COSTA MESA, CA (09.23.25) – KICKER Performance Audio showcased multiple UTVs and vehicles at the world’s biggest sand show – the Sand Sports Super Show. The Orange County Fair & Event Center hosted the colossal event September 19-21 on the Center’s 150-acre grounds. KICKER’s display area was by the East entrance of the event grounds, anchored by the KICKER XRV and its Boom Room, which blasted 40,000 watts of epic sound all weekend long.

The Sand Sports Super Show opened to the public Friday afternoon, and all was set in the expansive KICKER booth that stretched more than a football field. Enthusiasts stopped throughout the weekend to check out a wide selection of vehicles available for live demos.

Lorin Morrell rolled in from Lake Havasu with the KICKER pickup and trailer. “There is nothing that compares to the Sand Sports Super Show to showcase the latest for UTV enthusiasts. From aftermarket mobile electronics upgrades, to lift kits, to wheels, to graphics… it’s all here. Once again this year KICKER led the pack with audio upgrades and eye appeal,” Morrell relayed.

Jeremy Wynn, KICKER Events & Promotions Manager, added, “It was another great year at the Sand Sports Super Show. Traffic in the booth was up from previous years, which resulted in a lot of good consumer interactions. The temp was in the 70s, making the show days very enjoyable under a blue sky. Overall, it was truly a great event as we continue to grow the KICKER brand in the Powersports community. We handed out over 1,000 KICKER lanyards and more swag.”

The Sand Sports Super Show 2026 is set for September 18-20.

For more information, visit kicker.com and sandsportssupershow.com.

LENEXA, KS (9.22.25) – The in-person VIPER and AVITAL training took place on Thursday, September 18th, at the large Team Progressive location Lenexa, KS. The 2025 VIPER and AVITAL product lines were presented by David Chamberlain. The Snake Pit training was an opportunity for dealers in the Kansas City area to level up their installs and stay ahead with the most trusted brands in vehicle, security, and remote start.

Ray Smith, Branch Manager, related “We had a great turnout and the session was very well received by our dealers. David did a great job covering the latest cutting-edge firmware solutions, expanded T-Harness coverage, new hardware innovations and provided expert installation tips. Everyone also liked the new DLOADER4 DirectLoader programming tool and color remote.”

Mike Marshall, Team Progressive Regional, relayed “The training provided a very positive outlook on the remote start season. David’s presentation let our dealers know the latest from VOXX which will give them a big advantage in the marketplace. Everyone certainly enjoyed the Kansas City BBQ that got the training off to a great start.”

“This VOXX training should provide a shot in the arm for getting the remote start season off to a fast start” Smith concluded.

For more see voxxelectronics.com.

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (09.013.25) 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 7.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 338th time on Friday morning on September 12th. The Wheel landed on the RDV space and the Ultimate Sounds & Tinting slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted. 

We reached out to the winning retailer in Chattanooga TN and Will Gates was very happy to hear the news that a RDV prize will be headed their way. Will said business returned after the flooding at his store and they are doing a lot of Jeep installs at the store with over a dozen upgrades for Jeepers at the recent Pigeon Forge Jeep Invasion.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt industry.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Race Sport Lighting, EBS Audio, King Boxes, Massive Audio, Q Power and VIPER. 12volt News and 12voltBeat $100. cash awards also 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, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD,  Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY,  Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA,  Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA, Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA, NWA Audio in Bentonville AR,  XT Audio in Miami, Tim’s Audio in Newport OR, Build’s By Paul in Litchfield AZ, DAW Discount Audio in Paramount CA and M12 Audio in Bluefield WVA,  Jam City Pros in Caddo Mills TX, Finishline Shop in Lumberton NJ, Genuine Custom Audio in Riverside CA,Ballistic Autowerks in Hagerstown MD, Jeff’s Custom Car Audio in Royce TX, Pitbull’s in Houston, Aspen Sound in North Spokane WA, CP Designs in Jarrell TX and D&B Sales in Ft Wayne IN, Precision Custom Audio in Riverview FL, The King of Custom, Active Sound in NC,  Car Stereo Plus in Sumter SC,  Audioworks DE in Newark DE, Active Sounds in NC  Speed Car Audio in Dallas, Voodoo Customs in Luling LA,  BK Customs 616 in Grand Rapids MI, TPD HiFI in Broken Bow OK, HiFi Crusin’ in Hattiesburg MS, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX Intense Kustom Audio in Brentwod NY, California Audio in West Valley UT, H A  Ross Entertainment, Voodoo Customs in Haltom TX, Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder CO, Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Redline Auto Sports in Hicksville NY, Sparked Innovations in Knoxville TN, Boosted Build in Warrenton OR, Prodigy Car Audio iManteca CA, Snow’s Auto in Spokane WA and PMC Customs, White Oak PA, InTune in Redmond OR and Tint Wrap Audio Guys in Fresno CA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF……Win This Friday……See the next 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday, September 19th.

