OCEAN CITY, MD (08.30.2021) – KICKER returned as the title sponsor of Ocean City Jeep Week, held August 26-29 at the Ocean City Convention Center and around the Ocean City area.
The super impressive KICKER XRV at a truck wash in Breezewood, PA heading to the event.
The Audio Works crew was busy throughout the event doing Jeep installations and under the KICKER tents.
KICKER’s XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) made the 1400 mile trek to OC Jeep Week and set up in front of the Convention Center entrance. The 82-foot big rig is a rolling showroom, that displayed the full line of KICKER audio products for UTV, motorcycle, marine and auto. The XRV’s upgraded Boom Room is larger and louder and built to withstand the torture emanating from 40,000 watts of power.
The XRV Boom Room was packed with people waiting outside to experience the 40,000 watt KICKER system!
Jermey Wynn, KICKER Events and Promotions Manager, was behind the XRV Wheel with Josh Alexander at the Co-pilot. Matt Matheson, KICKER Eastern Regional, and Training Specialist Ken Bundy traveled from KICKER HQ to work the event.
Opus Marketing, KICKER Rep Firm in the area, worked the event with product sales and logistic support. Jamie White’s Opus Marketing Team on site included White, Bruno Berg, Chuck Ottati and Todd Ess.
A few days before 0C JEEP Week Jeremy Wynn celebrated a birthday. The Opus team presented Jeremy with a remote control rig that he can use at events that pulls an ice chest cooler.
Next to the XRV, authorized KICKER dealer Audio Works (Newark DE) installed audio systems on-site for the entire show. Audio Works offered several KICKER packages made especially for Jeeps. Owner Darren Thomas, with members of his sales and installation team, had Jeep installations going under KICKER tents throughout the event. At OC JEEP Week the Audio Works team scheduled numerous appoints for jobs at their Newark DE store that is 90 miles from Atlantic City.
White related “We look forward to this event every year. It’s especially special when our friends KICKER can make it out and even more fun when they bring the impressive XRV to OC JEEP Week. During the event we had some storms again and it was hot. Even though we are all sunburned, tired and worn out we all left Ocean City with one of our best event experiences.”
Opus created limited edition license plates as a gift for Jeepers that showed family values at the event. Two dozen license plates were given to deserving Jeepers.
This group of US Marines, who had a booth at the event, received one of the LVNLOUD license plate.
OC Jeep Week had a nonstop event schedule plan for every day of the show, that began with 300 Jeepers cruising the Ocean City sand at the Beach Crawl. The Jeep Jam trail and obstacle course were daily attractions, as was a Kids Zone, live DJ, vendors row and more.
At the end of Jeep Week, KICKER chose the winner of the “Livin’ Loud” award, a package that included two sets of speakers, amplification, loaded enclosure and wire. Winners were chosen for the quality of their KICKER installation and their Livin’ Loud attitude.
SHREVEPORT, LA (08.30.2021) – In today’s world it’s hard to find positive news anywhere in the world. The 12volt News, and the 12volt Central Studios, work to deliver positive industry news each business day.
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SHREVEPORT LA (08.28.21) WTF…Win This Friday. The Car Audio Shop StL won the Power Acoustik Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, August 27th.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eight months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 142nd time on Friday morning August 27th. The Wheel landed on the Power Acoustik space. The Car Audio Shop StL slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted. We reached out by phone and talked with Brandon Green at the store in the St Louis suburb of High Ridge MO. We was very happy to hear a Power Acoustik prize would be heading his 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, Accele, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and ZZ-2. 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, and J H Audio in Bowling Green VA. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, September 3rd.
