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SEMA, FIA Join Forces to Advance Safety and Mobility Policy in U.S. and Abroad

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (6.17.25) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) issued the following statement on its relationship with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA):

We are proud to announce that SEMA has been accepted as a full member of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), to represent the U.S. in mobility services, tourism, and advocacy. FIA will also join SEMA as a business member, allowing the two organizations to bolster each other’s work in U.S. and global safety and mobility policy arenas at a time in which advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles are shaping the automotive industry in transformative ways. The emergence of these exciting, innovative automotive technologies – and the evolution of U.S. and global policies to meet these advancements – makes this the ideal time for SEMA and FIA to benefit from each organization’s respective strengths and reach.

While FIA is best known in the U.S. as the global governing body for motor sport, including Formula One and the World Rally Championship, SEMA will not be involved in this area; instead, this partnership, focused solely on mobility policy advocacy, will give SEMA a seat at the global policy table, and FIA an advocacy presence in Washington, D.C. We are excited by this opportunity to collaborate with such an esteemed player in the automotive space, and to provide strong, proven advocacy structure and in-the-trenches support for the organizations’ shared policy goals in the U.S. and abroad.

For SEMA’s member companies, this relationship will expand access to the global marketplace, along with groundbreaking research important to future product development and sales.

SEMA since 1963 has advocated on behalf of the nation’s community of automotive enthusiasts to every administration in Washington, D.C. See SEMA’s 2025 Advocacy Agenda to learn more.

For more information, visit www.sema.org.

Team Nutz Scores Big At The 2025 Bantam Jeep Festival

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BUTLER, PA (06.16.25) – The 14h Annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival took place June 13th thru 15th in historic downtown Butler PA and on the Cooper’s Lake Campground. Over 15,000 Jeepers attended the weekend and enjoyed off-road trails, obstacle courses and a huge vendor area filled with companies that offered aftermarket products for Jeep owners and enthusiasts. The downtown Butler Jeep Invasion witnessed over 1000 Jeeps parked along main street and parking areas in the town of approximately 13,000 located 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. Butler was named the 7th Best Small Town in America in a Smithsonian Magazine in 2012.

The large Team Nutz layout with products for sale under the tents and several demo vehicles.

Team Nutz is a proactive 12volt retailer located in Pittsburgh and returned to the Bantam Jeep Festival for the 2025 run. Ed Nuttall related, “The Bantam Jeep Festival draws thousands of Jeepers, enthusiasts and their rides. That crowd is noted for adding aftermarket products to their rides. We do a lot of Jeep upgrades at the store, and being so close to our store in Pittsburgh, it makes perfect sense for our brand to be on site. We had a great crew on site with vendor support, a large booth area with multiple tents plus several demo vehicles. Attendance was down a little this year due to rain in forecast. Sales this year were strong and our team of 8 made contact with so many enthusiast and promising prospects. In fact on Sunday we sold a Rockford Fosgate Jeep kit to an attendee that will be shipped to a customer in New York”.

Friday night downtown Butler was packed with Jeeps and thousands of enthusiasts.
People danced with the “I’m Trash”Team Nutz Jeep downtown.

Team Nutz is also spotlighting the company’s DIYCustoms.store in addition to driving on site sales and at the retail store in Pittsburgh. A free DIYCustoms.store offer was under the tent for attendees that liked, followed and tagged DIYCustoms.store on social media. There were 1000 T shirts on site and over 300 attendees took one home.

Just a couple of the winners with their free DIYCustoms.store T-shirts and Team Nutz staff Mike and Dylan.
Mike Gosnik was posting Team Nutz videos during the event.

Continuing “We made 5000 custom black rubber ducks for the event and gave out almost 4000. Downtown we went down along parked Jeeps and put ducks on hoods. The rubber ducks had the Team Nutz logo for all to see and remember. We also passed out 1000 stickers and over 200 lanyards” Nuttall related.

