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CRUX Interfacing Solutions Releases New Interface for GM Vehicles w/ OnStar & CGI Screen Retention

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RESEDA, CA (09.17.25) – Crux Interfacing Solutions has started shipping the SOOGM-22N Interface that retains a host of OEM features in GM Vehicles, with special emphasis on retention of the CGI Screen. The Center Dash Control Illumination + OEM Monochrome Driver Information Center are also seamlessly merged with an aftermarket radio.

This newly enhanced interface further adds a unique new feature that retains backlight illumination for the upper dash controls in both monochrome and color screens — Truly a first to market feature.

The unit starts shipping on 09/17/2025.

Visit cruxinterfacing.com for more.

American Flat Track Wraps The 2025 Season

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ELDON, MO (9.16.25) – American Flat Track fans gathered at the Lake of the Ozark Speedway in Eldon MO on Saturday, September 13 as the iconic BikeFest Lake of the Ozarks wrapped for 2025. This was the opportunity to witness the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track Championship… A season Finale that all won’t forget.

This aerial shot shows the scope of the Lake of the Ozarks Speedway.

Lorin Morrell, MadDog Media, was set up with a KICKER booth right behind the track grandstands. The overall attendance at the BikeFest Week reportedly topped 100,000 from across to the southern Missouri area and well beyond.

The KICKER booth was set up right behind the track straight away grandstand.

“As always, there was a lot of excitement on the grounds from the enthusiast. The branding for KICKER was terrific and we had a lot of interaction with people in the booth for the wide variety of products that KICKER offers. With the Lake of the Ozarks in view we had a lot of questions about KICKER Marine in this rural lake area. There were many people asking questions about pickup products and we had several positive comments from people that had KICKER systems in their trucks” Morrell stated.

Action on the track was tight and fast!
Lorin Morrell presents Tom Drane his KICKER Livin’Loud Bonus Award.

The gates opened at 2PM for fans and many checked out the track and displays before the fan party started at 5PM in the paddock area. Opening ceremonies followed at 7 PM with the racing starting at 7:30. At the conclusion of the racing there was a season ending Awards ceremony.

“At the Awards Ceremony I presented Tom Drane, the 2025 AFT Singles Presented by KICKER, his KICKER Audio Livin’Loud Bonus award of a KICKER system build award. Tom was the first AFT Singles winner from Australia and will be Livin’Loud Downunder” Morrell concluded.

For more see kicker.com.

Southwest Sales & Marketing Welcomes Industry Veteran Mark Sartain to The Sales Team

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DALLAS, TX (9.16.25) – Southwest Sales & Marketing is proud to announce that beginning October 1, 2025, industry veteran Mark Sartain will join the company’s sales team.

With more than 40 years of experience in the electronics industry, including 25 years as a manufacturers’ representative, Sartain brings a wealth of knowledge, deep product expertise and strong dealer relationships to the organization. He most recently served as a Regional Key Account Manager with Alpine Electronics, where he successfully supported and expanded key dealer partnerships across the region.

Mark Sartain

Based in North Texas, Sartain will oversee sales responsibilities across Dallas/Fort Worth, West Texas, and Oklahoma. In his new role, he will represent the following brands in the region including MODUS Audio, Cicada Motorcycle Audio, Memphis Car Audio, Maxxsonics: MBQuart-Hifonics-Crunch-Autotek, Alpine Electronics, Audiofrog and Epsilon: Soundstream-PPI-Power Acoustik.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the Southwest Sales & Marketing team,” said Scott Ringo, Principal of Southwest Sales & Marketing. “His proven track record, product knowledge, and long-standing relationships in the mobile electronics industry make him a tremendous asset as we continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the Southwest.”

“Adding a veteran salesperson like Mark is a huge benefit to our company,” said Tommy McClure, Vice President of Southwest Sales and Marketing, “We are all excited to watch and learn as he increases our footprint in those markets.”

