Tint World® announces new location in Birmingham

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The National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise expands its presence in Alabama with opening of third store in the state.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — April 9, 2024 — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announces the opening of a new location in Birmingham.

Owner, Clint Smith, behind the counter of the new Tint World location in Birmingham.

Owned and operated by Clint Smith, Tint World Birmingham is the third Tint World location in the state. The fast-growing automotive franchise offers comprehensive automotive services and products, including window tint, paint protection film, ceramic coatings, audio and video, professional detailing and safety and security services.

“We’re thrilled to make Tint World’s high-quality products and services available to drivers in the Birmingham area,” Smith said. “Our customers have shown they recognize the value we offer, and Tint World’s proven franchise system gives us all the resources we need to deliver premium automotive aftermarket service to drivers throughout the area.”

The Tint World themed showroom is set for the Grand Opening.

Tint World Birmingham, located at 400 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, serves Birmingham and the Mountain Brook, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Pelham, Trussville and Gardendale areas. To book an appointment, request a quote or learn more about Tint World Birmingham, call (205) 578-1338 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/al/birmingham-169.

The well laid out and organized install bay lets customers know they will receive first class work.

“Passionate, committed franchisees like Clint are driving Tint World’s success and confirming our position as the most trusted one-stop automotive aftermarket service provider,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “He’s dedicated to implementing the systems and strategies that support our continuing growth and a great addition to the Tint World family.”

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers offer sales and installation of auto 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.

About Tint World®
Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coatings, and installation services.

Tint World® Mobile Services™ include marine, residential, and commercial window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety and security films, and protective ceramic coatings. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit  www.TintWorld.com  or  https://www.tintworld.com/franchise-opportunities.

SiriusXM to Launch a Dedicated Taylor Swift Channel, Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) available April 7 through May 6

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Limited engagement channel delivers on SiriusXM’s promise to bring listeners closer to what they love, becoming the ultimate destination for Swifties to listen together and share their stories.

NEW YORK – April 9, 2024 –SiriusXM announced today that global superstar and 14-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift will have her own limited engagement exclusive SiriusXM channel – Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) – starting Sunday, April 7, 13 days ahead of her highly anticipated new album The Tortured Poets Department.


Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) will air 24/7 across North America and will be a destination for fans to hear Swift’s music from her chart-topping 17-year career, including Eras Tour favorites, all (Taylor’s Versions), From the Vault tracks, live tracks, bonus tracks and much more.


The 13th day of the channel, Friday, April 19, coincides with the release of Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department. Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) will be playing the full album beginning to end continuously throughout the weekend. Swifties will also share their own personal and meaningful experiences with Taylor and her music.


“The versatility of Taylor’s music and the phenomenal impact she’s had in her career across so many musical genres will be on full display on Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version),” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “We’re all experiencing a legend at work and are so thrilled to work with Taylor to present a one-of-a-kind channel that connects her fans with her extraordinary body of work.”


Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) will be available to subscribers across North America in their cars on channel 13 and anywhere they go with the SiriusXM app from Sunday, April 7 through Monday, May 6.
SiriusXM has been a long supporter and champion of Taylor Swift and her music. SiriusXM Hits 1 was the first pop station in North America to play Taylor Swift dating back to June 7, 2007. Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See offer details.

About Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America with a portfolio of audio businesses including its flagship subscription entertainment service SiriusXM; the adsupported and premium music streaming services of Pandora; an expansive podcast network; and a suite of business and advertising solutions. Reaching a combined monthly audience of approximately 150 million listeners, SiriusXM offers a broad range of content for listeners everywhere they tune in with a diverse mix of live, on-demand, and curated programming across music, talk, news, and sports. For more about SiriusXM, please go to:
www.siriusxm.com.

Mobile Solutions Announces MasterTech Speaker & Grille Fabrication Training Schedule

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Up Front Fab Seamless Speaker & Grille Fabrication is Scheduled for April 20-22 at Mobile Solutions HQ in Tempe, AZ

Tempe, Ariz., April 8, 2024 – Mobile Solutions, a leader in creating the tools and training needed for custom automotive electronics, audio, and interior installations, is proud to announce it latest training program. The MasterTech Up Front Fab Seamless Speaker and Grille Fabrication is scheduled April 20-22 at Mobile Solutions HQ in Tempe, Ariz.

