ITASCA, IL (2.5.26) – Lucas Lighting is pleased to share a significant milestone in dealer support. With the February 2nd update to their bulb finder tool, dealers now have installation difficulty ratings to more than 99% of vehicles sold in the US and Canada since model year 2000. Coverage for Mexico is approximately 90%. All brands of American, Asian and European cars, SUV’s and trucks are included with exception of exotics (Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Pagani, etc.). In the fall, links to all vehicles with headlight ratings by IIHS (beginning model year 2016) were added, allowing for a more meaningful customer engagement.

Steve Rogers of Lucas stated, “When we began this project, we knew it was going to be a lot of work. The thousands of hours we have invested is reflective of our commitment to helping our dealers succeed in the lighting category. The only remaining obstacle for a new dealer when he executes our mantra of asking “do you ever wish you could see better at night?” is how to quote and book the job. But when you are new, how do you know how long the installation is going to take? We have rated these vehicles with a rating of 1 through 5, 1 being the easiest requiring 15 minutes or less. If you get all the way up to a 5, it would typically require 2-3 hours for the bumper either to be pulled back or completely removed to access the bulbs. With this information and our notes, the dealer can now quote the job and schedule it properly.”

Upcoming goals for Lucas Lighting are to extend the difficulty ratings back to 1978, when modern replaceable bulbs first became available for motorcycles. Snowmobile, side-by-side and motorcycle ratings are also a top priority. “Our expectation is that we can complete the next set of tasks by June of this year,” added Rogers.

See it for yourself at www.lucas-lighting.com.

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (2.5.26) – MB Quart Q Speakers are German-built and unleash higher quality sound in every aspect and detail of audio. Superior sound meets dynamic playback that sets the bar for any song. The QSE-216 Q Series 6.5-inch 2-way component speaker system features 1-inch Military A-Spec Titanium dome tweeters with Butyl rubber surrounds in a cast-aluminum housing, and innovative cone materials with lightweight mica-filled poly blend.

Balanced Temperature Technology (BTT) is used through every component in the Q Speaker system as a diecast aluminum basket frame is designed to be lightweight and extremely rigid as the low-profile form can be easily installed in most factory locations with little or no modification required. Embrace every feature that redefines your speaker gains to the Q LEVEL of performance with Q speakers.

To learn more, click here.

OXNARD, CA (2.4.26) – Modus is proud to announce that it has named industry veteran Mike Eckley as National Sales Manager, effective immediately.

“As Modus has continued to quickly grow since our launch last year, we needed a national sales manager not only with a wealth of 12-volt experience and a great reputation, but also one with those rare technical selling skills,” said Matt Delgado, Modus Director of Sales. “For more than 30 years, Mike has worked with some of the industry’s best brands and technologies, and he will bring these industry relationships and technical knowledge to the Modus team. We are excited to have Mike on board as we roll out our exciting products to market.”

Eckley is based in Florida and has worked with a number of the industry’s leading brands in sales, marketing, training, and other roles. Eckley has earned multiple industry awards, including Top 5 Rep of the Year (Mobile Electronics 2019, 2020, 2024) and Rep of the Year (Mobile Electronics 2017).

“Over the past year, I have seen the excitement surrounding the Modus brand and its technologies as it has put together a tremendous team,” said Eckley. “Now, as part of Modus, I am eager to hit the ground running and leverage my relationships to get our products and message to our nationwide dealer network.”

For more information about Modus products and partnership opportunities, request more information on the web at www.modusglobal.com.

NEW YORK, NY (2.4.26) – SiriusXM announced its comprehensive broadcast and event schedule for Super Bowl LX Week, taking place in San Francisco February 2-8. Subscribers will enjoy multiple game broadcasts, a dedicated pop-up channel, and exclusive live sports and entertainment programming originating from the Super Bowl LX Media Center presented by EA SPORTS Madden 26.

Super Bowl Sunday Broadcasts

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, at 6:30 pm ET, SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LX from Levi’s Stadium, including the official team broadcasts for both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, the national radio broadcast from Westwood One, and a Spanish-language broadcast. Channel information can be found at SiriusXM.com/NFLschedule. All Super Bowl Week programming, including the game itself, is accessible to subscribers in vehicles and via the SiriusXM app.

