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Ultra Busy Weekend Across the 12volt Industry.

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SHREVEPORT LA (06.13.22) The weekend of June 10-12…Friday, Saturday and Sunday…was ultra busy across the 12volt industry. The KnowledgeFest in Orlando, Slamology in Indy, The Florida Truck Meet in Miami and a special concert sponsored by Sanford Sound in Sanford ME grabbed the attention of staff in the 12volt Central Studios.

The Wayne Harris TermPro class covering subwoofer enclosures on Saturday morning was well attended.

The MEA KnowledgeFest in Orlando took place at the Orange County Convention Center and featured a full slate of manufacturer and training sessions over the 3 days. The event floor was filled with over 3 dozen top industry brands exhibiting their latest products. Top notch show displays and demo vehicles provided real world sound experiences for attendees..

KnowledgeFest Orlando also provided networking opportunities for manufacturer staff members, representatives, distributors and 12volt retailers.

SLAMOLOGY 2022 filled the Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis IN. This annual event is one of the largest car audio and car centric events in the country and took place Saturday and Sunday, June 11th and 12th. Guage Magazine orchestrates the event that included sound-off competition formats from IASCA, USACi, MECA and BassWars. Over 2000 vehicles were expected on site with over 20,000 enthusiasts expected on the massive layout.

KICKER is a 2022 Co-sponsor and rolled the 80’ XRV and staff members to showcase KICKER Livin’Loud in the Boom Room. DS18 was also on site with demo vehicles and a massive array of DS18 tents.

DS18 also had a strong showing at the Florida Truck Meet at the Homestead-Miami Raceway. KnowledgeFest Orlando, SLAMOLOGY and the Florida Truck Meet made for a DS18 Trifecta over the weekend.

The KICKER XRV is set up at SLAMOLOGY in Indy and people are lined up to experience the Livin’Loud Boom Room.

Of note is the Sanford Sound sponsorship tribute featuring The Pirate Beach Band. Jack Bogard and the crew were busy preparing cups for audience members and expected a big turnout for the Saturday evening June 11th concert.

DS18 set to show all “We Like It Loud” in Indy.

There was so much excitement related to this Ultra Busy weekend the staff wanted to provide industry members with the positive news. Each of the above events will receive more detailed coverage from the 12volt Central Studios in the coming days.

DS18 set up at the Homestead Miami track for the Florida Truck Meet.

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No doubt Jack Bogard and the Sanford Sound team had a big time at this concert.

Let’s Keep Jammin’ N June.

Zier Box Wins 12volt Prize on The Spin-To-Win 182

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SHREVEPORT LA (06.11.22)  WTF…Win This Friday. Zier Box won the 12volt News prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 182 on Friday morning, June 10th. 

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 4.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 182nd time on Friday morning June 10th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt space and the Zier Box slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.

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We reached out to Todd Zier via Instagram message at his Cedar Hill store in the DFW area to let him know a $100. check will be heading his way. Todd is a renowned sound-off champion and fabricator with nearly 4 decades in the 12volt industry.

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, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and USASpec. 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, 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 and Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, June 17th.

Car Toys Tulsa at the 19th Annual Rumble and Roll

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TULSA, OK (06.10.22) – The 2022 Rumble and Roll, supporting the Make a Wish Foundation, was a huge success on Thursday, June 2nd. Well over 2000 motorcycle enthusiasts rolled through the streets of Tulsa to gather in the Brookside area.

Bikers assembled in the Brookside area of Tulsa during the Rumble and Roll Event

Charles Stewart, Car Toys Tulsa owner related, “We were an Event Sponsor and had a major presence in front of Churchill’s in the Brookside area of Tulsa which was the destination for the bikers. Bikers assembled at the University of Tulsa Reynolds Center and paraded down Peoria street. Through the years the Rumble and Roll event has raised nearly $400,000. for the Make A Wish Foundation.”

Car Toys Tulsa was set up in front of Churchill’s which was the center of the action Thursday evening.
Alex Stewart and Chance Rotert worked the event and give a big thumbs up under the Car Toys Tulsa tent.

In front of Churchill’s, Car Toys had a large tent set up with 2 bikes for demos plus a table spotlighting Rockford Fosgate products designed for bikes.

