Mobile Solutions Brings 2021 Product Line to SEMA Show

TEMPE, AZ (11.01.2021) – Mobile Solutions will fulfill its 16th year of exhibiting and teaching at the 2021 SEMA show, scheduled for November 2-5, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The company will present its products at Booth No. 12445 in the Mobile Electronics & Technology section of the North Hall. Bryan Schmitt, president and head instructor will be on hand to greet attendees and demonstrate the company’s products.

Among the products to be highlighted at the show, the Arc Guide Template system allows fabricators to add stylish touches to wood surfaces. The 11-piece kit comprises arcs with a radius of 20 to 36 inches alongside straight pieces of three lengths. Also featured is the new Magnet Fitment kit, which enables quick, easy and secure flush-mounting of magnets to secure speaker grilles or panels. The kit includes four sizes of Magnet Match countersink bits to create perfect, flat holes at the proper depth. Smart Mag Alignment Plates ensure each magnet is inserted with precision.

The new GT Template system adds another series of fabrication shaping guides to the Mobile Solutions ecosystem. Nine template pieces—including four pieces that can be used separately or as part of the largest template ring—give fabricators expanded creative flexibility when building pressed grilles or close-contact panels.

In addition to the booth presence, Mobile Solutions’ Bryan Schmitt will headline a seminar as part of the annual SEMA Education series. Titled, “Seamless Visual Integration of Modern Electronics into Vehicles,” the session will focus on upgrading classic and custom vehicles with the latest technology while retaining the vehicle’ original style and design flow. The session takes place in Room N257 at 1:00PM PT on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Gary Bell, accomplished vehicle designer and owner of Define Concepts in Orange, Calif., will moderate the seminar.

“In this uncertain climate, we recognize companies made the decision to attend or not attend SEMA based on factors that are unique and internal for each company,” said Schmitt. “We made the decision to continue our attendance at SEMA based on our own factors and look forward to seeing new and existing customers while participating in the safety measures implemented throughout the show.”

For more information on Mobile Solutions’ SEMA participation, visit mwi.re/MS-SEMA. Find out more about Mobile Solutions at mobilesolutions-usa.com.

West Coast Car Audio Wins 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 151

SHREVEPORT LA (10.30.21)  WTF…Win This Friday. West Coast Car Audio won the 12volt News $100. Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, October 29th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Nine months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 151st time on Friday morning October 29th. The Wheel landed on the 12voltBeat space. The West Coast Car Audio slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. 

We reached out by phone and talked with Mike at the store in Citrus Heights CA. He was very happy to hear a 12volt News $100. prize would be heading their way and said that news was a great way to start Friday morning. He plans to pass the news on the Rick Khan, the business owner, ASAP.

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, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a 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 and 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 and Animated Car Audio in Essex MD. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, November 5th..

The Wholesale House Announces Expansion with Arizona Location

HICKSVILLE, OH (10.29.2021) – The Wholesale House, with locations in Ohio and Florida, is excited to announce that it is opening a new distribution warehouse in Tempe, Arizona. The new facility will start operations November 1, 2021. Similar to the Jacksonville Florida location in the southeast, the Tempe warehouse will serve as a gateway to expand their business to serve the western region of the US.

As a distribution point, the Arizona facility will be administratively supported by the Ohio headquarters and will be initially staffed with both Ohio and local employees. This expansion has been in motion since 2019, but the timing to move forward hadn’t been quite right until this year. Along with that timing, The Wholesale House has received tremendous support from both customers and vendors.

Mark Yoder, president of The Wholesale House stated, “We are excited about the move to Arizona and look forward to the opportunity to better serve existing customers while expanding our footprint. We have been very encouraged with the response of our current business partners and we anticipate building even more supply and distribution connections.”

For more information about The Wholesale House, visit twhouse.com, email at info@twhouse.com or call (800) 722-5553.

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PowerBass OE Direct Fit Toyota How-To from the SEMA Garage

Follow along with our technical director Dave Myers as he shows off the play by play for a Direct Fit OE Replacement using our Toyota OE Series Co-Axials and Components. With no holes to drill, no wires to cut the installation is streamlined and simple for installers of all skill levels. Installing great sound has never been easier!

