AutoMobility Partners with Uber to Revolutionize Local Deliveries

MONTREAL, CANADA (11.06.23) – AutoMobility is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Uber, the global leader in ride-sharing, to bring unparalleled delivery services to our customers. Starting November 1, 2023, select AutoMobility customers in the greater Toronto area (GTA) can enjoy the convenience and speed of getting their purchases delivered directly to their doorstep via Uber.

Key Features of the AutoMobility-Uber Delivery Partnership:

Weight Limit: Items weighing up to 30 lbs can be seamlessly delivered.
Value Limit: Orders with a total value of up to $1,500 are eligible. To find out more, talk to your Automobility sales representative.
Pricing: Competitive and transparent pricing structure based on order value.

The AutoMobility facility in Montreal.

Why AutoMobility Chose Uber:

Uber’s extensive network and reliable service have made it the preferred choice for millions globally. By leveraging Uber’s vast fleet and efficient routing algorithms, AutoMobility is confident that our customers will receive their orders quickly and securely.

Benefits to Customers:

Speed: Faster delivery times compared to standard shipping methods.
Flexibility: Customers can choose a delivery window that suits their schedule.
Real-time Tracking: Monitor your order’s journey as it makes its way to your store.
Safety: All Uber drivers undergo rigorous background checks, ensuring a secure delivery process.

President & CEO of AutoMobility, Robert Nelson, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “This collaboration signifies a new era in the way our customers experience shopping with AutoMobility. We are not just selling products; we are enhancing the entire buying experience, from purchase to delivery.”

Visit www.automob.ca for more.

Nappo Car Audio Wins KING BOXES Prize on The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 244

SHREVEPORT LA (11.04.23)  WTF…Win This Friday. Nappo Car Audio won the KING BOXES prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 244 on Friday morning, November 3rd.

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 5.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 244th time on Friday morning  November 3rd. The Wheel landed on the KING BOXES space and the Nappo Car Audio 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 Katy TX. Francesco Nappo was actually in Las Vegas at the SEMA Show was was thrilled to hear the news. He had actually been to the KING BOXES booth in the North Hall and met with the owner Jaysam Odeh. More to come on this 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

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, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, AlloyGator, Kenwood, JVC, SD Lighting, Nakamichi, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards 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 and Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 245 on Friday, November 10th. 

Oracle Lighting’s Melissa Parker-Boudreaux Wins “She Is SEMA Woman of the Year” Award

METAIRIE, LA (11.03.23) – ORACLE Lighting, the market leader in innovative LED solutions and high-quality automotive lighting products, announces Melissa Parker-Boudreaux has won the annual She is SEMA Woman of the Year award from the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN). The award was announced at the SBN banquet during the 2023 SEMA Show and recognizes the recipient’s outstanding achievements and contributions in the automotive aftermarket industry.

The SBN is a dynamic group of professionals representing the women of SEMA that provides mentoring, networking, resources and more to women in the aftermarket industry. Melissa has been a proactive volunteer and contributor with SBN for the past several years, providing unwavering advocacy and support of SBN programs. As current co-chair of the SBN volunteer committee, Melissa has provided invaluable support to key initiatives, such as the all-female Bronco build, moderating and creating material for educational sessions and much more.

“Melissa’s enthusiasm for supporting women in the industry has shone through her remarkable dedication and volunteer work for SBN,” said Tiffanie Hartenstein, ORACLE Lighting’s CEO and co-founder. “That dedication and the great strides she has made in her own career make her highly deserving of this honor.”

Melissa serves as senior sales and marketing manager at ORACLE Lighting, overseeing sales and distribution channels, as well as leading the company’s marketing efforts.

For more information on ORACLE Lighting and its complete product line, visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776 or email info@oraclelights.com.

CV/DA Holdings Intros HydroPro Speaker Grills at SEMA Show

LOS ANGELS, CA (11.03.23) – CV/DA Holdings is proud to introduce the HydroPro speaker grills, a patented, hydrophobic membrane designed to protect Motorsports speakers from water damage while being acoustically transparent.

Promoting easy installation and retrofitting; the material has an easy-to-apply adhesive backing to attach the membrane to a variety of speakers. As easy as applying the membrane to the front of the speaker, then installing the speaker as normal adds the benefits of water and contaminant protection.

Available now for the three most popular sizes.

