DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.09.2020) – Truck Hero, a manufacturer of truck and Jeep accessories, announced it will offer its 2018 SEMA Show truck build, “Ultimate Tailgate,” a custom ’19 Ford F-350 Lariat, at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, October 23, with all proceeds from the sale benefiting the Building Homes for Heroes organization.
Truck Hero design engineers created the Ultimate Tailgate truck as a platform to display many of the company’s truck accessories at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The basis for the build is a ’19 Ford F-350 Super Duty dually pickup in Lariat trim, equipped with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, producing 450 hp and 935 lb.-ft. of torque.
Truck Hero design engineers created the Ultimate Tailgate truck as a platform to display many of the company’s truck accessories at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The basis for the build is a ’19 Ford F-350 Super Duty dually pickup in Lariat trim, equipped with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, producing 450 hp and 935 lb.-ft. of torque.
This build’s tailgating claim-to-fame is found in the bed, where an Extang Solid Fold 2.0 folding bed cover conceals a 65-in. LG OLED 4K TV that is remote controlled and fully articulates on a custom bed slide system, complete with a gaming table, YETI cooler and grill. A pair of UnderCover SwingCases swing out from the bed, via remote control, and supply the sounds through Maxxsonics MB Quart speakers.
The truck was turned over to Washtenaw (Michigan) Community College so the crew enrolled in their Custom Cars & Concepts program could work on the truck’s body and paint. Students shaved the exterior door handles before applying the AkzoNobel Modern Classikk Black Hole Black paint. Sikkens Autoclear was also applied, as well as a slew of custom touches, including billet emblems and copper-plated badges.
The truck rides on an ARFT Speed Shop custom-dropped air suspension with a four-link rear and a full Air Lift Performance 3P air management system. The power is put to the pavement through custom 24-in. Fuel Off-Road Dually Maverick wheels that have been copper-plated and accented with black-painted spokes wrapped in 285/40R245 Dilente Bandit tires.
Building Homes for Heroes is a national nonprofit organization that builds and modifies homes and gifts them, mortgage-free, to veterans and their families.
HOLLY HILL, FL (10.09.2020) – Metra Electronics is shipping a new dash kit, the 107-MZ1B, designed for Mazda CX-3 2016-2020 and Toyota Yaris 2019-2020 models. The design of these model’s dashboards does not allow a standard aftermarket Single-DIN or Double-DIN sized radio provision but instead requires a floating modular radio.
Metra’s solution fits radios which have an “L” shaped chassis design with the radio chassis at the bottom of the screen, like the Alpine iLX-207**. This kit is also compatible with Pioneer’s 6.8” modular radios and has special brackets included for installation of the Pioneer DMH-C2550NEX and DMH-C2500NEX touchscreen in-dash receivers.
The 107-MZ1B dash kit is made in the U.S.A. and available now from Metra Electronics. A product video showcasing this new kit is live now on Metra’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/gkCinPHicu0.
Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.
INDUSTRY, CA (10.09.2020) – Cadence is passionate about partnering with influencers in the Car Audio industry to provide car audio aficionados with authentic information and content about Cadence products. Recently, we partnered with Robert from HifiVega and sent him our Q10001D amp.
Q10001D Amplifiers take you to a new standard for both Novice and Experienced audio aficionado, with full feature set, state-of-art electronics and > 80% efficiency on D Class Mono Blocks, our newest circuit design dramatically improves both output power and sound.
Interested in becoming a Cadence dealer or influencer? Dealer and Representative inquiries are welcome.
LONG BEACH, CA (10.08.2020) – KENWOOD USA is “lighting up” your outdoor music experience, releasing their highly anticipated 6-1/2” 4-ohm LED illuminated marine/motorsports speakers. Available in white or black, the KFC-1673MRWL (white) and KFC-1673MRBL (black) both have a MAP of $199.95.
