HICKSVILLE, OH (10.29.2021) – The Wholesale House, with locations in Ohio and Florida, is excited to announce that it is opening a new distribution warehouse in Tempe, Arizona. The new facility will start operations November 1, 2021. Similar to the Jacksonville Florida location in the southeast, the Tempe warehouse will serve as a gateway to expand their business to serve the western region of the US.
As a distribution point, the Arizona facility will be administratively supported by the Ohio headquarters and will be initially staffed with both Ohio and local employees. This expansion has been in motion since 2019, but the timing to move forward hadn’t been quite right until this year. Along with that timing, The Wholesale House has received tremendous support from both customers and vendors.
Mark Yoder, president of The Wholesale House stated, “We are excited about the move to Arizona and look forward to the opportunity to better serve existing customers while expanding our footprint. We have been very encouraged with the response of our current business partners and we anticipate building even more supply and distribution connections.”
For more information about The Wholesale House, visit twhouse.com, email at info@twhouse.com or call (800) 722-5553.
Follow along with our technical director Dave Myers as he shows off the play by play for a Direct Fit OE Replacement using our Toyota OE Series Co-Axials and Components. With no holes to drill, no wires to cut the installation is streamlined and simple for installers of all skill levels. Installing great sound has never been easier!
Making any stock factory sound system sound fantastic is now a simple task with our OEM drop in replacement speakers for most Lexus, Scion and Toyota cars, trucks and SUV’s. Check out our latest install video on the Auto Revolution 4 Runner at the SEMA Garage!
OE DIRECT FIT TOYOTA OE652-TY 6.5″ Coaxial OE692-TY 6×9″ Coaxial OE65C-TY 6.5″ Component OE69C-TY 6×9″ Component PowerBass OE Series Speakers are available in two different styles.
The co-axials feature an Injection molded PP cone with a 1” silk dome tweeter, while the component system features an inverted molded woofer cone with a separate 1” titanium dome tweeter to deliver the music experience you have always wanted from your factory sound system!
Follow this link to the OE SERIES FITMENT GUIDE or click on the image to open the guide. Find your year, make, and model and the guess work is handled with a list of what fits and even some install tips to help make your OE Direct Fit replacement a breeze.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL (10.29.2021) – NAV-TV Corp. has announced the Wireless Charger Pro automotive grade phone charging system.
The Wireless Charger Pro is an automotive-grade charging device for phones and other Qi-compatible devices. Utilizing a triple-coil design, it allows for greater flexibility in positioning the phone without needing to find that “sweet spot.” A built-in audible alert will let the customer know when their phone has been detected and charging has begun, so they don’t need to look at the phone’s screen to know that it’s working.
The device will charge through up to 3mm of plastic or rubber, and can be mounted out of sight (under existing trim or a pad.) The unit has passed rigorous OEM tests, and a version of it is currently in use by a luxury automobile manufacturer.
The Wireless Charger Pro is available and shipping now at an extremely attractive price.
For more information on the Wireless Charger Pro, or to place an order, contact your NAV-TV sales representative at (866) 477-3336 (USA and Canada toll free) or +1(561) 955-9770 (International), or email sales staff at sales@navtv.com.
SEATTLE, WA (10.28.2021) – AudioControl will be exhibiting at the 2021 SEMA show taking place November 2 – November 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth 12341. SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) provides resources to the automotive aftermarket culminating in a festive yearly tradeshow showcasing new products, show cars, celebrity appearances and more. For more than 40 years, AudioControl has established the benchmark for performance and reliability, delivering the 12-volt audio products and support services dealers and installers must have to be successful.
“We take tremendous pride in the products we design, build and bring to market for our customers,” explained AudioControl CEO Alex Camara. “The SEMA show is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our amazing brand with so many of the talented people who drive the automotive aftermarket and help our industry thrive.”
At the 2021 SEMA event, AudioControl will display their entire class-leading lineup of audio products engineered for car, marine and mobile sports applications. AudioControl offers ultimate-performance OEM interface solutions that enable 12-volt dealers to upgrade sound systems while keeping the factory in-dash systems in place. These products are vital for automobiles featuring integrated multimedia systems that can’t easily be replaced.
AudioControl’s SEMA booth will also feature a stunning demo vehicle—a 1954 Chevrolet 210 coupe, elegantly equipped with an AudioControl LC-5.1300 5-channel amplifier and ACX-BT1 Bluetooth receiver, creating a high-performance, stealth, audio system.
