HOLLY HILL, FL (10.31.23) – Heise LED Lighting Systems by Metra Electronics will display a new 6 Gang Switch Panel with 3 power levels at this year’s SEMA show. This device makes it easy for installers to integrate lighting into any vehicle. SEMA attendees can see this new product and many more automotive LED accessories from October 31 to November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Heise LED’s new 6 gang switch panel, the HE-SWP6, is durable enough for off-road use and has a narrow footprint for easy installation. Users can connect up to 6 different auxiliary LED lights or electrical devices for easy control. This device is designed to be safe for all connected accessories and is compatible with any switches capable of latching to ground. This switch panel has 10 feet of cable for versatile mounting options throughout the vehicle’s interior, such as the dash panel, center console, or vehicle pillar.
Features:
Painted aluminum base
Polycarbonate smoke-tinted cover
(2) 30A, (2) 20A, and (2) 15A circuits
Spare fuses included (1 of each)
Fuse puller included
DEUTSCH trigger connectors
#2 Phillips head securing screws included
Universal applications
1-year warranty
Metra’s main SEMA Show booth will be #10539 in the North Hall of the LVCC, and its off-roading and powersports products will be on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall. More product details will be available at HeiseLED.com soon after the show.
LAS VEGAS, NV (10.31.23) – The 2023 SEMA Show is set to be the largest automotive aftermarket trade event to date. The addition of The SEMA FEST is designd to excite and engage enthusiasts and thus further increase car culture. With a reported 2200 exhibitors the 2023 SEMA Show will definitely be a record setting trade show.
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. Setup began for most 12volt exhibitors on Saturday, October 28th and continues Sunday and Monday. The SEMA Show runs Tuesday October 31st through Friday November 3rd.
On Instagram and Facebook @12voltnews the 12volt Central Studios staff are making posts showcasing exhibitor setup acrtivity 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. On Instagam #12vnn_sema2023.
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STILLWATER, OK (10.30.23) – KICKER will showcase a booth filled with world premieres, custom vehicles, and celebrity appearances at this year’s SEMA Show. KICKER will be located in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, booth 10739.
The 50-year manufacturer of premium mobile-audio products will unveil a truckload of new gear on the SEMA Show floor, including the debut of the KICKER Pro Class, and an expansion of the Marine, Powersports and 12-volt product lines. Included in that will be KICKER’s new truck-specific, Dual L7T Subwoofer Enclosures. A perfect form-fitting, under-back-seat solution for select versions of the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, and RAM, two L7T ultra-thin square subwoofers have been placed into heavily braced MDF enclosures, delivering up to 1,200 watts (RMS) of bass.
The brand’s big-power offering has grown, leading to the formation of KICKER Pro Class. The Pro Class features KICKER’s new competition-grade products – SoloX Subwoofers, ST-Series Speakers, and Warhorse Amplifiers. The perfect complement to the Warhorse 3,600-watt Mono Amplifier that will begin shipping this year, KICKER’s new Warhorse WXA1000.4 Four-Channel Competition Amplifier is a full-range powerhouse, rated at 250×4 at four Ohms, 450×4 at 2 Ohms and features 8 AWG speaker outputs. This amp is more than ready to run a massive, multi-speaker door set up in even the loudest competition vehicles.
The remaining sizes of the behemoth SoloX L7X Subwoofer line, the 10- and 15-inch, will both begin shipping this year, along with the previously released L7X12.
KICKER audiophile-grade KSS-Series 3-Way Component Systems also debut as a high-fidelity, drop-in upgrade solution, compatible with select models of GM, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and more. Two model sizes will be available.
Several heavily customized vehicles will be displayed in the KICKER booth: a 2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide touring bike and Polaris RZR will both be packed with the newest KICKER Powersports products. A custom-wrapped GMC Sierra will sport four 15-inch SoloX Subwoofers in a powerful 8,000-watt system. The truck will tour across the country in 2024, attending shows and inspiring KICKER dealers from coast to coast.
