AUSTIN, TX (01.16.22) – Congrats to the 25th Anniversary dB Drag Racing World Finals Champions and big THANKS to Incriminator Audio for sponsoring the rings. Please post your ring pic and tag dB Drag Racing!
25th Anniversary World Finals Champions
dB Drag Racing Street Stock 1K – Team Directronix Poptart Pro Stock 2K – Team Last Minute Pro Stock 5K – Team Soundcheck Kenneth Pro Stock Trunk 5K – Team Directronix Matt Pro Stock Wall 5K – Team Mach 1 Pro Stock NL – Team Crossfire Eric Super Street NW – Team Directronix Dan Super Street 1-2 – Team Soundcheck Butthurt Exp Super Street 3-4 – Gorman Cassidy Super Street 5+ – Beau Boren Super Street X – Team Crossfire Donteay Extreme NL – Team Soundcheck
Bass Race 120.0 dB to 129.9 dB – Audiodreamland Chris 130.0 dB to 139.9 dB – Team Directronix David 140.0 dB to 149.9 dB – Team Directronix Matt 150.0 dB to 159.9 dB – Team Fx Jimbo
Psychlone Demo Demo No Wall – Julius Mack Johnson III Demo Wall – Team DC Lucas Demo Extreme – DD Tank
Top Dog – Team Fx Jimbo
Freestyle Freestyle Street Stock 1K – John Bennett Freestyle Pro Stock NL – Team Crossfire Eric Freestyle Pro Stock 5k – Chad Flopbox Bleeke Freestyle Super Street NL – Team Fx Jimbo
SHREVEPORT LA (01.14.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Ultimate Sounds 1 won the NavAtlas prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 210 on Friday morning, January 13th.
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 210th time on Friday morning January 13th. The Wheel landed on the NavAtlas space and Ultimate Sounds 1 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 Ultimate Sounds 1 with an Instagram message and received a call from owner Marcos Palencia from the store in Wilmington NC. He was very happy to hear a NavAtlas prize will be headed his way. We will contact Patrick Brooks to get the ball rolling for the NavAtlas prize to ship to Ultimate Sounds 1.
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, RDV Automotive, Kenwood, JVC, Nakamichi and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a 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 and Audio Excellence in Orlando FL.……Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday January 20th.
MIAMISBURG, OH (01.13.23) – Alpine Electronics’ Chris Reavis and Online Marketing’s Steve McGaffee are on the road in seeing dealers in Ohio the week of January 9th. On Wednesday, January 11th, Reavis pulled the Alpine Jeep up in front of the Stereo-in-Dash store in Miamisburg.
Road warriors Steve McGaffee-Online Marketing (2nd L) and Alpine’s Chris Reavis (R) in the Stereo-in-Dash showroom with Todd Grubb (L) and Jason Gilley (2nd R).
McGaffee related “Stereo-in-Dash is a strong dealer, and an Alpine Style Center, in our territory and we wanted to bring them up to speed on the new Alpine products for 2023.”
The Alpine Style Center display area in the Stereo-in-Dash showroom immediately grabs attention as soon as customers enter the store.
Chris Reavis pulled the Alpine Jeep that he pilots his region up in front of Stereo-in-Dash in Miamisburg, OH.
Continuing McGaffee offered “Reception has been really strong on this road trip and dealers feel like Alpine listened to the input they shared… which is leading to this great new product launch. In spending time speaking with Jason Gilley and Todd Grubb on the sales floor they agreed. 2023 will be an exciting year to be an Alpine dealer.”
Zack Knoop and Rocky Palmer are owners of the Stereo-in-Dash location in Miamiasburg, OH.
SHREVEPORT, LA (01.13.23) – WTF…Where’s The Fun! Definitely…..the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolling in Year 5. Created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry receiving a prize puts a smile on winner’s faces.
Audio Excellence was the winner of the 12volt Spin-To-Win 209 which was a Maximum Power 4 Gauge Amp Kit. The prize was shipped from Shiflet & Dickson in Gastonia NC and Sam Baker is set to receive the in Orlando.
Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA was the winner of the 12volt Spin-To-Win 208. The JBL Marine Tower Speaker system, with a $850 MSRP, The prize was received by Andy Kahla’s team and they are excited to put the prize in a big upcoming marine installation.
The Maximum Power 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 209 prize packed to ship to Audio Excellence.
12volt Spin-To-Win winners are selected from posts made by industry members with the hashtag #12voltspin. So, when making your company’s posts to Instagram remember to include #12voltspin to make sure your store has a slip in the jar.
