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Rep Firm End Result Set to Host the 18th End Result Show

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PITTSBURGH, PA (03.14.22) – Consumer Electronics rep firm End Result is set to present its popular consumer electronics dealer and manufacturer showcase.  Marking its 18th event, The End Result Show will take place on Friday, March 18 at the Bridgewater Conference Center, 10561 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, OH—a location that is easily accessible for dealers located in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

The one-day event, designed to motivate and educate retail sales teams is entitled, A Time for Transformation to Revive, Survive, and Thrive which is “absolutely needed to successfully move forward in 2022,” stated Ed Dalesandro, Principal of End Result and organizer of the show.

Continuing Dalesandro stated “As of this past Friday there were 156 area retailers registered and over 30 registered for every class which was nearing capacity. Keynote speakers Allison Lopez-CEO and Co-Founder, along with Dr Frank Viggiano, will make presentations. Dr Viggoano is a Professor Emeritus, CES Innovations Judge plus radio and TV reporter in Pittsburgh. On the 12volt side Ken Ward-Hertz Audison, Nick LoManoco-Memphis Audio, Ignacio Ayala and Jason Proios-Nakamichi Car Audio will be in the house to work with dealers.

Allison Lopez-WECONECT CEO and Co-founder and Dr Frank Viggiano are Keynote speaker. Dr ‘Frank’ is a professor Emeritus CES Innovations Judge plus radio and TV reporter in Pittsburgh.

Home audio, video, and aftermarket automotive retailers are encouraged to attend to see and hear new products from exhibiting manufacturers, attend educational seminars that cover all the bases from technical sessions to advice on how to create attention-grabbing in-store displays, to effectively using social media to their advantage.  After a full day of activities, all are invited to a special networking social event.

Dalesandro concluded, “These are crucial times for brick and mortar independent dealers that are trying to adapt to survive and thrive again. As a rep in the consumer electronics industry, I feel it’s my job to provide dealers with the tools they need to be successful and compete in this moving target of a world. It will take ‘out of the box’ thinking to maintain customer flow and this could be a boom for all of us but it must be carefully orchestrated and well-thought-out.”

The Saturday Mobile Hot Rod Installation Class will include tuning and integration techniques. A  deep dive from Ken Ward will be featured. There is a $50. per installer fee to be paid at the class.

Registration to attend the event for Ohio- West Virginia and west Pennsylvania dealers & distributors can be made online at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=cuqf65jab&oeidk=a07eizoojyt67a6a812

Note that lunch and dinner will be included to show attendees.

Stay up to date on news about the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/endresultonline/

Saddle Tramp Ships New Products

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HOLLY HILL, FL (03.14.22) – Saddle Tramp by Metra Electronics has added new products to their inventory designed to upgrade 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide models. This new line of products features a replacement inner fairing for riders who want to upgrade the sound system and install a modern aftermarket Double-DIN radio, as well as accompanying products that complement the fairing. Saddle Tramp has also introduced a new amp bracket kit to fit 2014-up Harley-Davidson Street Glide models. These new products are available now for shipping and are designed to help installers deliver upgraded, fully customizable sound systems with less time and labor spent in the install bay.

FLT/Sharknose Inner Fairing – Fits 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLT Models

The 95-HDIF2 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLT/Sharknose fairing is a replacement inner fairing designed to fit almost any 4-inch tall Double-DIN radio into 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLT models. This product allows for the upgrading of the stock radio to a model with a display screen for modern radio technology like Apple CarPlay and Android audio. These motorcycles come from the factory able to accommodate only a smaller 2-inch tall Single-DIN radio. This customization kit comes with the radio mounting hardware and speaker plates in three different sizes; 6.5-inch, 6×9-inch, and a blank plate so that you can add the speaker size of your choice. The fairing is painted high-gloss black but can be custom painted if desired, and it retains all of the original gauges on the motorcycle. Like all of Metra’s radio installation kits, it is constructed with durable ABS plastic and designed to match the factory look and feel for a sleek upgrade that will withstand the elements.

Handlebar Audio Control Retention Interface – Fits 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson FLH/FLT Models

The BC-HDSWC-WR Harley-Davidson Handlebar Control allows installers to replace the radio in a motorcycle, while retaining the use of the factory handlebar audio controls. This easy-to-install interface uses a patented Auto-Detect system to configure itself for the specific motorcycle application and aftermarket radio being installed. The interface provides wires for front speakers, constant power, switched power and ground, and includes a water-resistant enclosure. This product works with the 95-HDIF2 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLT/Sharknose fairing featured above. It can be made to work with all models by pairing with Metra’s BC-9725 Amp Bypass Harness.

