ROGERS, AR (09.26.23) – The Audio Edge Team rolled out of the company’s Nederland TX home at 5 AM on Monday September 18th for the 530 mile trip to Rogers, AR. Owner Chris Hulin was behind the wheel of the F350 pulling a 24’ trailer filled with tools, accessories and supplies needed to complete installations on dozens and dozens of bikes at the Bikes, Blues and BBQ Motorcycle Rally that ran September 27-30 in Rogers, AR.
Team members Cody Gressett, James Duvall and Seth Hollier joined Hulin in the F350 cab on the 12 hour trip.
At 5 AM Monday morning Chris Hulin snapped this image in the Audio Edge parking lot in Nederland TX ready to head to Rogers AR.
From Day 1 the Rally was busy in the Rockford Fosgate and KENWOOD area.
The 2023 Bikes, Blues and BBQ Rally was definitely impacted by weather. A total of 10” of rain fell during the week. The first night high wind took out a big tent. As the days passed the weather improved and the event finished under a sunny sky.
During the Rally KENWOOD staff members Tim Hill and Marcus Vasconcellos were under the tent showing bikers product, doing demos and closing sales along with the Audio Edge Team that completed installations.
Each night of the Rally the Audio Edge crew worked late under the lights.
All was well organized for the Audio Edge team with the trailer and install bays.
Momentum Marketing firm members were under the Rockford Fosgate tents during the event. Hector Mena, Gary Biggs, Jimmy Bradfield and Jorge Grijalva worked to show and demo Rockford Fosgate’s extensive line of motorcycle products.
Gary Biggs related, “The Bikes, Blues and BBQ event was was great. We did have rain several days but it did not keep many bikers from coming. We were busy the entire show. Audio Edge has been a strong Rockford Fosgate dealer for many years. We definitely enjoyed spending time with their team during the event.”
Amazing bikes were loaded with the latest from Rockford Fosgate.
Lots of Kenwood power added to this bike.
“This was our fifth trip to the Rally in Rogers and it was another very good trip that we are planning again in 2024. We completed KENWOOD and Rockford Fosgate installations on dozens and dozens of bikes from 8 in the mornings until all jobs were done well into the nights. We did a lot of 2 and 4 speaker installs and quite a few older bikes. The biggest job was a done the last day and was right at $7500. Rockford Fosgate Stage 5 products and radio plus a Kenwood motorcycle camera system were installed. When we packed up for the trip home we didn’t have much inventory on the trailer. We gauged it pretty well based on past trips to Rogers,” Hulin related.
The KENWOOD, Momentum Marketing and Audio Edge teams stayed in a large, very nice rental house on a lake close to the Rally site. ”We ate a lot of pizza, sandwiches and BBQ from food trucks during the day and enjoyed dinners on the grill at the house. Spending time with the KENWOOD and Momentum Team members was a terrific opportunity to talk bike, industry and what’s happening in the world around us,” Hulin added.
It would be a fun ride with this lady biker!
Lots of swag for bikers who added big sound to their rides for the trip home.
Overall attendance at the 2023 Sturgis Rally was reported to be down a bit and weather was certainly a contributing factor.
Concluding, Hulin offered, “We are all very glad to be home. During the rally we talked with hundreds of bikers about what they enjoyed listening to their systems on the road. We will be able to utilize that info as we talk to bikers here at our store. When they hear about out trips to Rogers and Sturgis they know we are the bike experts. The crew at the store did a great job while we were gone. Sales are good in Nederand and we are already getting ready to attend a few more bike rallies. Bike sales are definitely an important and a growing part of our business.”
CUMBERLAND, RI (09.26.23) – Sylvester Electronics, a Wholesale Electronics Distributor since 1976.a leading B2B provider of remote start systems and accessories, today announced that it is inviting all retail dealers who install and service remote starters to visit its “Remote Starter Showcase” to see it’s selection of products from manufacturers such as Astrostart, Avital, Audiovox, AutoMate, Carlink, Crimestopper, Directed, Excalibur, Fortin, Flash Logic, iDatalink, iDatastart, Midcity Engineering, Omega R&D, Prestige, Pursuit, Python,
Tom Sylvester with the Security & Remote Start Showcase page on the monitor in his Cumberland RI office.
The Sylvester Electronics showroom features a wide variety of remote start systems and accessories, including:
“We are excited to welcome remote start dealers to check out our selection,” said Thomas Sylvester, GM at Sylvester Electronics. “We have a wide selection of products to choose from, and our team of experienced professionals here to help dealers make the right decision for their needs.”
DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.26.23) – Students and faculty from automotive colleges and universities are invited to register for the 2023 SEMA Show Student Program, taking place November 1-2 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The SEMA Show Student Program offers an experience unlike any other for students preparing for careers in automotive by offering a unique chance to witness the multi-billion aftermarket industry in action.
In just a span of two days, students will be inspired to reach their career goals and participate in student networking opportunities, an all-female networking event and a networking breakfast where they will meet prospective employers and industry leaders from top companies in the automotive aftermarket.
The deadline to apply is Friday, October 13. Students aged 18-20 must be represented and chaperoned by their school officials in order to attend. School officials can sign up their student group here. Students aged 21 and over can submit a professional student application at this link.
Industry members who would like to host a table at the Student Program Networking Breakfast on Thursday, November 2, can sign up here.
Questions can be directed to Chris Standifer, SEMA manager of recognition programs, at chriss@sema.org or 909-978-6692.
JOLIET, IL (09.25.23) – Endless Possibilities Auto is a very proactive 12volt retailer that definitely understands the value of exhibiting and connecting at consumer events. On Sunday, September 24th, the Endless Possibilities Auto Team made the short 20 mile trip from their Aurora location to participate at the SubieFest Midwest 2023 event at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL.
The Route 66 Raceway in Joliet IL for SubieFest 2023 was the place to be on Sunday.
The Endless Possibilities Auto booth was very busy throughout the event.
Cesar Marungo, Endless Possibilities Auto owner, offered, “At the store we like Subarus. In fact 4 of us own various Subaru models. We have quite a number of customers who are happy with the upgrades we have made to their Subarus. We had great results at last year’s SubieFest so it was a no-brainer for us to get a booth again this year and plan the short trip to Joliet. We loaded our vehicles with our tent, gear to display and sell at the event then hit the road early Sunday morning. Having Chris Reavis on site again, this year with his Subaru, was really a big plus.”
Demos featuring Alpine gear were spotted around the event.
The Route 66 Raceway was packed with vendors, Subaru owners and importantly a large turnout of enthusiasts on a sunny Sunday for the SubieFest Midwest 2023 event. Continuing Marungo related “This year’s SubieFest was not quite as busy as last year. At this year’s SubieFest though we met with quite a few people who said they remembered coming by our booth last year. It’s also so great to see our customers enjoying their Subarus, with systems we installed at the store, at the Route 66 Raceway.”
Tech Sessions were offered for attendees this year.
“There is quite a community of Subaru owners in our area. Being able to show our demo vehicles at the event was terrific. This year Tech Seminars were added and we did a 25 minute session ‘Enhancing Your Entertainment System’. We had about 20 people as we talked about audio, OEM integration and safety upgrades. In addition, as the remote start season is on the way, we highlighted that category along with radar detectors and LED lighting. Through the day I think we had meaningful conversations with a couple hundred people under our tent and in our demos. We sold quite a bit of the product that we took to the event and handed out a ton of fliers and Alpine lit” Marungo added.
Cesar Marungo presented a Tech Session highlighting audio, OEM integration and safety upgrades.
At the end of the long day Cesar Marungo and Chris Reavis (R) paused for a quick image before packing up.
Reavis offered, “Cesar and Endless Possibilities Auto have had two successful Alpine Experience events at their store this year and it was very rewarding to be able to give back by supporting their efforts and again in 2023 at the SubieFest Midwest event. There were 4 Subarus loaded with Alpine set for demos… including two showcasing the new Optim8. Working together at this event is what a great business relationship is all about.”
“At Endless Possibilities Auto we are expecting to see in-store traffic and sales from SubieFest 2023. During this event we added about 300 new social media followers from our product raffle entries. We are definitely looking forward to SubieFest 2024” Marungo concluded.
Tickets are now available for SEMA Fest, the inaugural, two-day outdoor festival to be held Friday, November 3-Saturday, November 4, 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, that brings together automotive enthusiasts, the biggest names in music and the hottest automotive brands in a large-scale festival format. The prized SEMA Ignited event has evolved into a bigger and more exciting two-day event now known as SEMA Fest, which will give consumers a chance to participate in an automotive and music experience like none other! It’s a must-attend event that’s open to the public and features incredible automotive and motorsports activations the SEMA crowd is used to, like the following:
Nitro Circus, the provider of some of the biggest and raddest events in action sports. Formula DRIFT, the high-skilled, high-powered sport of drifting. Ride With Us, the not-for-profit organization that spreads the thrill of motorcycle riding to the community.