AudioControl has established an unmatched legacy of innovation and performance with their 12-volt amplifiers and signal processors, delivering superb sound quality from cool-running, compact designs. AudioControl supports the finest dealers and installers worldwide with award-winning customer support, technical support and training that includes sessions on market trends, DSP-based system tuning, OEM integration techniques and more.
CLEARWATER, FL (10.28.2021) – AAMP Global will be present at SEMA 2021, featuring over 400 SKUs across multiple categories; infotainment, audio, integration, marine, safety and off-road to name a few. AAMP will have its traditional Mobile Electronics footprint in the North Hall, but new this year will be a Stinger Off-Road booth in the West Hall. The additional booth signifies the company’s focus to target the Jeep, Truck and Side-by-Side communities.
The AAMP booth (#12133) in the North Hall will feature new and existing products from its flagship brands PAC, Stinger, Phoenix Gold and EchoMaster. New products to keep an eye out for include PAC’s new series of line output converters, LOCPRO ADVANCED, for adding aftermarket amplifiers to modern OEM head units. Coming soon, LPH, T-harnesses are designed to simplify the LOCPRO ADVANCED installation. One of the newest Stinger 10-inch multimedia HEIGH10 kits will be featured for the first time. Designed for the Challenger, Charger and Chrysler 300, it features plug-and-play installation, flush-mount look and feel and vehicle data integration.
AAMP’s booth will debut its newest brand M2M In Motion. Simplify your fleet and asset management with M2M’s user-friendly, cloud-based software platform, Fleet Motion. Access your live camera views, run reports by driver or vehicle, and view real-time data and alerts. The live map view gives you a simple visual of your entire fleet and each vehicle’s location. The full line of telematics devices, asset trackers and connected cameras provides solutions for fleets of all sizes.
Launched as a spin-off of the iconic Stinger brand, Stinger Off-Road was developed to provide off-road communities with the tailored products they require. At the Stinger Off-Road booth (#60119) you can expect to see vehicle-specific infotainment HEIGH10 kits for Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, RAM, and GM trucks. Upfit your off-road rig with vehicle-specific audio, safety, lighting, and power accessories. Get a sneak peek of another upcoming HEIGH10 infotainment kit for the Toyota Tacoma.
AAMP Booth (#12133) – LVCC North Hall Stinger Off-Road Booth (#60119) – LVCC West Hall
New Products Showcase
AAMP Global will have 15 official new product entries in the showcase this year across various Mobile Electronics, Off-Road and Display categories. These include new 10-inch multimedia vehicle-specific kits, vehicle-specific subwoofer enclosures and Jeep-specific safety solutions. Be sure to visit the New Product Showcase booth (#31255) in the South Hall Upper to check out these entries.
Contact your AAMP rep now to let them know if you are attending SEMA and plan on stopping by one of the booths.
HOUSTON, TX (10.28.2021) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of a new location in Houston, Texas. This new store is under the ownership of Sameer and Huma Khan.
“Becoming the latest members of the Tint World family has been a great opportunity for my wife and I, as well as my team,” Khan said. “We look forward to providing the highest quality automobile performance products, electronic and security systems and other vehicle accessories to Houston drivers at our new state-of-the-art location.”
Tint World Houston offers the latest in ultra-premium window tint, automotive aftermarket accessories, expert installation, and a top-notch staff of highly trained installers and technicians.
“This new Tint World Houston location is an important addition to our growing presence in Texas,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, President and CEO of Tint World. “Sameer and Huma have demonstrated a passion for Tint World, and our industry that will support our continuing expansion and serve the community they’re investing in.”
The new store is located at 3115 Fondren Road, Houston, Texas, 77063 and it can be reached at (832) 416-1677. For more information on all the products and services at this Tint World location, visit their website at https://www.tintworld.com/locations/tx/houston-091/.
BROOKLYN, NY (10.26.2021) – Staff members of Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio assembled at the Proline Car Stereo Utica Avenue facility on Sunday, October 24th, for a full day of training sessions. Installation tech members attended the morning sessions and sales staff members attended the afternoon sessions. A full lunch buffet, snacks and refreshments were provided. Following the days of trainings a corn hole toss in the parking lot added to the day’s team building activities.
Audience members are pictured during the Matt Gonzalez-Trent Partners presentation that included VOXX brands Viper, AudioControl and Focal.