WPGRL65 fits 6.5″ speakers
WPGRL69 fits 6×9” speakers
WPGRL8 fits 8” speakers

For more information, visit SEMA booth 10148.

See cerwinvega.com and diamondaudio.com for more.

Obtain Colossus Pro Power Through the All-New Colossus Mini

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (11.03.23) – Utilize PRO SOUND anywhere your installation demands with Colossus Mini amplifiers. The call for tighter space in your audio installation/setup can be a burden when you still want PRO POWER or LOUDER sound. Colossus Mini amplifiers are ALL-NEW for 2023 and are the smallest size footprint of Colossus amplifiers from the Hifonics Colossus family. Higher performance meets compact space with Colossus Mini!

A smaller footprint but Colossus PRO SOUND – Colossus Mini amplifiers signify the smallest footprint the Colossus family of amplifiers has to offer but utilize innovative technology to make and create PRO POWER within every audio setup. Get ready to feel your audio come alive with HIGHER POWER and playback within a reinvented, smaller footprint. Demand PRO SOUND anywhere!

The Colossus Amplifier lineup is on display in the Maxxsonics North Hall Booth 11109 at SEMA 2023.

Sam Dattalo, Vice President of Sales, said, “If you need more space in your audio installation but want PRO POWER and PRO SOUND from your amplifiers – the ALL-NEW Colossus Mini lineup of amplifiers will take care of everything. Showcasing sound in a smaller heat sink but producing PRO SIZE POWER in every beat and song, audio heard through the Colossus Mini line comes close to the Colossus PRO line of Hifonics amplifiers. I am blown away by the BIGGER and LOUDER SOUND that comes from such a smaller footprint. Get ready to hear your sound go PRO with Colossus Mini amplifiers!”

ABOUT THE COLOSSUS Mini AMPLIFIER LINE —

The Colossus Mini is the perfect amplifier when space is tight, and that installation setup calls for something smaller (but just as mighty as the Colossus PRO in louder sound) with ultimate POWER FROM THE GODSplayback. COMPACT SIZE creates Colossus PRO POWER with the Colossus Mini line of amplifiers. Presenting PRO audio with higher playback of details innovated in a smaller footprint that can fit anywhere your audio installation/setup demands – Colossus Mini amplifiers demonstrate incredible PRO POWER within the smallest size of the Hifonics Colossus family.

A smaller footprint – but utilizing full range Class-D chipsets (including the mono models) – all Colossus Mini amplifiers are compatible with a wide range of drivers, especially pro-style speakers. Colossus Mini amplifiers incorporate a smaller footprint design that enables them to be placed in motorcycles, UTVs, and other automotive vehicles – all while still creating Colossus sound. A high tolerance output device utilizes high output power and thermal dissipation through a proprietary coupling method, making LOUDER sounding playback in every beat, while a mass-loaded extruded aluminum heat sink results in better thermal management and output performance – resulting in HIGHER POWER audio. With fly-cut CNC badging on every Colossus Mini amplifier, the Hifonics and Colossus logo badges are CNC machined aluminum, presenting a sleek and stylish finish to every car audio installation. Embrace PRO SOUND with more space through Colossus Mini!

COLOSSUS Mini FEATURES INCLUDE:

Full Range Class-D – All Colossus Mini amplifiers feature a full range Class-D chipset, including the mono models, making them compatible with a wide range of drivers, especially pro-style speakers.

Compact Design – Small footprint design suites a wide range of applications like motorcycles, UTVs, and automotive vehicles.

High Tolerance Output Device – Ultra-Fi MOSFETS are designed for high output power and thermal dissipation through a proprietary coupling method.

Power Supply – Air core transformer is more effective for higher frequencies and energy loss due to its open-core design.

High-End Preamplifier Circuit – Accepts a wider range of input signals.

RCA Inputs – Nickel-plated RCA jacks create an efficient connection that is corrosion-resistant.

Clean Board Construction – Multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCB) with surface mount components require fewer parts and result in a cleaner design.

Delayed Turn-On Function – Ensures compatibility with a wide range of source units to eliminate unwanted turn-on/off noises (like hisses and pops).

Mass-Loaded Heat Sink – The mass-loaded extruded aluminum heat sink results in better thermal management and output performance – no fan cooling required.

Triple Protection Circuits – Over/under voltage, short circuit, and thermal protection circuits give you peace of mind that your investment (audio system and vehicle) will be protected (under nearly every circumstance).