In a tribute to SPL legend Alma Gates, KICKER’s 2021 Ford Bronco returns to the SEMA booth this year, loaded with nine SoloX 12-inch Subwoofers and as many Warhorse 3600-watt Mono Amplifiers. A trio of seven-inch ST-Series midrange drivers are installed in each custom door panel, as are four one-inch ST bullet tweeters.
To complete the SEMA Show experience, KICKER is excited to have NHRA legend Cruz Pedregon visiting fans in the booth on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. to shake hands and sign autographs. The hosts of Motor Trend TV’s Ride of Your Life, co-hosts Bryan Fuller and Courtney Hansen, stop by Thursday at 3 p.m. to meet their fans and talk cars.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.30.23) – The SEMA Garage will feature its research and testing capabilities during the 2023 SEMA Show in an expanded area in the upper South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 6,600-sq.-ft. feature area will allow the SEMA Garage to host real-time testing demonstrations and live calibrations. Attendees can learn from subject-matter experts, exchange knowledge and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) best practices and gain hands-on experience with ADAS tools and equipment.
The new exhibit’s aim is to assist in member education, to improve industry awareness of ADAS systems and their impact on the aftermarket, and to provide marketing and networking opportunities between buyers and sellers. The dedicated space will host a variety of ADAS-related products for examination and review, and live recalibration demonstrations throughout the week will guide attendees through the step-by-step process of integrating ADAS protocols into the workplace.
“The SEMA Garage Area will help Showgoers understand what the SEMA Garages offer and how we can help them bring products to market,” said Mike Mohacsi, SEMA Vice President, Product Development and OEM Relations. “SEMA Garages are on the forefront of research with new ADAS and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards along with EV standards. We are excited to share our research and technology during the SEMA Show.”
Opened last year, SEMA Garage Detroit features a new ADAS Technology Center. Rapid adoption of ADAS features raises new opportunities and challenges for vehicle modifiers. Currently, there is little data available to help anyone modifying an ADAS-equipped vehicle understand the exact degree of risk associated with changes to the vehicle. Ongoing testing and research at the SEMA Garage Detroit ADAS Technology Center seeks to change all that. During the Show, the SEMA Garage Area will perform live calibrations that may be used in the SEMA Garage White Paper on an ADAS-equipped truck.
In the area of emissions compliance, SEMA is dedicated to helping aftermarket manufacturers meet the “reasonable basis” criteria by testing and certifying products so they have the confidence they can legally sell their products. The SEMA Garage team works closely with both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to understand their policies, namely the EPA’s Tampering Policy. As part of that effort, last year the Association launched SEMA Certified-Emissions, a program designed around the guidance of the EPA’s Tampering Policy to help manufacturers bring their products to market. SEMA assists manufacturers gain SEMA Certified-Emissions to sell their products in 49 States, and also helps interested manufacturers in processing their CARB EOs for sale in California. Demonstrations of the tests will be happening in real-time at the Show.
Additionally, the expanded SEMA Garage area will feature three vehicles, and additional Garage technologies like 3D Scanning and 3D Printing available for member companies.
The 2023 SEMA Show, taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is receiving tremendous support from the automotive aftermarket and is forecasted to return to historic levels as one of the most highly anticipated trade shows in the country. The Show is the ultimate business gathering for the multi-billion specialty-automotive industry and is the place to discover the latest products and trends, connect with industry leaders, and network with fellow aftermarket professionals. To learn more and register to attend, visit www.semashow.com or download the official SEMA Show Mobile App.
LAS VEGAS, NV (10.30.23) – The 2023 SEMA Show is set to be the largest automotive aftermarket trade event to date. The addition of The SEMA FEST is designd to excite and engage enthusiasts and thus further increase car culture. With a reported 2200 exhibitors the 2023 SEMA Show will definitely be a record setting trade show.