Making any stock factory sound system sound fantastic is now a simple task with our OEM drop in replacement speakers for most Lexus, Scion and Toyota cars, trucks and SUV’s. Check out our latest install video on the Auto Revolution 4 Runner at the SEMA Garage!

OE DIRECT FIT TOYOTA
OE652-TY 6.5″ Coaxial
OE692-TY 6×9″ Coaxial
OE65C-TY 6.5″ Component
OE69C-TY 6×9″ Component
PowerBass OE Series Speakers are available in two different styles.

The co-axials feature an Injection molded PP cone with a 1” silk dome tweeter, while the component system features an inverted molded woofer cone with a separate 1” titanium dome tweeter to deliver the music experience you have always wanted from your factory sound system!

Follow this link to the OE SERIES FITMENT GUIDE or click on the image to open the guide. Find your year, make, and model and the guess work is handled with a list of what fits and even some install tips to help make your OE Direct Fit replacement a breeze.

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NAV-TV Announces the Wireless Charger Pro Phone Charging System

CORAL SPRINGS, FL (10.29.2021) – NAV-TV Corp. has announced the Wireless Charger Pro automotive grade phone charging system.

The Wireless Charger Pro is an automotive-grade charging device for phones and other Qi-compatible devices. Utilizing a triple-coil design, it allows for greater flexibility in positioning the phone without needing to find that “sweet spot.” A built-in audible alert will let the customer know when their phone has been detected and charging has begun, so they don’t need to look at the phone’s screen to know that it’s working.

The device will charge through up to 3mm of plastic or rubber, and can be mounted out of sight (under existing trim or a pad.) The unit has passed rigorous OEM tests, and a version of it is currently in use by a luxury automobile manufacturer.

The Wireless Charger Pro is available and shipping now at an extremely attractive price.

For more information on the Wireless Charger Pro, or to place an order, contact your NAV-TV sales representative at (866) 477-3336 (USA and Canada toll free) or +1(561) 955-9770 (International), or email sales staff at sales@navtv.com.

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AudioControl Brings Legendary Mobile Audio Products to SEMA

SEATTLE, WA (10.28.2021) – AudioControl will be exhibiting at the 2021 SEMA show taking place November 2 – November 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth 12341. SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) provides resources to the automotive aftermarket culminating in a festive yearly tradeshow showcasing new products, show cars, celebrity appearances and more. For more than 40 years, AudioControl has established the benchmark for performance and reliability, delivering the 12-volt audio products and support services dealers and installers must have to be successful.

“We take tremendous pride in the products we design, build and bring to market for our customers,” explained AudioControl CEO Alex Camara. “The SEMA show is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our amazing brand with so many of the talented people who drive the automotive aftermarket and help our industry thrive.”

At the 2021 SEMA event, AudioControl will display their entire class-leading lineup of audio products engineered for car, marine and mobile sports applications. AudioControl offers ultimate-performance OEM interface solutions that enable 12-volt dealers to upgrade sound systems while keeping the factory in-dash systems in place. These products are vital for automobiles featuring integrated multimedia systems that can’t easily be replaced.

AudioControl’s SEMA booth will also feature a stunning demo vehicle—a 1954 Chevrolet 210 coupe, elegantly equipped with an AudioControl LC-5.1300 5-channel amplifier and ACX-BT1 Bluetooth receiver, creating a high-performance, stealth, audio system.

AudioControl has established an unmatched legacy of innovation and performance with their 12-volt amplifiers and signal processors, delivering superb sound quality from cool-running, compact designs. AudioControl supports the finest dealers and installers worldwide with award-winning customer support, technical support and training that includes sessions on market trends, DSP-based system tuning, OEM integration techniques and more.

Visit audiocontrol.com for more.