Not only that, SEMA Fest is also headlined by world-class musical acts Imagine Dragons, Incubus, Wiz Khalifa, AJR, Third Eye Blind, Bush, Walk the Moon, Ludacris, The Struts, Badflower, Chase Matthew, Meg Meyers, Ayron Jones, Rome & Duddy, renforshort, Starcrawler, Dead Sara, Bones UK, Brooke Alexx, Paper Idol, The Foxies, Good Boy Daisy and Hot Crazy.
SEMA Fest, open to all ages of the public, will unite automotive enthusiasts with the aftermarket industry “in a high-octane and immersive festival-like celebration of car culture.” The event will feature a full slate of automotive lifestyle events, including world-class drifting, motorsports competitions, freestyle motocross, off-road demonstrations, ride-and-drive activations, craft foods and a bustling consumer marketplace.
Whether you’re a diehard car enthusiast, a motorsports fan, a music lover or just like to have a good time, SEMA Fest is an event not to miss.
The inaugural SEMA Fest marks the conclusion of SEMA Week, which kicks off with the 2023 SEMA Show on October 31–November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
SEMA Fest: Ticketing and Admission Admissions to SEMA Fest can be purchased at five distinct levels:
2-Day General Admission (all ages): $179, which allows access to all General Admission areas, including the SEMA Fest Marketplace, motorsports activations, headlining talent on two stages, and food and beverages are available for purchase. 2-Day General Admission PLUS (all ages): $229, which includes access to all the features of 2-Day General Admissions as well as access to mobile phone charging stations, upgraded restroom facilities, and limited paid lockers to secure your personal belongings. SEMA Show Friday Festival Experience (ages 16+): $299, which includes access to all the features of 2-Day General Admission PLUS as well as access to the SEMA Show on Friday, November 3, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Friday Festival Experience offers the ultimate bucket-list enthusiast experience like no other event on the planet. It’s the best place to see the newest automotive performance products and discover the latest product and vehicle trends before anyone else. SEMA Fest VIP (all ages): $349, which includes access to all the features of 2-Day General Admission PLUS admissions as well as exclusive access to a VIP viewing area with premium sightlines, VIP food and beverages for purchase and VIP washrooms. SEMA Fest VIP and SEMA Show Friday Package (ages 16+): $469, which includes access to all the features of SEMA VIP admissions as well as access to the SEMA Show floor on Friday, November 3, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Keep an eye out for more details on the SEMA Fest ticket rewards program. To purchase tickets and receive the latest SEMA Fest updates, visit semafest.com.
SHREVEPORT, LA (09.25.23) – The 12volt STP Tool makes it easier than ever to showcase your company’s positive activities and products. Snap and Txt an image… PRESTO your company’s positive news and activities could be in the news. 318-465-0844 is the number. With the advent of social media, Facebook and Instagram platforms became key vehicles to deliver information and news. The fact remains people still need, and look forward to, receiving positive news. That is also true for the business realm that includes the 12volt Industry.
The Audio Edge 4-Member Team was busy day and night under the Kenwood and Rockford Fosgate tents at the Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycles Rally in Rogers, AR.
MAXPRO Window Films was on site at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Today, a vast percentage of people spend hours and hours on their mobile devices each day. Reports are the average person spends 7 hours a day on their smartphone.
Endless Possibilities Auto had a major presence at the 2023 SubieFest Midwest at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL.
The show floor and Tech Sessions at the RPM Annual Dealer Show at the Marconi Auto Museum in Tustin CA we very busy.
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SHREVEPORT LA (09.23.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Unique Audio VA won the Nakamichi prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 238 on Friday morning, September 22nd.
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 238th time on Friday morning September 22nd. The Wheel landed on the Nakamichi space and the Unique Audio VA 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 Lorton VA and Lorgio Romero was very happy to hear the news that a Nakamichi prize will be headed their way.
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. 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Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, September 29th.
AURORA, IL (09.22.23) – Endless Possibilities Auto is a very proactive 12volt retailer who understands the continuing value of connecting with consumers and enthusiasts. On Saturday September 15th Endless Possibilities hosted the company’s 2nd Alpine Experience event in 2023. Chris Reavis rolled an Alpine Jeep on site early in the day which was placed in front of the store.
Chris Reavis rolled the Alpine Jeep into place early Saturday morning.
Customers also filled the installation bay area.
Cesar Murango, Endless Possibilities Auto owner, related, “Again our store was a big winner. During the day traffic seemed to come in waves filling the showroom and in the installation bay area. From speakers, amps and head units our customers were making purchases… dash cam systems too. Having the Optim8 on display in the showroom also opened people’s eyes and definitely ears.
Customers at the counter to pick up their Alpine purchase.
This Jeep owner picked up an Alpine dash cam system.