Rear Speaker Harness – Fits 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson FLH/FLT Models

The BC-9711 Harley-Davidson Rear Speaker Harness allows riders to easily upgrade the sound system in their motorcycles. It fits nicely into the 95-HDIF2 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLT/Sharknose fairing. This harness will keep your factory rear speakers playing, with plug-n-play ease, using factory Molex connectors. Constructed with 18-gauge oxygen-free copper for the best possible conductivity and audio performance.

Amplifier Mounting Plate – Fits 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLT Models

The BC-AMP05 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLT Amp Mounting Plate installs inside the front fairing and can be mounted to the clutch or brake side of the main fairing mounting bolts. Mounting plate, hook and loop pad, and cable ties are included in the package. The mounting plate is black powder-coated steel with slots around the outside edge which can be used to secure the wiring for the amplifier with the supplied cable ties. This mounting plate is small enough to fit into the limited space within fairings and should be paired with a micro amp. We recommend amps that are 4.5”W x 8”L x 1.5”H, as noted in the included instructions. This product is compatible with the 95-HDIF2 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLT/Sharknose replacement fairing.

Amplifier Mounting Plate – Fits 2014-up Harley-Davidson Street Glide

In addition to the BC-AMP05 mounting plate, Saddle Tramp also has a new amp mounting plate for Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycles; the BC-AMP06. This product is installed on top of the OE radio tray and reuses the factory bolts. The kit includes a hook and loop pad and cable ties. The mounting plate is black powder-coated steel with slots around the outside edge which can be used to secure the wiring for the amplifier with the supplied cable ties. Original fairings on these motorcycle models offer adequate space for aftermarket amps.

Visit metraonline.com for more.

NCAA March Madness Airs Nationwide on SiriusXM

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NEW YORK, NY (03.14.22) – SiriusXM will offer listeners nationwide extensive coverage of NCAA March Madness – a favorite time of year for sports fans – carrying play-by-play of the entire 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, as well as expanded play-by-play coverage of this year’s NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. In addition to tournament game broadcasts, listeners will also get the most in-depth expert analysis leading up to and throughout the tournament on SiriusXM’s exclusive 24/7 college sports talk channels.

From the First Four on March 15-16 through the Final Four and National Championship game on April 2 and 4 SiriusXM will air every game – from the tip to the final buzzer – of the 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.  

SiriusXM will air NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship games, this year carrying more live play-by-play than ever before, from the Sweet 16 games through the Women’s Final Four and championship game.

All Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournament game broadcasts are provided to SiriusXM by Westwood One, the official network radio partner of the NCAA.

Tournament match-ups and SiriusXM channel assignments will be available at siriusxm.com/sports starting Monday, March 14.

On Selection Sunday, March 13, SiriusXM listeners will get up-to-the-moment coverage as tournament teams and first round match-ups are announced.  On Mad Dog Sports Radio (SiriusXM channel 82), Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Steve Torre will host special Selection Sunday coverage live from 5:00 to 9:00 pm ET.  ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM (channel 84) will air Selection Sunday specials from 5:00 to 11:00 pm ET.  At 5:00 pm ET, Fran Fraschilla and Jon Crispin will host coverage of the men’s bracket reveal, then Nicole Auerbach and Krista Blunk will take over as the women’s bracket is announced at 8:00 pm ET.  The official NCAA Tournament Selection Show produced by Westwood One will air on CBS Sports Radio (SiriusXM channel 158) from 6:00 to 9:00 pm ET and will cover the reveal of both the men’s and women’s tournament brackets.  The shows will feature interviews with special guests, including team coaches as well as NCAA Men’s Basketball Committee Chair Tom Burnett and NCAA Women’s Basketball Committee Chair Nina King.

Throughout the tournament, SiriusXM’s exclusive, dedicated college sports channels – ESPNU Radio, SiriusXM ACC Radio, SiriusXM Big 12 Radio, SiriusXM Big Ten Radio, SiriusXM Pac-12 Radio and SiriusXM SEC Radio – will offer daily expert analysis from former players, coaches and other college sports insiders.  These channels will be a place for fans to call in and discuss the performances of their favorite teams and conferences.

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, in his final NCAA Tournament with his Blue Devils, will continue to host his weekly SiriusXM show throughout the tournament.  Basketball and Beyond with Coach K airs on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM and is available on the SXM App.