The 12volt Central Studios and The 12voltBeat are woking to showcase the mobile electronics segmen of the automotive aftermarket industry at the 2023 SEMA Show. 12volt vendors are concentrated in the LVCC North Hall. Setup began for most 12volt exhibitors on Saturday, October 28th and continues Sunday and Monday. The SEMA Show runs Tuesday October 31st through Friday November 3rd.
On Instagram and Facebook @12voltnews the 12volt Central Studios staff are making posts showcasing exhibitor setup acrtivity 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. On Instagam #12vnn_sema2023.
The 12voltSTP Tool makes it very easy for all to showcase their actiities at the 2023 SEMA 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.
LAS VEGAS, NV (10.27.23) – As the specialty-equipment market prepares for its annual homecoming at the SEMA Show, October 31-November 3 in Las Vegas, Show organizers have compiled a few essential resources to help attendees plan their experience.
Just visit semashow.com/plan for the latest resources, or view them below.
Download the SEMA Show App
It’s the SEMA Show in your pocket! Access the floorplan, a customizable schedule of events, exhibitor lists, new products and feature vehicles, turn-by-turn directions in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), “What’s On Now,” a lineup of current happenings and what’s coming next, the latest SEMA Show social media posts and much more. Simply search “SEMA Show” in your app store or visit semashow.com/app to download.
Questions? Ask the New SEMA Show Chatbot, Bessie!
SEMA Show’s Bessie AI-powered chatbot will complement SEMAShow.com and the SEMA Show mobile app, plus all the on-site collateral, signage and related resources to help attendees maximize their time at the SEMA Show, October 31-November 3, in Las Vegas.
Chatting with Bessie is easy: just download the SEMA Show mobile app, visit SEMAShow.com or look for signage around the SEMA Show campus for the direct text number to access pertinent information right at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. QR codes will also be placed around the SEMA Show campus, providing convenient access.
Getting to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas
SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to use hotel shuttles to get to and from the SEMA Show in Vegas, as parking will be impacted by construction at the LVCC during the event. Free hotel shuttle service will be available to and from the LVCC and more than 45 hotels.
The complimentary morning and afternoon hotel shuttles transport Showgoers to-and-from the LVCC and official hotel partners. Shuttles will carry an average of 55 passengers and will be marked with a route number that coordinates with which hotel properties they service.
Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available during hours of operation. For all shuttle inquiries, call 1-866-439-8563.
The Las Vegas Monorail, which will operate extended hours during SEMA week, is another great option, and discounted tickets are available to Showgoers. Purchase your discounted passes at tix.lvmonorail.com/SEMA23 to skip the line and scan your pass from your phone right at the gate. (Paper tickets are also available at ticket vending machines and customer service desks at the station for full price.).
Trains are scheduled every few minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. PDT Monday; 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday through Thursday; and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. PDT Friday through Sunday, at each of the following sessions:
Ensure you know when all the events are taking place so you can attend all SEMA Show activities. For early arrivers, check out the Digital Marketing Bootcamp event and exhibitors, visit the Exhibitor Appreciation Party Monday, October 30.
OXNARD, CA (10.27.23) – Southern California’s BOSS Audio Systems and West Coast Customs Academy are teaming up to empower the next generation of automotive customization professionals.
West Coast Customs, renowned for its exclusive and high-profile celebrity car builds, has opened its doors to budding automotive industry enthusiasts through the West Coast Customs Academy. As an audio sponsor for the academy, BOSS Audio Systems is excited to bring its extensive product range and expertise to the students’ fingertips.
For over three decades, BOSS Audio Systems has led the car audio industry, delivering over 500 high-quality, affordable, and user-friendly products worldwide. BOSS Audio offers an extensive range of products from full-range speakers and tweeters to subwoofers and multimedia players.
Students will enjoy the unique opportunity to explore every facet of a car build, including painting, electricity, fabrication, upholstery, design, and beyond. With access to BOSS Audio’s product lineup, this partnership will provide West Coast Customs Academy students with the ultimate education in the art of vehicle customization.
“We are thrilled to have BOSS Audio Systems on board as our audio sponsor, providing our students with world-class audio solutions,” says Lorenzo Strong, VP of Sales/Brand Partnerships for West Coast Customs.