Fly-Cut CNC Badging- The Hifonics and Colossus logo badges are CNC machined aluminum (giving a sleek and stylish finish).

Bass Remote – The included bass remote allows you to adjust the bass level relative to the setting on the amplifier end panel. The LED indicator light displays green when the amplifier is powered ON and red if the amplifier enters protect.

Alden Stiefel, President of Maxxsonics, mentioned, “The Colossus Mini line of amplifiers has you covered when space runs tight in your vehicle or audio setup. If you want to still receive PRO POWER and SOUND for your Hifonics audio system – the Colossus Mini amplifier line delivers on all of it. A smaller footprint has been reinvented with Colossus PRO technology giving your audio a taste of the Colossus PRO line but repurposed for a smaller footprint within the Colossus Mini. I am very pleased with the development and outcome of this Colossus Mini amplifier line and can’t wait for others to hear the PRO HIGHER POWER sound and playback for themselves.”

Embrace PRO SOUND and POWER in a Mini footprint with Colossus Mini amplifiers. Make sure to contact your sales representative or customer service at 847-540-7700 immediately to secure your order.

Full line details are available on the Hifonics website at https://hifonics.com/.

Firstech Wins Best New Product at SEMA 2023 for DroneMobile XC

LAS VEGAS, NV (11.02.23) – Firstech, makers of Compustar and DroneMobile connected car solutions, was awarded SEMA Best New Product for the upcoming Drone XC Dash Camera. Firstech’s 1st place win was announced at SEMA’s Kickoff Breakfast, along with winners in seventeen other automotive categories.

The entire FIRSTECH product lineup is on display in the company’s North Hall booth 10339.

Firstech will be showing the DroneMobile XC Dash Camera along with the company’s security and remote start product lines at SEMA in the North Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center in booth #10339.

The DroneMobile XC Dash Cam and The SEMA 2023 Best New Mobile Electronics Product Award are on display in the North Hall booth.

DroneMobile XC is the first-to-market dash camera to integrate with an aftermarket remote start and security system – giving drivers full visibility, control, and monitoring over their vehicle from virtually anywhere in the world. All of these capabilities will be available in a new update to the DroneMobile App for iPhone and Android smartphones. The retail price of the DroneMobile XC (part number: XC-LTE) will be $379.99 MSRP.

While an exact shipping date has not been announced, Firstech shares that DroneMobile XC will be available some time this Winter 2023.

To learn more about DroneMobile XC, please visit www.dronemobile.com/xc-lte-dash-cam.
For questions, contact Firstech marketing director Justin Lee at justinlee@compustar.com.

CRUX Unveils 6 New Nissan Interfaces at SEMA Show

CHATSWORTH, CA (11.02.23) – CRUX is unveiling 6 new Nissan interfaces during SEMA 2023 in the North Hall of the LVCC. See product details below.

Elevate Your Drive with CRUX’s 6 Brand-New Nissan Radio Interfaces

SWRNS-63ACompatible with 2013-2019 Nissan Vehicles (20 & 16 pin connector)Learn More
SWRNS-63FFor 2019 + Up Nissan Sentra (No Carplay)Learn More
SWRNS-63FCFor 2019 + Up Nissan Sentra (With Carplay)Learn More
SWRNS-63MFor 2015-2016 Nissan Murano (Factory Navigation)Learn More
SWRNS-63NCompatible with 2013-2019 Nissan Vehicles (Factory Navigation)Learn More
SWRNS-63SCompatible with 2013-2019 Nissan Vehicles (32 & 20 pin connector)Learn More

Visit cruxinterfacing.com for more.

SEMA Fest Builds Passion for Car Culture

DIAMOND BAR, CA (11.02.23) – SEMA Fest, a new two-day festival celebrating motorsports, music and car culture produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), is coming to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds Nov. 3-4.

In addition to two stages featuring 22 musical acts, SEMA Fest attendees will enjoy a variety of unforgettable motorsports entertainment, including demonstrations from Formula DRIFT, Hoonigan, and Nitro Circus.

“The SEMA Show is about preserving and promoting car culture, and instilling that passion for cars in younger, more entertainment-oriented generations,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA Vice President of Events. “SEMA Fest will help us build new audiences that are passionate about the automotive lifestyle.”

