STAMFORD, CT (05.06.22) – JBL aftermarket has now entered cycling audio market with the introduction of WIND3 and WIND3S products.
Both systems feature a tuned Bluetooth speaker for the outdoor environment. Durable on-the-road and on-the-go portability ready for cycling, hiking or wherever else your adventure takes you. WIND3S is your Bluetooth solution while WIND3 adds Aux input & FM tuner to stay connected to local broadcast. Both models are IP67 waterproof/dustproof rated. Both include the handlebar clip for secure mounting to round bar application.
“We are excited to provide a great sounding portable solution with great flexibility. Wind3 and Wind3S provide you with hours of playback front and center on your cycling route keeping you focused and alert on the trails.
You can undock it and take it with you so no need to disconnect or go without tunes. Great portable audio solution that pairs perfectly with JBL CLICK Bluetooth controller” Shawn Spedding – Director of sales – Aftermarket audio.
BOCA RATON, FL – (05.06.22) — Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the hiring of new front-end web developer Dane Bryant.
Bryant’s responsibilities as front-end developer at Tint World include the ongoing management and support of the company’s growing website as well as strategic support for the company’s digital marketing efforts.
Dane Bryant
“As Tint World continues to add locations and expand into new territories, our digital presence is also growing,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World. “Dane’s experience, technical skills and commitment are essential for us to continue to present a robust digital profile that supports our strategic growth in 2022.”
Bryant, a graduate of Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, has more than 20 years of experience in web development, design and support, software development, multimedia, social media and digital marketing.
“It’s an exciting time to join the Tint World family,” Bryant said. “Being part of the team that has fueled the company’s dynamic success motivates me every day to ensure that our website and other digital resources are supporting our strategy and delivering results.”
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (05.05.22) – Jeep Beach, the nation’s largest Jeep event is a wrap. Between April 24 through May 1st, tens of thousands of participants in their Wranglers conquered the roadways in Daytona Beach. Jeep Beach “Jeepers” enjoyed a multitude of activities in this weeklong event. Across the county, trail riding, scavenger hunts, a 5k run on the beach, food truck festivals, a tour of the Motorsports Hall of Fame; Vendor parties at the Hard Rock and a miles-long parade of Wranglers Sunday morning, were of the most impressive events.
Jeep Beach wrapped with a beach cruise on Sunday morning, May 1st.
On Wednesday night at the Daytona International Speedway, Soundcrafters, Daytona’s Car Audio Powerhouse, in conjunction with IASCA, kicked off Jeep Beach’s Tiki Tailgate party. A packed house of Show and Shine Jeeps,Vendors and Sound & Light competitors dominated the lot flanking International Speedway Blvd. The 3rd annual Jeep Beats and JeepGlo Sound and Light competitions was judged by Terry Floyd of Soundoff Technologies, along with IASCA Judges Sammy Vega, Tony Pasquale and IASCA President Travis Chin; the judging was completed without a single glitch.
Jeepers tested their skills in the obstacle course of the Speedway infield.
On Friday and Saturday inside the Speedway, preliminary figures reveal more than 230 Vendors, over 60,000 spectators and some 10,000 Jeeps lined the DIS infield. Spectators seated in bleachers viewed Jeepers hurdling over thousands of pounds of dirt and busted-up concrete highway barriers, navigating the obstacle course. Jeep Beach even made a tiny obstacle course for the kiddies that could drive power wheel jeeps over dirt mounts! Other entertaining events included live music, festival food trucks, a new Jeep raffle and more.
Record crowds at the Speedway dominated the mile-long Vendor Midway with manufacturer displays in full regalia. Soundcrafters’ team, in a well-stocked booth, advised consumers on suitable products to purchase culminating in record sales. Soundcrafters’ owner Paul Papadeas conducted an educational seminar with Q&A, speaking about the Wrangler’s acoustical environment and protocols that consumers should know to choose the right components.
The SoundCrafters Booth set up before Jeep Beach 2022 gates opened.
DS18 shined at Jeep Beach.
“The Jeep Wrangler ownership phenomenon continues to grow and has not come close to peaking, says Papadeas, “It has been enlightening that after purchasing a Jeep a few years ago, I’ve come to find that Jeepers are a community of like-minded individuals. This genre and the consumers that it brings to business, has stimulated many manufacturers’ marketing and product development. If this veteran can offer any advice to the mobile electronics industry, do not miss exhibiting at Jeep Beach 2023” next April.
Jeepers create a wide range of aftermarket Jeep upgrades.
Jeep Beach Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) and makes annual contributions, deep into six digits, awarded to Local and national charities.