During the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, listeners can tune in for the live on-field musical performance by Bad Bunny, airing on Caliente (SiriusXM 152) and Super Bowl LX Radio (SiriusXM 79).

Live Programming from San Francisco

Multiple SiriusXM channels and shows will broadcast live throughout the week from the Super Bowl LX Media Center in downtown San Francisco and other locations around the Bay Area.

• SiriusXM NFL Radio (channel 88), the 24/7 NFL channel, will air live from the Super Bowl Media Center starting Monday, and feature expert commentary and interviews with athletes, executives, coaches, and celebrities. Hosts will include Rich Gannon, Jim Miller, Pat Kirwan, Kirk Morrison, Solomon Wilcots, Patrick Peterson, Isaac Rochell, Christian Fauria, Ed McCaffrey, Ryan Leaf, Matt Simms, Bruce Murray, Howard Balzer and Scott Graham. The channel will also have coverage of special events such as Super Bowl LX Opening Night, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announcement, and the annual NFL Honors event on February 6.
• SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio (channel 82) will broadcast live Tuesday through Friday, featuring shows hosted by Radio Hall of Famer Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, Adam Schein, and Katie Nolan.
• Stephen A. Smith will host “The Stephen A. Smith Show” live from the Super Bowl Media Center on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Super Bowl Week, and an episode of his news and politics program, “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.” on Wednesday from downtown San Francisco.
• Katie Nolan will also host multiple episodes of her SiriusXM podcast, “Casuals.”
• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Camille Kostek, Nicole Williams English, Xandra, Ellie Thumann and Katie Austin will host a special broadcast on Friday, which will air on Super Bowl LX Radio that night.
• Former running back Jacob Hester will host his college sports show, “Off Campus” (SiriusXM College Sports Radio, channel 84), live each weekday.

Super Bowl LX Radio Pop-Up Channel

The annual pop-up channel, Super Bowl LX Radio (SiriusXM channel 79), launches Monday, February 2, available in cars and on the SiriusXM app. Hosted by Jacob Hester, the channel will preview the matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots and highlight the cultural and community aspects of Super Bowl Week. The channel will also provide essential information on Bay Area NFL activities, transportation, and stadium security. Programming will also be available on the NFL One Pass app for users in San Francisco.

Noah Kahan Exclusive Concert

As previously announced, 2x GRAMMY® Award nominated superstar Noah Kahan will perform an exclusive one-night-only concert on Thursday, February 5 at The Warfield in San Francisco. The acclaimed singer-songwriter will perform songs from his globally successful breakout album Stick Season including the 4x Platinum hit “Stick Season,” “Dial Drunk,” “Northern Attitude” and “You’re Gonna Go Far” as well as other fan favorites and new music from his highly-anticipated forthcoming album. The performance will air in its entirety on SiriusXM’s Alt Nation (channel 36) on Saturday, February 7 at 8pm ET. Select songs will also air on SiriusXM Hits 1, The Pulse, Coffee House and The Spectrum. Pandora users can listen to Noah Kahan HERE.

Kahan will also sit down for a one-on-one interview prior to the show with Katie Nolan for her SiriusXM podcast, “Casuals.”

TEMPE, AZ (2.4.26) – MasterTech Expo 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest and most impactful year yet, proudly announcing a completely sold-out show floor and expanded hotel partnerships to accommodate record attendance. MasterTech Expo 2026 is scheduled March 12-15, 2026 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ.

“With exhibit space officially sold out, attendees can expect an elevated show floor experience featuring a top-tier mix of technology innovators, fabrication leaders, and major audio manufacturers, creating one of the most diverse and hands-on learning environments in the industry,” said Bryan Schmitt, founder, CEO, and president of Mobile Solutions. “Selling out our exhibit space is a huge milestone. It allows us to curate a higher-quality experience for attendees — more brands, better education, and better connections across every segment of the industry.”

Due to overwhelming demand, the MasterTech Expo host hotel has officially sold out. To support the growing attendee base, new hotel partners and room blocks have been secured, offering convenient options close to the venue. Attendees are encouraged to book early as availability continues to move quickly.

Hotel information and booking links are available at:
www.MasterTechExpo.com/hotel

Register today at www.mastertechexpo.com