The Alpine Experience Got July off to a Fast Start at Summit Sound & Security

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TWINSBURG, OH (07.05.23) – The Alpine Experience was set early Saturday morning July 1st in the parking area in front of Summit Sound & Security. Chris Reavis had the Alpine RAM positioned under the Alpine tent well before the doors opened. When the doors opened at 9AM enthusiasts from the area were ready to experience the latest from Alpine.

Attendees arrived early on Saturday morning for the Alpine Experience at Summit Sound & Security.
The showroom was stacked with Alpine Experience specials.

Chris Jenky, Summit Sound & Security GM related “We started getting the word out about the Alpine Experience at our store a couple weeks ago. We have been in business in Twinsburg for 28 years and our connections in the community are strong. When our customers heard about the Alpine Experience they put it on their schedules to attend. We also had a DJ in the house and that added to the overall Alpine Experience and kept people at the event.”

The showroom was very busy with customers.
Customers at the sales counter finalizing their purchases.

“The Alpine Experience at Summit Sound & Security was amazing. There were 9 vehicles on site loaded with Alpine, including the RAM. There was participation from a local car club that and even members of the local police department were on sight to see the latest and make sure all ran smoothly with the crowd that filled the parking area” Reavis offered.

Inside the store the showroom was very busy. Alpine Experience specials were stacked on the floor and customers filled the sales counter area finalizing their purchases.

“Through the day, Steve McGaffee from Online Marketing, and I performed well over 50 demos in the RAM. Store staff members also did demos for customers in other vehicles at the event that were loaded with Alpine systems. At the end of the day virtually all of the Alpine Status inventory had been sold” Reavis added.

The Alpine Experience events are taking place across the US with Alpine Specialists driving their Alpine pickups to events in their respective regions. Currently Alpine has events on the schedule through July.

Alpine is definitely working to ‘Get Our Shine On’, and create in-store traffic, across the 12volt industry.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more.

SEMA Awards Nominations Open to Honor Excellence in the Aftermarket

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (07.05.23) – SEMA members are encouraged to submit their applications for the notable SEMA Industry Awards, which are awarded to leading companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the automotive aftermarket industry.

In recognition of the recipient’s exceptional contributions to the specialty-equipment industry throughout the last year, the SEMA Industry Awards are one of the highest honors given by the trade association. A recipient is someone who embodies the industry’s mission while also demonstrating the principles, professionalism, and service that advance the sector.

Mike Burns, CEO of ValvoMax, was named the 2022 Gen-III Innovator of the Year.

Nominations are now open for:

  • Person of the Year: Established to honor a person for their outstanding contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment market.
  • Manufacturer of the Year: Honors a manufacturing company for its outstanding contributions and innovations.
  • Channel Partner of the Year: Honors a sales channel partner for its outstanding service to the sales, distribution, retail and/or e-commerce channel(s) of the industry. This includes maintaining proper inventories to service its respective channel and exceeding standards in providing suppliers with input and regular communication to help their products and programs succeed.
  • Gen-III Innovator of the Year: Honors a young, entrepreneurial individual, 40 years old or younger, who is creating innovative breakthroughs within the area(s) of industry opportunities, advancement, best business practices, technology and/or trends.
  • Content Creator of the Year: Honors a content creator for their outstanding contributions to the automotive culture and for creating a positive impact with automotive enthusiasts.

The Industry Awards are presented during SEMA Show week, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2023. The Kick-Off Breakfast, held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, will award both the Channel Partner of the Year and Manufacturer of the Year. On Thursday, Nov. 2, the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet will recognize the Gen-III Innovator of the Year, Person of the Year, and Content Creator of the Year. Nominations for all five awards are now being accepted at www.sema.org/awards.

The July 4th 2023 Celebration Marked the 247th Anniversary of Independence Day

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12VOLT CENRAL STUDIOS (07.05.23) Tuesday, July 4th, marked the celebration of Independence Day 247 across the U.S. Many businesses enjoyed a 4-Day 4th of July weekend by taking off Monday the 3rd along with Tuesday July 4th.

July 4th 2023 is seeing a return to somewhat normal with the COVID 19 Pandemic fading further in the rear view mirror. That said, the landscape across the US and around the world is far from normal. Inflation is running high and air travel is a nightmare in many cases. Online sales continue to take away from the brick and mortar marketplace. In-person events are returning but everyday life is far from normal.

Swipe left to see MTX, Meyer Distributing, Installations Unlimited, Oracle Lighting, DS18, Memphis Audio, Kenwood, Max Pro Film and 12volt News say Happy 4th of July.

On the 12volt industry side business has slowed for many as consumers make decisions with allocating their disposable income. Uneasiness with regard to price increases and inventory issues persist.