For more information on Jeep Beach visit www.Jeepbeach.com, also your company can advertise to Jeep Beach Nation most economically on www.Jeepbeachradio.com enhancing this charitable cause.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.05.22) – Emerging entrepreneurs and innovators of new automotive products are invited to enter their companies and brand-new inventions into the 2022 SEMA Launch Pad competition at www.sema.org/launchpad.
SEMA Launch Pad is the premier product-pitching competition for budding entrepreneurs in the automotive aftermarket industry. Through the program, selected applicants are hand-picked to receive brand exposure, access to business resources, and the chance to win a grand-prize package valued at $92,000 to launch their product or service into the marketplace.
Dustin Woolf won the 2021 Launch Pad competition for his product Natural Nitrous, a standalone mechanical intake cooling system.
“The automotive aftermarket is comprised of countless entrepreneurs who are extremely passionate about creating new products and providing solutions for enthusiastic car owners who love to modify, maintain, restore, or personalize their vehicles,” said RJ de Vera, SEMA Vice President of Marketing. “SEMA Launch Pad helps bring these emerging inventors to the forefront, providing a platform for them to potentially take their new creations to the next level.”
Fifteen semi-finalists will be selected in June to participate in the first round of pitching and be invited to exhibit at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas in November. The top five finalists will pitch their products to a panel of industry judges during the SEMA Show, where a final winner will be selected.
Jeep Beach wrapped with a beach cruise on Sunday morning, May 1st.
SEMA Launch Pad is open to business owners or company-leading executives (president, CEO, CFO, COO, or VP) over the age of 18. Applicants must offer a product or service that is a functioning prototype, functioning concept, or currently for sale.
Applications to participate in SEMA Launch Pad must be submitted online at www.sema.org/launchpad by June 13, 2022.
AUBURN HILLS, MI (05.05.22) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”), is now shipping the iLX-507, a High-Resolution 2-DIN 7-inch Multimedia Receiver.
New Benchmark for Dash Performance For those looking to upgrade their factory system with the latest in-vehicle technology but maintain a factory look on their dash, the iLX-507 features a standard 2-DIN chassis and fitment with a 7-inch WXGA High-Resolution Display (1280x720px) that fits into most dash openings.
The iLX-507 features High-Resolution Audio Playback (96kHz/24Bit) via a wired USB connection to a smartphone or wirelessly throughBluetooth® connection so music can be streamed from popular Hi-Res platforms like Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music HD, and more. The iLX-507 also has a USB input so Hi-Res music files can be played directly from a USB drive.
Features like Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and built-in Bluetooth® hands-free calling with audio streaming allows access to music, messages, phone calls, and maps on a smartphone via a wired USB connection or wirelessly. These features are controlled through touch or voice commands with the included external microphone. The receiver is SiriusXM-Ready® (SXV-300G2 2018-Up Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit sold separately; SiriusXM subscription required) and includes built-in HD Radio® for additional entertainment options.
Exciting System Expandability Options The iLX-507 includes two camera inputs to add a front, side, or rear camera (sold separately). The rearview camera input includes a distance guide display that overlays guidelines onto the screen for ease when moving in reverse.
When used with the DVR-C320R Premium 1080P Front and Rear Dash Camera with built-in drive assist (sold separately), the iLX-507 can display real-time and recorded drives in high-definition and provide audible drive assist alerts like front collision, lane departure, and front car movement through the vehicle’s speakers.
On-board tuning features bring out the full potential of music playback with a 13-band parametric EQ per channel, for continuous frequency control. The 6-channel time correction ensures that music is staged properly in the front and center of the vehicle. Additional amplifiers can be added using the three sets of true 4V preamp outputs with front, rear, and subwoofer control if more power is needed.
The iLX-507 is compatible with the new RUX-H02 Alpine Halo Bass and Volume Controller (sold separately). The controller easily mounts to the dash and allows quick-access controls to the subwoofer and main volume through a wireless Bluetooth connection.
The iLX-507 is a Digital Media Receiver (no CD/DVD player). However, an HDMI input and output are included to connect a DVD player or even a smartphone for an all-digital audio and video connection through a single cable.
Convenient System Compatibility Upgrading dash technology can often result in a loss of factory functionality such as steering wheel controls and access to engine codes. However, iLX-507 is compatible with the iDatalink® Maestro Module (sold separately) allowing select OEM features to be retained and vehicle information displayed on the screen.
The iLX-507 is now shipping at a MAP of $749.95 and is available at Alpine Authorized retailers and at Preferred Online Stores. Authorized Installation Centers can be found on the Alpine-USA website through the store locator.