The next series of episodes of Christopher Russo’s SiriusXM original podcast – Digging Up The Past – will debut weekly throughout the tournament, and will feature Russo and guests looking back at the history of the NCAA Tournament from the late 1970s through the 1980s. The first episode in this series, which focuses on the famous 1979 Tournament that featured the Magic Johnson-led Michigan State Spartans facing Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores, is available now on the SXM App: siriusxm.us/DiggingUpThePast.

Men’s and Women’s Tournament games, as well as SiriusXM’s exclusive 24/7 college sports talk channels, are available to listeners nationwide on SiriusXM radios in their cars and on the SXM App.  Streaming access is included for most subscribers.

Odeh Car Audio Wins 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 169

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SHREVEPORT LA (03.12.22)  WTF…Win This Friday. Odeh Car Audio won the 12volt News prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 169 on Friday morning, March 11th.

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.

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 169th time on Friday morning March 11th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space and the Odeh Car 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 Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL. Waiting on a reply to let them know the good news that a $100. check will be heading 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, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, 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, AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX and Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, March 18th.

Rydeen Is On The Road Showcasing The New TOMBO 360

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TORRANCE, CA (03.11.22) Rydeen Mobile Electronics, a cutting-edge electronics designer and manufacturer dedicated exclusively to advanced vehicle driver safety, has announced the release of the company’s new website http://www.rydeenmobile.com.

The new website features easier navigation, enhanced product offerings and a commitment to consumer awareness of newly introduced TOMBO 360.

Sako Topalian is flanked by Phil Maeda (R) and Ruben Torres in the 559 Car Stereo soundboard in Fresno CA.

Rydeen’s Phil Maeda and Ruben Torres have been on the road in California showing, and demoing, the new TOMBO 360 Rearview Mirror/DVD to dealers.

Maeda related “Our stop at 559 Car Stereo in Fresno yesterday, Wednesday March 9th, was terrific. While giving a demo to Sako Topalian a customer with a commercial truck arrived looking for a way to have better visibility around his truck. He jumped into the Rydeen van for a demo of the TOMBO 360. After seeing a full demo Sako made the sale of the TOMBO 360 on the stop.”

In a conversation with 12volt News staff Topalian indicated 559 had placed an order for the customer’s TOMBO 360 plus additional units for display and inventory.

The new Rydeen TOMBO 360 is now shipping.

See more at rydeenmobile.com

Progressive American Flat Track Set To Begin 2022 Circuit

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DAYTONA BEACH FL (03.11.22) Progressive American Flat Track has announced an 18-round schedule for the 2022 season that will bring the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series to new venues in new markets as well as a return to the major motorcycle rallies.

Ideally balanced in its March-October dates, coast-to-coast locations, and blend of eight Half-Miles, five Miles, two TTs, and three Short Tracks, the ‘22 slate is set to establish Progressive AFT as a highlight attraction at some of the world’s biggest motorcycling events.

The season will kick off with an epic Daytona Bike Week doubleheader on Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11 with the Volusia Half-Mile I & II to properly set the stage for the year ahead.

KICKER is on site with Lorin Morrell with an expanded presence for 2022 as the season begins. KICKER is the Official Audio Sponsor in 2022 and the Presenting Sponsor of the AFT Singles Category.

The circuit continues with Progressive AFT rounds reinstated as key components of the massively popular Laconia Motorcycle Week and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Finally, the 2022 Grand National Championship battle will come full circle with a return visit to Daytona Beach during Biketoberfest for the Volusia Half-Mile III season finale. In addition, several other events will have a similarly celebratory feel with high-profile showdowns on holiday weekends including Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

The annual legendary Midwest events, the Springfield Mile doubleheader, Peoria TT and Lima Half-Mile, all return on the same weekends while four events will move to new weekends in 2022. After a rain-out in 2021, the Texas Half-Mile moves to a new date in March to be a part of IndyCar weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. The New York Short Track and Port Royal Half-Mile will both move to new weekends in July, and Cal Expo will play host to the Sacramento Mile in August.

There is a new look on the KICKER Pickup this year for the Progressive American Flat Track circuit when Lorin Morrell arrives to be Livin’Loud and show the latest products.

A number of fan and rider favorite venues are back following temporary absences. The Red Mile, Laconia Short Track and Black Hills Half-Mile last took place in 2019 and are set to make their triumphant return to the calendar in 2022.