The festival is the natural evolution of the passion for all things automotive exemplified at the SEMA Show. The Association started to further highlight and share that passion with the enthusiast public in 2011 with the SEMA Cruise, which evolved in 2014 with SEMA Ignited, the official Friday night after-party for the SEMA Show. Now, it’s evolving again with this new festival format that celebrates the relationship between motorsports, music, and car culture.

Featured attractions include:
World-class drifting demos by Formula DRIFT teams
Extreme motorsports action by Hoonigan
Freestyle motocross and BMX Big Air show from Nitro Circus
Ride with Us – learn-to-ride motorcycle experience
Consumer marketplace with vendors, craft food, and more
E-Gaming experience and competition by NACL
Two festival stages featuring 22 diverse acts over two days showcasing a wide variety of musical genres
Top performing musical acts aren’t the only attraction at SEMA Fest as the Motorsports activities will also be major headliners of the festival over the course of two days. Performances include:

Formula DRIFT
Formula DRIFT provides a series for the best professional drifters from around the globe to compete against each other. As the first official drifting series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting drift fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life, and established itself as the global leader for the sport.

“Formula DRIFT has been involved in drift demos at SEMA for many years, and we’re excited to see it taken to the next level at SEMA Fest, combining some of the most exciting motorsports on the planet with some incredible music acts. It’s certainly going to be an unforgettable weekend,” said Formula DRIFT President Ryan Sage.

Formula DRIFT will have the following drivers smoking tires at SEMA Fest: Rome Charpentier, Forrest Wang, Daniel Stuke, Jeff Jones, Trent Beechum, Blake Olsen, Kasey Kohl and Richard Advani.

Hoonigan
Hoonigan is not only bringing the Burnyard back to the SEMA Show, but they will also be throwing down exclusive live Hoonigan shows at SEMA Fest. Don’t miss the high-adrenaline mix of burning rubber, flying trucks, speeding cars, and breathtaking motorsports action–all headlined by Lia Block and Travis Pastrana. Get ready for a week of tire slaying mayhem with the Hoonigan team.

Nitro Circus
Nitro Circus is bringing its action-packed Freestyle Motocross (FMX) and Bicycle Motocross (BMX) Big Air show featuring stunts and tricks that push riders to their limits to SEMA Fest. Riders performing at SEMA Fest include FMX riders Adam Jones, Jarryd McNeil, Beau Bamburg, Javier Villegas, Keith Sayers, and James Carter; and BMX riders Ryan Williams (BMX and Scooter), Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham (Wheelchair), Andy Buckworth, Kurtis Downs, Casey Ervin and Jared Wiedhour.

SEMA Fest will be held Nov. 3-4, 2023, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, an outdoor venue located along the famed Las Vegas Strip on the southwest corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.semafest.com.

The SEMA Show 2023 Day-1 Brought The 12volt Industry To The LVCC North Hall

LAS VEGAS, NV (11.01.23) The 2023 SEMA Show is set to be the largest automotive aftermarket trade event to date. The addition of The SEMA FEST is designed to excite and engage enthusiasts and thus further increasing car culture. With a reported 2200 exhibitors the 2023 SEMA Show will definitely be a record setting trade show.

This image from the upper deck in the mega KICKER booth shows midday action on Day-1.
The HKI North Hall booth is drawing attendees to see the latest from SounDigital, GroundZero and Tury.
Reps Ed Dalesandro-End Result and Phil Chartier-12volt Specialist with David Tapia (LtoR) in the PCA Enclosures North Hall booth. Tapia’s company is showing their Custom Luxury factory fit enclosures for crew cab trucks.

The 12volt Central Studios and The 12voltBeat are woking to showcase the mobile electronics segment of the automotive aftermarket industry at the 2023 SEMA Show. 12volt vendors are concentrated in the LVCC North Hall. The SEMA Show runs Tuesday October 31st through Friday November 3rd.

The 9-member TeamNutz crew was ready to head to the SEMA Show early on Day-1. Each had a plan to make dreams come true.
These loaded Harleys in the Wet Sounds North Hall booth will definitely draw eyeballs and ears during SEMA.

On Instagram and Facebook @12voltnews the 12volt Central Studios staff, with the help of friends and industry members, are making posts showcasing exhibitor activity and will continue making posts throughout the event and beyond. These posts are designed to increase exhibitors’ visibility and encourage dealers, reps and distributors to check out the latest products on display. See action from the SEMA Show floor on Instagam #12vnn_sema2023.