The VOXX-Viper presentation by Adam Nelson is on the monitor. Matt Gonzalez is pictured in the inset upper right.
Will Sullivan and Shef Sadik spent untold hours setting the agenda for the day and setting plans for the day to come together and achieve the planned objectives.
“At the end of the day we felt we had achieved our objectives” Sullivan related. “Due primarily to the COVID 19 Pandemic it seemed it had been so long since we had a company gathering. New York was initially a hotbed for COVID 19 and our stores were actually shuttered for weeks. Then travel restrictions and mask mandates clouded every move. Zoom calls filled to gap to come degree. Very recently we have begun to long trip back to normal and finally felt we could have an in-person company-wide meeting” Sullivan stated.
The audience members were definitely happy with the Kenwood T’s Morris Hartman distributed at the conclusion of Josh Bowen’s virtual presentation.
The day kicked off with a series of virtual trainings orchestrated by Matt Gonzalez of Trent Partners. Adam Nelson-VOXX Trainer conducted a Viper session to prep all for the remote starter season. Matt Palumbo, Audio Control, followed with a session that covered new and existing products as well as DSP software tips. Gonzales, who was under the weather finished his brands portion of the training by covering the Focal brand.
Big Daddy’s Morris Hartman
Morris Hartman, Big Daddy’s, was in the house with the brands his firm reps with Proline and Brooklyn that include Kenwood, JBL Harman, Jensen and WavTech. Kenwood trainer Josh Bowen conducted a very informative virtual session that was tailored to the product categories that are mainstream in the Metro New York marketplace. Hartman contributed to the Kenwood session and proceeded to handle the JBL Harman, Jensen and WavTech portions. The new Jensen unit with 9” screen received a lot of interest.
At day’s end Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio team members enjoyed corn hole competitions during team-building time.
“The opportunity to spend time working with the Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio teams was terrific. No doubt the large investment that was made on the Sunday training was will pay big rewards. When we handed out the Kenwood T-Shirts a big smile certainly appeared on everyone’s face as they held up the T’s” Hartman offered.
Dave Herrera, with Focus Marketing, conducted a very informative in-person Alpine presentation. The Alpine line has a lot of strength in the marketplace with floating screens that all in the audience took to heart for their time on the sales floor.
“After pretty much a full day inside it was great to get out onto the parking lot and see everyone try to be the corn hole champions. We feel the day was definitely pretty darn close to a 10” Sullivan concluded.
METAIRIE, LA (10.27.2021) – Oracle Lighting has announced the launch of the Rebel/TRX Front Bumper Flush LED Light Bar System for 2019-2022 RAM 1500 Rebel and 2021-2022 RAM 1500 TRX (p/n 5885-001/006) during the 2021 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #C20547. Now available for pre-order and scheduled to ship in November, the new LED Light Bar System has an MSRP of $449.95.
“This unique new lighting system provides functional forward LED lighting while maintaining a factory appearance,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “Our high powered 100W LED light bar is fitted into a housing which is designed to mimic the shape of the original factory bumper and integrate into the front end of the 2019+ RAM 1500 TRX or Rebel.”
The lighting system is installed using rivet nuts, which require two holes 3/8in. to attach the bar to the bumper. Wiring can easily connect to the factory AUX switches. If your truck is not equipped with AUX switches, Oracle Lighting recommends you add Oracle’s switched light bar wiring harness (p/n #2088-504).
Additional product specifications and features include:
Housing: Polycarbonate
Lens: Optically Clear Lexan
Watts: 100W (20x 5W LED)
Amperage: 7.5A @ 12VDC
LED: Osram CRDP LED Chip
Lumen Output: 12,000lm
LED Life: 50,000+ Hours
Optics: Mixed Spot/ Flood
Color Temperature: 5500K
Ingress Protection: IP69K
Input Voltage: 9V-36V DC
Package includes:
Front Bumper Flush LED Light Bar System
Mounting Hardware
Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
HENDERSON, NV (10.27.2021) – Retro Manufacturing has created a new radio for classic 60s vehicles like the International Scout that had smaller dash openings than the RetroRadio can accommodate. The Denver was designed to be similar to the RetroRadio but have a smaller nose at just 3.5” wide by 1.5” tall adding hundreds of 60s classic vehicle fitments to the robust RetroSound line-up. Classic car enthusiasts with 60s-70s GM, Chevrolet, International, and import vehicles can now seamlessly add modern sound to their classics without cutting or altering the original dash. The Denver is available in black or chrome with sleek rounded edges and classic push-buttons for a truly authentic look and feel.