The business year is divided into 4 quarters….much like a football game. The first quarter of 2023 was AOK for many even without the stimulus checks. As the second quarter came to a close the price of gas has declined but mounting social issues cloud the future. Reports are business has definitely slowed. Worldwide unrest adds to the cloudy future.

Now, as the second half of 2023 gets underway, all businesses must evaluate their game plans and make appropriate adjustments. Importantly, businesses must adjust their shoulder pads and tighten the chin straps on their helmets. Now, as the clock for the second half of 2023 has started, all businesses must keep their eye on the ball, work their game plans and be prepared to quickly make necessary adjustments. Importantly brick and mortar retailers must work to create excitement in their market to drive in-store traffic and business.

The 12voltSTP Tool can be utilized by members of the 12volt industry to showcase positives for their brand and activities. Snap..Txt..PRESTO. Snap an Image and Txt the image to 318 465 0844. PRESTO..your company could be in the news. As an industry let’s utilize the 12voltSTP Tool and be… ‘Jammin’ N July’.

From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to focus on the positives and encourage all to work to ‘Get Our Shine On’ as an industry.

PowerBass Releases New Universal RGB Controller

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ONTARIO, CA (06.05.23) – Take control of the party lights to the palm of your hand with the new XL-RGB1 Universal RGB Controller! Designed to work *plug and play with PowerBass XL-SST, XLM, XL-POD2SR, and XL-PODLRG models or connect to any RGB lighting for complete control!

The XL-RGB1 allows for an infinite amount of color choices with preset colors or dial in your own color from the RGB wheel.

Want to really get the light show going?
Use one of the Preset Effects or create your own easily in the app, but wait there’s more, the XL-RGB1 can even sync the lighting effects to your music for the ultimate party vibe!

Visit powerbassusa.com for more.

SEMA High School Vehicle Builds Go to Auction, Bidding Closes July 5

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (07.05.23) – Two customized Jeeps and one customized 4Runner, modified as part of the SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program, are now available for purchase via auction on BringaTrailer.com.

Each vehicle features dozens of donated parts from automotive parts manufacturers and was built by students in high school automotive shop classes under the guidance of industry experts.

Mon Valley Career & Technology Center | 2002 Jeep Wrangler
Bid and learn more here.
Wichita Falls Career Education Center | 1999 Jeep Wrangler
Bid and learn more here.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School | 1996 4Runner  
Bid and learn more here.

The public is invited to bid on the vehicles in the auctions currently running on BringaTrailer.com.

Check out each build below and learn more by visiting the auction link for each. Bidding closes Wednesday, July 5.

These builds wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support and generosity of the sponsors who helped make this happen. To see a complete list of the supporters, visit sema.org/student-builds#sponsors. 

For more details about the program and the vehicles, visit sema.org/student-builds.

The July 4th 2023 Celebration Marks the 247th Anniversary of Independence Day

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12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (07.03.23) – Tuesday, July 4th, marks the celebration of Independence Day 247 across the U.S. Many businesses are enjoying a 4-Day 4th of July weekend by taking off Monday the 3rd along with Tuesday July 4th.

July 4th 2023 is seeing a return to somewhat normal with the COVID 19 Pandemic fading further in the rear view mirror. That said, the landscape across the US and around the world is far from normal. Inflation is running high and air travel is a nightmare in many cases. Online sales continue to take away from the brick and mortar marketplace. In-person events are returning but everyday life is far from normal.

On the 12volt industry side business has slowed for many as consumers make decisions with allocating their disposable income. Uneasiness with regard to price increases and inventory issues persist.

The business year is divided into 4 quarters….much like a football game. The first quarter of 2023 was AOK for many even without the stimulus checks. As the second quarter came to a close the price of gas has declined but mounting social issues cloud the future. Reports are business has definitely slowed. Worldwide unrest adds to the cloudy future.

Now, as the second half of 2023 gets underway, all businesses must evaluate their game plans and make appropriate adjustments. Importantly, businesses must adjust their shoulder pads and tighten the chin straps on their helmets. Now, as the clock for the second half of 2023 has started, all businesses must keep their eye on the ball, work their game plans and be prepared to quickly make necessary adjustments. Importantly brick and mortar retailers must work to create excitement in their market to drive in-store traffic and business.

The 12voltSTP Tool can be utilized by members of the 12volt industry to showcase positives for their brand and activities. Snap..Txt..PRESTO. Snap an Image and Txt the image to 318 465 0844. PRESTO..your company could be in the news. As an industry let’s utilize the 12voltSTP Tool and be… ’Jammin’ N July’.

From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to focus on the positives and encourage all to work to ‘Get Our Shine On’ as an industry.