The future of vehicle customization education is bright. Stay tuned for exciting developments as the partnership unfolds.
ONTARIO, CA (10.27.23) – PowerBass will be on display at the 2023 SEMA Show with all of our award winning products guaranteed to complete your product offerings to your customers.
Stop by our booth and see our new PBX Series of Ultra High End Amplifiers and our first ever 8 Channel DSP all ready to take your PowerBass experience to the next level! Both of these new items are going to be in stock and shipping soon!
Schedule your meeting now with your PowerBass Sales Representative and we look forward to seeing you all at the show!
PowerBass will be showing off a fully equipped Classic Chevy Impala built by Zamz Audio and Maharaj Customs be sure to stop by and check it out!
2023 SEMA SHOW NORTH HALL BOOTH # 10352 Oct 31 – Nov 3rd 2023
LONG BEACH, CA (10.26.23) – The JVC EDA Hot Shots Part Deux event in Orlando concluded with great success this weekend, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with valuable insights to enhance their roles within the 12-volt industry.
Members of the group who presented the Hot Shots Part Deux gathered for a group image. Seth Halstead-JVC, Ron Trout-JVC, Rich McDonald-McDonald Business Strategies, Errol Hodgson-JVC, Steve Côté-JVC, Josh Bowen-JVC, Duston Harper-GLUED Performance, Marcus Vasconcellos-JVC and Corey Jacobs-GLUED Performance. Matt Yerger-iDatalink not pictured.
The event, a sequel to the previous year’s Hot Shots, continued to advance the mission of the EDA in improving the expertise and capabilities of distributor sales personnel. Attendees benefited from hearing Fender’s legendary Rich McDonald’s keynote message, master sales classes presented by GLUED Performance, product demonstrations by JVC’s training experts, and iDatalink’s Matt Yerger. These sessions provided attendees with the tools they need to excel in their roles within the 12-volt distribution sector.
“The success of this year’s event is a testament to the commitment and dedication of the Elite Distributor Alliance and JVC in fostering excellence in our industry,” said Ron Trout, JVC Director of Sales. “The value of the knowledge and networking opportunities provided at Hot Shots Part Deux is evident in the renewed motivation and understanding attendees are taking with them.”
As this year’s Part Deux draws to a close, excitement is already brewing for the next edition of JVC EDA’s Hot Shots event series, offering the promise of further valuable insights and enhanced networking opportunities for industry professionals.
For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit www.us.jvc.com/car
LAS VEGAS, NV (10.26.23) – Blaupunkt is set to make waves once again at the prestigious SEMA Las Vegas trade show. This year, Blau-punkt will unveil its latest innovation: the highly-anticipated Blaupunkt Foldable eBikes.
Driving Innovation Beyond the Road
For over a century, Blaupunkt has set the standard for cutting-edge automotive technology. Now, with the global shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation, Blaupunkt is embracing the future of mobil-ity. The Blaupunkt Foldable eBikes represent the company’s foray into the world of emobility, combining heritage with innovation to create a product like no other.
Experience Blaupunkt’s eBike Revolution
The SEMA 2023 show will be the stage for the grand debut of Blaupunkt Foldable eBikes, where automotive industry professionals, enthusiasts, and experts will witness the future of personal transportation. These eBikes are designed to cater to the modern urban lifestyle, offering unmatched portability and performance.
Key Features of Blaupunkt Foldable eBikes:
Portability: Blaupunkt Foldable eBikes are among the most compact and lightweight on the market, making them ideal for urban commuting and outdoor adventures.
Innovative Technology: Featuring state-of-the-art battery technology and intuitive controls, Blaupunkt eBikes offer an unparalleled riding experience.
Stylish Design: With a sleek and modern design, these eBikes are as fashionable as they are functional.
Affordable: Blaupunkt is committed to offering quality products at an affordable price point, ensuring acces-sibility for a wide range of consumers.
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