Concluding, Nuttall stated, “This was our 10th time to exhibit at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Based on our success at this year’s event expect to see us at the 2026 event and beyond.

Visit www.teamnutztechnology.com for more.

Gosnell’s Stereo Welcomed The KICKER Demo With Steve Paul

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GREENVILLE, TN (06.16.25) – On Wednesday, Tech Marketing’s Steve Paul picked up the KICKER demo pickup in Charleston NC and headed back home to Tennessee. Along the way he reached out to Travis at Gosnell’s Stereo in Greenville TN to let him know that he would stop at the store to demo the KICKER pickup on Thursday afternoon.

Steve Paul along with Gosnell’s Stereo members Joey, Travis, and Josh (LtoR) by the KICKRR vehicle in front of the store.

A member of the Gosnell’s team quickly located an Image of a KICKER demo pickup and made a social media post inviting customers and followers to come by and check out the KICKER demo at their location Thursday afternoon at 4PM.

The customized bed of the pick up drew a lot of customer attention and was Livin’loud!

Steve Paul arrived on schedule Thursday afternoon and there were over a dozen customers there to check out the great demo. What a great example of creative members of the 12 industry quickly making plans to connect with consumers.

The amplifier installation showed the precise quality of the work.
This image exposes all of the Powersports towers in the bed and custom wrap.

Travis Myers, Gosnell’s Stereo & Music store manager related, “It was so great for Steve to call to let us know he was coming this way so we could put all this together. He is a great guy and Tech Marketing is such a great rep firm. It was great for us to be able to check out the super custom KICKER demo vehicle and show it to customers in our parking lot. Billy Shelton, store owner, was out on an installation call and was not able to attend. He was very happy to see everything come together.”

Gosnell’s has been in business nearly 40 years and as a company hold their head high in the fact that they provide quality products with even higher quality installations and service for consumers in their area.

Visit www.kicker.com for more.

King Boxes Is Shipping The New Series Of RGB Subwoofer Enclosures

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GADSDEN, AL (06.16.25) – The new King Boxes series of RGB sub enclosures has arrived. The new model includes 4×8″ and 2×8″ size of cut outs with King Boxes RGB branding on the front. These new enclosures are designed for both Chevy and Ford pickups and covers a wide gap of years.

Jaysam Odea with the first shipment of the new RGB enclosures at the Gadsden AL warehouse.

“We are excited that this new series of enclosures has arrived in our Gadsden warehouse. The RGB lighting is controlled through an app and is very simple to connect…just like connecting other components in a system. We are definitely excited to come out with this series, which is very different in our lineup while maintaining the quality control of all of our products” Jaysam Odeh stated.

This new RGB enclosure lights up with four 8” subs.

Concluding “We have placed a suggested retail of $399.99. This new RGB enclosure has attracted a lot of attention and consumers will no longer have to pay $1000 for a box like this.”

For more see king-boxes.com

Rafa Sound Car Wins KICKER  Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 326

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12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (06.014.25) 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 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 326th time on Friday morning on June 13th. The Wheel landed on the KICKER space and the Rafa Sound Car slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