“Our bike business continues to grow. Putting the Car Toys Tulsa name, along with the Rockford Fosgate brand, in front of so many bikers during Rumble and Roll was amazing. At the event we gave a ton of demos, sold products, provided quotes and set up installations. In the first days after the event we did 4 jobs in our bay at the store. The average ticket was right at $2K each.”

Rockford Fosgate products were sold on site with swag and catalogs.
Bikers assembled at the University of Tulsa Reynolds Center for the Make A Wish ride to the Brookside area.

Concluding, Stewart stated, “There was a live band and so much energy at the event. Alex Stewart and Chance Rotert from the store were at the event with me and we talked with so many people. Car Toys Tulsa has been in the Tulsa market for over 3 decades and it’s amazing that people will say they didn’t know we worked on bikes, or boats. That’s another reason we like to work at off site consumer events. Can’t wait for Rumble and Roll 2023.”

Bike jobs underway in the Car Toys Tulsa installation bay.

Visit wish.org and cartoystulsa.com for more.

KICKER Adds All-Star Training to Orlando KnowledgeFest

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STILLWATER, OK (06.09.22) – KICKER is excited to join MEA KnowledgeFest at the Orange County (Fla.) Convention Center June 10-12, featuring video sensations Dean and Fernando of 5-Star Car Stereo accompanying the KICKER Tech Force in a pair of trainings for all showgoers.

The trainings led by KICKER’s special guests will provide information on KICKER’s exclusive KEY integration technology. Hosted in Convention Center room W202-C, KICKER’s first class begins Saturday at 4:15 p.m. in English language, and then Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in Spanish. Several prizes will be awarded during each training, including a KICKER loaded subwoofer enclosure. KICKER’s general booth will be located near the center of the venue, booth no. 1015.

“With over 25 years of serving the mobile-electronics industry, KnowledgeFest is established as the most respected educational event of our time,” stated MEA chairman Tony Frangiosa.  “MEA and the mobile-electronics industry are set to succeed well into the future as retailers coast-to-coast take advantage of this valuable experience.”

KICKER’s full line of mobile-audio gear will be on display in its booth, including products for marine, motorcycle, and overall powersports. Also in the booth will be KICKER’s Fiat 500 Sport, equipped with award-winning KEY Smart Amplifiers. KEY automatically applies time alignment, detects speaker sizes, adjusts gain, applies a 40-band EQ and 24dB crossovers with the press of a button in a matter of seconds.

KnowledgeFest attendees can register for KICKER trainings here: http://kfest.me/manufacturer-training.html#MT24.

KICKER Returns to Slamology as Co-Sponsor for 2022

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STILLWATER, OK (06.08.22) – As a longtime supporter of the event, KICKER returns to Slamology at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway – one of the largest car-audio and car-centric events in the country. Those attending can experience KICKER’s 80-foot XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) located on the south side of the venue in Audio Vendor Row, waiting for their shot at a “full-tilt demo session” inside the XRV Boom Room.

Slamology occurs June 11-12, and KICKER has supported the show since its inception nineteen years ago. Founder Donnie Babb bills the event as family-friendly, yet edgy.

“We wanted a way to connect with our readers at Gauge Magazine and have a weekend-long party,” Babb explained. “That brought in droves of people and made the show one of the largest car, truck and car-audio events in the world.”

In addition to Slamology’s well-earned reputation as a first-class car show, it is also known to be the premiere car-audio event on the planet. USACi, MECA, IASCA and Bass Wars will all conduct independent multi-point, car-audio competitions, featuring hundreds of the world’s best Sound-Quality and SPL competitors vying for championship points, trophies and prizes.

Slamology anticipates in excess of 2,000 show cars over the two-day event, with nearly 20,000 spectators expected to attend. The show also features live bands on stage, along with a tattoo competition, auto-limbo, a hydraulic contest, big rig show, bikini contest and more.

Visit kicker.com and slamology.com for.

Amplified Designs Joined DS18 at Jeepin’ The Coast

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LONG BEACH, MS (06.07.22) – During the Jeepin’ The Coast run from June 1st through the 5th DS18 definitely showed all “We Like It Loud”. Amplified Designs was on site and added their newly wrapped 40’ trailer to the DS18 layout. With the DS18 40’ double stack trailer as a showroom plus multiple tents and Jeep demos Mr DS18 Rob and Yery “Cookie” were busy throughout virtually every minute of the event. A large 18’x18’ 2-sided graphic could be seen across the entire event venue to draw Jeepers to see the latest from DS18. The Amplified Designs team of 3 and trailer was right along side.