LENEXA, KS (05.04.22) – The 2022 R&D Distributing ‘Rock The House’ 6-City tour kicks of Wednesday, May 4th, in the Kansas City suburb of Lenexa KS.
Colin Russell, Ray Smith and Brett ‘Bogie’ Bonger (L to R) look forward to seeing dealers from across the MINK states.
“Everyone at R&D is excited to have our ‘Rock The House’ events back and running after a two year COVID hiatus. The staffs are ready at each location, reps are ready and the deals as always will be unbeatable. The R&D events are a must attend for any dealer looking to learn, buy product or just to stop by and visit the facilities. As a matter of fact, this event in Lenexa is the first since opening that location,” Al Congdon related.
The R&D ‘Rock The House’ tour dates are Kansas City/Lenexa May 4th, Salt Lake City May 10th, Denver May 12th, Grand Rapids May 17th, Detroit May 19th and Arizona October 6th.
At the Lenexa location Colin Russell, Ray Smith and Brett ‘Bogie’ Bogner are looking forward to meeting with dealers and showing the new location. Brett Phelps, area R&D representative, will also be on site.
Phelps offered, “The hours are 9AM to 7 PM and there will be brats, burgers, beer and soft drinks available from noon to 6PM. We will have gift bags, special pricing for those attending plus raffles for cool prizes. Also, a number of factory reps and staff will be in the house. We all look forward to area dealers at the event.”
SEATTLE, WA (05.04.22) – Firstech has announced the release of the Momento M7, a 3-channel dash camera system with 2K QHD recording and battery-saving technology. The Momento M7 is now available for preorder and will begin shipping in early May from Firstech’s new distribution center in Texas.
All-Time High Dash Cam Awareness
As more drivers return to their regular morning commutes, mobile electronics retailers have reported a surge in customer demand for dash camera solutions, otherwise known as “dash cams.” Retail experts and analysts have attributed this growth in consumer awareness to the effectiveness of dash cams in fighting accident fraud and the rising trend of viral video recordings of on-road incidents.
In response to this growth, the Momento M7 arrives as a key addition to Firstech’s Momento brand of dash cams. The M7, or MD-7200, includes two cameras for front and rear recording along with an additional video input for a third camera. M7’s front camera records in 2K QHD, promising clearer visibility of details such as license plate numbers or faces – key ingredients in fighting accident fraud.
“ECO” Battery Saving Technology
Despite their rise in popularity, dash cameras have faced one consistent obstacle: car battery depletion. For a dash camera to monitor activity around a parked vehicle, it needs to constantly draw current from the battery. In as little as a day, a dash camera could completely drain a car’s battery.
The Momento M7 addresses this issue head-on with the introduction of “ECO” mode. “ECO” mode is Firstech’s new battery-saving technology that reduces the M7’s power consumption by up to 90% while the vehicle is parked. It works by turning off the M7’s image sensor and instead using radar to detect motion in front of the vehicle. When the M7 front camera detects a vehicle or person approaching the vehicle, the system will reactivate the cameras’ image sensors and begin recording. The utilization of radar greatly reduces battery usage while retaining full motion detection capabilities.
More About M7
Momento M7 will serve as the brand’s co-flagship product along with the M6, which Firstech released in Whereas the M6 features a companion mobile app for iOS and Android devices, the M7 is an “allin-one” device that has a 2-inch touch LCD screen built into the camera for reviewing video.
In addition to the touch LCD, the Momento website touts the 3-channel M7 as having an enhanced lowlight image sensor, on-board GPS antenna, and industry-leading 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty (most other dash cam brands offer 1-year of warranty protection).
To learn more about the Momento M7, visit www.MomentoCam.com or follow the brand’s Instagram page @momentocam. MSRP for M7 (MD-7200) will be $379.99. Dealers interested in reselling the Momento M7 can contact an authorized Firstech distributor and/or sales representative – or visit www.myfirstech.com.
OXNARD, CA (05.04.22) – BOSS Audio Systems is proud to announce that it has been named an official partner of the 2022 Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship and, more specifically, the Mission King of the Baggers Series. MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series.
“MotoAmerica is the ideal partner for BOSS Audio Systems as they are a leader in motorcycle racing, as we are a leader in 12 volt and powersports audio solutions,” said Navid Farhand, BOSS Audio System’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We are excited to get involved with those that love their music and freedom of the open road. As MotoAmerica continues its growth and expands its audience, we can’t wait to get started and be a vital part of this extremely popular riding and racing community.”