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We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Framington MA. Store owner Rafael Queiroz answered the phone and was very happy to hear the news and a KICKER prize will be headed his way. Rafael commented he is a strong KICKER dealer and has a collection of older model KICKER SOLO X products and sells a lot of the new SOLO X products plus other KICKER products from KICKER distributors Sylvester Electronics and GoFast. He is definitely excited about receiving his KICKER prize.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, EBS Audio, King Boxes, Massive Audio, Q Power and VIPER. 12volt News and 12voltBeat $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK,  Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME,  Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA,  Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA,  Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting  Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD,  Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY,  Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA,  Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA, Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA, NWA Audio in Bentonville AR,  XT Audio in Miami, Tim’s Audio in Newport OR, Build’s By Paul in Litchfield AZ, DAW Discount Audio in Paramount CA and M12 Audio in Bluefield WVA,  Jam City Pros in Caddo Mills TX, Finishline Shop in Lumberton NJ, Genuine Custom Audio in Riverside CA,Ballistic Autowerks in Hagerstown MD, Jeff’s Custom Car Audio in Royce TX, Pitbull’s in Houston, Aspen Sound in North Spokane WA, CP Designs in Jarrell TX and D&B Sales in Ft Wayne IN, Precision Custom Audio in Riverview FL, The King of Custom, Active Sound in NC,  Car Stereo Plus in Sumter SC,  Audioworks DE in Newark DE, Active Sounds in NC  Speed Car Audio in Dallas, Voodoo Customs in Luling LA,  BK Customs 616 in Grand Rapids MI, TPD HiFI in Broken Bow OK, HiFi Crusin’ in Hattiesburg MS, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX Intense Kustom Audio in Brentwod NY, California Audio in West Valley UT, H A  Ross Entertainment, Voodoo Customs in Haltom TX, Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder CO, Yongs Audio 317 in Indianapolis IN and Audio Addiction in Temecula CA.

Congratulations to all.

  WTF!!!….Where’s The Fun…..On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 327 on June 20th.

DOW Technologies Now Hiring Sales Account Manager – Dallas, TX

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At DOW Technologies we are passionate about delivering top-of-the-line car audio systems and accessories that enhance every drive. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences and cutting-edge audio solutions. We are looking for a motivated 12Volt Sales Account Manager to join our team and drive sales while offering expert advice on our range of products.

Job Summary: As a Sales Account Manager, specializing in 12Volt car audio systems and car accessories, you will play a key role in promoting and selling our product range to automotive enthusiasts, retailers, and repair shops. Your primary responsibilities will include engaging with customers, identifying sales opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. You will drive sales through exceptional product knowledge, outstanding customer service, and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sales and Business Development: Drive sales growth by actively seeking new customers and expanding relationships with existing clients. Achieve and exceed sales targets and performance goals.
  • Product Knowledge: Maintain an in-depth understanding of our product offerings, including 12V car audio systems, amplifiers, speakers, and various car accessories. Stay updated on industry trends and new product releases.
  • Customer Support: Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, offering product recommendations, and resolving any issues or concerns.
  • Sales Strategy: Develop and implement effective sales strategies and techniques to meet or exceed sales goals. Track sales metrics and provide regular reports to the Territory Manager and DOW management.
  • Territory Research: Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth and improvement

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Proven experience in sales, preferably in the car audio or automotive accessories industry. Experience in a 12V sales environment is a plus. Or just a Passion for car audio and a keen interest in staying updated with industry trends.
  • Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of car audio systems, 12V products, and automotive accessories. Ability to learn and convey technical product details effectively.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage with customers and build rapport.
  • Sales Skills: Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets. Strong negotiation and closing skills.
  • Customer Focus: Commitment to providing outstanding customer service and addressing customer needs and concerns effectively.
  • Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of car audio installation and troubleshooting is beneficial.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in sales or electronics is a plus.

Employment Conditions:

  • Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
  • DOW Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug test.
  • We are a drug free and smoke free work environment.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary plus commission.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Along with company paid basic life and long-term disability.
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Employee discounts on car audio products and services.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level and join a company that values innovation and customer satisfaction, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online at www.dowtechnologies.com under careers.

Salary Description

Competitive base salary with commission

Alpine to Introduce New Subwoofer Upgrade for Tesla at the 2025 Electrify Expo Event

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (6.13.25) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the 2025 Electrify Expo event at the Port of LA in San Pedro, CA from Saturday, June 21 to Sunday, June 22.

Alpine will be in booths 103 and 105 in the Electrify Show-Off & Aftermarket Pavilion, where visitors will be the first to receive a demo and exclusive purchase opportunities of Alpine’s first Plug-and-Play Subwoofer and Amplifier upgrade kit designed especially for the Tesla Model 3 Premium and Model Y.