The Amplified Designs trailer with the DS18 trailer at setup.

Kyle Wardell stated, “Our company is just down the road in Slidell LA. At our store we spotlight the Jeep customers and DS18 is our go to brand. Sales at the Jeepin’ The Coast event were strong and Jeepers really lied our new T’s and cps.. Just didn’t have enough JT Soundbars to meet the demand. At our store we may do 10 to 12 Jeep systems each week.”

Mr DS18 Rob Ferro related, “This was one amazing event. We saw so many new faces and fantastic Jeep builds featuring DS18 gear. There were definitely over 3000 Jeeps with even more Jeepers in and around Long Beach for the event. Amplified Designs, our dealer in close by Slidell LA, was on site. Kyle Wardwell and his crew sold a ton of DS18 amps, subs, speakers and tower speakers.”

Stock in the Amplified Designs booth ready for Jeepin’ the Coast to open.
Jeepers fill the venue throughout the event.

For the Jeepin’ the Coast event Amplified Designs rushed a complete graphic wrap on their 40’ trailer. Wardell relayed, “Austin Douroux absolutely did a killer job on the trailer wrap. He completed the wrap in just 21 hours and the trailer was a standout at the event right next to the DS18 40’ double stack trailer and showroom.”

Long Beach is a town of less than 20,000 along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. During the event the town was packed with Jeepers having a great time and Jeeps packed the streets and main drag in downtown. Vendor Village was located adjacent to downtown and very close to the beach.

New Amplified Designs caps ready for Jeepers.
No doubt this 2-sided 18’x18’ graphic let all know DS18 and Amplified Designs said “We Like It Loud” to Jeepers at Jeepin’ the Coast.

“The Vendor Village wrapped Saturday afternoon and all got prepared for the parade downtown. That parade was like Mardi Gras but for Jeepers and Jeeps. As an event sponsor DS18 lit up the ‘Shake the Street’ Parade. Again showing all at DS18 ‘We Like It Loud,’” Ferro stated.

During the ‘Shake the Street’ Parade DS18 sponsored 4 events. There were 30 Jeeps in the contest with winners receiving prizes for Best Sound, Best Install, Best Self-Made and Best Overall.

“The Jeepin’ The Coast was definitely a terrific event and we feel DS18 owns in market in Mississippi. Amplified Designs is adding to that every day,” Ferro offered.

Concluding Wardell related, “Our Amplified Designs location is just 44 miles down the road from Long Beach. At the Jeepin’ the Coast event we scheduled some jobs and anticipate more business from partnering with DS18 at the event.”

Visit DS18.com and jeepinthecoast.com for more.

DS18 Was Jeepin’ The Coast in Long Beach, MS

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LONG BEACH, MS (06.06.22) – During the Jeepin’ The Coast run from June 1st through the 5th DS18 definitely showed all “We Like It Loud”. With the 40’ double stack trailer as a showroom plus multiple tents and Jeep demos Mr DS18 Rob and Yery “Cookie” were busy throughout virtually every minute of the event. A large 18’x18’ 2-sided graphic could be seen across the entire event venue to draw Jeepers to see the latest from DS18.

Mr DS18 Rob Ferro related “This was one amazing event. We saw so many new faces and fantastic Jeep builds featuring DS18 gear. There were definitely over 3000 Jeeps with even more Jeepers in and around Long Beach for the event. Amplified Sounds, our dealer in close by Slidell LA was on site. Kyle Wardwell and his crew sold a ton of DS18 amps, subs, speakers and tower speakers.”

The huge 18’x18’ 2-sided graphic grabbed attention from across the event venue.
Attendees check out one of the multiple DS18 Jeep demos.

Long Beach is a own of less than 20,000 along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. During the event the town was packed with Jeepers having a great time and Jeeps packed the streets and main drag in downtown. Vendor Village was located adjacent to downtown and very close to the beach.

“The Vendor Village wrapped Saturday afternoon and all got prepared for the parade downtown. That parade was like Mardi Gras but for Jeepers and Jeeps. As an event sponsor DS18 lit up the ‘Shake the Street’ Parade. Again showing all at DS18 “We Like It Loud” Ferro stated.

Each day of the event attendance was strong.
Jeepers and their rides packed the Long Beach, MS area.

