CORAL SPRINGS, FL (10.03.24) – NAV-TV’s aftermarket division (brand and assets) has been purchased and the company will continue offering its customers the same outstanding support, service and product quality it has always been known for. Development of exciting new products has picked up right where they left off. General manager of mObridge, Fraser Ryan will be managing the NAV-TV brand going forward.

NAV-TV Corp CEO Moni Melman said “The NAV-TV brand has been synonymous with cutting edge infotainment integration since its very early days 25 years ago. I trust the new management will continue our tradition of innovation and top notch customer service. I would like to thank our thousands of loyal customers throughout the years for your trust and support, it’s been an awesome ride!”
NAV-TV General Manager, and industry stalwart Tony Yankovsky, said “this deal ensures the future supply of all current NAV-TV products, as well as the products we distribute, such as BlackVue, for all of our loyal customers who have been using and installing NAV-TV products for over two decades.”

Tony also said “Our customers will soon be able to order all product lines, and their orders will be seamlessly shipped from our Florida and/or California warehouses, for the convenience of our customers on both coasts.”

Fraser Ryan, said “this is an exciting development as we have a long-term view of the market and an absolute focus on investing in innovative new products for the future. NAV-TV is famous for its industry leading integration components. We all know that integration is becoming more and more important. I am very excited to be a part of the best integration team in the 12v industry. There will truly be no rival to the next generation of our products.”

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.02.24) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today launched Drive The Vote (www.sema.org/vote), a campaign to mobilize voters among its 7,000 member companies and the millions of American automotive enthusiasts, with resources to enable their participation in the 2024 general election.

“Voting is an essential activity for our nation and for ensuring the automotive aftermarket industry has a say in the business undertaken by our lawmakers at the state and federal levels,” said SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola. “SEMA’s Drive The Vote campaign equips our members and those around them with the information they need to vote in their community for the candidates who best speak for their values. And, because the 2024 SEMA Show starts on Election Day, Nov. 5, we’re encouraging those traveling to Las Vegas to review these resources so they know how to vote early.”

The Drive The Vote campaign is simple in its intent: encourage Americans to register to vote and then cast their ballots, using content designed to help industry leaders navigate interactions with congressional candidates, highlight the automotive aftermarket’s advocacy priorities, and encourage enthusiasts’ participation in the electoral process. SEMA is providing vetted links to important voter information, questions to ask candidates during campaign events, and social media assets and sample messages to encourage their employees, customers, and community members to register to vote.

“There has never been a more critical time for our members to weigh in on who’s leading in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the U.S.,” said SEMA Board Chair Kyle Fickler of ProCharger. “The Drive The Vote campaign will help SEMA members and other auto enthusiasts raise our collective voice to secure passage of laws and policies that help preserve our industry and its $337 billion annual impact to the American economy.”

To learn more about Drive The Vote, visit www.sema.org/vote.

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (10.02.24) – Superior sound meets dynamic detail. Get ready to hear more with Q Series. Seek sound that creates playback that is redefined by sharper precision. With Q Series speakers – your audio becomes infused through greater detail, deep levels of listening, and true undistorted playback. HEAR MORE in every beat.

MB Quart Q Speakers are German-built and unleash higher quality sound in every aspect and detail of listening. Any listening session will become a flagship leader in higher quality sound, rich levels of listening, and undistorted playback within every layer of audio. Q Speakers make your audio redefined.

The QSE-216 Q Series 6.5-inch 2-way component speaker system delivers audio in the highest playback. Featuring 1-inch Military A-Spec Titanium dome tweeters with Butyl rubber surrounds in a cast-aluminum housing, innovative cone materials with lightweight mica-filled poly blend, and a universal compatible vehicle fitment — every beat and note transforms to new layers of immersion and listening dimensions.

1.5-inch high-temperature copper voice coil on Kapton former is lighter and stronger than aluminum – allowing the component to support slightly higher frequency extension and efficiency. A woven fiber cotton-poly blend spider stabilizes the cone and voice coil in all musical situations.

Balanced Temperature Technology (BTT) is used through every component in the Q Speaker system as a diecast aluminum basket frame is designed to be lightweight and extremely rigid as the low-profile form can be easily installed in most factory locations with little or no modification required.

Lightweight mica-filled poly blend cone material. 1-inch military A-Spec Titanium dome tweeters. Natural Butyl rubber surround/cone couplings. Embrace every feature that redefines listening sessions and set the bar by raising your speaker game to the Q LEVEL of performance with Q speakers.

Follow the link HERE and learn more on MB Quart Q Series speakers.

KENT, WA (10.01.24) – Firstech, maker of automotive security solutions, is thrilled to announce a special promotion across North America for its Drone XC-LTE Dash Cam Systems. Drone XC, which won “Best New Product” at SEMA Las Vegas, is an LTE dash camera that integrates with popular remote start and security systems like Compustar.

Throughout the month of October, customers who purchase a new Drone XC Dash Cam system at a participating retailer will receive a free RC1 rear-facing camera. Valued at $100 USD, the RC1 adds a wide-angle, high-definition view behind your vehicle, providing essential video evidence in case of a rear-end collision.

To encourage dealer/retailer participation, Firstech and its distributors will also be offering a complimentary RC1 with every Drone XC Dash Cam purchased during October.

Key Benefits of Drone XC Dash Cam with Rear-Facing Camera:

• Enhanced Safety: The RC1 rear-facing camera records everything behind your vehicle, increasing your vehicle’s security on and off the road.
• Video Evidence: In the event of a collision, the Drone XC Dash Cam system, paired with the RC1, can capture crucial video evidence from both front and rear angles.Remote Live View:
• Activate remote live viewing over LTE from virtually anywhere, giving you peace of mind and the ability to monitor your vehicle from both front and rear angles.