For more information, please contact:
Scott Ringo
Southwest Sales & Marketing
📧 Sringo@Swsalesmarketing.com
📱 214-212-904

Mark Sartain
Southwest Sales & Marketing
📧 Msartain@Swsalesmarketing.com
📱 972-489-3818

Autosound Showcase Event At Sanford Sound

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SANFORD, ME (9.16.25) – Sanford Sound hosted an Autosound Showcase Sound Quality Car Audio competition on Saturday, September 13th at their Sanford ME location.

The Autosound Showcase is orchestrated by Keith Turner who presents IASCA and MASQ SQ events across the country in association with proactive 12volt retailers like Sanford Sound.

Keith Turner (L) and Jack Bogard pictured in the showroom before the event started.
Competitors began to arrive early.

Jack Bogart, Sanford Sound, related “This was our second Autosound Showcase event working with Keith and it went very well. The weather was terrific and competitors rolled in early as registration started at 9 AM. All of the SQ systems sounded like in-vehicle concerts and several very unique installations were judged.”

There were many amazing customers installations.
Chris Hodge, the top competitor, pictured with his Maine Best Install License Plate along with Keith Turner and Jack Bogard.
When the event wrapped all gathered for this group image.

“Jack and his team do an amazing job. All of the competitors were excited to be participating in the event and they, along with customers, were wide-eyed when they walk into the Sanford Showroom as there is a such wide variety of automotive upgrade products showcased” Turner related.

Sanford Sound is definitely southern Maine’s mobile electronics experts for car, bike, boat or UTV gear that has been locally owned since 1995.

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Echo Sales Hosted VOXX Snake Pit Training

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SCHAUMBURG, IL (09.15.25) – The well-attended event took place at the Wyndham Gardens and kicked off with food at 6:30 p.m. Justin Gear, VOXX Product Specialist, got the training started at 7 p.m.

The training was an exclusive walk-through of the complete VIPER and AVITAL product lines. Attendees also learned about the latest from PRESTIGE and FLASHLOGIC.

Justin Gear engaged a strong turnout of dealers.
Attendees in the audience were scanning the QR code on the screen for more details.

“With VOXX having a reinvigorated focus on in-person training for the new assortment and Direct Loader rollouts this event was spot-on. Our training team has been on the road all over the lower 48 the last few months spreading the word. That’s what makes it extra special for me, being a Chicagoland resident, to come to my home turf and get in front of our dealers… many that I have built great relationships with over the past 9 years,” Gear related.

Justin Gear with the one of the new VIPER dealer countertop displays spotlighted at the event.

Continuing, Gear added, “Chris Hilbert and the Echo Sales team organized a great event for our Dealers and Distributor. Everyone was really excited for our new line up, especially the 3-mile color Heavy Duty remote included in the D9957VHD RF KIT, coupled with LED 2-way companion and RGB antenna, along with all the new T-Harnesses that will roll out by year’s end.”

VOXX Snake Pit Training events continue on September 15 at Dave & Buster’s in Wayne, NJ. For more info call 973-435-9244. Justin looks forward to seeing dealers there.

On Thursday, September 18, David Chamberlain, VOXX Product Specialist, will host a Snake Pit Training at Progressive Distribution in Lenexa, KS. For more info call 866-980-2777.

For more, see voxxelectronics.com.

Light Up Your Sales at Winter Summit 2025

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MIDDLETOWN, CT (09.15.25) – Dark nights mean bright opportunities. As summer fades into fall and the days get shorter, the lighting category becomes one of the hottest profit drivers in the 12-volt aftermarket. Customers want better visibility, more safety, and eye-catching style—and it’s your chance to deliver. Winter Summit 2025 is where you’ll learn how to do just that.

On Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, GoFast Solutions is bringing together the industry’s top lighting innovators at the Sturbridge Host in Sturbridge, MA. With the 4th quarter fast approaching, these technical trainings are designed to sharpen your skills, expand your product knowledge, and fuel your sales momentum in one of the most profitable categories of the season.