Advanced Coatings and Trim Wins Q Power Prize on The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 226

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SHREVEPORT LA (07.01.23)  WTF…Win This Friday. Advanced Coatings and Trim won the Q Power prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 226 on Friday morning, June 30th.

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.

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 226th time on Friday morning June 30th. The Wheel landed on the Q Power space and the Advanced Coatings and Trim 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 retailer in Indianapolis and left a message on the company voicemail. Look forward to giving them the good news.

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 and Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, July 7th.

Tint World Expanding to Washington State with Bremerton Store

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BREMERTON, WA (06.30.23) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers continues its rapid expansion into new markets with its first location in Washington state.

Tint World Bremerton, owned by father and son team Lewis and Nate Pollack, provides drivers and automotive enthusiasts throughout central Washington with premium auto aftermarket accessories and styling services, including the industry’s most trusted window tint and advanced paint protection film, detailing services, custom audio and electronics solutions, performance upgrades, and more.

Lewis and his son Nate Pollack are all smiles in the showroom of the Bremerton, WA.

“We are thrilled to be opening Tint World’s first location in Washington State,” said owner Lewis Pollack. “Nate and I were searching for a reliable automotive business that we could run together, and Tint World’s proven franchise system gave us the tools we needed to achieve this goal. Their expert knowledge, dynamic marketing support and full operations and training team will make it easy to enjoy success as a family-owned and -operated business.”

The state-of-the-art facility will offer unique Nano Ceramic Coating packages to keep the Pacific Northwest rain from taking its toll on vehicles as well as custom audio and lighting packages to make drivers’ vehicles stand out from the crowd.

“Lewis and Nate are ambitious owners who are not only taking us into new territory but are already eyeing multi-unit growth in Washington,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, Tint World President and CEO. “We know this father-son duo will make an impact in their market thanks to their passion and eagerness to rely on our world-class franchisee support and training. Tint World gives franchise owners innovative and repeatable processes that ensure they hit the ground running and see results quickly and efficiently.”

Tint World Bremerton, located at 6747 State Highway 303 NE, Bremerton, WA 98311, serves Silverdale, Bangor, Tracyton, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Gilberton, Brownsville, Sheridan, Fairview and Illahee. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store and its products and services, call (360) 360-2132 or visit tintworld.com/locations/wa/bremerton-140/.

LESCO Distributing Orange City, FL Now Stocking KING BOXES

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GADSDEN, AL (06.30.23) – “We are very excited to announce that LESCO Distributing will be offering our boxes to all dealers. They are stocked up with several SKU’s in their Orange City location” Junior Odeh related.

Carlos Gonzalez, Florida Sales Associate, with a selection KING BOXES in the LESCO Orange City location.

2023 started off strong with expanding territories and more manufacturing representatives joining the KNG BOXES Team.

The KING BOXES order ready for shipment to LESCO Distributing in Orange City, FL.

Continuing “With LESCO acquiring the line, more dealers will be able to get their hands on our boxes and realize why we offer such great quality boxes. We will be expanding the number of SKU’s by about double by the end of Q3 as we expect a great year.”

The newest addition to the KING BOXES lineup is the Center Console boxes for all vehicles that cover a wide year gap. These Center Consoles come with a 12” woofer cutout in the back with a port beneath. On each side there is a 6.5” cutout and 1” tweeter cutout. Cup holder cutouts are also included.

For more see kingboxes_al and lescodistributing.com

Last Chance to Register Early for the SEMA Show Before Price Increase

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Registration for the 2023 SEMA Show, October 31-November 3 in Las Vegas, is open at SEMAShow.com/register. Show management is dedicated to making the event as cost-effective as possible for all. Register by Friday, June 30 for just $40. Registration is $60 through Friday, September 29 and $120 after that date.

Registering early allows attendees to take advantage of the best rates and receive all the necessary information to plan their SEMA Show experience. Early registration also ensures that attendees will receive their badges in the mail before this year’s event.

This year’s SEMA Show will offer an attendee and buyer experience like no other automotive trade show on the planet. The event is the best place to see thousands of the newest automotive performance products from new and iconic exhibitors, discover the latest product and vehicle trends, and tailor a professional development plan with best-in-class education programs led by subject-matter experts, thought leaders and industry leaders.

Get started on your road to the 2023 SEMA Show by registering today at SEMAShow.com/register!

International Buyers and Attendees
International travelers can request a letter of invitation during the registration process. Unsure if you will require a visa from your country of origin? Use the U.S. Department of State’s handy Visa Wizard to determine your needs. In addition, many countries are eligible for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. If you are traveling from any eligible country, register for your Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval before your travel.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact customer service at 866-229-3687. International callers dial direct +1-224-563-3154 or email aapexsema@csreg.zohodesk.com. Service is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. CDT.