“Our World-Class training program is a proven path for technicians to enhance their skills and perfect their craft,” explained Bryan Schmitt, Mobile Solutions founder/CEO/president. “We all learn by building with our hands, which is why we have engineered our student project to incorporate the top techniques from the course. Conception – Live Demos & Building… is the basis of our recipe for success! Each training session will break down a simple learning process and of course, share the industry trade secrets.”

Up Front Fab Seamless Speaker and Grille Fabrication is a deep dive into speaker grille design and automation. Using traditional fabrication methods blended with CAD and Laser cutting, attendees will experience the best of both worlds. Each attendee will hand-craft their own custom project as a take-home example of what can be done.

“Our expert-led training covers advanced techniques in design ideation, OEM panel routing, and the precise bonding of dissimilar plastics to achieve seamless integration,” Schmitt continued. “Get up-to-speed with your CAD skills and learn how to easily export designs to automated machines to reproduce commonly used parts by getting firsthand experience in designing in CAD and building a 3D Layered grille.”

Attendees will gain the confidence they need to apply these skills in their own workshop. They will learn to scale, size, and create basic shapes with precision, use offsets effectively, and understand trimming and alignment…all skills that are transferable to any 2D CAD software. Attendees will also gain expertise in advanced 3D routing, painting, and finishing techniques to achieve a factory-like appearance for customized parts. Participants will leave the session with a profound understanding of how to achieve the best sound quality through custom fabrication, along with the skills to implement their designs effectively and safely.

“During the training, our attendees will also benefit from top professional tips, offering insider knowledge and techniques to optimize your design and building process,” Schmitt concluded. “They will come away with an understanding of how to tailor their approach to different types of enclosures and trim panels, allowing for versatility and creativity in your upholstery designs. We recommend attendees bring their laptop and CAD software (CorelDRAW and Aspire are our preferred software).”

Seats for this very special workshop are limited, so it is advised to reserve your spot now.

For reservations, class times, hotel information, and more, please visit www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/up-front-fab

About Mobile Solutions
Mobile Solutions USA is an innovation-driven company creating tools and delivering training that enable custom automotive electronics, audio and interior installations progress with a level of efficiency not otherwise efficiently achieved in the aftermarket automotive business. With the patented Smart Templates™ brand of design tools and many other process-driven innovations, Mobile Solutions USA serves the aftermarket automotive technician, fabricator and retail store community through direct sales and distributors around the globe.

For more information, please visit www.mobilesolutions-usa.com.

VMAX Charge Pump LTO Batteries Now Shipping

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BELLEVILLE MI (04.08.24) Discover the future of high-performance car audio with VMAX Charge Pumps! These aren’t just any power sources; they’re a groundbreaking hybrid of battery and capacitor technology designed to elevate your audio experience. The Charge Pump is your ultimate solution for delivering massive currents to your system. It is a high-current, lightweight LTO lithium audio power source.

Pictured below is the VCP12K. Power a 12,000-watt RMS audio system with a device weighing only 15 lbs! Compared to the traditional setup requiring 300 pounds of lead-acid batteries, or DIY lithium batteries, the Charge Pumps are lightweight and easy to install. It’s engineered to handle surges and sustain power far beyond what’s possible with conventional batteries, ensuring your system plays louder, your bass hits cleaner, and your music comes through more powerfully than ever.

VCP12K

We recommend pairing your Charge Pump with a high-output alternator for optimal performance. Charge Pumps have built-in balancers and can safely charge at up to 17.4 Volts from your alternator, ensuring efficient power management and maximizing your system’s audio output.

The VMAX Charge Pump: Where high current meets high efficiency, transforming your vehicle into a concert hall on wheels without the burden of heavy equipment. Upgrade to a VCP12K and experience the pinnacle of audio performance. Charge pump are available in 6,000W to 18,000W sizes: VCP6K, VCP9K, VCP12K, and VCP18K 🔊 #VmaxTanks #VMAXChargePump #LightweightPowerhouse @vmaxtanks @calebvmax

For more see www.hopp.to/vmax

MECP Launches Apple and Android Apps

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Nashville, TN – April 8th, 2024 – The Mobile Electronics Certified Professional Program (MECP) has launched a new App to purchase new courses, view courses and exams already purchased and progress through them for certification right from their mobile device. While the courses and purchase process has always been possible through these devices, a native app provides a better experience with viewing the content and the user experience than using a mobile browser in most cases. The Apps are available now in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

The Apps offer all of the same tools and content that the website courses have, but add new tools like study reminders, a stats page to view your real-time progress in your courses, and a resources page to jump quickly to your MECP Profile, the Career Finder, and the Verification pages on the site. Any courses you have already purchased and have access to in your online account are already in your App once you have signed in, and you can pick up your mobile device after working on the computer and pick up right where you left off.