KFC-1673MRWL
These speakers are boasting with elegant style and performance, enticing users with a “fully complete” package. They feature options to suit marine and off-road environments as well as built-in LED lighting to enhance the wow factor. As an added perk, KENWOOD is including an RF (non-directional) remote control at no additional charge, of which can control the LED’s from up to 98 feet away.
KFC-1673MRBL
Both speakers feature waterproof polypropylene cones and UV resistant grilles. They offer your choice of 21 different illumination colors, 8 patterns of brightness and speed, as well as 21 dynamic lighting mode patterns. You can easily connect up to 6 pairs and synchronize them together, leaving you plenty of options to cover a large vessel or off-road UTV. The newly designed speakers will also be able to handle up to 260 watts of maximum power (75 watts RMS) to allow users to really crank up the volume, delivering quality sound at an audible level in outdoor environments.
“When speaking to our dealers, a common theme resonated with various LED marine/motorsports speakers on the market – many simply aren’t offered in a complete package,” said Mike Roberts, KENWOOD VP of Sales & Marketing. “Taking a standard marine/motorsports speaker and proposing the sale of additional parts like LED lights and a remote control is confusing to customers and requires unnecessary added installation time. These speakers are fully complete and ready to shine!”
MIAMI GARDENS, FL (10.08.2020) – The wait is over– DS18 will be introducing their new Full Range Full Bridge amps on October 15th. These powerful yet compact amps use the traditional full bridge design so you can get MASSIVE power is a smaller frame that is not big and bulky like half bridge designs.
The GFX amps were designed to make BIG power and with them being full bridge and full range, that makes them accommodate all types of speakers. Subs, mids, and highs can all be configured with just a flip of the filtering switch and setting your frequency selection accordingly.
They have many options to choose from to best fit your desired impedance and rise levels.
Available now for preorder, shipping Octobr 15th.
All models come in 1- and 2-ohm final impedance configurations so you can calculate and extract the maximum power this amplifier can give for your specific needs. The GFX line is an amazing very well-rounded line that can be used in a great many applications that demand serious power for serious sound.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.08.2020) – Applications for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase are now open. In the absence of the in-person SEMA Show, the new SEMA360 was created as a 100% online trade-only event that focuses on an eCommerce marketplace, new products, vehicle builds and education for the automotive specialty-equipment industry.
Unlike the SEMA Show, where vehicle space is limited and vehicle applications must be submitted by a participating manufacturer, the SEMA360 Builder Showcase allows vehicle builders the opportunity to enter vehicles directly into the program.
“We’re excited to open up the SEMA360 Builder Showcase to all the talented builders across our industry,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “We wanted to put a spotlight on the trends and innovation that go into these vehicle builds every year while highlighting the people that bring the creations to life.”
The SEMA360 Builder Showcase will enable all builders, including seasoned and new builders, to reach an unlimited audience. “This is truly a worldwide platform to show off the passion and creativity SEMA week has become known for,” continued Gattuso. “The support we have had for SEMA360 has been tremendous, and we can’t wait to see what this new Showcase feature will bring.”
Applications to participate in the Builder Showcase must be submitted online by October 9. Builders must submit a complete application that includes vehicle information, up to 10 photos and an optional 90-second builder highlight video. Builders may also apply through a SEMA360 participating manufacturer.
All entries in the SEMA360 Builder Showcase may also participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. Now in its seventh year, SEMA Battle of the Builders is the foremost competition that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of SEMA vehicle builders.
Select vehicles from the competition will be featured in the television special and in SEMA publications and websites, and plans are for the top vehicles and builders to be flown to Los Angeles for filming.
Applications and details for SEMA Battle of the Builders can be found at www.semabotb.com.
TEMPE, AZ (10.07.2020) – Mobile Solutions announces it will be participating in the education sessions of the upcoming SEMA360 virtual event with a 30 minute training session titled Restomod and Hot-Rod Interior Fabrication – Incorporating Modern Electronics. Mobile Solutions president and founder Bryan Schmitt, along with Juan “JT” Torres of Automotive Entertainment HB in Huntington Beach, CA will take virtual attendees through many time-saving and innovative techniques to elevate designing and fabricating automotive interiors to the next level. They will also be able to interact with the attendees by answering questions during the session and immediately afterward. The training takes place Thursday November 5, 2020 from 12-12:30pm Pacific Time.