This limited offer is valid through October 31st, 2024 or while supplies last. Retailers interested in participating in the “free rear camera” promotion should contact their Firstech sales representative or distributor. Customers interested in the Drone XC Dash Cam and RC1 Rear Camera can visit www.dronemobile.com to find a nearby Authorized Dealer.

BATON ROUGE, LA (10.01.24) – Limitless Lithium is excited to announce its next Generation of Powersports Batteries. The new NanoHDv3 is the strongest and safest battery now available for Motorcycles and other forms of Powersports.

The NanoHDv3 is a direct fit replacement battery for Harley Davidson motorcycles with an exclusive built in distribution block for audio and accessories and the most revolutionary “Battery Management System” that will protect users from over charging or the dreaded non-start scenarios.

This compact energy solution provides enough power for amplifiers of 6500W RMS and Max Burst Wattage up to 8000W. The NanoHDv3 output will provide 400 Amps of continuous power for 30 seconds and up to 800 Amps of Max Burst Output for up to 10 seconds.

Limitless Lithium has engineered the most innovative “Battery Management System” (BMS) to date. It is designed to internally disconnect the battery if it rises above 15.3V or falls below 10V. This increases stability and battery life, giving users up to 10 years of energy.

Visit limitlesslithium.com for more.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.30.24) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the recipients of its 2024 SEMA Data Excellence Awards. These awards honor brands that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to data proficiency by delivering the most comprehensive product content for retailers and resellers in the SEMA Data network.

“Achieving data excellence requires diligence and commitment,” said Gigi Ho, SEMA vice president of Technology, Data and Strategic Initiatives. “We commend the manufacturers who have achieved this significant milestone that benefits the entire industry.”

As consumers continue to shop online, it’s essential that manufacturers maintain excellent data quality that meets or even exceeds industry standards. Ensuring that products are accurately represented can help resellers streamline their operations and eCommerce stores, boost sales, and ensure customers are equipped with accurate and complete product information when shopping for automotive parts.

The 2024 SEMA Data Excellence award winning brands have surpassed this feat, meeting the most stringent requirements of the SEMA Data Scorecard v3–a comprehensive tool designed to guide manufacturers in improving the quality of their product data. Each tier of the Scorecard–Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—presents a more rigorous challenge to create and catalog additional fields of product information. Those with Gold and Platinum scores are distinguished as having achieved Data Excellence.

“We firmly believe that quality data drives sales,” said Scott Brickey, IT Director at Advanced Clutch Technology. “Since SEMA introduced the Platinum standard years ago, it has been our mission to attain it every year—this year being no exception. Detailed descriptions, accurate pricing, actual product images, and valid fitments are crucial for making our parts easily accessible across platforms and helping customers make informed decisions.”

“Our team worked incredibly hard to achieve a Platinum score,” added Patricia Lierman, Product and Sales Information Specialist at Blue Ox. “We take pride in knowing that the information we provide to our customers is of the highest quality.”

SEMA Data is the industry’s largest product database with more than 650 brands, a collective inventory of more than 4.5 million parts, and an active network for more than 4,750 resellers. It serves as the central hub for product information in the specialty-automotive market, supplying manufacturers and resellers with continuing education regarding evolving product data standards, as well as a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

Award winners will be celebrated during the SEMA Data Users Group Meetup on Monday afternoon before the official start of the 2024 SEMA Show. To learn more about SEMA Data, visit www.semadata.org.

SEMA DATA PLATINUM BRANDS

• Advanced Clutch
• Blue Ox
• Borgeson
• BRExhaust
• Camburg
• CSF Cooling-Racing & High Performance Division
• Diode Dynamics
• Form Lighting
• IAG Performance
• ICI
• Leed Brakes
• MagnaFlow Exhaust Product

SEMA DATA GOLD BRANDS

• Bak Industries
• BD Diesel
• BedRug
• Belltech
• Bilstein
• BOLT
• Boostline
• CamLocker
• Coast To Coast
• Derale
• ENEOS
• Extang
• FOX Offroad Shocks
• GATE KING
• GFB Go Fast Bits
• HushMat
• Husky Towing
• KW
• MBRP Exhaust
• MTS Technik
• N-Fab
• Nolathane
• ORACLE Lighting
• Pacbrake
• Pareto Point Industries
• Pedal Commander
• Raxiom
• Retrax
• Roll N Lock
• Rugged Liner
• SpeedFx
• ST Suspensions
• TI Automotive
• Timbren SES
• Tonno Pro
• TrailFX
• Truck Covers USA
• Truxedo
• Undercover

Visit www.sema.org for more.

PALM BEACH, FL (09.30.24) – Brendan here with ZZ2 tech team and I’m here to answer your most frequently asked questions.

So a question I get a lot is:
“What do you do if you can’t get audio after the ZZPLAY has been installed?“

So the first thing you want to do is establish whether you’re using Bluetooth audio of the factory radio or auxiliary input as your main audio input to the car. If you’re using Bluetooth audio, you got to turn on one setting inside of our unit. It’s just a simple inside the setup there. Otherwise you got to make sure that you’re on auxiliary input. It’s one of the other. We recommend that you use Bluetooth auxiliary audio of the vehicle if the car has Bluetooth audio equipped.

We have a full team ready to go to answer all your questions. You can email us or directly message us. We’ll be able to get back to you ASAP!

Let us know if you would like to see any videos of most common FAQ’s you may have!

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