AAMP Global is Back at SEMA 2021, Showcasing 400+ SKUs Across Two Booths


CLEARWATER, FL (10.28.2021) – AAMP Global will be present at SEMA 2021, featuring over 400 SKUs across multiple categories; infotainment, audio, integration, marine, safety and off-road to name a few. AAMP will have its traditional Mobile Electronics footprint in the North Hall, but new this year will be a Stinger Off-Road booth in the West Hall. The additional booth signifies the company’s focus to target the Jeep, Truck and Side-by-Side communities.

The AAMP booth (#12133) in the North Hall will feature new and existing products from its flagship brands PAC, Stinger, Phoenix Gold and EchoMaster. New products to keep an eye out for include PAC’s new series of line output converters, LOCPRO ADVANCED, for adding aftermarket amplifiers to modern OEM head units. Coming soon, LPH, T-harnesses are designed to simplify the LOCPRO ADVANCED installation. One of the newest Stinger 10-inch multimedia HEIGH10 kits will be featured for the first time. Designed for the Challenger, Charger and Chrysler 300, it features plug-and-play installation, flush-mount look and feel and vehicle data integration.

AAMP’s booth will debut its newest brand M2M In Motion. Simplify your fleet and asset management with M2M’s user-friendly, cloud-based software platform, Fleet Motion. Access your live camera views, run reports by driver or vehicle, and view real-time data and alerts. The live map view gives you a simple visual of your entire fleet and each vehicle’s location. The full line of telematics devices, asset trackers and connected cameras provides solutions for fleets of all sizes.

Launched as a spin-off of the iconic Stinger brand, Stinger Off-Road was developed to provide off-road communities with the tailored products they require. At the Stinger Off-Road booth (#60119) you can expect to see vehicle-specific infotainment HEIGH10 kits for Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, RAM, and GM trucks. Upfit your off-road rig with vehicle-specific audio, safety, lighting, and power accessories. Get a sneak peek of another upcoming HEIGH10 infotainment kit for the Toyota Tacoma.

AAMP Booth (#12133) – LVCC North Hall
Stinger Off-Road Booth (#60119) – LVCC West Hall

New Products Showcase

AAMP Global will have 15 official new product entries in the showcase this year across various Mobile Electronics, Off-Road and Display categories. These include new 10-inch multimedia vehicle-specific kits, vehicle-specific subwoofer enclosures and Jeep-specific safety solutions. Be sure to visit the New Product Showcase booth (#31255) in the South Hall Upper to check out these entries.

Contact your AAMP rep now to let them know if you are attending SEMA and plan on stopping by one of the booths.

Visit aampglobal.com for more.

Tint World Keeps Pace with the Growing Needs of Houston Vehicle Owners

HOUSTON, TX (10.28.2021) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of a new location in Houston, Texas. This new store is under the ownership of Sameer and Huma Khan.

“Becoming the latest members of the Tint World family has been a great opportunity for my wife and I, as well as my team,” Khan said. “We look forward to providing the highest quality automobile performance products, electronic and security systems and other vehicle accessories to Houston drivers at our new state-of-the-art location.”

Tint World Houston offers the latest in ultra-premium window tint, automotive aftermarket accessories, expert installation, and a top-notch staff of highly trained installers and technicians.

“This new Tint World Houston location is an important addition to our growing presence in Texas,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, President and CEO of Tint World. “Sameer and Huma have demonstrated a passion for Tint World, and our industry that will support our continuing expansion and serve the community they’re investing in.”

The new store is located at 3115 Fondren Road, Houston, Texas, 77063 and it can be reached at (832) 416-1677. For more information on all the products and services at this Tint World location, visit their website at https://www.tintworld.com/locations/tx/houston-091/

Sunday Was Training Day for the Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio Teams

BROOKLYN, NY (10.26.2021) – Staff members of Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio assembled at the Proline Car Stereo Utica Avenue facility on Sunday, October 24th, for a full day of training sessions. Installation tech members attended the morning sessions and sales staff members attended the afternoon sessions. A full lunch buffet, snacks and refreshments were provided. Following the days of trainings a corn hole toss in the parking lot added to the day’s team building activities.

Audience members are pictured during the Matt Gonzalez-Trent Partners presentation that included VOXX brands Viper, AudioControl and Focal.
The VOXX-Viper presentation by Adam Nelson is on the monitor. Matt Gonzalez is pictured in the inset upper right.

