OMAHA,NE (4/03/24) – The 12VDashboard is excited to announce 3 new vendor partners in Q1 2024! We welcome Powerbass Direct fit products, ATREND vehicle specific enclosures and HABANERO Tools. “Thanks to Erik Harbour and Jeff Falk from Powerbass; we are excited to have them on board and partner with them in helping sell the Powerbass brand, 20 years+ company with quality and integrity”, said Tom Kolar, the Director of Sales. “We also welcome ATREND and HABANERO to the vendor family and look forward to significantly growing our reach and relationship with our dealer family with their brands while driving sales to them”, said Brian Hampson the CEO of the 12 V Dashboard LLC.
The Dashboard attended Knowledgefest in Vegas this February and found many dealers that were interested in the product and had inquiries into “just what this APP can do for my store”. They were constantly busy taking dealers through TEST DRIVES of the Fit Guide and the newly launched Vehicle Check-in program; available as an add-on inside the Dashboard at a nominal fee. Quick shout out to Dalton Trainer from Car-Tunes Inc in Greenville, MS, who won our drawing in Vegas at the booth for 6 months of the Fit Guide, a $1200 value, for FREE. Congratulations to Dalton, Kimberly, and Team Car Tunes! The Dashboard will be attending Nashville and Atlantic City’s Knowledgefest and showing the Fit Guide enhancements: how to add pictures and notes to the virtual file cabinet and the NEW Vehicle Check-in program. They will be offering MEA special pricing at the show to become part of TEAM DASHBOARD. For more information about the 12 V Dashboard contact Tom Kolar, the Director of Sales: Call or text at (531)-777-0877 or email at tkolar@the12vdashboard.com. Or visit our website https://the12vdashboard.mybigcommerce.com/
LAS VEGAS NV (04.02.24) – THE AMA KICKER ARENACROSS 2023/2024 Series was expanded to 14 race dates across the U.S. The AMA ARENACROSS FINALE at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday night March 29th wrapped the very successful 2024 Series.
Loads and loads of dirt we’re truck been to create the race track with mounds on the Orleans Arena floor.
“The Orleans Arena was a terrific venue for the AMA ARENACROSS to wrap the 2024 Series. The stands will seat 9500 and enthusiasts were definitely Livin’Loud as the riders were tightly bunched at the top of the standings. That all made for a very exciting evening on the track in the packed arena” Lorin Morrell, MADDOG Media, related.
The KICKER tables were set up right by the entrance with a concession stand on one side and restrooms on the other.
Lorin Morrell had the tables set with KICKER gear before the event opened.
Friday got rolling with Track Party. The lighting and Vegas style spotlights in the Orleans Arena added a special look and feel. Attendees spent time on the track and connecting with riders while walking the dirt mounds that riders would soon be flying across as they raced to the finish line to collect their trophies and Series awards.
The Orleans Arena lighting was setup with spotlights to highlight Track Party activity.
As soon as racers hit the track they got their rhythm as they went up a mound and easily flew over the next mound to land… 50 feet away and navigated tight turns.
Between races the PA announcers let the crowd know there was a special offer inside one of the KICKER T’s being fired into the stands to attendees. The certificate was for KICKER Bullfrog prizes that could be picked up in the booth. “It was exciting that a young girl came with her family to pick up the KICKER Bullfrog prize” Morrell related.
This young lady was very proud of her KICKER T-shirt toss Bullfrog prize.
“As this was the last event the scores were tabulated and Kyle Peters came out on the top of the tightly bunched field for the Series. Peters won by just 5 points over Ryan Breece. For the FINALE I was onstage as riders picked up their trophies, awards and big checks. It was very cool as Kyle’s bike was parked right next to the KICKER RZR and he did a great wheelie after leaving the stage” Morrell offered.
The video crew filming Kyle Peters just after he crossed the finish line.Top Series finishers on stage with their trophies and big checks. On the left Lorin Morrell is pictured next to Series Champion Kyle Peters.
“We talked with many enthusiasts and most had questions about which KICKER products would be best for their daily rides plus bikes, side by sides, boats or cars. The KICKER PowerBar once again grabbed a lot attention as did bike gear plus lifestyle products. Speaking with attendees we also covered how easily attendees could check out the dealer locator for a KICKER dealer in the area” Morrell concluded.
ORLANDO, Fla., April 2nd, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Halstead as its new Director of Marketing. Bringing over two decades of automotive industry experience, Halstead joins VOXX with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a proven track record of success in marketing and management roles.