The Castle Rock TT, meanwhile, is back following a lengthier pause. The ‘22 edition will mark the 28th inclusion of the adrenaline-fueled race on the Progressive AFT schedule and a return to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since 2014. The event is sure to be one of the most unique events on the tour thanks to a collaboration with Thor Drake, renowned for his ability to curate motorcycle art, racing and culture and deliver highly entertaining events such as The One Moto Show and The Wild One.

There will also be two new additions to the slate: I-70 Half-Mile in Odessa, Missouri, and the Cedar Lake Short Track in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The stop in Odessa is Progressive American Flat Track’s first in Missouri since 2005 while the race in New Richmond will be the series’ first in Wisconsin since 2003.

The complete 2022 Progressive American Flat Track schedule follows:

1. March 10, 2022 – Volusia Half-Mile I, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL

2. March 11, 2022 – Volusia Half-Mile II, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL

3. March 19, 2022 – Texas Half-Mile, Texas Motor Speedway, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX

4. April 23, 2022 – I-70 Half-Mile, I-70 Motorsports Park, Odessa, MO

5. May 28, 2022 – Red Mile I, The Red Mile, Lexington, KY

6. May 29, 2022 – Red Mile II, The Red Mile, Lexington, KY

7. June 11, 2022 – Laconia Short Track, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

8. June 25, 2022 – Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH                                                   

9. July 2, 2022 – New York Short Track, Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport, NY

10. July 16, 2022 – Port Royal Half-Mile, Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA

11. July 30, 2022 – Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL

12. August 6, 2022 – Black Hills Half-Mile, Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City, SD

13. August 13, 2022 – Castle Rock TT, Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA

14. August 20, 2022 – Sacramento Mile, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA

15. September 3, 2022 – Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

16. September 4, 2022 – Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

17. September 24, 2022 – Cedar Lake Short Track, Cedar Lake Speedway & Arena, New Richmond, WI

18. October 15, 2022 – Volusia Half-Mile III, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL

Online ticket sales for all rounds will be available in the coming weeks on AmericanFlatTrack.com. To score the latest gear for the Progressive American Flat Track fan, visit our official merchandise store at https://store.americanflattrack.com.

The above text was edited from the original 2022 Progressive American Flat Track Scheduled press announcement.

TURY Vehicle Enhancement Products From HKI USA Arriving At Retailers

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DIANA BEACH FL (03.11.22) TURY engineers, manufactures and offers a complete lineup of interfaces from factory key fob window, sunroof and side mirrors automation to a throttle response kit designed to eliminate the gas pedal delay found in many drive by wire vehicles.

TURY FAST is a throttle response enhancement product. With 36 different levels of adjustment, it allows the driver to find the most improvement to their liking. 

Jayson Cook, Sales Manager Columbus Car Audio, just received a TURY Fast order at the company’s Columbus OH store.

Jayson Cook, Sales Manager, with the new TURY Fast in the Columbus Car Audio Columbus OH store.

“We just received it and I installed it in my personal vehicle and LOVE it! I think this is going to be a good add on to sales with a lot of our clients. It is a quick and easy install and works very well. I think it is priced similar to other throttle controllers but does a lot more. The lock out feature alone is a home run in my opinion.”

Continuing Cook added “This is a product that will requite the sales person to actually discuss and for shops to get behind and promote. At this point it will not be a product that people will come in asking for yet because of how new it is. CCA is very excited about the TURY Fast and looking forward to showing it and installing it for our customers.”

FAST also has a few unique functions. From the TURY FAST Bluetooth App, the driver can “lock out” the gas pedal which makes the vehicle immovable even if the keys are left inside. FAST can provide a level of security that most aftermarket systems don’t. 

FAST also has a valet mode. The driver can select the amount of throttle response; limiting the speed and performance of the vehicle. 

TURY is also developing trailer connection harnesses specifically catered to the US market and many other unique items that will be announced over the next several months.

For more information please contact marty@hki-usa.com. 

KICKER Returns to the Road and Slamology as Co-Sponsor for 2022

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STILLWATER, USA – 03/10/2022 – After several months of avoiding events due to COVID-19, KICKER will once again take to the road this summer, this time for Slamology – one of the largest car-audio events in the country. The show will take place June 11-12 at Lucas Oil Raceway outside of Indianapolis.