TAMPA, FL (09.19.25) – DOW Technologies is excited to announce the expansion of their partnership with Memphis Audio, a premier manufacturer of high-performance car, marine, and powersports audio solutions. This agreement expands DOW’s distribution of Memphis Audio to Arizona, New Mexico, southern Nevada and the western edge of Texas completing DOW’s coverage of 14 states across the southern United States.

Memphis is an independent, employee-owned company known for delivering exceptional audio solutions for cars, boats, motorcycles, and powersports vehicles. With over 50 years of experience, Memphis Audio is trusted by dealers to provide exceptional performance. The recent transition of ownership has put Memphis in a great position to invest in innovation, distribution stronger sales and marketing support and a healthier inventory strategy.

DOW Technologies’ distribution of Memphis Audio products across the entire southern United States, ensures dealers have access to a wide range of audio solutions with the industry-leading service and support that DOW is known for. Inventory is available in DOW’s Atlanta, Dallas and Tampa locations with inventory expected to arrive in the Scottsdale location shortly.

“We’re excited to be expanding our distribution of Memphis into the southwest to bring these great products to more dealers,” said Dave Elkin, senior vice president of sales and product management. “We’ve seen great success with Memphis and look to continue growing this relationship.”

“Our partnership with Memphis has been great and we’re eager to expand our reach with them,” said John Yodzis, president & ceo of DOW Technologies. “Memphis Audio’s reputation is strong with dealers, and we’re excited to back them with our innovative programs and support.”

For more information about Memphis Audio, please visit memphiscaraudio.com. To learn more about DOW Technologies, please visit www.dowtechnologies.com or call 1.800.627.2900.

OXNARD, CA (09.18.25) – Modus announces its Rep firm network across the United States as it gears up for its groundbreaking product launch.

“We’re thrilled with the rep firms we’ve selected,” said Matthew Delgado, Director of Sales for Modus Global. “These professionals are not just well-respected in their regions, they’re relationship builders who deeply understand their markets.”

The carefully chosen Rep groups reflect Modus’ philosophy: innovative minds who understand that breakthrough technology means nothing without practical, real-world application.

“From the start, it was clear Modus represented something extraordinary,” said Hazim Jainoor, Principal of Aligned Sales & Marketing Group. “Our mission has always been to connect manufacturers’ strategic vision with the day-to-day realities of retailers, and Modus delivers the technology and innovation the market has long been waiting for. We are proud to bring this opportunity to our dealers from day one.”

In the coming months, Modus will bring its signature demo vehicle to key markets, offering dealers and customers hands-on experiences with its new products. This expansion underscores Modus’ dealer-first philosophy, fostering long-term partnerships with comprehensive support to fuel dealer success.

“For a launch as significant as Modus, we needed partners who share our passion and drive,” Delgado added. “This launch is years in the making, and we’re excited to collaborate with reps who truly grasp what makes Modus extraordinary.”

The dealer reps will promote three distinct product families: Apex for premium performance, Mezzo for innovative technology integration, and Portale for accessible quality. Select amplifier models feature the company’s proprietary ACTEQ™ and PREACT™ technologies, both designed to solve problems dealers and customers face daily.

Modus Representative Network:

Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii
Aligned Sales & Marketing
Contact: Hazim Jainoor
Ph: 310-508-3392
Email: hazim.jainoor@asmgroup-usa.com

Northern California, Northern Nevada
Driven Marketing
Contacts: Pete Bobsin / Greg Douglas
Ph: Pete: 408-396-5964 / Greg: 209-663-2456
Email: Pete.drivenmarketing@gmail.com / greg.drivenmarketing@gmail.com

Oregon, Washington, Montana, Alaska, Idaho
Inphase Marketing
Contact: Dan McMillan
Ph: 425-482-0988
Email: dan@inphasemarketing.com

Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma
Southwest Sales & Marketing
Contact: Scott Ringo
Ph: 214-212-9049
Email: Sringo@swsalesmarketing.com

Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas
Insite Sales & Marketing
Contact: Mark Kroll
Ph: 913-488-6160
Email: mkroll@insitesls.com

