing but could hear the racers on the straightaway. A lot of lanyards were handed out and some T’s too. During each awards ceremony the MC gave shout-outs to KICKER as an event sponsor also” Morrell concluded.
The RAM loaded and ready to head out from KICKER HQ on Thursday for Springfield, IL.
From Springfield the next stop is Stillwater to reload the RAM and trailer for the Sand Sports Super Show in Costa Mesa September 15-17. Morrell will spend a few days recharging back home in Lake Havasu AZ before heading north to Costa Mesa CA.
DOWNEY, CA (09.05.23) – “We are thrilled to announce the RPM Annual Dealer Show, a captivating event designed to connect industry players, enthusiasts, and families alike. Set against the backdrop of the Marconi Auto Museum, a haven for automotive enthusiasts, our event promises an experience that will engage and delight attendees of all backgrounds” Eddie Ramirez stated.
Event Details: Date: September 24th Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue: Marconi Auto Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
Ramirez continued to highlight was attendees can expect what to expect:
Vendor Showcase: Discover the latest innovations and products in the mobile electronics industry from Automotive Data Solutions, Autotek, Compustar, Drone Mobile, Hifonics, JVC, Kenwood, Lucas Lighting, Metra Electronics, Racesport Lighting, Soundskins, Triton Audio and more.
“Join us at the RPM Dealer Show to experience the incredible Hifonics GMR7V1 plus an exciting array of other top brands and products” Eddie Ramirez stated.
Tech Training: Don’t miss the exclusive Maestro training session from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This session introduces you to “Maestro idatalink,” the pinnacle of radio replacement solutions in the market. Learn about the best and easiest-to-install solution that’s transforming the way we experience car audio.
Giveaways and Raffles: A dynamic event isn’t complete without exciting giveaways and raffles. Attendees have the chance to win valuable prizes, including 75” TVs, Blackstone Grill, Apple, and mobile electronics products.
Delicious Food: Enjoy a delectable spread of food that caters to all tastes, ensuring that attendees remain energized and focused throughout the event.
Endless Fun: Engage in various entertaining activities suitable for individuals and families. Showcase of Fantastic Vehicles: Immerse yourself in a world of captivating automobiles that will leave you in awe.
MARIETTA, GA (09.05.23) – Vickers AV has added NavAtlas products to the brands the Marietta GA based company distributes in the Southeastern US.
Kelley Vickers related, “NavAtlas products cover a wide selection for Powersports and outdoor vehicle applications. Dealers in our area are doing more business in the Powersports category so we added NavAtlas. We have inventory and already are shipping orders to dealers.”
Chloe pictured with a NavAtlas NS-14A when the shipment arrived in the Vickers AV warehouse.
Patrick Brooks, NavAtlas National Sales Manager stated, “Vickers AV has a strong reputation in their marketplace and it’s super to welcome them in the NavAtlas family. We have a broad lineup of products and the Soundbar category is really hot. We have 3 models in the lineup starting with a 14” unit. This unit is versatile and can mount anywhere. It is a perfect option for the Can AM Defender with windshield wipers. Riders can mount two NS14As to the front cage making it the only Soundbar you can do that with. It’s also being used to replace cage pods and the NA14 blows them away for sound.”
Continuing, “NavAtlas Soundbars are the only Soundbar on the market that offers audio out on the side of the unit. This unit gives riders the ability to daisy chain as many speakers into on system the riders wants. That is priceless for sound enthusiasts.”
“The NavAtlas line quickly got traction with dealers and the 35” Soundbar took off quickly,” Vickers concluded.
Shreveport, La (09.03.23) From the 12Volt Central Studios we say “Happy Labor Day 2023 to all across the 12Volt Industry”
This first Monday of September Federal Holiday honors all who work day-in and day-out to get the job done for the continuing success of their company in the marketplace.
Thinking back over my personal 60 plus years in the 12 Volt workforce, I know it’s not always easy or fun.
Those 60 years include retail sales through the 60’s and 70’s, award winning Sony distributor principal and rep through the 80’s, and the following 3 decades of delivering fresh 12 Volt Industry News publications.
The uncertainties in the world today doesn’t make it any easier to succeed in today’s workplace.
Please recharge a bit over Labor Day weekend and let’s all work together to contribute to the overall success of the 12 Volt Industry going forward into the future.
The 12Volt Central Studios Staff will continue to deliver Fresh, Positive industry news each and every day.
SHREVEPORT LA (09.02.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Telza Audio won a JVC prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 235 on Friday morning, September 1st..