A regular at events prior to the pandemic, KICKER has supported Slamology since its inception 19 years ago. In addition to Slamology’s well-earned reputation as a first-class car show, it is also known to be the premiere car-audio event on the planet. KICKER will attend the show with its 80-foot XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) tractor-trailer, which will be located in “Audio Vendor Row” on the south grounds. The KICKER road crew at the XRV will regularly conduct full-tilt demo sessions for audiophiles and those who enjoy loud bass.

Slamology founder Donnie Babb bills the event as family friendly, yet edgy.

“We wanted a way to connect with our readers at Gauge Magazine and have a weekend-long party,” said Babb. “That has brought in droves of people, and made the show one of the largest car, truck and audio events in the world.”

Slamology anticipates in excess of 2,000 show cars visiting for the two-day event, with nearly 20,000 spectators expected to attend. The show also features live, local-based bands on stage, along with other car show-type competitions and contests.

Simultaneously, USACi, MECA, IASCA and Bass Wars will all regulate independent multi-point, car-audio competitions, featuring hundreds of the world’s best Sound-Quality and SPL competitors vying for desired championship points, trophies and prizes.

For more information, consumers can visit http://www.slamology.com.

Hertz and Audison Brands Exhibited and Presented 2021 Rep Awards At KnowledgeFest In Vegas

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IRWINDALE CA (03.10.22) elettromedia-usa brands Hertz and Audison showcased their latest products on the event floor at the recent KFest in Las Vegas. In addition to presenting the companies’ latest products new show displays grabbed attention.

The Hertz Audison booth on the KnowledgeFest event floor drew strong traffic and compliments from attendees.
Momentum Marketing… Rep Firm of the Year. Shawn Simpson, Jimmy Bradfield, Rob Wempe, Gary Biggs, Colby Pittman and Hector Mena (LtoR).

Vice President Rob Wempe related “The Las Vegas KnowledgeFest event was very positive as we connected with dealers and met with our rep firms. The new displays by 5 Axis provided great sounding live demos for our products and received many compliments from attendees.”

Oliver Marketing West Coast Rep Firm of the Year. Rodney Shoemaker, Rob Wempe, Dave Furness and Ryan Rough (LtoR).
AVR East Coast Rep Firm of the Year. Joe Hassan, Rob Wempe, Greg Wallace and Brian Cargile (LtoR).

In the company’s meeting room 2021 Rep Firm awards were presented. Momentum Marketing was named the Rep Firm of the Year. The Texas-based firm has tripled business in the territory over the last 3 years. West Coast Rep Firm of the Year is Oliver Marketing. East Coast Rep Firm of the Year is AVR. Most Improved for 2021 is SantaFe with a 155% in the firm’s Midwest Territory. The Individual Rep of the Year award was presented to Rob Osheaski with Echo Sales. A very attractive THESIS Award was present to each recipient by Rob Wempe.

Santa Fe Most Improved Rep Firm. Steve Abbott, Rob Wempe and Anthony Rawlings (LtoR).

elettromedia-usa staff members on site at KFest in Vegas included Jeff Peters, Steve Bolden, Phil Bolden, Chris McNulty, Duane Pilgrim, Ken Ward, Celina Castillo and Rob Wempe.

Rob Osheaski (L) with Echo Sales received the Individual Rep of the Year Award from Rob Wempe.

For more see elettromedia-usa.com

Volkswagen’s All-Electric ID.Buzz Makes its Debut — But U.S. Buyers Will Have to Wait

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After a five-year wait, Volkswagen has finally pulled the covers off the production version of the ID.Buzz, the long-awaited, all-electric replacement for its old Microbus.

But don’t rush to your local VW showroom, at least not if you live in the U.S. Today’s global livestream debut focused on two short-wheelbase versions of the ID.Buzz, both targeted for Europe and other international markets. The U.S. is set to get a long-wheelbase model that won’t be introduced until next year, the automaker confirmed, as a 2024 model.

Volkswagon finally introduced its long-awaited ID.Buzz electric minivan.

The original Microbus — officially known as the T1 — was an icon of the hippie era, a simple example of freedom and mobility. VW design chief Jozef Kaban insists his team “very consciously ensured that we were not making another T1.” Perhaps, but he quickly acknowledges “The ID.Buzz shows that it is successfully transferring the genes and stylistic elements of that iconic vehicle into the digital era.”

Return of an icon

Europe will get two short-wheelbase options later this year, but the U.S. long wheelbase model won’t come until 2023.

VW spent decades trying to recapture the magic of the original Microbus, something lost in later Eurovan models. Part of the challenge was coming up with a modern take on the original’s distinctive design, with a blunt nose, short overhangs, a large interior and a rear-mounted engine.

