DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 5, 2022) – The 2022 SEMA Show will feature an expanded SEMA Electrified section. Located in the North Hall, the specialized exhibit area will feature the latest advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, including new products and solutions for EV platforms and conversions.
“The EV aftermarket is evolving quickly and continues to change; we’re curating a unique collection of the latest products related to electric vehicles and the aftermarket,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “SEMA Electrified will help businesses see the latest trends and understand how the EV market has evolved. Visitors will gain an understanding of the advancements and opportunities for the future.”
The 2022 SEMA Show will feature an expanded SEMA Electrified section that will include the latest advancements in electric vehicle technology.
Although alternative powertrains currently represent just 1% of the 250 million cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks in operation on American roads, sales and interest in EVs are increasing rapidly. According to recent SEMA Market Research, the electric market includes several areas of opportunity for the aftermarket, including the development of parts and products to aid in the conversion of older internal-combustion vehicles; building and modifying new project, racing, and purpose-built vehicles; and expertly accessorizing new OEM electric offerings. SEMA is dedicated to helping its member companies identify those opportunities and adapt to the growing segment of the industry.
While the dedicated SEMA Electrified section will highlight the endless possibilities in the electric market, EV projects and products will be displayed throughout the SEMA Show.
To learn more about the 2022 SEMA Show taking place November 1-4, in Las Vegas, Nev., visit http://www.semashow.com.
Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance audio, launches the next level of on-water sound. The Element Ready™ M2 10-inch speakers create an unmatched audio experience, with class-leading output, complete Color Optix™ lighting control, and grille customization. Available now as a coaxial speaker and wake tower options, all models are crafted with a 1-inch horn tweeter paired with a 10-inch high-efficiency midrange.
These 10-inch full-range horn-loaded drivers are engineered specifically to be BIG and LOUD! Uniquely tuned for “open-air” environments, ensuring listeners will experience the detail in the music the way it was intended to be heard. Couple that with the long-range projection capability of the horn-loaded design. You’ll find these 10-inch horn loaded drivers perfect for enhancing your outdoor audio experience.
The M2-10H and M2-10HB models are intended to be panel mounted to any surface where you want a lot of output. Plus, with a mounting depth of only 4.66 inches, the 10-inch speaker works well in shallow applications where typically only a 7-inch or 8-inch speaker would fit.
The M2WL-10H and M2WL-10HB models include clamps and are designed to mount to bars from 1.5-inch to 3-inch diameter. They’re purpose built for wake/surf/ski towers or UTV roll cages.
Each of the four new models are built with UV, salt-fog, and corrosion resistant materials, and feature industry leading marine plug-and-play connectivity and flexible install options. White, Black, and Stainless-steel grille options are available.
For more information and complete specifications please use the links below.
FULLERTON CA (07.06.22) Vision Tech America, BOYO, provides the 12volt industry with the state-of-the art technology in automotive engineering with aggressive pricing to modernize vehicles.
The new BOYO VTM7000MAHD is a 7” AHD/CVBS Rear View Monitor waterproofed for marine applications. With a Waterproof Rating IP69 this new model can withstand the water jet nozzle from 20 inches or further away.
Richard Hong, VP of Sales related “The rising demand in the automotive aftermarket industry is rear view cameras and monitors with artificial intelligent technology and AHD/CVBS compatibility. Our new VTM7000MAHD adds to our new product introductions and will help consumers with much better safety and convenience on the road.”
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (07.05.22) Monday, July 4th, marked the celebration of Independence Day 245 across the U.S. Many businesses enjoyed a 4-Day 4th of July weekend by taking off Friday the 1st along with Monday July 4th.
Great to see 12volt companies utilize social media to recognize the 4th of July Holiday. Below we have highlighted several of the companies that were spotted by 12volt Central Studios staff members.