Halstead most recently served as the Senior Content and Digital Marketing Manager at JVCKENWOOD, where he played a pivotal role in driving innovative marketing strategies and enhancing brand visibility. With a keen understanding of the automotive landscape, Halstead has cultivated extensive expertise in 12-volt retail, distribution, and manufacturing.
“We are thrilled to welcome Seth Halstead to our team as the Director of Marketing,” said Aron Demers, Senior Vice President, VOXX Electronics Corporation. “His wealth of experience and strategic vision will undoubtedly strengthen our marketing efforts and drive growth for VOXX. In the short time that Seth has been with us, the VOXX team and I have been very impressed with the direction he is taking us, and he is already making a difference. The best is yet to come, stay tuned.”
In his new role, Halstead will lead the VOXX Electronics Corporation’s marketing initiatives, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to further elevate the brand and expand market reach. His appointment underscores VOXX’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions, improving communication, and exceeding customer expectations.
“I am excited to join VOXX Electronics Corporation and lead the marketing team during this dynamic period of growth,” said Halstead. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive impactful marketing campaigns and strengthen VOXX’s position as a leader in the automotive industry.” Halstead’s appointment represents a significant milestone for VOXX as the company continues to innovate and drive forward in an ever-evolving market landscape. He can be reached at shalstead@voxxintl.com.
VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products. VEC is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and tracking, remote start systems, telematics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and more. VEC sells its products through an extensive distribution network that includes expeditors, mass merchandisers, regional mobile electronics chains, and independent specialists both domestically and internationally. VOXX Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products rank among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell. Primary brands include: ADAS®, Advent®, AstroStart®, Audiovox®, Automate®, Autostart®, Avital®, CarLink®, Clifford®, Crimestopper®, Directed®, Flashlogic®, Install Essentials®, Invision®, Leather Craft®, MoviestoGo®, Omega®, Prestige®, Pursuit®, Python®, Rosen®, Rostra®, SmartStart®, and Viper®. For additional information, please visit our website at www.voxxelectronics.com.
About VOXX International Corporation: VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, as well as premium high-end audio. Today, VOXX International Corporation has an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists, and most of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. The Company has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and a growing portfolio, which now comprises over 30 trusted brands. Among the key domestic brands are Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Audiovox®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, Car Connection®, 808®, AR for Her®, and Prestige®. International brands include Hirschmann Car Communication®, Klipsch®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mirage®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Oehlbach® and Incaar™.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.voxxintl.com.
Hamilton, OH (March 28, 2024) – In a strategic move to advance future growth in the Pacific Northwest, Dynamat proudly announces that The Crossover Marketing Group will be representing the Dynamat Brand in the territory for the mobile electronics vertical.
Rob Sutton (L), Paul Pilat (R)
“We are very impressed with the Crossover Team, their deep network in the PNW region and past successes. I very much look forward to growing the Dynamat brand in partnership with Rob Sutton, Paul Pilat and their team,” stated Edward Shelton, VP of Sales for Dynamat.
The transition will happen with immediate effect and the Crossover Team has already started to make contact with customers, new and old.
“We see this partnership as a strategic step forward in our mission to provide top-tier solutions and unparalleled support to our customers,” added Paul Pilat, of Crossover Marketing.
“We are excited to join forces with Dynamat to offer our dealers access to best-in-class acoustic and thermal environmental solutions,” said Rob Sutton, of Crossover Marketing. “This partnership bolsters our commitment to providing premium products that deliver exceptional performance and revenue potential.”
About Crossover Marketing:
Crossover Marketing is a Manufacturer’s Rep Firm servicing the Pacific Northwest market. The company was founded by Rob Sutton and Paul Pilat, who have decades of combined experience in leadership roles within the consumer electronics industry. The company focuses on sustainable dealer development and incorporates innovative marketing strategies with a priority on customer service. For more information, please visit www.crossovermktg.com.
About Dynamat:
Dynamat, Inc. is a privately held corporation located in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Established in 1989, the company markets acoustic environmental solutions for a broad range of industries.
The Dynamat brand is recognized by consumers around the world as quality products for solutions to unwanted noise and vibration. The Dynamat brand maintains the dominant market share in Car Audio and Automotive Restoration acoustic solutions. Dynamat, Inc. also provides a broad range of unique product solutions for home acoustics, computers, appliances, and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Visit www.dynamat.com
Mechanicsville, VA— April 1 2024— Specialty Marketing, a Custom Home, and Mobile Electronics Distributor, with over six decades of distribution experience, formally announces the expansion of distribution territory for Pioneer Electronics.