The Denver is compatible with all RetroSound Radio Motors giving classic car fans all the features of a modern car stereo. Available features include built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calls and audio streaming, Made for iPod/iPhone compatibility, USB inputs for flash drives and media devices, and non-volatile memory. A 32,000 color digital display gives users the option to customize the display color to match their gauges and browse through media by artist, song title, or album.
The Denver has a selectable AM/FM Tuner allowing the user to select between USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, and RUS turner frequencies with 30 pre-sets to store favorite stations. A powerful 300-watt built-in amplifier provides plenty of power over 4 channels along with RCA pre-outs and a subwoofer output for customers looking to expand their audio system further. The Denver is available with SiriusXM, connecting directly to an SXV300V1 Connect Vehicle Tuner (sold separately) without the need for special adapters or cables. The SXV300V1 tuner adds SiriusXM broadcasts to your RetroSound radio with artist, channel, and song information shown directly on the radios display. The Denver is also available with HD Radio technology and DAB+ for superior radio reception.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.26.2021) – The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show kicks off on Nov. 2, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., and runs through Nov. 5. More than 1,300 exhibiting companies are signed up to participate and, to-date, nearly 50,000 buyers have registered to attend.
The SEMA Show is the annual trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry and is one of the largest gatherings of small businesses in the United States. This year’s show has expanded its footprint to include exhibit space in all four Las Vegas Convention Center halls, including the newly constructed West Hall – a 1.4-million square-foot facility that will be used to enhance the attendee experience. The Show features thousands of new products along with never-before-seen vehicle debuts from major OEMs, custom vehicle unveilings from leading customizers and coach builders and a host of celebrity appearances throughout the week.
“Businesses are eager to reconnect at the SEMA Show,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA VP of events. “Participants at this year’s SEMA Show will be able to see thousands of new products in a way they haven’t been able to do in nearly two years. With product demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and in-person meetings, the SEMA Show will provide manufacturers and resellers an opportunity to accelerate their business.”
Other highlights of this year’s show include the largest collection of Chip Foose-built vehicles featured in a special corral that highlights some of the most influential and important vehicles created at Foose Design; a display of over 50 off-road racing vehicles ranging from motorcycles to trophy trucks in SCORE’s Baja 1000 Experience; and interactive driving demos, including the return of the Hoonigan Burnyard Bash in the Silver Lot and the “Ford Out Front” experience, which features drift and off-road vehicle demos.
Featured Events at the 2021 SEMA Show
New Products Award Breakfast Registration is free; however, seating is limited.
SEMA Electrified Nearly a dozen vehicles and products designed for modifying electric vehicles or converting vehicles to electric will be featured in this dedicated area of North Hall. First introduced in 2019, SEMA Electrified helps attendees discover and understand this fast-growing market segment.
SEMA Overland Experience As overlanding continues to grow in the United States, the expanded SEMA Overland Experience will feature industry experts identifying key opportunities and trends that can add new profit centers for aftermarket businesses. Products on display will include rooftop tents, awnings, portable kitchen systems, and much more.
SEMA Launch Pad The ultimate product pitching competition for aftermarket industry entrepreneurs, the 9th annual SEMA Launch Pad saw a record-high number of applications of new automotive-related products and services. The top five candidates will pitch their business ideas at the 2021 SEMA Show, with the top two competing live on stage during the SEMA Banquet for a chance to win a grand-prize package valued up to $100,000.
Battle of the Builders The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders that bring their custom vehicles to the SEMA Show. It allows enthusiasts and fans a chance to learn the stories behind the builds, get to know the builders, and be inspired along the way. The competition unfolds at the SEMA Show, with the 40 finalists announced on Tuesday, Nov. 2, followed by the Top 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 3, and the winner announced Friday, Nov. 5.
SEMA Cruise and SEMA Ignited The SEMA Show culminates at SEMA Ignited, the official after-party, which launches immediately after the show ends. More than 1,000 vehicles will depart the Convention Center at show close on Friday, Nov. 5, thrilling thousands of fans along the SEMA Cruise to SEMA Ignited. The annual event is free to all credentialed Show attendees and is also open to the public, giving consumers the chance to glimpse some of the vehicles and excitement from the Show.
For more information or to register to attend the 2021 SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com.
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