July 2022 is seeing a return to somewhat normal with the COVID 19 Pandemic fading in the rear view mirror. That said, the landscape across the US and around the world is far from normal. Gas prices are sky high and air travel is a nightmare in many cases. In-person events are returning but everyday life is far from normal.
On the 12volt industry side business has slowed for many as consumers make decisions with allocating their disposable income. Uneasiness with regard to price increases and inventory issues persist.
The business year is divided into 4 quarters….much like a football game. The first quarter of 2022 was AOK for many even without the stimulus checks of 2021. As the second quarter came to a close the price of gas and mounting social issues clouded the future. Worldwide unrest and domestic issues add to the cloudy future.
Now, as the second half of 2022 gets underway, all businesses must evaluate their game plans and make adjustments. Importantly, businesses must adjust shoulder pads and tighten the chin straps on their helmets. Now, as the clock for the second half of 2022 has started, all businesses must keep their eye on the ball, work their game plans and be prepared to quickly made necessary adjustments.
From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to focus on the positives and encourage all to work to “Get Our Shine On” as an industry.
The 12voltSTP Tool can be utilized by members of the 12volt industry to showcase positives for their brand and activities. Snap..Txt..PRESTO. Snap an Image and Txt the image to 318 465 0844. PRESTO..your company could be in the news.
As an industry let’s utilize the 12voltSTP Tool and be…‘Jammin’ N July’.
Shop managers/owners, technicians and installers often learn how to work with products through manuals and even online training videos. It’s rare for installers to get face-to-face time with manufacturers who can answer technical and sales questions.
The upcoming SEMA PRO Installer Training is a unique event where installers will receive training directly from accessory manufacturers. Shop owners will also network and learn from other shop owners and sales personal throughout the area.
Held in conjunction with the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) General Membership Meeting at Auto Image in Plainwell, MI on August 18, 2022, the event will feature training from the following manufacturers and products:
Katzkin: Leather and Cooled Seats
Llumar: Paint Protection Film and Tint
Brandmotion: 12Volt ADAS
Voxx: 12VOLT Entertainment
Champion Auto: Sunroof
Unlike learning and networking in a typical trade show environment, the PRO Installer Training allows for intimate conversations where shop owners can grow their team’s knowledge at no cost, resulting in lower company expenses and higher ROI. Learn more and register here.
FULLERTON CA (07.05.22) Vision Tech America, BOYO, provides the 12volt industry with the state-of-the art technology in automotive engineering with aggressive pricing to modernize vehicles.
The new BOYO VTL17AI is an AI backup camera with Intelligent Detection and Warning Alert designed to detect vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians and objects. The VTL17AI has a 170-degree wide viewing angle and comes in a concealed license plate universal mounting bracket.
Richard Hong, VP of Sales related “The rising demand in the automotive aftermarket industry is rear view cameras and monitors with artificial intelligent technology and AHD/CVBS compatibility. Our new VTL17AI will help consumers with much better safety and convenience on the road.”
12VOLT CENRAL STUDIOS (07.03.22) Monday, July 4th, marks the celebration of Independence Day 245 across the U.S. Many businesses are enjoying a 4-Day 4th of July weekend by taking off Friday the 1st along with Monday July 4th.
July 4th 2022 is seeing a return to somewhat normal with the COVID 19 Pandemic fading in the rear view mirror. That said, the landscape across the US and around the world is far from normal. Gas prices are sky high and air travel is a nightmare in many cases. In-person events are returning but everyday life is far from normal.
As an industry let’s work to ‘Get Our Shine On!’
On the 12volt industry side business has slowed for many as consumers make decisions with allocating their disposable income. Uneasiness with regard to price increases and inventory issues persist.
The business year is divided into 4 quarters….much like a football game. The first quarter of 2022 was AOK for many even without the stimulus checks of 2021. As the second quarter came to a close the price of gas and mounting social issues clouded the future. Worldwide unrest adds to the cloudy future.