Companies with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, RDV, Kenwood, JVC Mobile, Nakamichi and Maximum Power. There are 12volt News $100. cash prizes on the Spin-To-Win wheel too.
The JBL Marine Tower speaker system prize was shipped by FedEx and has been received by Car Audio One in Chula Vista, CA.
We look forward to pulling your store’s slip from the jar on an upcoming Friday as we spin the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (01.13.23) – The automotive aftermarket is evolving—from vehicle trends to shifts in consumer spending to new vehicle technology. As the automotive specialty-equipment market enters 2023, companies need to be informed on what to expect in the new year and beyond to make the best decisions for their business.
Set to be released on January 26, the new “2023 SEMA Future Trends Report” will give members thorough insight into where the industry is heading. SEMA members are invited to download the report at www.sema.org/research when it becomes available, and to register now for the SEMA Future Trends: Outlook for 2023 and Beyond webinar, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. (PST).
By attending the webinar, members will gain insight from Gavin Knapp, SEMA director of market research, and Kyle Cheng, SEMA market research manager, as they cover key findings from the report in detail, including:
SEMA’s updated market size projection and industry forecast.
New data on new- and used-car trends (sales, prices, projections).
An updated forecast on the growth of EVs and ADAS/autonomous technology.
The status of the ongoing supply-chain disruptions, its impact on the industry and where it’s going.
Outlook and forecasts for the overall economy—including metrics on economic growth, consumer spending, inflation and consumer confidence.
GASTONI,A NC (01.12.23) – Make your plans to attend the 2023 Shiflet & Dickson Dealer Show. The event kicks off Saturday night with a St Paddy’s Day party featuring live music along with food and refreshments in the company’s facility in Gastonia. Sunday is the show day with over 20 brands represented. There will be food and refreshments on show day Sunday also.
Shiflet & Dickson’s David Holland stated “This will be our 31st dealer show! Many dealers have not had the ability to go to a show recently to see the newest 12volt products. With vendor motorcycles and other vehicles we plan on letting our customers hear what these products sound like in a real world setting other than on a display in a showroom.”
Continuing Holland offered “We will have trainings with certain vendors as well as having reps on the show floor to answer questions. We start the St Paddy’s day party Saturday night with food, refreshments and live entertainment.”
12volt brands to be showcased include Kicker, JVC Mobile, CRUX, Metra, DB Drive, Roadview, Jensen, AudioControl, Polk Audio, PowerBass, Nakamichi, Audio Enhancers, SD Lighting, XPERT, Maximum Power, Planet Audio, MaxPro, Rydeen and SoundStream.
Concluding Holland stated “Our show is like having our large family come into our facility for a large get together. We also have many of our vendors that have offered us special discounts before and after the show to make our dealers more profitable on their sales floors. We look forward to seeing our extended family on Saturday and Sunday, March 18th and 19th.”
Contact your Shiflet & Dickson inside or outside sales person to make sure you are able to sit down and take advantage of the special pricing being offered for dealers at the show. Contact 800-222-9411 for more.
STILLWATER, OK (01.12.23) – Kicker Marine Audio introduces a new series of marine loudspeakers designed for use in the most demanding marine audio installations where ultimate power and performance are required. The new KMXL horn-loaded coaxial loudspeakers incorporate several unique features that set them apart from traditional marine speakers, while building upon KICKER’s Real Marine design ethics and standards.
The KMXL series builds upon the success of KICKER Marine Audio’s KMTC and KMFC horn-loaded tower speakers, widely recognized in the marine industry as the new standard in HLCD tower speaker design. The KMXL series brings much of this same technology to smaller 6.5-inch, 6×9, and 8-inch loudspeakers that can be installed in traditional coaxial speaker mounting locations.
A proprietary high-frequency horn design gives the KMXL series sonic performance provides incredibly smooth and easy listening, even at extremely high volumes. This proprietary geometry in the KMXL horn prevents acoustic resonances and standing waves, providing fatigue-free, long-term enjoyment. Super-efficient, lightweight midrange cone assemblies and advanced built-in crossover networks round out the KMXL designs for unrivaled sound performance.
The KMXL speakers UV treated grilles come in both charcoal and white and like All KICKER Marine Audio products, the KICKER KMXL series’ cones, baskets and grills, are UV and salt fog tested and certified to withstand the marine environment. Speaker hardware is forged from rustproof 316L stainless steel for years of enjoyable use. Neodymium magnets in the motor assembly provide tremendous power, while being extremely light weight.