Specialty Marketing will now cover the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York (including Metro), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Specialty Marketing with distribution centers in Virginia and New Jesey, welcome the opening of their new Florida facility in the next 30 days. These three distribution facilities will ensure 1-day delivery throughout the territory.
Specialty Marketing recently hired six industry veterans.
Bill Dolsen-VP of Sales and Business Development, 34 years’ experience
Dennis Hopper-Florida Territory Manager, 36 years’ experience
LONG BEACH, CALIF., April 1, 2024 KENWOOD USA (kenwood.com/usa/car), a leading manufacturer of premier entertainment and information solutions for the automotive, marine, and motorsports aftermarket, is excited to announce the Long Beach CA. KENWOOD has introduced the DMX999AI multimedia receiver that is the first Automotive receiver to feature AI technology. The DMX999AI will feature a 10.1” Capacitive HD screen 6 HDMI ai wireless inputs, two sets of RCA outputs and will accept 10 external cameras. The KENWOOD AI “Speaks-A-Lot” technology allows the driver or passenger to hold conversations with the receiver and the receiver has the ability to learn behaviors such as music taste and driving characteristics. In testing it even learned to swear at other drivers.
Features include • Music select mode – • it will follow your music choices and begin making suggestions searching across various streaming sources to find selections. • Conversation modes – • Best Friend mode: Can converse on almost any subject in depth and is a great tool for long road trips. • Partner mode: will criticize your driving in a familiar nagging manner. • Politician mode: will tell you just what you want to hear and make promises it can’t keep. • Navigation tools – o Traffic mode- You say what’s with all the traffic? And it will create reasons. o The DMX999AI will select routes in large cities where you are least apt to be shot, by analyzing recent crime data and trends. John Lucas, VP of Sales, stated “This new receiver will revolutionize the aftermarket receiver market with its interactive AI. It’s also the first Green Receiver. At boot up it will suggest ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and this feature can’t be turned off. To further demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, the screen surround is made from a compressed plant base polymer. That is bio-degradable and gives the receiver it’s green color” The DMX999AI will be available in Mid-Summer 2027, at a projected retail price of $2999.99. CarPlay and Android Auto supporting models will follow soon after. To learn more about KENWOOD, visit the company’s website at https://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/ About JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation and is a leading developer of car entertainment products for the consumer market, two-way radio communications systems for public safety, private industry and amateur users, and video equipment for the broadcast and professional markets. For detailed information, call KENWOOD USA at 1-800-536-9663 or visit us at http://us.jvckenwood.com, www.kenwood.com/usa.
WOODINVILLE WA (04.01.24) On Thursday, March 28th PRM’s Mark Giovannetti was on the road to see Sound Advice Custom Car & Marine Audio in Marysville, WA.
“When I arrived Steve and Debbie Milburn, the owners of Sound Advice, were installing one of the new Diamond Audio Harley Davidson MSHD14 radios that were recently released. With over 40 years of providing great products and custom installations in Cars, Marine, RVs and Motorcycles their customer service is top tier and I wanted their feedback on the MSHD14” Giovannetti related.
PRM’s Mark Giovannetti (L) with Debbie and Steve Milburn and the Diamond Audio MSHD14 Harley installation.
Continuing “Soon they had finished installing the radio and were just finishing up re-installing the amplifiers in their customer’s bike. When everything powered up, and a few adjustments on the radio were made, Steve said he had not even touched the DSP and it already sounded awesome.”
Steve and Debbie with the installation in progress.
Giovannetti added “Debbie liked the brightness of the display and how easy the unit was to operate with the handlebar controls. Steve added that he tried the touch screen controls with and without riders gloves and found it to be very responsive commenting…..”There wasn’t any delay at all”.
The MSHD14 installed and ready to get on the road.
Concluding “At that point I had a big thumbs up on the new Diamond Audio MSHD14 and left them to finish up with their install as the customer was coming in soon to pick up his ride.”
Family owned Sound Advice has been serving the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years with custom installs from mild to wild.
Pacific Rim Marketing represents Accele, Audiomobile, Cervin Vega, CRUX, Diamond Audio and Musway in the PNW.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (03.30.24) 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 265th time on Friday morning March 29th. The Wheel landed on the Massive Audio space and the Car Trendz slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Alexandria VA with the news. Tai Nguyen was excited to hear the Good Friday news and they will be looking forward to receiving the Massive Audio prize. Tai and the crew offer Audio, Security, Wheels and Tint to consumers in the area.