Here’s what’s waiting for you at Winter Summit 2025:

Lucas Lighting
Trainer: Josh White
Training Title: Light Up Sales This Fall: Lucas Lighting Training with Josh White

Industry veteran Josh White will take you inside the latest innovations from Lucas Lighting—including the updated L2 series, enhancements to the mini bulb lineup, and the powerful new Lucas Bulb Finder. What sets this session apart? The integration of IIHS safety data for vehicles 2016 and newer, giving you the tools to recommend smarter, safer, and more profitable upgrades. Walk away with the confidence to guide your customers toward lighting solutions that truly make a difference.

Metra Electronics
Trainer: Petros Kaniaris
Training Title: Get Wired with Petros: Your Shortcut to Smarter Installs and Happier Customers

Metra—The Installer’s Choice—has been powering the aftermarket for over 75 years, and now’s your chance to learn directly from one of their top experts. Petros Kaniaris will walk you through Metra’s expansive lineup, from Axxess® integration interfaces to Heise® LED lighting and The Install Bay® accessories. This session is packed with tools and tricks to streamline installs, maximize profits, and make sure every job gets done right the first time. If lighting, audio, or vehicle safety is on your radar this season, this is one training you can’t afford to miss.

XK Glow
Trainer: Scott Julian
Training Title: Chase the Light: Unlock the Power of XK MAX Series

When it comes to dynamic lighting, XK Glow is setting the pace. Scott Julian will showcase the all-new MAX Series—RGBW rock light kits that pack brighter output, multi-zone control, app + key fob access, and stunning chasing effects. Whether your customers are weekend warriors or hardcore off-road enthusiasts, this training will show you how to sell, install, and upsell with confidence. With the MAX Series, you’re not just selling lights—you’re delivering an experience that drives profit.

Why Lighting Should Be Your 4th Quarter Priority
Lighting isn’t just about style—it’s about safety, visibility, and performance. As daylight hours shrink, customers turn to retailers they trust for upgrades that deliver peace of mind and a custom look. By attending these trainings, you’ll gain the expertise to:

  • Recommend products backed by real-world safety data
  • Offer premium solutions that stand out in a crowded market
  • Streamline installs to save time and boost margins
  • Confidently upsell high-demand lighting upgrades

The result? More sales, happier customers, and stronger dealer relationships heading into the busiest season of the year.

Don’t Miss Out
Winter Summit 2025 is your opportunity to own the lighting category this fall and winter. Seats are limited, and the competition is fierce—register now and secure your spot in these must-attend trainings.

👉 Click Here to Register Today for Winter Summit 2025

This September, light up your sales, sharpen your skills, and get ready to finish the year stronger than ever.

ZZ2 Expands to Europe — Bringing Smarter Automotive Connectivity to New Markets

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BOCA RATON, FL (09.15.25) – ZZ2 is proud to announce its official expansion into Europe. With launches in Lisbon, Madrid, and London, ZZ2 is now delivering the same innovative products and support that have redefined the driving experience in the U.S.

From ZZPLAY CarPlay & Android Auto kits, to DIZZPLAY screen replacements, MPPLAY multimedia systems, ZZAIR streaming entertainment solutions and more… ZZ2 continues to set the standard in connectivity, entertainment and in-car technology.

Dealers and installers in Europe will now benefit from:

  • The same cutting-edge products trusted across the U.S.
  • Dedicated technical support and training
  • Reliable customer service and warranty programs

This milestone marks a major step forward in ZZ2’s global mission: to revolutionize the way drivers connect with their vehicles. By investing in expanded research and development, ZZ2 is committed to bringing even more groundbreaking automotive technologies to market worldwide.

“Our arrival in Europe is not just an expansion—it’s a promise to our dealers and partners that we’ll continue pushing boundaries and delivering solutions that make every drive smarter, safer, and more enjoyable,” said Tiago Sperandio

For more information, visit zz2.com.

Ultimate Sounds & Tinting Wins RDV Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 338

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12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (09.013.25) 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 338th time on Friday morning on September 12th. The Wheel landed on the RDV space and the Ultimate Sounds & Tinting 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 Chattanooga TN and Will Gates was very happy to hear the news that a RDV prize will be headed their way. Will said business returned after the flooding at his store and they are doing a lot of Jeep installs at the store with over a dozen upgrades for Jeepers at the recent Pigeon Forge Jeep Invasion.