Florida
Real Performance Marketing
Contact: Scott Hochmuth
Ph: 706-386-3550
Email: Scott@realperformacemarketing.net

North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas
Contacts: Scott K. Darby/Jimmy Miller
Ph: Scott: 770-718-6430 / Jimmy: 770-364-2917
Email: Scott@martech-group.com / jimmy@martech-group.com

Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Southern New Jersey
AR Marketing Inc.
Contact: Steve Gallagher
Ph: 804-363-0239
Email: armksg@comcast.net

Northern New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine
12 Volt Marketing Group
Contact: Frankie Mark
Ph: 908-881-8000
Email: frankie.mark@12voltmarketinggroup.com

For general information about Modus Global, contact Matthew Delgado at matt.delgado@modusglobal.com or 916-412-0232.

Visit www.modusglobal.com for more.

ELDON, MO (9.16.25) – American Flat Track fans gathered at the Lake of the Ozark Speedway in Eldon MO on Saturday, September 13 as the iconic BikeFest Lake of the Ozarks wrapped for 2025. This was the opportunity to witness the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track Championship… A season Finale that all won’t forget.

Lorin Morrell, MadDog Media, was set up with a KICKER booth right behind the track grandstands. The overall attendance at the BikeFest Week reportedly topped 100,000 from across to the southern Missouri area and well beyond.

“As always, there was a lot of excitement on the grounds from the enthusiast. The branding for KICKER was terrific and we had a lot of interaction with people in the booth for the wide variety of products that KICKER offers. With the Lake of the Ozarks in view we had a lot of questions about KICKER Marine in this rural lake area. There were many people asking questions about pickup products and we had several positive comments from people that had KICKER systems in their trucks” Morrell stated.

The gates opened at 2PM for fans and many checked out the track and displays before the fan party started at 5PM in the paddock area. Opening ceremonies followed at 7 PM with the racing starting at 7:30. At the conclusion of the racing there was a season ending Awards ceremony.

“At the Awards Ceremony I presented Tom Drane, the 2025 AFT Singles Presented by KICKER, his KICKER Audio Livin’Loud Bonus award of a KICKER system build award. Tom was the first AFT Singles winner from Australia and will be Livin’Loud Downunder” Morrell concluded.

For more see kicker.com.

SCHAUMBURG, IL (09.15.25) – The well-attended event took place at the Wyndham Gardens and kicked off with food at 6:30 p.m. Justin Gear, VOXX Product Specialist, got the training started at 7 p.m.

The training was an exclusive walk-through of the complete VIPER and AVITAL product lines. Attendees also learned about the latest from PRESTIGE and FLASHLOGIC.

“With VOXX having a reinvigorated focus on in-person training for the new assortment and Direct Loader rollouts this event was spot-on. Our training team has been on the road all over the lower 48 the last few months spreading the word. That’s what makes it extra special for me, being a Chicagoland resident, to come to my home turf and get in front of our dealers… many that I have built great relationships with over the past 9 years,” Gear related.

Continuing, Gear added, “Chris Hilbert and the Echo Sales team organized a great event for our Dealers and Distributor. Everyone was really excited for our new line up, especially the 3-mile color Heavy Duty remote included in the D9957VHD RF KIT, coupled with LED 2-way companion and RGB antenna, along with all the new T-Harnesses that will roll out by year’s end.”

VOXX Snake Pit Training events continue on September 15 at Dave & Buster’s in Wayne, NJ. For more info call 973-435-9244. Justin looks forward to seeing dealers there.

On Thursday, September 18, David Chamberlain, VOXX Product Specialist, will host a Snake Pit Training at Progressive Distribution in Lenexa, KS. For more info call 866-980-2777.

For more, see voxxelectronics.com.

LONG BEACH, CA (09.12.25) – JVC Mobile Entertainment is proud to announce the release of its latest innovation in in-car multimedia: the KW-Z900W Automotive Receiver. Engineered with precision, the KW-Z900W redefines what users expect from a vehicle infotainment system — blending a large 9” display, the latest technology, and superior user experience into one powerful head unit.

The KW-Z900W features a vivid 9-inch floating capacitive touchscreen display, delivering crisp visuals and responsive controls in a sleek, space-saving form factor. With a fully adjustable ball-mount screen mount and 5-point vertical tilt adjustment, this floating monitor is compatible with a wide variety of vehicle dashboards, ensuring easy installation and ideal screen positioning for maximum access and visibility.

