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RhinoBox Is Set for 2020

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RICHMOND, TX (01.20.2020) – RhinoBox is ready for 2020. The company’s lineup of enclosures is designed to save dealers time and provide a strong profit opportunity.

Nassir Rizvi and Mosin Ahmed pictured in the warehouse with a portion of the inventory.

David Toliver, Synergy Marketing Rep Firm Principal, stated “RhinoBox provides the tools for our Distributors and Retail Partners to succeed with the broad selection of vehicle specific enclosures. New in-store posters and full catalogs are key tools as the products are covered in detail in the catalog and consumers can see models available on the poster.”

The RhinoBox in-store poster will grab attention on a wall on the showroom.

RhinoBox does not sell online and all of their boxes are stapled and glued for durability. Everything they sell comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. Also, the company’s packaging has pictures of the enclosures on the box which makes it easy for inventory and displaying them on the showroom floor. 

The full line catalog details the enclosure product lineup.

RhinoBox also offers unfinished enclosures that are available if dealers want to vinyl wrap an enclosure and put a custom touch on a prebuilt enclosure.

Product images and information on the box makes it easy for dealers to check inventory.

“Currently we are evaluating regional distribution partners and welcome the opportunity to expand the RhinoBox network nationwide.”  If you have interest or would like more information, contact David or Michelle Toliver at 281-750-5004 or email us at sales@synergyagency.net.

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The DS18 LTI40AH Lithium Battery Is Now Shipping

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL (01.20.2020) – The DS18 LTI40AH battery is an amazing investment. Now, with the technology of today, enthusiasts don’t need a lot of excess heavy lead acid or AGM batteries to power all of their aftermarket accessories.

Lithium technology has advanced in such a way that these powerful, small batteries have vehicle applications for daily use. From cars to boats, even ATVs and side by sides, can benefit from Lithium technology.

Why use lithium? With every ONE of DS18’s LTI40AH batteries, users are getting more power than five 100ah lead acid or AGM batteries… all while saving tons of weight and space.

Now with these high-powered, compact, and long living DS18 lithium batteries enthusiasts can enjoy their music for hours with the vehicle off and not have to worry about no-start or slow-start conditions because of the amazing sheer power each DS18 Lithium battery has to offer. The LTI40AH retails for $999.99.

For more info on DS18’s LTI40AH, visit DS18.com

Tint World Ranked as Top Franchise for 6th Year in a Row in Franchise 500

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BOCA RATON, FL (01.17.2020) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranks Tint World as 279 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“The 500 companies on this list all have something in common: They understand what consumers want now,” says Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer. “They may be an upstart in a brand-new category, or they may be a brand like Dunkin’ that’s ranked highly on our list for decades. But either way, making our list means they’re forward-thinking, nimble, and closely in touch with their customers’ needs—because in an ever-changing business environment, that’s what a franchise must do to thrive.”

An excited Charles Bonfiglio at a Tint World store in the Middle East.

The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order.

“Appearing in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for the sixth consecutive year proves the dedication and work ethic of the Tint World team,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World. “The Tint World staff and franchise owners are committed to maintaining the company’s position among the elite automotive styling franchises. We’re all extremely grateful this recognition, but it also inspires us to achieve even more in 2020.”

Over its 41 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Tint World’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers offer sales and installation of auto and marine accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

To view Tint World in the full ranking, visit entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2020 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands Jan. 14.

KICKER Welcomes Aziz Masri to the International Sales Team

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STILLWATER, OK (01.17.2020) – KICKER announces the addition of longtime KICKER employee Aziz Masri to the International Sales Team.

In a new initiative spearheaded by International Sales Director Chet Weddle, Masri will serve several locations on every continent KICKER serves, as will every member of the International Sales Team.

Aziz Masri

“When you interview for a position like this, you search for someone who can become the face of the company outside these walls, and do so admirably,” Weddle said.  “We loved that Aziz would look at the position from a different perspective, and knew he would be an immediate fit.

“Based on this expansion, we’ve thrown a stick of dynamite at the traditional model. Instead of assigning territories to each member of the department, we are matching people to personalities,” Weddle said.

Masri has worked at KICKER for over two decades, starting in the Electronic Repair department and then transferring to Research and Development. He was then promoted to Electronic Repair Manager – a post he held for the past 15 years.

“I have always felt that because of my overseas background, that I could do a good job in the International Sales Department,” Masri said. “I wanted to do more for this company and move to a new challenge. Working in the technical side, you are trained to look at transistors and coils.  Now I look at how the product I have worked on for so long fits my customer, and how I can help make our products serve each territory.  I’m very excited to start.”

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SCOSCHE Industries Previewed NEXS2 Full HD Smart Dual Dash Camera – Powered by Nexar, at CES

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LAS VEGAS, NV (01.17.2020) – SCOSCHE previewed their feature-rich, Smart Dual DashCamera – Powered by Nexar, for attendees of the 2020 International CES.