SEATTLE, WA / MONTREAL, QC (08.27.2021) – Ahead of the upcoming remote start season, Firstech and Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) are announcing a strategic alliance to bring further innovation to iDataStart remote start solutions in the U.S. market. As part of this announcement, Firstech and ADS will also streamline future product development by better aligning the efforts of both teams.
iDataStart was created by ADS in the mid-2010s and has since become one of the leading brands of remote starters, particularly in Canada. Some of the key advantages of iDataStart products include:
• All-in-one remote start and bypass module interface
• Industry leading coverage featuring a wide range of vehicle-specific t-harnesses
• Web-programmable from desktop, tablet and mobile
• Easy-to-follow installation guides
By partnering with Firstech, ADS will instantly enhance iDataStart’s presence in the U.S. market while also streamlining product development to meet the specific needs of U.S. consumers and dealers. Firstech will extend the opportunity to purchase iDataStart products to its dealer base of 1,500+ U.S. retailers along with any new dealers interested in upgrading their remote start assortment.
“We are thrilled to bring Canada’s #1 remote start brand by volume to the U.S. market. More importantly, with the teams from both companies more closely aligned, we can speed up product innovation and better react to changing market dynamics,” said Jason Kaminski, Managing Director of Firstech.
ADS and Firstech’s alliance signals a new chapter in the companies’ shared history of collaboration and innovation. In 2007, Firstech and ADS co-released the revolutionary “BLADE-AL”, the first-ever cartridge-style immobilizer bypass module. Several years later, the two companies released the DC3 all-in-one remote starter, which remains one of Firstech’s best selling products. Lastly, Firstech’s award-winning telematics solution, DroneMobile, is compatible with all iDataStart remote starters.
“Building on the long, successful partnership between our two companies, we are excited to make iDataStart products more broadly available to Firstech’s wide network of U.S. retailers. By creating synergies with Firstech’s national salesforce and top-rate technical support staff, we are confident that iDataStart products will quickly become a valued addition on dealers’ shelves across the country,” added Robert Di Cesare, General Manager of ADS.
Firstech will transition to the exclusive source for iDataStart products in the U.S. as of September 2021. Products will be available for purchase directly from Firstech, online at myFirstech.com, and through authorized subdistributors.
To learn more about iDataStart’s U.S. lineup, visit www.idatastart.us.
LAS VEGAS, NV (08.27.2021) – AAPEX and the SEMA Show, the two events that make up the automotive aftermarket industry’s premier trade gathering during the first week in November, have released information regarding health and safety measures for their respective events in Las Vegas, Nevada.
AAPEX (November 2-4, Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum): The co-owners of AAPEX – the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) – will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID PCR test administered prior to arrival in order to attend the 2021 event. AAPEX co-owners also are evaluating the potential for onsite testing for those unable to be vaccinated or to obtain a negative PCR test prior to the show. These measures will be administered through a third-party verification platform and on-site screening. Additionally, while subject to change, as of July 30, 2021, Nevada is requiring masks for all indoor events in Las Vegas. AAPEX will announce more details in the near future.
SEMA Show (November 2-5, Las Vegas Convention Center) organizers are taking into account that the COVID-19 landscape is changing week to week. The SEMA Show is working with state and local health authorities to announce more in the coming weeks concerning safety measures that will be required in November. While subject to change, as of July 30, 2021, Nevada is requiring masks for all indoor events in Las Vegas.
AAPEX and SEMA are 100% committed to ensuring a great Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. As the COVID-19 landscape continues to evolve, health and safety measures will be updated for the respective shows to provide the best business opportunities for those attending. With the Venetian Clean Commitment and the LVCC’s GBAC Star Facility Accreditation in place, organizers are looking forward to welcoming the industry back to our live events. With combined exhibits of more than 2,000 manufacturers & suppliers slated to participate and very strong buyer registration to date, now is the time to reconnect.
NEW YORK, NY (08.27.2021) – SiriusXM will offer subscribers an extensive play-by-play schedule for the 2021 college football season’s opening weeks, airing 86 live games from August 28 through September 6.
The opening week schedule on SiriusXM features games from every team from the Associated Press Top 25 poll, including #1 Alabama vs. #14 Miami (Sept. 4, 3:30 pm ET), the season’s first Top 10 matchup of #3 Clemson vs. #5 Georgia (Sept. 4, 7:30 pm ET) and the Top 25 matchups of #19 Penn State vs. #12 Wisconsin (Sept. 4, 12:00 pm ET), #17 Indiana vs. #18 Iowa (Sept. 4, 3:30 pm ET) and #23 Louisiana vs. #21 Texas (Sept. 4, 4:30 pm ET). For the full schedule of opening week games on SiriusXM, go to siriusxm.com/cfbonsxm.