During the ‘Shake the Street’ Parade DS18 sponsored 4 events. There were 30 Jeeps in the contest with winners receiving prizes for Best Sound, Best Install, Best Self-Made and Best Overall.

“The Jeepin’ The Coast was definitely a terrific event and we feel DS18 owns in market in Mississippi” Ferro concluded.

Jeeps filled the streets in downtown, too.
Mr DS18 Rob Ferro pictured at the Florida Welcome Center in Pensacola during the Sunday journey back to DS18 HQ in Miami. Yery “Cookie” behind the camera. Their DS18 rigs with trailers in the background.

Rob Ferro and Yery Sanz rolled from DS18 HQ in Miami early in the week for the 800+ miles to Long Beach MS. Ferro pulled a trailer with multiple Jeep demo vehicles on board. Sanz pulled the 40’ double stack showroom trailer. The duo headed back to Miami Sunday morning. No doubt the reward points for the fuel was substantial for the round trip to the Jeepin’ The Coast event in Long Beach, MS.

Visit DS18.com for more.

Custom Car Stereo Wins SiriusXM Prize on The Spin-To-Win 181

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SHREVEPORT LA (06.04.22) WTF…Win This Friday. Custom Car Stereo won a SiriusXM prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 181 on Friday morning, June 3rd.

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 4.

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 181st time on Friday morning May June 3rd. The Wheel landed on the SiriusXM space and the @customcarstereosc slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to Custom Car Stereo in Charleston SC and gave Bryan Gary the good news a SiriusXM prize would be headed their way. Gary indicated business has continued to be strong but there are growing concerns…especially with the price of gas.

In the past the SiriusXM prize has been a SiriusXM Tuner. We will reach out to Paul Trueman with the news. Trueman is to return from vacation in Greece on June 6th.

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, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and USASpec. 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, 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, 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL and Hgh Quality Auto Sound in Lawrence MA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, June 10th.

Ken Wiseman Joins Lucas Lighting as a National Sales Manager

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ITASCA, IL (06.03.22) – Ken comes to Lucas Lighting with a wealth of experience with 36 years in the consumer electronics space, the last 30 years dedicated to the mobile electronics business. He worked with Sony in the ‘90’s for ten years, a regional for Eclipse, then guided the launch of Elettromedia-USA in 2005. He joined AAMP Global in 2011 to reinvigorate the Phoenix Gold brand. Most recently, four plus years have been spent with AlpsAlpine as the Western Regional Manager. Wiseman, headquartered in Southern California, will be responsible for all domestic sales at Lucas Lighting.

“We believe that Ken’s passion and experience of building premium level brands will help Lucas Lighting tremendously. With the strength of our products, his leadership and keen understanding of market needs, it will set the course for years to come. I have had the pleasure of working with Ken in various capacities over the last 23 years. His integrity, consistency, dealer-centric focus and passion for the industry are a perfect fit for our company vision.” said Steve Rogers, Vice President of Sales at Lucas Lighting.

Wiseman commented, “I’m so excited to be part of a progressive brand team in an emerging segment of 12V business and I welcome the challenge. Everyone gets their voice heard and we can move swiftly as demand continues and evolves. Now that consumers are holding on to their vehicles longer, we are in a position to improve driver vision and safety in those vehicles.”

Visit lucas-lighting.com for more.

DAS Announces Key Placement for Consumer Electronics and Heavy-Duty Divisions

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PALMYRA, PA (May 2022) – DAS Companies Inc., the 12-volt Consumer Electronic industry’s premier Mid-Atlantic distributor, has announced the appointment of Ken Litten as Sales and Marketing Manager for its Consumer Electronics and Heavy-Duty divisions.

Ken Litten

Ken has over 25 years of experience in the Consumer Electronics Industry and has been with DAS for the last nine years as Territory Manager for Virginia. Litten, a certified MECP, will head up the sales and marketing efforts for the CE and HD divisions. He will work with both inside and outside sales teams to support, motivate and optimize existing sales efforts and marketing programs. In addition, he will create and manage external communications with dealers via social media platforms and implement campaigns. His responsibilities will also include the organization of annual and divisional events.

“We are excited for Ken to take on this critical role within the organization,” said Rex Berfield, National Sales Manager for the CE division. “With his vast experience in the consumer electronics industry, he will bring a fresh approach to serve our customers further and increase sales.”

Visit www.DASINC.com for more.