Premium Features Built for the Road Ahead

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
• Enjoy seamless smartphone integration without the clutter of cables. Stay connected, stream music, access navigation, and respond to messages with simple voice commands or intuitive touchscreen controls.
• Floating Panel Design
• The KW-Z900W’s compact chassis and floating screen allow it to fit in vehicles where traditional large-screen units won’t, opening up advanced tech for more drivers than ever before.
• Multiple Camera Inputs
• Safety comes first. With two camera input capabilities, drivers can connect rear and front cameras, for enhanced situational awareness and safe maneuvering.
• Customizable Interface & Audio Tuning
• Tailor your dashboard to your lifestyle. The KW-Z900W features a customizable user interface, 13-band EQ, time alignment, 3 volt pre-outs for audiophiles looking to build out a high-performance sound system.
• iDatalink® Maestro Compatible
• Drivers can retain key factory functions such as steering wheel controls, climate info, and vehicle diagnostics — offering a fully integrated upgrade path for supported vehicles.

Redefining In-Car Multimedia
“The KW-Z900W was built for drivers who want more than just a stereo — they want a connected, immersive experience,” said Rick Noetzli , Product Manager at JVC Mobile Entertainment. “From its wireless smartphone integration to its space-saving floating design, this unit delivers premium performance and flexibility without compromise.”

The KW-Z900W is now available at authorized JVC retailers and installers across North America.

For more details on Direct Replacement receivers, visit us.jvckenwood.com.

NORTH BRANCH, MN (09.11.25) – The Sno Barons Snowmobile Club welcomed nearly 100,000 people to the 58th Hay Days event that happened in September 6 and 7. The exhilarating event is the largest snowmobile event in the world and a premier power sports show. During the event there was a swap meet, grass drags, freestyle expo and UTVs participating in mud events.

On the massive grounds there were hundreds of vendors set up under tents. Trail Star Audio was one of those vendors that returned for a very exciting event.

Chuck Holey related “Once again this was a terrific event and was a very, very busy day for my wife, family and friends. We had great support from the Source Distributing with Josh Burris as they provided assistance in the booth as well as inventory. During the event we sold a lot of PowerBass powerbars and portable Bluetooth speakers along with SSV Works, JBL, ExoGear Sunglasses and LED whips products and more. Some of the products we had on display attendees were not aware of and that helped us drive sales for other products. Our decked out Trail Star Audio UTV was loaded and drew a lot of attention during the event. Our store in Eagan is about 50 miles from North Branch and we set a lot of appointments for installations and the phone has been ringing off the hook this week.”

Credit to @haydays_grassdrags for several images.

For more see trailstaraudio.com.

OXNARD, CA (09.10.25) – With tremendously successful Electrify Expo events in Seattle and San Francisco behind them, Modus is proud to announce it will exhibit and demo audio systems at the upcoming Chicago Electrify Expo, held at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates Sept. 13-14.

Modus will once again feature its award-winning 2024 Tesla Cybertruck build at the event, which became a featured stop that drew crowds during the first two 2025 Electrify Expo shows it attended.

“Our Cybertruck demo has become incredibly popular because attendees don’t realize such a high-end and powerful audio system can be integrated into today’s complex electric vehicles,” explained Jason Digos, Modus Senior Sales Trainer. “Once they experience it, they are blown away. At the San Francisco event, we even had a deaf attendee get in the truck for a demo, and he said he could feel the power of the Modus system hitting him in the chest. He was grinning ear-to-ear. I think it was as cool for us as it was for him to experience our demo.”

The misconception that premium audio is merely a luxury add-on overlooks the soundstage potential of EVs. These vehicles offer something combustion engines never could: silent cabins paired with abundant electrical power, creating an unprecedented opportunity for truly immersive, audiophile-grade sound systems.

The Modus Cybertruck installation achieves several industry firsts, showcasing Modus’ innovative PREACT™ current-averaging technology operating directly on Tesla’s 48V DC electrical system. This marks a significant advancement in mobile audio integration with electric vehicles, capable of delivering 6,000 watts (RMS) of audio power without requiring voltage inverters or additional batteries, which is a first for any EV audio system. This was made possible through Modus’ patented PREACT technology in the new Mezzo amplifier line, which operates with unprecedented efficiency at higher voltages.

“Consumers are often wary of adding or altering audio components in Teslas and other EVs because of their sophisticated electrical systems, but we are educating them that the technology is available today to do so safely and effectively,” Digos continued.

The Modus Cybertruck debuted during the Modus brand launch event in March 2025. It will continue to be featured in additional industry events throughout 2025, showcasing the practical applications of Modus’ breakthrough technologies in the emerging electric vehicle market.

For more on the Modus cybertruck build, see below:

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