Added said Lance Bryson, MotoAmerica’s Director of Sponsorship, “We’re stoked to have BOSS Audio onboard as an official partner for 2022. BOSS makes great audio systems for all kinds of motorcycles and for baggers like Harley-Davidson’s Road Glide and Street Glide. They’re weatherproof, affordable, and their plug & play design makes DYI easy to install. With so many of our fans riding their baggers to our races, having BOSS Audio as a series partner makes a lot of sense on many levels.”
PALMYRA, PA (05 .03.22) – DAS Companies Inc., the 12 Volt Consumer Electronic industry’s premier Mid-Atlantic distributor, kicks off their CE Trade Show & Sale, May 4 & 5th, 2022. Now called DAS 2022 Showcase, the May show will continue the tradition as the largest CE show on the East Coast.
The DAS 2022 Showcase merges DAS’s annual Trade Shows into one ground-breaking experience for all Dealers. This invitation-only show will take place at the Lancaster Marriott in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, providing Dealers, for the first time, an in-depth opportunity to experience the company’s entire brand portfolio. The show will include thousands more SKU’s, never presented in one show before now, allowing Dealers to expand business opportunities, develop new relationships, and provide additional sales solutions to complement core business strategies.
DAS Companies, Inc., a full-service marketing and global supply chain portfolio company, will showcase products they design, import, and distribute during this two-day event. Dealers will have the opportunity to view the latest in automotive accessories, travel merchandise, and mobile electronics for the on-the-go consumer and better visualize and experience various channel outlets, including Travel Centers and Heavy Duty Trucking centers. All this is on the same show floor as Electronics and Specialty Retailers and Dealers.
“We are so excited to share the entire DAS library of business solutions to our Dealers who may need additional solutions at a time like this, to pull in new business,” said Rex Berfield, National Sales Manager. “This is the first time our Dealers will get to see all of our different opportunities for them,” Berfield added.
A large number of 12volt vendors will be on the DAS 2022 SHOWCASE floor including KICKER, Wet Sounds, BrandMotion, ATrend, Dynamat, Cerwin Vega, Precision Power, iDataStart, Design Engineering, Rockford Fosgate, PowerBass, Nakamichi, Sony, XK GLOW, PVR Timpano, DB Drive, Firstech, Race Sport Lighting, ADS, BOYO, Metra, SiriusXM, Cedar, Garmin, Blue Parrot, Midland, Radenso, Whistler, Wilson, Off-Terrain, Uniden and President.
Jamie White, OPUS Marketing Principal stated “There has been a positive buzz in the territory since the DAS 2022 SHOWCASE was announced in February. Dealers are ready for in-person shows. Our entire team of Bruno Berg, Chuck Ottati, Todd Ess and myself will be in the house showcasing the latest products from our vendors on site to dealers.”
On Wednesday night there will an After Show party featuring comedian Earl David Reed plus the Chris Weaver Band. In addition a Championship Belt will be awarded to the Installer who wins the Installer Challenge at the after party. The Installer Challenge is sponsored by Sony, SiriusXM, Cobra and Wet Sounds.
“This combined event provides us with the opportunity to host all our customers in one location and to showcase new selling solutions and innovations for all markets we serve,” said Steve Birli, Vice President of Travel Centers. “I expect everyone to get new ideas to help them grow their businesses,” added Birli.
For further information, contact DAS at 717-964-3642 or online at www.DASinc.com.
SEATTLE, WA (02.18.22) – Firstech, maker of Compustar, Momento, and DroneMobile products, has announced the scheduled opening of its new distribution and training facility in Flower Mound, Texas. The company planned to commence operations at its new Texas facility in April 2022.
The new Firstech facility in Flower Mound TX is located just 6 miles from DFW International Airport.
At launch, Firstech’s move to Texas will establish another distribution center in the South-Central U.S. where the company can improve its shipping turnaround times for dealer and distribution partners. Approximately half of Firstech’s logistics team will permanently relocate to Texas to make the expansion as seamless as possible.
Cody Galen is preparing pallets for shipment in the new Flower Mound location.
In the near future, the Texas facility will also provide an additional meeting hub for installers, salespeople, and partners to receive hands-on training from Firstech’s award-winning technical support team. The new location is conveniently located within six miles of Dallas Fort-Worth Airport (DFW).
Firstech’s primary headquarters will remain near Seattle, Washington where it has been since the company relocated from Anchorage, Alaska in 2003.
Neil Bagalso on the forklift in the warehouse working to put stock on shelves.
“We couldn’t be more excited to open a new branch to better serve Firstech’s growing customer base,” shares managing director, Jason Kaminski. “In addition to expanding our warehouse space and improving our just-in-time inventory, the Texas location will also open up additional port options for ocean-going cargo to combat congestion.”
If you would like to learn more about Firstech, visit the company’s website at www.firstechllc.com.
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