Will Sullivan and Shef Sadik spent untold hours setting the agenda for the day and setting plans for the day to come together and achieve the planned objectives.

“At the end of the day we felt we had achieved our objectives” Sullivan related. “Due primarily to the COVID 19 Pandemic it seemed it had been so long since we had a company gathering. New York was initially a hotbed for COVID 19 and our stores were actually shuttered for weeks. Then travel restrictions and mask mandates clouded every move. Zoom calls filled to gap to come degree. Very recently we have begun to long trip back to normal and finally felt we could have an in-person company-wide meeting” Sullivan stated.

The audience members were definitely happy with the Kenwood T’s Morris Hartman distributed at the conclusion of Josh Bowen’s virtual presentation.

The day kicked off with a series of virtual trainings orchestrated by Matt Gonzalez of Trent Partners. Adam Nelson-VOXX Trainer conducted a Viper session to prep all for the remote starter season. Matt Palumbo, Audio Control, followed with a session that covered new and existing products as well as DSP software tips. Gonzales, who was under the weather finished his brands portion of the training by covering the Focal brand.

Big Daddy’s Morris Hartman

Morris Hartman, Big Daddy’s, was in the house with the brands his firm reps with Proline and Brooklyn that include Kenwood, JBL Harman, Jensen and WavTech. Kenwood trainer Josh Bowen conducted a very informative virtual session that was tailored to the product categories that are mainstream in the Metro New York marketplace. Hartman contributed to the Kenwood session and proceeded to handle the JBL Harman, Jensen and WavTech portions. The new Jensen unit with 9” screen received a lot of interest.

At day’s end Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio team members enjoyed corn hole competitions during team-building time.

“The opportunity to spend time working with the Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio teams was terrific. No doubt the large investment that was made on the Sunday training was will pay big rewards. When we handed out the Kenwood T-Shirts a big smile certainly appeared on everyone’s face as they held up the T’s” Hartman offered.

Dave Herrera, with Focus Marketing, conducted a very informative in-person Alpine presentation. The Alpine line has a lot of strength in the marketplace with floating screens that all in the audience took to heart for their time on the sales floor.

“After pretty much a full day inside it was great to get out onto the parking lot and see everyone try to be the corn hole champions.
We feel the day was definitely pretty darn close to a 10” Sullivan concluded.

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Oracle Lighting Launching RAM Rebel/TRX Front Bumper Flush LED Light Bar System During 2021 SEMA Expo

METAIRIE, LA (10.27.2021) – Oracle Lighting has announced the launch of the Rebel/TRX Front Bumper Flush LED Light Bar System for 2019-2022 RAM 1500 Rebel and 2021-2022 RAM 1500 TRX (p/n 5885-001/006) during the 2021 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #C20547. Now available for pre-order and scheduled to ship in November, the new LED Light Bar System has an MSRP of $449.95.

“This unique new lighting system provides functional forward LED lighting while maintaining a factory appearance,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “Our high powered 100W LED light bar is fitted into a housing which is designed to mimic the shape of the original factory bumper and integrate into the front end of the 2019+ RAM 1500 TRX or Rebel.”

The lighting system is installed using rivet nuts, which require two holes 3/8in. to attach the bar to the bumper. Wiring can easily connect to the factory AUX switches. If your truck is not equipped with AUX switches, Oracle Lighting recommends you add Oracle’s switched light bar wiring harness (p/n #2088-504).

Additional product specifications and features include:

  • Housing: Polycarbonate
  • Lens: Optically Clear Lexan
  • Watts: 100W (20x 5W LED)
  • Amperage: 7.5A @ 12VDC
  • LED: Osram CRDP LED Chip
  • Lumen Output: 12,000lm
  • LED Life: 50,000+ Hours
  • Optics: Mixed Spot/ Flood
  • Color Temperature: 5500K
  • Ingress Protection: IP69K
  • Input Voltage: 9V-36V DC


Package includes:

  • Front Bumper Flush LED Light Bar System
  • Mounting Hardware

Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

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