Throughout the season, SiriusXM’s extensive college sports coverage will feature dozens of live college football games each week from the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, American Athletic and other conferences, plus Notre Dame, Army, Navy, and more.
SiriusXM is also expanding its HBCU coverage and will air multiple HBCU football games every week on the SXM App.
SiriusXM also offers fans the most in-depth radio coverage of the college game with daily talk, up-to-the-moment news and expert analysis on six college sports-focused channels – ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM (channel 84), SiriusXM ACC Radio (channel 371), SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (channel 372), SiriusXM Pac-12 Radio (channel 373), SiriusXM SEC Radio (channel 374) and SiriusXM Big 12 Radio (channel 375).
Dusty Dvoracek, the former Oklahoma Sooners standout and two-time first team All-Big 12 defensive lineman, joins former Florida State quarterback Danny Kanell this season as co-host of Dusty and Danny in the Morning (weekdays 7:00 – 10:00 am ET on ESPNU Radio). New additions to SiriusXM’s lineup of college football analysts include former Florida State DB Bryant McFadden and veteran broadcasters Alyssa Lang and Katie George. They join SiriusXM’s roster of expert hosts that features All Americans, National Champions, and former players and coaches, including Chris Doering, Eddie George, Ben Hartsock, Anthony Herron, Jacob Hester, Torry Holt, Brock Huard, Roddy Jones, Ryan Leaf, E.J. Manuel, Aaron Murray, Rick Neuheisel, Geoff Schwartz, Fozzy Whittaker and many others.
STILLWATER, OK (08.26.2021) – KICKER is coming back as the title sponsor of Ocean City Jeep Week, held August 26-29 at the Ocean City Convention Center and around the Ocean City area.
KICKER’s XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) makes the trek to OC Jeep Week and will set up in front of the Convention Center entrance. The 82-foot big rig is a rolling showroom, displaying the full line of KICKER audio products for UTV, motorcycle, marine and auto. The XRV’s upgraded Boom Room is larger and louder, built to withstand the torture emanating from 40,000 watts of power.
Next to the XRV, authorized KICKER dealer Audio Works (Newark, Del.) will be installing audio systems on-site for the entire show. Audio Works will have several KICKER packages made especially for Jeeps.
OC Jeep Week has a nonstop event schedule planned for every day of the show, beginning with 300 Jeepers cruising the Ocean City sand at the Beach Crawl. The KICKER Show ‘N Shine is planned for Thursday and Friday from 11-2 p.m., and three daily sand-course events will run that afternoon. The KICKER Kickoff Party caps off the first day of the show. The Jeep Jam trail and obstacle course will be daily attractions, as is a Kids Zone, live DJ, vendors row and more.
At the end of Jeep Week, KICKER will choose the winner of the “Livin’ Loud” award, a package that includes two sets of speakers, amplification, loaded enclosure and wire. Winners will be chosen for the quality of their KICKER installation and their Livin’ Loud attitude.
TOLEDO, OH (08.26.2021) – The Great Alpine Wall Of Bass in the Car Stereo One showroom, in place now for 8 months, continues to add excitement while driving business.
On Tuesday, August 24th, an upgrade to further enhanced the flexibility of the Great Alpine Wall of Bass was completed. “We added the side-by-side pods, located on top of the wall, on a Bluetooth adapter to our Alpine water resistant 4-channel amp. A smartphone now controls the whole wall. The setup at Car Stereo One in Toledo is certainly one of the best displays in the country,” Alpine’s Chris Reavis related. Reavis, along with Steve McGaffee-Online Marketing, were part of the team that installed the Alpine Great Wall of Bass back in January of this year.
Parker Lopez (L), Company GM, and a new sales associate Eddie Vasquez are pictured in front of the newly upgraded Great Alpine Wall of Bass.