“We were very pleased that SEMA reached out to request that we do this session virtually” said Schmitt. “We were originally scheduled to do an in-person session at this year’s SEMA Show, but with the cancelation of that event it was great that the SEMA Education folks came up with an alternative to offer this virtually for SEMA360” he continued. Last year at the 2019 SEMA Show, Schmitt and other co-presenters packed the training room so full that they hit the occupancy limit from the Las Vegas fire marshal. “With all the webinars going on, people may have become fatigued at the traditional PowerPoint style presentations. Our training session is hands-on and we’re building right in front of the camera so it’s the real deal” added JT Torres.
Training Highlights • How to design effectively – where to start • Tools to improve efficiency and outcomes • Drawing the concept with real time examples (package tray, door panel, console, etc.) • Identify and specify the materials and colors • Building and duplicating shapes with layer and dimension • Consistent gaps for perfect fit on final finishes – paint, vinyl, leather, carpet, etc. • Design enhancements with embossing, aluminum inserts and more • Serviceability and fastening techniques • Safety observations when fabricating panels & parts • And much, much more!
Who Should Attend? • Fabricators of hot-rod and restomod-style builds • Cut-and-sew interior professionals • 12 volt fabricators and car audio technicians • Anyone interested in expanding their horizons of integrated interior design
Those automotive aftermarket professionals interested in attending the training session must register for the SEMA360 event by visiting http://www.sema360.com. While registering, you will be able to select the education sessions in which you’re interested. Registration the entire event for SEMA members is free and $25 for non-members. Reminders for the education sessions and other SEMA360 events for which you select will be sent via email to pre-registered attendees. In order to view the sessions, attendees must be registered for SEMA360. They don’t, however, have to be registered for the specific session as long as they’re registered for SEMA360 and know when it’s happening, they’ll be able to connect through the SEMA360 site. Just like traditional SEMA Shows, the SEMA360 event is intended only for industry professionals.
For more insider details about the Restomod and Hot-Rod Interior Fabrication – Incorporating Modern Electronics education session during SEMA360 on November 5, 2020 12-12:30 Pacific Time, visit www.mobilesolutions-USA.com, watch their facebook and Instagram feeds, or call 480-968-2074.
CLEARWATER, FL (10.07.2020) – AAMP Global and its Commercial Division EchoMaster Fleet Solutions have entered the Telematics space with a new line of products incorporating hardware, software and support.
Featured products and services include asset and fleet trackers, an intelligent dash cam, live streaming video, real-time tracking, and nationwide customer service. The Telematics line expands AAMP Global’s current vehicle technology and driving experience solutions for on-road, off-road, and off-shore vehicles.
The new Telematics products will allow companies to better monitor their fleets and make more informed and precise strategic business planning and fleet management decisions to increase margins, improve safety and better manage assets. By monitoring heavy equipment, trailers and other assets in real-time, companies will also be able to improve security, utilization, maintenance and uptime.
“AAMP Global and EchoMaster Fleet Solutions are excited to enter this new market with our comprehensive Telematics platform. Our solution will give fleet managers the data and analytics to make the best use case of assets in real-time and for future planning and growth, allowing them to deliver maximum efficiency and profitability,” said Brad Chapple, AAMP Global’s Executive Vice President/General Manager of Commercial/Fleet. “These tools have the capability to improve everything from driver safety to a company’s bottom line.”
The Telematics hardware offerings — including two asset trackers, two fleet trackers, and an intelligent dash cam that films live streaming video both outside and inside fleet vehicles — help owners and managers track fleets in real time through tools such as driver management, vehicle health, maintenance management, traffic, and route Planning.
A key differentiator is AAMP Global’s monitoring software, powered by M2M in Motion and accessible via tablets, mobile devices (Android and iOS) and PC. This user-friendly single-platform tool gives fleet managers the ability to set up automated reports and notifications, so they can make decisions quickly and effectively.