“We’ve had a lot of requests for creating an App to be able to use on phones and tablet, and since our primary objective with the program is to make education and certification easier to access and easier to accomplish, it made sense for us to deliver this.” said Kris Bulla, MECP president. “One barrier we had to figure out was overcoming the inflated costs charged by Apple and Android to sell through the app stores. We were creatively unique creative in how built the apps, to allow you to view any courses you have purchased on our site for our normal price, without having to purchase them in-App at the higher prices required on their platforms. You can purchase courses on our site, and they will be available on your app immediately, and you can get to that page on our site via a button on the Stats page in the app. It is the best solution we could provide while complying with their rules and imitations of in-App purchases.”
For more information, visit the download the apps or contact the MECP team at mecp@mecp.com.

BLVD Customs of Lakeland Wins The Race Sport Lighting Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win 266

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12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (04.06.24) 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 266th time on Friday morning April 5th. The Wheel landed on the Race Sport Lighting space and the BLVD Customs of Lakeland slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning 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 Lakeland FL with the news. John Lackey was excited to hear the good news on a Friday and they will be looking forward to receiving the Race Sport Lighting prize. John and the team offer Audio, Security, Wheels, Tint and more to consumers in the area.

The store is located on a very busy street. The storefront really stands out with terrific signage on the building and a spotless parking lot. The 30 year old company’s 3 store demo vehicles stay ready to provide REAL LIVE demos for consumers looking to upgrade their rides.

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

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, NavAtlas, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $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 and Car Trendz in Alexandria VA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 266 on Friday, April 12th.

IASCA Is Gearing For A Very Busy 2024

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EAST WENATCHEE WA (04.05.24) – IASCA Worldwide hosted Advanced Judges seminars and Judges trainings, along with SQ events in Oklahoma and Texas, the first weekends in March. “Our focus was Sound Quality and providing our judges with the training to score competitors equally across the board” IASCA President Travis Chin stated.

Members of the Italia HiFi training session pictured in the company’s aircraft hanger in Dallas.
IASCA’sTravis Chin on the right.

A Judges training session was held at the Italia HiFi HQ in Dallas the weekend of March 8th. A 2X EQ event was held the following day with judges, potential judges and enthusiasts traveling great distances for the trainings and competition.

In vehicle SQ listening auditions took place at the Italia Hi/Fi HQ.

The following weekend, March 15th, IASCA Worldwide hosted an Advanced SQ Judges Training Seminar at Mobile Soundstage Engineering in Bixby, OK, followed by a 3X SQ event the following day. Mark Eldridge related “It’s all about the music and setting the stage for sound quality is our mission. It was terrific to see Travis again and host another IASCA Judges training event and SQ event. Everyone in the sessions was totally engaged and excited about the upcoming season.”

The group gathered for a photo following one of the SQ sessions at Soundstage Engineering in Bixby OK. Mark Eldridge, Soundstage Engineering on the far left and Travis Chin on the far right.

“Turnout at both events were great. Ensuring the high standards of sound quality judging is uppermost for IASCA. We strive to continue to offer the same level of judging and competition we have offered for the last 35 years so competitors get the value they deserve” Chin concluded.

Attendees attentively watch a presentation during one of the Judges SQ training sessions in Bixby.

More training events are planned in the future. For more information on IASCA Worldwide, visit iasca.com or contact President Travis Chin at travis@iasca.com.

Trent Partners Adds Nick Lyons To The Team

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY (O4.5.24) Trent Partners & Associates Inc. is proud to announce that we have hired Nick Lyons for our New England Market. Nick has over 16 years of mobile electronic sales & installation experience. Being based out of Rhode Island, Nick will cover our southern New England Market which will include Southern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and our southern portion of the Upstate NY market. Nick will work directly with Matt Herald managing product lines such as Kenwood, VOXX, KICKER, Orca, Race Sport Lighting, Epsilon, DACV, ADS Maestro and Musway.