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 and Tint Wrap Audio Guys in Fresno CA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF……Win This Friday……See the next 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday, September 19th.

JVC Mobile Entertainment Introduces a New 9” Receiver

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LONG BEACH, CA (09.12.25) – JVC Mobile Entertainment is proud to announce the release of its latest innovation in in-car multimedia: the KW-Z900W Automotive Receiver. Engineered with precision, the KW-Z900W redefines what users expect from a vehicle infotainment system — blending a large 9” display, the latest technology, and superior user experience into one powerful head unit.

The KW-Z900W features a vivid 9-inch floating capacitive touchscreen display, delivering crisp visuals and responsive controls in a sleek, space-saving form factor. With a fully adjustable ball-mount screen mount and 5-point vertical tilt adjustment, this floating monitor is compatible with a wide variety of vehicle dashboards, ensuring easy installation and ideal screen positioning for maximum access and visibility.

Premium Features Built for the Road Ahead

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
  • Enjoy seamless smartphone integration without the clutter of cables. Stay connected, stream music, access navigation, and respond to messages with simple voice commands or intuitive touchscreen controls.
  • Floating Panel Design
  • The KW-Z900W’s compact chassis and floating screen allow it to fit in vehicles where traditional large-screen units won’t, opening up advanced tech for more drivers than ever before.
  • Multiple Camera Inputs
  • Safety comes first. With two camera input capabilities, drivers can connect rear and front cameras, for enhanced situational awareness and safe maneuvering.
  • Customizable Interface & Audio Tuning
  • Tailor your dashboard to your lifestyle. The KW-Z900W features a customizable user interface, 13-band EQ, time alignment, 3 volt pre-outs for audiophiles looking to build out a high-performance sound system.
  • iDatalink® Maestro Compatible
  • Drivers can retain key factory functions such as steering wheel controls, climate info, and vehicle diagnostics — offering a fully integrated upgrade path for supported vehicles.

Redefining In-Car Multimedia
“The KW-Z900W was built for drivers who want more than just a stereo — they want a connected, immersive experience,” said Rick Noetzli , Product Manager at JVC Mobile Entertainment. “From its wireless smartphone integration to its space-saving floating design, this unit delivers premium performance and flexibility without compromise.”

The KW-Z900W is now available at authorized JVC retailers and installers across North America.

For more details on Direct Replacement receivers, visit us.jvckenwood.com.

DOW Technologies Now Distributing Vinland Automotive

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TAMPA, FL (09.12.25) – DOW Technologies, the leading independently owned technology distributor, is excited to announce a new distribution partnership with Vinland Automotive, a premier manufacturer of innovative, reliable, and high-quality automotive solutions that enhance mobility, connectivity, and exploration. Vinland’s custom-fit stereo line is now available to DOW’s customers.

Vinland is driven to become a globally recognized leader in automotive technology, contributing to every journey being elevated by intelligent design, reliable performance, and the spirit of adventure. Their custom-fit stereos are designed specifically to ensure seamless integration and a professional finish, while upgrading the audio and entertainment features of the vehicle. Customers experience enhanced multimedia features including wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, AI assistance, and voice control. Vinland’s stereos also support front and rear camera recording for added security.

DOW Technologies will offer Vinland products across the Southern United States. Inventory will be available in DOW’s Atlanta, Dallas and Tampa locations.

“Vinland’s products meet the needs for current and future stereo upgrades as consumers want enhanced experience but with an OEM quality finish,” said Dave Elkin, senior vice president of sales and product management. “These custom-fit stereos offer dealers a new option for customers that may not have considered upgrading their stereo prior.”

“We’re excited that Vinland is opening up a new customer base for our dealers,” said John Yodzis, president & ceo of DOW Technologies. “Our team is ready to help dealers recognize the potential of these products and support their sales.”

For more information about Vinland Automotive, please visit vinlandautomotive.com. To learn more about DOW Technologies, please visit www.dowtechnologies.com or call 1.800.627.2900.