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 5.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 235th time on Friday morning September 1st. The Wheel landed on the JVC space and the Telza 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 West Columbia SC and let them know a JVC Wireless Charging Magnetic Car Mount prize will be headed their way..
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, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, AlloyGator, Kenwood, JVC, SD Lighting, Nakamichi, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards 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 and Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, September 8th.
PIGEON FORGE, TN (09.01.23) – Alpine had a major presence at the LaConte Center in Pigeon Forge Thursday-Saturday August 24th thru the 26th. Alpine returned to the event for the first time since 2019 with a larger booth footprint, Alpine Event Trailer, tents and installation booths.
DOW Technologies, Alpine area distributor, and key retailer Soundwaves of Tampa were on site with staff members and inventory to handle sales and onsite installations for the tens of thousands of Jeep enthusiasts who attended the mega event.
The large Alpine booth footprint was busy throughput the event.
DOW’s Mike Hurwitz works to unload Alpine inventory after arriving from Tampa.
Jay Johnson, DOW Director of Marketing related “Alpine has a great presence at the 11th Annual Great Smokey Mountain Jeep Club Invasion. The event had incredible attendance of enthusiastic Jeepers. Mike Hurwitz, Strategic Sales Manager-12volt, and Dave Elkin-Senior Vice President from DOW supported Alpine with inventory management for sales and installations. Peter Ruiz and his team from Soundwaves Auto Sound and Security from Tampa did a terrific job onsite handling sales and installations.”
The Alpine Restyle System was featured and a big seller.
The install bays under the Alpine tents were packed throughout the event.
Additional Alpine staff members on site included Roy Meyer, Eastern Regional, Eric Brooks who rolled in with the Alpine Event Trailer, Chris Reavis with a loaded Alpine Jeep along with Colin Vargo, also with an Alpine Jeep.
Elkin stated “Mike and I rolled out of Tampa for Pigeon Forge in a large truck loaded with Alpine products and supplies for the 700 mile drive up to Pigeon Forge. Considering all of the steps of exhibiting at a large event all went very smoothly. The Alpine, Soundwaves and DOW team members communicated very well. The Soundwaves team worked from sun up till after dark to compete sales and installations. Several Alpine tents were laid out as installation bays and stayed packed throughout the event. When the event wrapped it was High 5’s across the board.”
When the event wrapped teams gathered for a photo op in front of the wall of empty Alpine Restyle system boxes.
The Alpine Jeep blasted through the wall of empty Alpine Restyle system boxes to wrap the 2023 Smokey Mountain Jeep Invasion Alpine Experience.
Peter Ruiz led his Soundwaves Team of 10 to Pigeon Forge. The Team was comprised of 2 on the sales side and 8 installation tech. Ruiz offered “We drove up in 2 vehicles to Pigeon Forge in a Suburban and Excursion with one pulling a 5’x8’ trainer filled with tools, installation kits and supplies. We all stayed very busy throughout the time at the event. After the event wrapped we totaled 75 installations. Forty-four of those installations were Alpine Restyle systems. We definitely exceeded our goal. In fact we had another truck make a speed trip up after the first day’s sales were so strong.”
A video of the Jeep going through the wall of boxes.
Concluding Ruiz stated “We saved all the large Restyle system empty boxes and stacked them as a wall for team photo ops. After the photo ops when the event wrapped we had a Jeep drive right through the wall of Restyle boxes. That was plenty to fill a bunch of dumpsters!”
A return trip for the 12th Annual Great Smokey Mountain Jeep Club Invasion is definitely on the 2024 horizon.
PEMBROKE PINES, FL (09.01.23) — Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of its 22nd location in the company’s home state of Florida.
Tint World Pembroke Pines, owned by Jeff Beauplan and John Blakley, will further expand access to the company’s premium automotive aftermarket accessories and services in southern Broward County and the Fort Lauderdale area. These products and services include automotive paint protection film, industry-leading window-tint solutions, wheels and tires, audio and video packages, custom lighting, detailing, and more.
“John and I are college friends who graduated together and have always shared similar interests and a determination to succeed,” Beauplan said. “We’ve worked hard building our careers in technical fields, and it was time to pursue our entrepreneurial interests as well. With countless franchise options to choose from, Tint World stood out to us as the clear answer for ownership, combining a proven business model with an exciting brand and culture.”
Examples of customization offered at Tint World’s new Pembroke Pines FL franchise location.