The KMXL speakers, like most of the KICKER Marine Audio speaker lines, incorporate RGB LED lighting. Add up to 20 colors and 19 lighting modes by adding the small and lightweight KMLC lighting remote ($49.99).
The KMXL speakers come in 3 sizes: KMXL65 (6.5”) KMXL8 (8”) and the KMXL69 (6×9”) and can handle between 300 watts (KMXL65 and KMXL69) and 500 watts (KMXL8).
When upgrading a boat’s sound system—or installing a new one—look to the KICKER Marine Audio brand for dependability, durability and the best customer service in the industry. For more information visit http://www.kicker.com/marine-audio.
BOCA RATON, FL (01.12.23) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, was recognized for the 10th consecutive year as one of the top 500franchisesin Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2023 Franchise 500 ranks Tint World 368th for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
“The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to our 44th annual Franchise 500 list represent some of the most innovative, creative, and trusted brands across many industries and highlight what it takes to build the kind of momentum that drives long-lasting success.”
In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order.
Over its 44 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Tint World’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.
“This is the 10th year in a row that Tint World appears in the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500, which confirms that our strategy for growth is working,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “Our vision and commitment to franchisees distinguishes us in this industry, and we’re continuing to offer proven, repeatable systems and innovative support to drive their success in 2023.”
To view Tint Worldin the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2023 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands Jan. 17.
TEMPE, AZ (01.10.23) – Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is pleased to announce that they have partnered with the Progressive Group to expand sales and support for their retail partners in the mid-Atlantic, Metro New York, and Southeastern markets.
As of February 1, 2023, Rockford has appointed Progressive Representatives to represent Rockford Fosgate in these markets. With the integration of long time Rockford Fosgate representatives who bring experience and lineage coupled with the addition of talented new individuals, Progressive Representatives will provide Rockford with a forward-looking team in the field.
“I’m excited that The Progressive Group has been granted the opportunity to work with Rockford Fosgate customers in these markets. For over two decades The Progressive Group has represented Rockford in other parts of the country, and we look forward to bringing our customer first organizational approach to all of our new Rockford Fosgate dealers,” said Dave Russell, Business Unit Director, The Progressive Group.
In the metro New York / mid-Atlantic areas Kenny and CJ Giba of Encore Sales will be joined by Bruno Berg in servicing the territory. Fred Dulaney and Mark Berry of Premier Marketing will join the Progressive Group alongside Gregory Wallace and Brian Cargile doubling the team in the southeastern states including Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee.
Progressive Distribution will begin servicing the southeastern states immediately to provide dealers access to the entire expanded assortment of Fosgate products.
Zach Luke, Rockford Fosgate National Sales Manager stated, “The industry haschanged, and so we must adapt to better serve the retailers not only today, but tomorrow as well. By working with Progressive Representatives and Progressive Distributing we can provide real business opportunity for our dealers with a focused approach on their needs.”
ENGLEWOOD, CO (01.11.23) – VAIS Technology has released new satellite radio integrated solutions specifically designed for ’21-‘23 Ford F-150, Bronco and Transit with Sync 4. This solution allows owners of these models to add SiriusXM® satellite radio to their existing factory stereo, without compromising factory functionality.
Dennis Hopper, VAIS Technology EVP, holds the new SiriusXM add-on adaptor for ‘21 thru ‘23 Ford F-150 in the company’s HQ lobby in Englewood CO.
“Since 2003, VAIS Technology have been developing satellite radio adapters for vehicles that aren’t equipped from the factory with SiriusXM® tuners,” Dennis Hopper, EVP, says. “While satellite radio is more popular than ever, many new OEM vehicles still don’t come equipped from the factory with satellite tuners. For 2022 several more OEM’s have removed satellite tuners from their platforms. Over the last few years Hyundai, Mazda, Kia, Jeep, Honda and Ford have removed satellite tuners from their base model vehicles. VAIS Technology develops simple, easy to install integrated solutions that add satellite radio, but preserve factory functions.”
The new kits provide coverage for new Ford models equipped with Sync 4 Radios. Also, all these models are compatible with the GSR-UV01 (universal unit) which can be flashed using online software. This allows dealers to only stock one unit to do almost all applications. This adapter connects directly to the original factory radio and allows the vehicle owner to listen to satellite radio through the existing factory system. The VAIS integrated solution also allows for full control of satellite radio functions – changing stations, setting presets, steering wheel functions, etc.
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