“We took the feedback we received during our last Electrify Expo event and turned it into a powerful, subwoofer upgrade package that we believe hits the mark,” said Dan Sparks, National Sales Director for the Alpine Aftermarket Division at Alps Alpine North America. “Our ‘boots-to-the-ground’ approach at these events allows us to hear directly from the consumer and craft solutions that will get them excited about their audio system.”

Alpine will also have a 2024 Tesla Model Y with the Complete 11-Speaker Sound System upgrade kit, designed to easily replace the front, rear, and center dash Tesla factory speakers with Hi-Resolution certified speakers from Alpine’s “Blue Series” speaker line. The package also includes a powerful 10” subwoofer and a 12-channel Premium Digital Sound Processor with an ultra-efficient EV-optimized Amplifier that’s tuned for the unique cabin environment of the Tesla.

The 2024 Tesla Model Y is upfitted from a partnership between Alpine and Rebel Off Road, an off-road vehicle builder with locations in Lake Forest, CA, and Fort Worth, TX. The Tesla, called “Peak Charge,” features a 2-inch lift kit and is outfitted with off-road-ready tires and a roof rack to hold gear. The Alpine x Rebel Off Road booth will offer similar off-road upgrade packages, such as Peak Charge, available for purchase during the event.

Members of Alpine’s sales and marketing staff will be available during the event to answer product questions and provide vehicle demonstrations. Long Beach-based Alpine Authorized Retailer, PCH Custom Audio, will also be on-site with Tesla systems available for purchase at special, event-only deals.

Electrify Expo is the #1 Electric Vehicle Festival in North America with a 1 million square foot outdoor festival that attracts over 30,000 attendees and pioneering brands in the electric mobility space.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more.

Trump Kills EV Mandates, SEMA Expresses Gratitude

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WASHINGTON, DC (6.13.25) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is expressing its profound thanks to President Donald Trump, who today signed a Congressional Review Act resolution that will protect more than 330,000 American jobs and preserve $100 billion in annual economic impact for the nation’s economy by revoking a waiver that would have enabled California to ban internal combustion engine vehicles.

President Trump, who invited SEMA to join him at the White House for the signing ceremony, now has delivered on a key campaign promise in which he pledged to preserve vehicle choice for millions of Americans to decide which car or truck is right for them. In doing so, President Trump has provided a significant firewall for the nation’s automotive aftermarket, a third of whom manufacture and sell products solely for internal combustion engine vehicles.

“President Trump meant what his said when he declared his intent to stop radical policymakers from depriving the American people of vehicle choice. He’s proven to be a man of his word and a true champion of American innovation and ingenuity, particularly of that borne out of the automotive aftermarket industry,” said SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola, who was present for the signing ceremony. “This is a clear example of American government at its finest, where a bipartisan set of lawmakers set aside their differences for the sake of the American people – in this case, to strike down a bad, ill-conceived policy from California that would’ve shattered the nation’s economy and destabilized the automotive marketplace.”

BACKGROUND
SEMA is not, and never will be, anti-EV; rather, it champions a technology-neutral approach that fosters innovation and ingenuity. The association will continue efforts to preserve Americans’ rights to vehicle choice and the automotive aftermarket industry’s ability to design, manufacture, and bring to market products that help solve the emissions challenge. 

Beginning in 2023, SEMA led a national effort to educate voters and lawmakers on the damage of EV mandates on families, the working class, and American small businesses. In February, when the effort to overturn the California waiver kicked into high gear, SEMA mobilized an army of advocates to: 

  • Send more than 56,000 letters to lawmakers in the House and Senate 
  • Build a coalition of 335 small businesses for an April letter urging House and Senate leadership to hold votes to put an immediate stop to the implementation of the ACC II regulation 
  • Host aftermarket business leaders and automotive influencers for 56 in-person meetings in Washington, D.C., with lawmakers and their staffs 
  • Dominate the digital media landscape with countless memes and posts on the harms of EV mandates, reaching more than 2 million voters in key states, and running online ads that put pressure on lawmakers and staff around the Capitol  

Along the way, states not named California got wise to the harms of EV mandates. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Vermont each backed off policies to follow California’s emissions policies while North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, West Virginia, and eight other states passed SEMA-supported “ban the ban” legislation to ensure such mandates never take effect again. 