‘A little rain did not slow down people coming into Endless Possibilities for the Alpine Experience. The demos outside in the Jeep brought smiles to all in the passenger seat. Other vehicles on site with Alpine showed people even more possibilities. The showroom showcased Alpine products and specials for the day. Cesar and his team were prepared and it was a super day,” Reavis, Alpine Specialist, commented.
Endless Possibilities will be on-site this weekend at the SubieFest Midwest with Chris Reavis in a Subaru loaded with Alpine.
Like last year Endless Possibilities Auto will be on site at the upcoming SubieFest Midwest on September 24th at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL. Reavis will join the Endless Possibilities Team with a personal Subaru loaded with Alpine gear.
Terrific to see Alpine Experiences happening from coast-to-coast to drive store traffic for proactive 12volt retailers. Consumers can not feel the bass in their chest or experience the highs on their smartphone or laptop. In-store traffic drives sales.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.22.23) – U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (H.R. 1435) from Representative John Joyce (R-PA). The bill passed with bipartisan support (222 to 190), with eight Democrats joining their Republican colleagues to advance this legislation. The SEMA-supported legislation prohibits the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing a waiver to California for regulations that would ban the sale of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) in the state by 2035.
SEMA thanks Rep. Joyce for leading the fight to ensure Americans can choose the type of motor vehicle that best meets their needs. “The last thing my constituents want is another oppressive Biden Administration mandate that puts a radical environmental agenda and far-left special interests above their individual freedoms,” said Congressman Joyce. “There is nothing more quintessentially American than the freedom of the open road, and I’m grateful to my colleagues for supporting this important legislation protecting the freedom of all Americans to drive the vehicles of their choice.”
House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) shepherded H.R. 1435 through the committee in July. As Chair of the E&C Committee, which has jurisdiction over automotive issues and the Clean Air Act, McMorris Rodgers has been a lead advocate for technology-neutral vehicle policies. “Seventeen other states have similar bans on internal combustion engines that would be triggered if EPA approves California’s request,” said Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers. “This affects 40% of the United States’ new vehicle market–and companies don’t customize cars for every state.”
To date, 14 out of 17 CARB states have begun adopting regulations to follow the California zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) mandate. The existing ZEV regulations are so onerous that Stellantis, a member of the Big Three, has stopped shipping gas-powered Jeeps to dealers in those states and customers wanting gas-powered vehicles must place a special order.
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), the co-chair of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, introduced S. 2090, a Senate companion bill to H.R. 1435 (includes the same bill text). The House and Senate versions of the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act now await consideration in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Click here to send your U.S. Senators a letter asking them to support the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act by co-sponsoring S. 2090.
GRAND ISLAND, NE (09.21.23) – Once again Edward’s Audio sponsored an event that drew a large crowd to downtown Grand Island. Three blocks in downtown were blocked off for 12volt and automotive enthusiasts to show off their rides for all who enjoyed their projects. This is a family friendly event and there was a bounce house for the kids, corn hole contest and food trucks. A SPL competition was also part of the day’s activities.
Downtown Grand Island NE on Sunday, September 17th
The Edward’s Audio ‘Milk Truck’ ready for all to experience.
Larry Alverez related, “Once again we had a terrific event. Show cars. bikes and some UTVs lined the street in front of local shops downtown. Our store is on a corner and we were very busy throughout the day. Our JBL branded ‘Milk Truck’, loaded with JBL, was out front and drew a crowd, like a magnet, each time we cranked the volume. Chris Pace with Arrowhead Sales pulled in his JBL demo trailer and JL Audio reps were onsite with their Cadillac demo.”
The backend of the ‘Milk Truck’ is a totally custom listening studio.
JL Audio was on site with custom Jeep and Cadillac demos.
The Edward’s Audio JBL ‘Milk Truck’ is actually a totally remodeled old school milk truck with an amazing paint job, custom cab interior with a custom listening room in the back. The audio system features 24 JBL woofers plus speakers.
Chris Pace stated, “Once again the Edward’s Audio sponsored event in downtown Grand Island drew a big crowd. It is awesome to see proactive dealers, like Edward’s Audio, connecting with consumers to let them see, feel and hear how quality sound can add enjoyment to their everyday lives.”
A bounce house and corn hole provided fun opportunities for families.
Bikes and show cars lined the downtown street.
Chris Pace conducted dozens of demos of the ‘Dare to Listen’ JBL Arrowhead Sales 2-sided trailer.
Brian Bohrer and Larry Alverez are partners in the business since 2014. With events like the Rumble in Grand Island the partners will continue to drive the mobile electronics business in southeastern Nebraska for many years to come.
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