This Bentley in the Blaupunkt North Hall may be a SEMA Show first!!

The 12voltSTP Tool makes it very easy for all to showcase their actiities at SEMA 2023. With the smartphone in your pocket snap and txt an image to 318 469 2526. Dealers, reps and distributors can snap images they can utilize once back at their offices. Dealers can showcase SEMA news to their followers to drive store traffic. Reps and distributors can do the same to let customers in their respective territories know the latest from their brands from SEMA 2023.

Let’s all work to extend the SEMA 2023 ROI for all across the 12volt industry. The 12voltSTP Tool makes it easy. Snap and Txt an image to 318-469-2526. Presto your activities could be in the 12voltnews.com.

Oracle Lighting Unveils Global Expedition Vehicle Build at the 2023 SEMA Show

METAIRIE, LA (11.01.23) – ORACLE Lighting unveils its largest project vehicle to date: a fully-built Stewart & Stevenson M1079 Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) global expedition vehicle. Designed to tackle off-grid expeditions and harsh environments, the ultra-capable and EMP-proof bug-out vehicle will also serve as a showcase for ORACLE Lighting products and as a platform for product testing in real-world conditions.

The Stewart & Stevenson M1079 made its debut in the 1980s and was a serious departure from the Army’s previous trucks. Its cab-over design makes it smaller and more maneuverable while still achieving a 2.5-ton payload rating with only two axles, making it less cumbersome than 6×6 options. The LMTV’s smaller dimensions, off-road capability and extreme ruggedness also make it an excellent platform for building a serious expedition vehicle.

“In considering our next project, it was important to our team to have it reflect our passion for outdoor pursuits,” said Justin Hartenstein, ORACLE Lighting’s director of development. “The LMTV hits all the marks by giving us an extremely capable vehicle and a massive canvas to show off our products and serve as a base camp at different events. It makes a big statement wherever it goes, and we thank our team and product sponsors for helping bring it to life.”

The ORACLE Lighting LMTV retains its military underpinnings. Weighing in at over 18,000 lbs, the truck is powered by a 6.6-liter Caterpillar turbo-diesel engine mated to an Allison seven-speed electronic transmission. Massive 46-inch all-terrain tires crawl over almost any obstacle, and the rig is fitted with a central tire inflation system. To ensure the LMTV is ready for anything it might encounter on an expedition, the ORACLE team fitted a Superwinch Tiger Shark 18,000-lb synthetic rope winch, FASS Titanium Signature Series 165 GPH diesel fuel system and a total of six XS Power 100 Ah lithium-ion batteries.

The rig is also fitted with a 1,000-watt solar system, 12-foot power awning and traction boards. A 75 x 52-inch Go Rhino SRM500 roof rack and weather-resistant Pelican BX140R cargo cases add additional storage up top. The entire exterior of the vehicle was refinished and painted Nardo Grey before being wrapped with ORACLE-branded graphics by PG NOLA.

No off-road or off-grid vehicle is complete without auxiliary lighting, and ORACLE has loaded the LMTV with the latest lighting technology. OCULUS 7″ Bi-LED Projector Headlights are mounted in the massive off-road front bumper and Universal Illuminated LED Letter Badges in amber highlight the cab’s custom ORACLE badge. Seven ORACLE 9″ Multifunction 60W Round LED Spotlights are mounted to the cab’s roof rack, while flush-mount 5” 24W Angled LED Scene Light Bars and Multifunction LED Plow Headlightswith heated lenses provide peripheral and rear illumination.

Not originally designed with comfort in mind, the LMTV’s cab has been fitted with Dynamat for sound and vibration deadening and then upholstered for longer treks on or off the pavement. The new interior features distressed leather and Alcantara by Gleen Hebert at Level Up Auto Interiors, completely transforming the driving experience. The EMP-proof box-turned-habitat features custom-built benches that double as sleeping arrangements, custom cabinets, carpeting and a Bluetooth sound system. Interior lighting is provided by ORACLE’s new Plasma™ LED strips.

The ORACLE Lighting LMTV is currently on display at the 2023 SEMA Show in the Overland Experience (Diamond Lot, adjacent to West Hall). Click here for a project overview and to watch build series videos.

For more information on ORACLE Lighting and its complete product line, please visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776 or email info@oraclelights.com.