Parker Lopez, Car Stereo One GM stated, “The Great Alpine Wall of Bass is truly amazing. When we crank it up the store’s front windows shake. When young drivers, who live on their cell phones, hear the bass they are blown away. That makes them want bass in their rides. They bring their friends back to the store for a demo of real bass. Our sales of Alpine subs and amps, along with source units, have definitely increased this year.”
Steve Braun, President of Car Stereo One, stated, “I believe that it is up to our industry, retailers and vendors alike, to bring excitement back to car audio. With the Great Alpine Wall of Bass we created an exciting in-store experience for consumers in Toledo and the surrounding area.
Alpine’s Chris Reavis gives a big thumbs up in front of the upgraded Great Alpine Wall of Bass.
The Great Alpine Wall of Bass features 30 woofers and 30 amps. It was the first of its kind in the whole country and definitely brought excitement back to car audio in the Toledo area. The 30 Alpine S-SB12V Halo woofer system links to create a wall across one side of the showroom. The 30 KTA-200M PowerPack mono amplifiers are mounted in a corner by the Great Alpine Wall of Bass.
Continuing, Braun offered, “The Great Alpine Wall of Bass came about following staff conversations with our area Alpine brand representative Dan Sparks. We were talking about car audio in the old days. One thing led to another. We took our ideas, with Steve McGaffee-Online Marketing, to Alpine and they gave the green light to go ahead with the project. The product was ordered and when it arrived in January Chris Reavis came up from Chicago and we knocked out the installation which took 3 days to get all in place.”
“The Great Alpine Wall of Bass is definitely being heard and felt. Our staff on the floor gets a lot of attention when they crank the volume. We are running some contests on social media. Our customers are able to snap images and make videos in front of the Great Alpine Wall of Bass which they can post on Tik Tok and other platforms for prizes. We plan a grand prize for the most views. A big thank you for the support from Alpine, Online Marketing and the work of our team,” Braun concluded.
WESTMINSTER, CA (08.26.2021) – Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR) today announced it received an order to build another geostationary communications satellite for longtime customer SiriusXM, following the SXM-9 satellite order that was announced earlier this month.
SXM-10, a high-powered digital audio radio satellite, will be built on Maxar’s proven 1300-class platform at the company’s manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California.
Maxar has been building satellites for SiriusXM for more than two decades, including the first-generation Sirius satellites launched in 2000, the second-generation Sirius satellites launched in 2009 and 2013, and the company’s third-generation satellites, the last one of which was launched earlier this year.
“Maxar has been manufacturing communications satellites for SiriusXM for decades, and we’re proud to continue this relationship for both SXM-9 and SXM-10,” said Chris Johnson, Maxar’s Senior Vice President of Space Programs Delivery.
JOLIET, IL (08.25.2021) – Endless Possibilities Auto is a very proactive 12volt retailer that understands the value of exhibiting and connecting at consumer events. On Sunday, August 22nd, the Endless Possibilities Auto Team made the short 20 mile trip from their Aurora location to participate at the SubieFest Midwest 2021 event at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet IL.
Cesar Marungo, Endless Possibilities Auto owner, offered, “At the store we like Subaru. 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 vehicles. It was a no-brainer for us to get a booth and make the short drive to Joliet. We loaded our vehicles with gear to display and sell at the event and hit the road Sunday. Having Alpine as a partner at the event, with Chris Reavis on site, was really big plus.”
Endless Possibilities Auto was set up with company tent, Alpine flags and employee Subaru demo vehicles.
The Route 66 Raceway venue was ideal for the Subiefest Midwest 2021 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 event.
“There is quite a community of Subaru owners in our area. Being able to show our demo vehicles at the event was terrific. Chris did great job showing the latest Alpine products. 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 show and handed out a ton of fliers and Alpine lit.”
Tables under the tent were stacked with deals and swag.
Reavis offered, “Cesar and Endless Possibilities Auto have had successful Alpine events in the past and it was very rewarding to be able to give back by supporting him at the SubieFest Midwest event. This is what a great business relationship is all about.”
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