Nick Lyons

Matt Gonzalez, Trent Partners Rep Principal, added “We are very lucky to have this high of a caliber professional join our organization. I am personally eager to get to work with Nick on his development as a manufacturer representative and have extremely high hopes for his future.”

Matt Herald, New England Director, added “I have worked with Nick throughout his career at the retail level and was impressed by his worth etic and attention to detail. To now have him aboard, I am really excited to get started working with Nick on this side of the business”.

For more see Trent Partners & Associates

MECP Launches Two New Specialist Courses and Exams

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Nashville, TN – April 5, 2024 – The Mobile Electronics Certified Professional Program (MECP) has launched two new Specialist courses and exams to provide education and certification for technicians highly focused on specific industry tasks or roles. The two new courses are on the MECP Learning Portal Courses page. In addition, new two-year certificate length options are now available for most certifications.

The MECP Light Duty Fleet Services Specialist is tailored for technicians who install, maintain, troubleshoot, or service standard fleet vehicles. The MECP Autosound Specialist is honed in on the audio upgrade and integration technicians. Both offer these techs the ability to increase their knowledge and grow their expertise in these areas without getting frustrated with other education areas they do not need for their job path or role. Each of these certifications will be supplemented with a higher-level certification version focusing on more advanced applications, like heavy-duty vehicles like tractor-trailers, buses, and farm equipment for the fleet side in the future.

“These new courses complement our long-standing Product Technology Specialist certification for sales specialists and our recent Security & Convenience specialist certifications, aligning what we offer with the expertise that retailers and technicians need to both benefit from and promote to their customers,” said Kris Bulla, MECP president.

Access to the new courses and the new 2-year versions of the applicable certifications is already available on the newly refreshed Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) Program website. Click Get Certified! at the top of the page to see the available options, or visit your MECP Profile to upgrade at a discounted rate from one of your current certifications.

For more information, visit the website or contact the MECP team at mecp@mecp.com.

KICKER® Gets AMP’D UP in Missouri with Creative Audio at The Man Show Expo

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STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® will join long-time dealer Creative Audio® (Ozark, Mo.) at AMP’D UP IN THE OZARKS on Saturday, April 6 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Mo. The audio-infused event is a part of Creative Audio’s The Man Show Expo, which kicks off the day prior (Apr. 5-6). The Man Show Expo covers 75,000 square feet of indoor convention space, touting “gotta-have” items for men’s personal and professional lives.

AMP’D UP IN THE OZARKS Saturday features something for every music fan and car enthusiast. KICKER is bringing several vehicles to the event, including the XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle), the company’s 83-foot rolling showroom. The XRV displays the complete line of KICKER gear for the public to see and houses the legendary “Boom Room” with a 30,000-watt wall full of 15-inch, L7S square subwoofers and KMTC Horn-Loaded Speakers.

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KICKER will also feature the highly anticipated Gates Bronco demo vehicle. The soon-becoming-legendary SUV houses a high-power, hair-trick machine, with nine 12-inch SoloX® subwoofers, nine Warhorse™ amplifiers, and a full array of ST-Series Street mids and bullet tweeters.


KICKER’s special-projects manager Tim Smith will bring his custom 1994 Chevy® C1500 showcasing an all-weather KMC4 Media Center, a KEY200.4 Self-Tuning Amplifier, and KS-Series speakers for the front stage. The Chevy uses a CXA1200.1 amplifier and a pair of eight-inch Solo-Baric® L7T subwoofers to deliver the bass.


A bagged Harley-Davidson® will also be on display, filled with KICKER motorcycle products.
Admission to the event includes access to a massive car show and a live concert starring The Mixtapes. The Man Show tickets also includes the Ozark Shred Fest – a field of 50 high-speed drift cars testing the limits of the track, and their tires.


For more information, consumers can visit www.ampdupintheozarks.com.


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. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Consumers can follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio, and use the hashtags #kickeraudio and #livinloud.
Chevy is a registered trademark of GM, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
Harley-Davidson is a registered trademark of H-D, Inc.

For more information:
Ron Burnett (rburnett@kicker.com)
Bill Braun (bbraun@kicker.com)
Roger Demaree (rdemaree@kicker.com)
800 256-0808
P.O. Box 459
Stillwater, OK 74076