Now, as the second half of 2022 gets underway, all businesses must evaluate their game plans and make adjustments. Importantly, businesses must adjust shoulder pads and tighten the chin straps on their helmets. Now, as the clock for the second half of 2022 has started, all businesses must keep their eye on the ball, work their game plans and be prepared to quickly made necessary adjustments.
From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to focus on the positives and encourage all to work to “Get Our Shine On” as an industry.
The 12voltSTP Tool can be utilized by members of the 12volt industry to showcase positives for their brand and activities. Snap..Txt..PRESTO. Snap an Image and Txt the image to 318 465 0844. PRESTO..your company could be in the news.
As an industry let’s utilize the 12voltSTP Tool and be…‘Jammin’ N July’.
SHREVEPORT LA (07.02.22) WTF…Win This Friday. Mach1 Audio won the AIS Interface prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 185 on Friday morning, July 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 4.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 185th time on Friday morning July 1st. The Wheel landed on the AIS Interface space and the Mach 1 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 Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO and left a message on the shop phone for Jon Schmitz. We also sent a message on Instagram with the news that an AIS Interface prize would be headed that 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, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, JBL, Massive Audio, Kenwood, JVC and USASpec. 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 and Audio Car Stereo in Miami. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, July 8th.
12VOLTCENTRAL STUDIOS (07.01.22) – Jammin’ N July… It’s summertime and time to ‘Crank it Up’! Those words, and that message, can grab positive attention across the 12volt industry. The 12voltSTP Tool makes it easier than ever for members of the 12volt industry to show how they are ‘Crankin’ it Up’ in the summertime. With a smartphone Snap and Txt an image to 318-465-0844. PRESTO your company and activities could be in the news.
Online sales have been on a steady rise for the past several years. The COVID-19 Pandemic, that just won’t go away, brought stimulus checks that delivered a spike in overall 12volt sales through the first half of 2021. It’s time to refocus on the basics of creating visibility to drive in-store sales of 12volt and automotive aftermarket products along with marine, Powersports and motorcycle gear.
It’s imperative that 12volt retailers create a powerful in-store experience for consumers in their showrooms. An impressive demonstration will bring a smile to the consumer’s face and can raise the hair on their arms. Those retailers will be Jammin’ N July.
Sound-off events are returning in many areas and that showcases organizations, competitors and retailers Jammin’ N July.
Consumers entering the showroom at Sound Solutions in Gulfport MS know that Brett Shank and his crew will deliver a great in-vehicle experience backed up with superb customer service.
This is a recent example of the 12voltSTP Tool in action. DAS and Sony showcasing a visit to Sound FX in Harriman with the Sony Mobile ES truck.
From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to showcase positives across the 12volt industry. The new 12volt makes that easier than ever. Snap and Txt an image with a smartphone to 318 465 0844. PRESTO, your image could show all your company is Jammin’ N July!
COOS BAY, OR (07.01.22) – Team members from Car Tunes in Grants Pass traveled to Coos Bay OR to exhibit at the 2022 UTV Take Over June 22nd-26th. Fermin Sanchez, along with 2 team members, made the 3 hour trip to the dunes in Coos Bay.
Car Tunes set up at the UTV Take Over 2022 in Coos Bay.
“It was the first year for us to exhibit at the UTV Take Over. Our booth site was not on vendor row but provided a ton of visibility for attendees. Our large trailer let all know Car Tunes was in the house. With the activity around the trailer all saw we were busy making motorsports enthusiasts happy with onsite installations,” Fermin related.
At the event KICKER products were highlighted with soundbars, amps and subwoofers.
Fermin Sanchez was busy right out of the gate… here installing Kicker gear on Day 1.
Continuing, Sanchez offered, “We had a counter top KICKER soundbar display that was live for demos. In addition, we had KICKER gear in personal vehicles for demos. Once seated attendees knew KICKER was Livin’ Loud. We sold all the KICKER soundbars we took as inventory.”
Car Tunes had a very successful event in Coos Bay and is looking to be onsite at the upcoming DuneFest.
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