“There’s no need to spend hours digging through endless raw data, as all the information you need to know about your fleet is presented to you,” Chapple said. “As a bonus, all this data can help lower insurance costs, as fleets are able to show a long-standing record of safe driving.”
Automatic alerts for collisions and other major incidents
Monitoring for idling vehicles, engine faults and battery levels
Tracking driver speeding, harsh braking and harsh cornering incidents (and the ability to set your own parameters, be notified of any violations)
Monitoring vehicle maintenance, including costs and trends, to help optimize the maintenance process
Mixed fleet management: Tracks both motorized fleet vehicles and nonmotorized hardware (generators, trailers, etc.), all through one platform, a breakthrough in the telematics space
Generation of automated reports to simplify fleet analysis
Tracking usage and engine hours to predict and schedule maintenance needs automatically
Direct comparison of vehicle data and driver data
Reduction of paperwork through real-time hours of service monitoring
The Safety Coach feature monitors driver behavior to reduce distracted driving, prevent collisions and protect the brand reputation. This feature allows safe drivers to be rewarded, and risky drivers to be identified and coached.
Unparalleled service
With more than 3,000 installation partners nationwide, AAMP Global can direct large orders to facilities for installation. And plug-and-play harnesses are available for transport trucks for simplified installation (without OBD II inputs). In addition, “always on” product and customer support are not just words, it’s the way that AAMP Global operates.
Customized software training is also offered to all AAMP Global customers. Supporting video files from in-vehicle dash cams are stored in the cloud and can be accessed in multiple ways, including live streaming, manual search by date, or automatic share in the case of a crash or harsh braking incident.
“At the end of the day, EchoMaster Fleet Solutions can now be your go-to option for any commercial Telematics need. We are the most efficient full-service solution provider for Fleet, Commercial, and OES, which is matched by the industry’s best customer support,” Chapple said.
For additional information, contact an EchoMaster Fleet Solutions representative or visit echomasterfleetsolutions.com.
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA (10.07.2020) – Accele Electronics has announced a new solution for providing rear visibility to vehicles with a 3rd Brake Light that lack a Camera: RVC1600. The RVC1600 is the Camera installers have been looking for since rear view safety became an issue over 10 years ago. It’s small enough to fit on or above the 3rd Brake Light on many vehicles and is packed with features found only in much larger Cameras.
Its universal design eliminates the need to stock dozens of vehicle specific Cameras without sacrificing features and performance. Features include IR LED illumination with auto on/off light sensor, a built-in Microphone, IP68 Waterproof rating and a 60 foot extension cable for larger RV’s. The Camera has a 150° Diagonal View and 0.5 Lux for low light situations.
Installers will appreciate that the Video and Microphone cable can be run through a single ¼” hole. Dimensions of 29mm W x 22mm D x 24mm H make it extremely small and mountable from the top or back of the camera, allowing for easy underlip installation.
The RVC1600 includes an adjustable metal shielding bracket. The RVC1600 is available for immediate shipment, contact your Accele Sales Representative.
BOCA RATON, FL (10.06.2020) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has been named to the Franchise Times Top 200+ list for 2020. This marks the eighth year the company has been named as a top performing U.S.-based franchise brand.
“This prestigious recognition belongs to every member of the Tint World family,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “The fact that we’ve achieved this honor every year since 2013 demonstrates the commitment and passion of our corporate staff and Tint World franchisees around the world. They’ve remained truly dedicated to providing the top auto accessory products and services during a challenging year, and we’re proud to see their hard work acknowledged within the industry.”
Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World
The Franchise Times Top 200+ list is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States by global system-wide sales, based on the previous year’s performance. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort each year that results in the most credible and objective franchise ranking available.
“Tint World continues to grow, with several more locations set to open in 2020 and 2021,” Bonfiglio said. “Our franchise model and support systems help set our franchisees up for success.”
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