This follows a significant financial investment by SEMA to educate voters throughout the 2024 presidential campaign via its Driving Force Action SuperPAC, with ads running the battleground states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. 

For more information, visit www.sema.org.

V-DRIVE Amplifiers from Crunch Car Audio

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LIBERTYVILLE, IL (6.13.25) – VU Meter technology. Compact design. V-DRIVE amplifiers. Get ready to take in higher-quality sound in a compact amplifier footprint with V-DRIVE amplifiers. Creating more space and opportunity in the tightest and smallest areas in vehicle builds and setups – Crunch V-DRIVE amplifiers bring out concert detail in audio, powering your music with more layers and sharper details.

PATENT PENDING VU Meter technology is placed on top of every V-DRIVE amplifier and allows for convenient tuning for capturing the best possible sound from your Crunch car audio installation or setup. Fine-tune audio from on top of every V-DRIVE amplifier heat sink with an immersive VU Meter display and see your audio come to life!

For more info, click here.

Mobile Solutions Presents “Bass with Style: Advanced Enclosure Design”

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TEMPE, AZ (6.12.25) – Mobile Solutions, a leader in creating the tools and training needed for custom automotive electronics, audio, and interior installations, is proud to unveil the groundbreaking training session “Bass with Style: Advanced Enclosure Design”, a dynamic, hands-on seminar that redefines how custom car audio installations are imagined and executed. This elite training experience, taking place at July 18-21 at Mobile Solutions HQ in Tempe, Ariz., brings together three of the industry’s most respected innovators: Bryan Schmitt, Wayne Harris, and Sage Anderson Weir.

“This course empowers technicians to elevate their creativity, efficiency, and profitability through repeatable, real-world fabrication methods,” explained Bryan Schmitt, Mobile Solutions founder/CEO/president. “Designed for fabricators of all experience levels, the course focuses on trunk area installations, structural mounting, advanced subwoofer enclosure techniques, and visually impactful trim panels. Attendees will leave equipped with techniques to stand out in a saturated market. This class is about more than just bass…it’s about bold design, functional structure, and professional execution. It’s the difference between good and unforgettable.”

The course also features a special seminar with Wayne Harris, creator of Term-LAB and Term-PRO. Harris will dive deep into advanced enclosure modeling and acoustic simulation using Term-PRO software. Attendees will learn to design, analyze, and tune sealed, vented, and bandpass enclosures with precision, guided by real-world data and award-winning examples.

“There’s a science to designing great enclosures, and Term-PRO gives you the tools to do it right,” said Harris.

Sage Anderson Weir, a nationally recognized expert in system integration and DSP tuning, will round out the session with cutting-edge insights on 3D design thinking, in-vehicle acoustic considerations, OEM material strategy, and top tuning secrets for award-winning sound.

Topics covered include:
• 3D design development for custom enclosures
• Acoustic modeling, port tuning, and airflow management
• OEM-style material selection and layering techniques
• Structural mounting for subwoofer enclosures and electronics
• Using Term-PRO for system design and simulation
• Real-world installation case studies and best practices

Who should attend:
• Custom fabricators
• 12-volt installation professionals
• Interior automotive designers
• Technicians looking to sharpen their enclosure design and integration skills

“Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business and take your builds to the next level,” Schmitt concluded.

Mobile Solutions will include lunch each day at its training facility so that there is no need to leave during the training session. This maximizes participants’ time spent learning while providing an incredible value. Course tuition also includes a detailed training manual. Hotel accommodations are not included, however Mobile Solutions has negotiated a great rate for attendees at a nearby hotel.

Class times are 8:15am – 5:30pm each day.

For more information and to register and inquire about hotel accommodations, please visit www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/mastertech-subwoofer.