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 and Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL..
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 266 on Friday, April 5th.
TULSA, OK (02.21.23) – Code Zero Customs had a major presence at the recent Low-n-CLEAN in Tulsa Saturday March 23rd at the Tulsa Expo Square.
Cody Landis, Code Zero Customs owner, related “Being on site up front with a 20 x 40 booth as an Official Vendor at the event was a real branding opportunity for our company. Attendees were serious automotive aftermarket enthusiasts and it’s a great way to showcase our brand, products and work to the right audience. Our Code Zero Customs apparel also grabbed attention.”
Code Zero Customs showcased this 1950 Ford F1 and a customized Subaru in their booth.
Code Zero Customs had show specials spotlighted in the booth with other products and their custom speaker enclosure builds.
“Showing great project vehicles by the booth, a 1950 F1 and Subaru, really let attendees see our custom work. Seeing our client vehicles around the show floor is always humbling too.”
“At the show our goal was to to put our brand in front of of new Tuner crowd. Attendees asked if we are local so they can come to the store to talk about projects on their vehicle. This event was definitely a good experience and we certainly look forward to the next Low-n-CLEAN” Landis concluded.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (03.29.24) – A major new fundraising initiative for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America begins in a big way Tuesday, April 2, with the rare opportunity for a winning auction bidder to have a one-on-one lunch with General Motors President Mark Reuss.
This truly priceless and unique, behind-the scenes experience takes place on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the GM Global Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, and will be followed by Reuss and the winner touring the annual Employee Car Show celebrating the 60th anniversary of select GM A-body cars like the Pontiac GTO, Chevelle SS and Olds 442.
The auction is available exclusively on automotive auction industry leader Bring a Trailer (BaT) and takes place from next Tuesday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 9th. The winning bid for this no-reserve auction, including the BaT buyer’s fee, will be donated to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA), which is operated by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation. The MSHFA’s mission is to honor its “Heroes of Horsepower” inductees and their winning American motorsports accomplishments and to preserve their legacies for generations to come. To create a BaT account in advance of the April 2 auction posting, please click on BringaTrailer.com.
“The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is an important organization to me and enthusiasts everywhere,” Reuss said. “I’m honored to be a part of this event, and excited for the auction winner to experience our Employee Car Show, which is always a very special and enjoyable day at GM.”
A high-performance motorsports enthusiast and strong supporter of the MSHFA, Reuss most recently inducted the MSHFA Class of 2023’s Sports Cars enshrinee Zora Arkus-Duntov, the late “father” of the Corvette and Corvette racing. A mechanical engineer, Reuss began his career with GM as a student intern in 1983, ascending through the global automotive giant to the position of President in 2019. As President, Reuss has overseen some of the most exciting racing programs in the corporation’s long history, including the introduction last year of Cadillac’s championship-winning IMSA GTP hybrids and the popular “Garage 56” NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro entry that stole the show at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The Reuss one-on-one luncheon auction is the first of several blockbuster online fundraising initiatives the MSHFA is introducing this year. Established in the late 1980s and fresh off its 36th Annual Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Racing earlier this month, the MSHFA, as a nonprofit, is largely dependent on donations – which are typically tax-free – from individuals and organizations for its annual operating budget. The MSHFA Museum is located on the grounds of Daytona International Speedway (DIS), just outside of the NASCAR Turn 4 tunnel on International Speedway Blvd. (ISB) in the DIS Ticket & Tours building and greets more than 150,000 guests annually.
“We are deeply indebted to Mark and to Bring a Trailer for making this possible,” said MSHFA President George Levy. “For any motorsports fan or automotive supplier, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend one-on-one time with one of the industry’s truest and most powerful enthusiasts.”
The GM Global Tech Center, which just underwent a major renovation, adds to the truly special luncheon experience with Reuss. Designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen, the campus opened in 1956 and houses the GM Design Auditorium, alternatively known as “The Dome.” The vast majority of GM vehicles developed since the mid-1950s have started life at this location, and the campus functions as an innovation center for automotive engineering, design, and technology.
The GM Employee Car Show, which is held annually around the scenic 23-acre lake located on the Tech Center campus, is closed to the public, but the winner will join Reuss after the lunch for a tour and viewing of the legendary GM A-body classics on display.
To create a BaT account in advance of the MSHFA Reuss Luncheon auction posting on April 2, please visit BringaTrailer.com.
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