The NEXS2 is part of a range of new Scosche Smart Dash Cameras that leverages the technology of your smartphone and the Nexar safe driving app to record, capture, store and upload to your personal Nexar Cloud, video footage of your drives and significant incidents. Together, this Dash Cam, the Nexar safe driving app and a smartphone (iOS or Android), will help protect your vehicle, your livelihood, your reputation, and most importantly, your personal safety.

With its two cameras, the NEXS2 captures video footage both inside and outside of the vehicle. The front, forward-facing camera has a 1080p @30fps, Sony Starvis Image Sensor with 155-degree wide angle lens and ultra-low light visibility +HDR for superior night vision.The rear, inward-facing camera has a 720p @30pfs with 140-degree wide angle lens sensor paired with IR LED array for visibility within the vehicle cabin, even in dark conditions.

Whether you’re driving to the local store, or you’re a professional driver carrying dozens of passengers and driving hundreds of miles per week, you need to be prepared for anything. And, in the event of an incident, either inside or outside of your vehicle, it’s crucial to have a reliable witness. There’s nothing more credible than video footage and the Nexar app features One-Click reporting that sends a comprehensive incident report directly to (participating) insurance companies.

On a lighter note, dash cams also let you capture those strange, amazing, and often funny moments that have to be seen to be believed. The NEXS2 makes it easy to share your video footage of those moments with your friends and family, and on social media.

NEXS2 is equipped with a robust WiFi to quickly and reliably connect and communicate with your smartphone. It’s high-precision 3-Axis G-Sensor automatically detects, measures and records incidents and supports the Parking mode. Parking mode records and saves video of incidents and impacts that occur when you (and your phone) are not in your vehicle.

The Nexar safe driving app works with the NEXS2 to provide GPS data, and Siri Shortcut integration, The Nexar app works while you drive and stops when you do. The app also, very importantly, provides free storage of significant events to your personal Nexar Cloud. Once uploaded to the Cloud, the footage auto-deletes from your camera so you never run out of storage space.

Installation is simple and everything you need is included with the Dash Cam, including: 24W dual-port USB car charger, 90°-angle USB 11.5 ft. power cable, and installation tools, ties and mounts.

The NEXS2, part of Scosche’s SafeTech line will become available Summer 2020 at an MSRP of $199.99.

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Cadence Exhibited at CES 2020 in Las Vegas

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Members of the Cadence, OnCore and Logic Team gathered for a group photo along with the hot bike and SXS in the company’s booth at CES.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA (01.16.2020) – Cadence exhibited at CES 2020 earlier this month with an exciting presence in the LVCC North Hall. OnCore and Logic brands also showed off new products to attendees and business partners.

In 2020, Cadence is delivering an even more refined product line that incorporates today’s needs in a very competitive atmosphere. These products meet real market demands. As an example, at CES Cadence displayed the new CSB 2014 SoundBar and horn-loaded SWB 60TWS wake tower/UTV speaker that features truly wireless sound. Enthusiasts can now enjoy quality Bluetooth stereo sound in marine and off-road settings.

Raffle winners for the booth drawings are pictured with Cadence Woofer prizes.

In the Cadence North Hall Booth a raffle was held everyday during CES for giveaway prizes that included Xlerator and US12″ subwoofers to 4 lucky winners! Retailers winning the raffle prizes included Car Audio City, Heat Wave, Andre’s Electronic Experts and Thibert.

The Cadence booth was well laid out to showcase new products, activities and demo vehicles.

The OnCore line was also featured in the booth. OnCore is designed exclusively for the skilled brick and mortar independent. New OnCore models are now shipping.

“A big thank you to all who came to visit Cadence at CES! We are excited for what 2020 will bring. See our new website at www.CadenceSound.com. It’s going to be a big year!” The Cadence Team offered.

For more information or to find out how to join the #CadenceTeam, contact CadenceTeam@cadencesound.com

Oracle Lighting Launches New Jeep Wrangler JL Cargo LED Light Module

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METAIRE, LA (01.16.2020) – ORACLE Lighting has announced the launch of its new Jeep Wrangler JL Cargo LED Light Module (p/n 5858-023). Now available with an MSRP of $109.95, the new LED light modules are designed for 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler JL models.

“A Jeep’s factory LED dome light does not provide illumination for the rear cargo area, making it difficult to see at night when accessing cargo,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “The new ORACLE Cargo LED Light Module easily adds bright LED light to the rear hatch area using an existing power source. The plug-and-play design allows you to simply replace the factory wiper motor cover with the new cover using the included parts and plug the adapter into your rear accessory socket. It’s that easy.”

The Cargo LED Light Module’s lights can easily be turned on and off with the flush switches located on the panel. The dual white LED Cargo light function provides ample illumination and the added feature of the emergency flasher makes any road-side issue safer with additional amber flashing lights.

A clear advantage of ORACLE’s unique design is that this was developed to completely replace the factory wiper cover. This molded part features LED lights that are seamlessly integrated into the module for a factory look rather than “stuck-on” LED lights like some aftermarket options.