“Their world-class training, processes and marketing make it intuitive to get started, and the products and services they offer meet and exceed the demands of everyday drivers and automotive enthusiasts alike,” added Blakley.
Beauplan and Blakley are software and chemical engineers by trade, respectively, and spotted Tint World as a lucrative investment while researching franchise options.
“John and Jeff are impressive, driven young men and a perfect match for our brand at Tint World,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “Combining their experience and skill sets with our proven franchise systems and processes is delivering an immediate impact and is a recipe for sustained growth. When you look at what they’ve accomplished so far, there’s no doubt in our mind that their store will succeed and become a staple for drivers throughout the Pembroke Pines area.”
Tint World Pembroke Pines, located at 6941 SW 196th Ave #13-16, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33332, serves the Pembroke Pines, Weston, Miramar, and Fort Lauderdale communities. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store and its products and services, call (954) 385-0049 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/fl/pembroke-pines-007.
CHESHIRE, UK (09.01.23) – In April 2023, In Car Products Limited ended their UK distribution of CTK Sound Deadening. This was due to several issues with the supplier relationship and the overall future plans and road map for CTK in the UK.
Director, Daniel Molyneux said “Unfortunately after three years of being the UK Distributor for CTK Sound Deadening, which is manufactured in Ukraine, our relationship became strained and the uncertainty of the brand and decisions that were being made led to a change in our approach.”
The ‘PRO’ HQ facility in Cheshire UK has ‘PRO’ Sound Deadening products in stock.
Continuing “Therefore, we escalated future plans of our own brand and have brought ‘PRO’ to the Market, working with clients in the UK and Europe. I am proud of our brand ‘PRO’ with stock hitting the UK warehouse based in Cheshire at the start of August.”
The wide selection of ‘PRO’ Sound Deadening products displayed.
Director, Gary Molyneux and UK Sales Manager, Mike Keenan related “We are proud of ‘PRO’ as it is the future of Sound Deadening and Thermal Insulation not only for automotive, but marine, industrial, commercial and more. It has no limits. The brand brings a very sleek and professional style and will deliver great results for our customers moving forward.”
Gary also stated “Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge to drive and help bring the ‘PRO’ brand initially to the UK market with a determination to also work with our growing customer base across Europe. Already in a short space of time the ‘PRO’ products have been received well, and taken on board by some major players in the automotive industry including installers and distribution partners with announcements to be released in the coming month.”
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CARSON CITY, NV (08.31.23) – The dB Drag Racing Association would like to thank US AMPS for sponsoring the 26th Annual dB Drag Racing World Finals trophies in North America. The trophies are a keepsake of the event and reflect on the hard work and dedication that the competitors have achieved throughout the season.
US Amps is no stranger to the competition scene. The company has deep roots in the car audio industry dating back to the mid 1980’s and is revitalizing its core demographic by re-establishing old friendships and making new ones. US Amps is known for its 44-inch monster amp that put them on the map in the early days of high-performance car audio amplifiers. A NEW lineup of US Amps high current Class AB models will begin shipping this September. These are joined by a sound quality Class AB amp that is one ohm stable and rated at 500 watts by 4. All amplifiers will follow US Amps’ original formula of Class AB design with very low total harmonic distortion and big power.
On behalf of the dB Drag Racing Association and our members, we would like to sincerely thank US Amps for supporting the competitors at the dBDRA World Finals.
JASPER, IN (08.31.23) – Meyer Distributing announces its 2023 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. This award recognizes sales account managers who continuously surpass expectations at Meyer Distributing.
Our 2023 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award goes to Josh Miller, a Senior Account Manager in the Traditional Truck Accessories market. “Josh is an integral member of the sales team – he goes above and beyond to understand and astound his customers,” states Jeremy Schnaus, Category Sales Manager for Traditional Truck Accessories. “Josh leads by example in many areas at Meyer. We are extremely lucky to have him on the team.”
Josh Miller, holding his plaque, is flanked by Jeremy Schnaus (L) and Cody Ziegler-Meyer VP of Sales.
“Over the last 12 years here at Meyer, it has been a pleasure to work with my customers and coworkers on a daily basis,” notes Miller. “I look forward to strengthening those relationships at Meyer as my customer base continues to grow.”
Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor. With 94 locations nationwide and over 2,750,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, Meyer Distributing has a huge inventory of parts to service their customers. With strategically positioned warehouse facilities, Meyer Distributing is able to provide next day delivery to most locations using Meyer Logistics direct ship.
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