The formula finally came together with a concept introduced at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The one big change — which made the show car possible — was a switch to an all-electric drivetrain.

The production version of the ID.Buzz will ride on the same flexible platform, known internally as the MEB, used for Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.4 crossover and other models.

The exterior design clearly picks up on key Microbus design cues that also include the classic, V-shaped “hood,” though it adds a number of distinctly modern elements, such as the slim LED headlamps, daytime running lights and large, backlit VW logo on the nose. An LED light bar runs across the back end, connecting the van’s horizontal taillights.

Multiple versions

The original all-electric ID.Buzz concept, right, made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show in 2017.

Two versions of the van are being launched, the ID.Buzz passenger model and the ID.Buzz Cargo for commercial customers. In a bit of a retro touch, both will come with 18-inch steel wheels, though aluminum alloy wheels ranging from 18 to 21 inches will be available on the passenger model.

The ID.Buzz cabin initially will come in a five-passenger layout with a sliding rear bench and fold-out tables in the back of the front seats. A six-seat configuration “will come later,” VW says, adding that the long-wheelbase model to follow will have a seven-seat, 2/3/2 layout. The two-row short passenger model will offer nearly 40 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.

Expect to see even more space available for both cargo and passengers when the stretched U.S. version comes to market. The initial models feature a 117.6-inch wheelbase, and measure 185.5 inches in total length. The passenger ID.Buzz stands 76.3 inches in height, about 1 mm shorter than the commercial ID.Buzz Cargo model “due to slight differences in the chassis,” VW said in a statement. Both models are 78.1 inches wide. The long-wheelbase version could gain as much as a foot in overall length.

A look inside

The ID.Buzz interior puts a premium on sustainability with vegan leather.

“You feel so much space,” said design director Kaban. “It’s so clean. It feels like a very modern home.”

The various Buzz models will put an emphasis on sustainability with the materials used on the interior. Among other things that includes velour fabrics made from recycled soft drink bottles.

The cabin takes on a high-tech feel with a standard 10-inch digital gauge cluster and 10-inch infotainment screen. That can be upgraded to a 12-inch touch display with onboard navigation. Like the all-electric ID.4 crossover, key controls, such as volume and climate, are operated by digital buttons and sliders.

There’s also an interactive “ID.Light” stretching across the instrument panel just behind the windscreen. It changes colors to clue drivers in. If there’s a chance of a forward collision, for example, it will turn bright red. When using navigation, it might flash a signal on the passenger side to signal an upcoming right turn.

Several advanced driver assistance systems, including forward-collision warning and highway sign recognition, come standard, with others like adaptive cruise and blind-spot assist offered as options.

Powertrain options

VW will produce two versions initially: the IDBuzz passenger van and a commercial version, the ID.Buzz Cargo, pictured above.

VW says it’s put a premium on sustainability. That includes a vegan alternative to leather, the use of recycled materials, such as soft drink bottles, and organically based paints. Of course, there’s also the all-electric drive system.

Initially, the ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo will feature a single motor on the rear axle making 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. It will draw power from an 82 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack. VW said in a statement it will release range information “at a later date,” but the initial version of the ID.Buzz is widely expected to get somewhat less than 250 miles per charge.

An 11 kilowatt, 240-volt charger is built in and the van also can handle up to 170 kW of power at a public high-speed charger.

The Buzz will feature “Plug and Charge” capabilities. When plugged into a public charger the car automatically will provide billing data so there will be no need to use a credit card or even a smartphone app. Currently, the VW-funded Electrify America network is the only public charging system to offer that feature but others are expected to follow.

U.S. version to follow

Volkswagon will offer special versions of the ID.Buzz including a California camper similar to this early prototype.

Looking ahead, the U.S. will only get a stretched version of the ID.Buzz. VW also plans to offer a twin motor version for the U.S. that will make an estimated 300 hp. The automaker has not confirmed whether European buyers will also get that all-wheel-drive package as a later option.

The concept version featured a 111 kWh pack and expectations are that a larger battery package also will be offered in the U.S. It would be useful to meet the 300-mile range target VW is believed to have set internally.

The U.S. model will be offered in a variety of configurations, in line with what VW did with the original T1 Microbus in its heyday and the automaker has signaled that this will include a California edition targeted at campers.

The American version is expected to be unveiled early in 2023 but will be sold as a 2024 model.