For more info, visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email info@oraclelights.com.

Heise LED Lighting Systems Introduced Super Slimline Lightbar Series at CES

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HOLLY HILL, FL (01.16.2020) – Heise by Metra Electronics unveiled a new series of lightbars at CES 2020. The new Super Slimline Series of single-row LED lighbars offers a clean, sleek look, engineered with an optic design and a new chipset that offers a brighter, higher output of light for its size.

This modern slimline style doesn’t sacrifice its durability or IP67 rating, as it features Heise’s proprietary torture-tested heavy-duty construction with a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens and integrated-epoxy encapsulated electronics. This lightbar has a military breather port that allows any internal moisture caused by extreme heat and rapid cooling to escape while preventing any external moisture fro fm entering the housing.

HE-SS550

The new sleek design produces less wind noise and comes with dual mounting options, one for a side mount and one for a rear rail mount. A hybrid beam pattern features a combination of a 90-degree flood beam and an 8-degree spot beam for an intense spotlight in the center flanked by a widebeam driving light for a larger area of illumination. These new lightbars will be available soon in 5.5”, 9”, 20.50”, 32”, 39.5” and 51” lengths.       

HE-SS51

HE-SL Series Product Specifications:

  • Length: 5.5” (HE-SS550), 9” (HE-SS9), 20.50” (HE-SS2050), 32” (HE-SS32), 39.5” (HE-SS3950) and 51” (HE-SS51)
  • Wattage: 9W, 18W, 45W, 72W, 90W and 117W
  • Raw Lumens: 810 lm, 1620 lm, 4050 lm, 6480 lm, 8100 lm and 10530 lm
  • Current Consumption @ 13.8V: 0.55A, 1.08A, 2.80A, 4.55A, 5.78A and 7.60A
  • IP Rating: IP67

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KICKER Space-Saving, Down-Firing Loaded Sub Enclosures Shipping Now

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STILLWATER, OK (01.15.2020) – KICKER has developed and perfected three new, ultra-thin, down-firing loaded enclosures, dubbed the TRTP-Series, and all are currently shipping to Authorized Dealers and Consumers across the U.S. All enclosures come with a single 2-Ohm terminal, and are available in 8-, 10-, and 12-inch models. The enclosures are available for purchase by consumers in-store and online.

Included in each enclosure is the popular KICKER CompRT thin subwoofer, alongside a resurgent reFLEX passive radiator for a significant upgrade in bass without increasing overall depth. Barely five inches high, TRTP Enclosures are built to fit anywhere from behind the seat of a pickup to the back cargo area of a hatchback. The down-firing design allows it to fit in tight spaces, yet still deliver peak performance. The rugged enclosures design has the added benefit of allowing items to be stacked on top of it for max cargo space. TRTP Enclosures are carpeted and custom embroidered with the KICKER logo.

Thanks to innovative engineering, the shallow-mount CompRT subwoofer handles an exceptional amount of power without sacrificing depth. The ribbed Santoprene surround sports signature red KICKER stitching, while the thick polypropylene cone pumps out smooth, clean bass. The sub’s perimeter venting and UniPlate back plate and solid pole piece provide excellent thermal management for the sub at any volume level.

KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc., are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for boat and automobile manufacturers.

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Maxxsonics USA Promotes Beata Wasilewski

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CHICAGO, IL (01.15.2020) – Effective January 1st of the new decade, Alden Stiefel, President and CEO of Maxxsonics USA, announced that his long-time customer Service Manager Beata Wasilewski will be taking on new critical roles for Maxxsonics.

Beata Wasilewski

Wasilewski has been with Maxxsonics for 15 years and in this new role will be working to integrate Maxxsonics’ customers like Polaris and Kawasaki OEM businesses into Maxxsonics inventory forecasting and business planning.

Brian Cooper, Senior Purchasing Analyst with Polaris said, “In an environment of time crunches and fixing things gone wrong, working with Beata is a refreshing break from the norm. Any vendor which can support our needs with 2 emails and a bi-weekly 10 minute phone call is one I’m happy to buy from. There are no problems and no constant changes, just quick, effective communication and consistently easy management.”

Beata, or “B” to those that work with her on a daily basis, will continue handling OEM inventory and scheduling, rolling 6 and 12 month forecasting, and will remain the point of contact for new and current OEM customers.

Wasilewski will also continue in her role managing Maxxsonics core business customer service in the aftermarket audio category for domestic and export national chains, independent representatives, and distributors. In the months to come, she will be helping to facilitate the implementation and testing of a major SYSPRO ERP upgrade.

Beata Wasilewski, Director of Customer Support commented, “I am so excited to see how our systems and people are being upgraded across the organization. Alden has a saying, ‘The customer is always first.’ It doesn’t matter if it’s a young person, choosing their first adult subwoofer, or an OEM executive, modifying a 50,000 piece order — for us, they are all customers and we are striving to make the Maxxsonics experience world class.”

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