Odeh Car Audio Wins 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 169

SHREVEPORT LA (03.16.22) – WTF…Win This Friday. Odeh Car Audio won the 12volt News prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 169 on Friday morning, March 11th.

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 check is on the way to Junior Odeh in Gadsden, AL as Odeh Car Audio was the winner of the 12volt Spin-To-Win 169 on March 11th.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 169th time on Friday morning March 11th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space and the Odeh Car Audio 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 Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL. Waiting on a reply to let them know the good news that a $100 check will be heading their 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, 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, AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX and Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, March 18th.

Progressive American Flat Track 2022 Circuit Impacted By Storms

BARBERVILLE, FL (03.15.22) – The Progressive American Flat Track 18-round schedule for the 2022 season was delayed by storms in the Southeast. The Thursday March 10th event was canceled but the Friday night was strong. The American Flat Track 2022 season is set to bring the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series to new venues in new markets as well as a return to the major motorcycle rallies.

KICKER was on site trackside at the Volusia Speedway Park with Lorin Morrell and an expanded event presence as the 2022 season began. KICKER is the Official Audio Sponsor for 2022 and the Presenting Sponsor of the AFT Singles Category.

“It was so disappointing when we got stormed out Thursday night. We had the 10×20 KICKER tent set up with 4 tables featuring a wide variety of KICKER products on display. The loaded RZR was positioned next to the tent to let everyone know KICKER was Livin’Loud at the track. But then the announcement came on the PA that the evening’s race was cancelled. Then it was a booth tear down and pack up the trailer,” Morrell related.

The weather was iffy during the day on Saturday but settled down so KICKER could get set up and the racers could prep to hit the track that had dried. Morrell offered, “The race and crowd was stellar on Friday. The gates opened at 3:30 for spectators. The race started at 7 and finished with the last race around 11PM. After the gates opened there was a steady flow of people stopping to see the KICKER set up under the tent. The American Flat Track PA announcer team of Ralph and Scottie did a great job letting all enthusiasts that KICKER was in the house and to stop by the tent. A lot of lanyards were also passed out by event staff members in the hospitality and pit area with considerable branding on awards podium.”

Enthusiasts also checked out Harley Davidson saddle bag product at the KICKER booth.

The Progressive American Flat Track circuit was set to race at the Volusia FL Speedway Park and Livin’ Loud with KICKER trackside.

Concluding, Morrell stated, “No doubt the 2022 American Flat Track season kick off would have been much better with good weather. That said, because of the crappy weather, I was able to spend a lot of time talking with bikers. At the hotel there must have been 30 bikes parked outside. Spending time with them was an opportunity to get a lot of insight about systems on their bikes. Several mentioned how much visibility the KICKER brand got over the course of the event.”

Next up for Morrell will be the Texas Half Mile at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas Saturday March 19th.

Ideally balanced in its March-October dates, coast-to-coast locations, and blend of eight Half-Miles, five Miles, two TTs, and three Short Tracks, the ‘22 slate is set to establish Progressive AFT as a highlight attraction at some of the world’s biggest motorcycling events.

The circuit continues with Progressive AFT rounds reinstated as key components of the massively popular Laconia Motorcycle Week and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Finally, the 2022 Grand National Championship battle will come full circle with a return visit to Daytona Beach during Biketoberfest for the Volusia Half-Mile III season finale. In addition, several other events will have a similarly celebratory feel with high-profile showdowns on holiday weekends including Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

The KICKER pickup, with new graphics and Lorin Morrell behind the wheel, is headed to the next stop on the Progressive American Flat Track schedule which is at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas Saturday, March 19th.

The annual legendary Midwest events, the Springfield Mile doubleheader, Peoria TT and Lima Half-Mile, all return on the same weekends while four events will move to new weekends in 2022. After a rain-out in 2021, the Texas Half-Mile moves to a new date in March to be a part of IndyCar weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. The New York Short Track and Port Royal Half-Mile will both move to new weekends in July, and Cal Expo will play host to the Sacramento Mile in August.

A number of fan and rider favorite venues are back following temporary absences. The Red Mile, Laconia Short Track and Black Hills Half-Mile last took place in 2019 and are set to make their triumphant return to the calendar in 2022.

The Castle Rock TT, meanwhile, is back following a lengthier pause. The ‘22 edition will mark the 28th inclusion of the adrenaline-fueled race on the Progressive AFT schedule and a return to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since 2014. The event is sure to be one of the most unique events on the tour thanks to a collaboration with Thor Drake, renowned for his ability to curate motorcycle art, racing and culture and deliver highly entertaining events such as The One Moto Show and The Wild One.

There will also be two new additions to the slate: I-70 Half-Mile in Odessa, Missouri, and the Cedar Lake Short Track in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The stop in Odessa is Progressive American Flat Track’s first in Missouri since 2005 while the race in New Richmond will be the series’ first in Wisconsin since 2003.

The complete 2022 Progressive American Flat Track schedule follows:

  1. March 10, 2022 – Volusia Half-Mile I, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL
  2. March 11, 2022 – Volusia Half-Mile II, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL
  3. March 19, 2022 – Texas Half-Mile, Texas Motor Speedway, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
  4. April 23, 2022 – I-70 Half-Mile, I-70 Motorsports Park, Odessa, MO
  5. May 28, 2022 – Red Mile I, The Red Mile, Lexington, KY
  6. May 29, 2022 – Red Mile II, The Red Mile, Lexington, KY
  7. June 11, 2022 – Laconia Short Track, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
  8. June 25, 2022 – Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH
  9. July 2, 2022 – New York Short Track, Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport, NY
  10. July 16, 2022 – Port Royal Half-Mile, Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  11. July 30, 2022 – Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL
  12. August 6, 2022 – Black Hills Half-Mile, Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City, SD
  13. August 13, 2022 – Castle Rock TT, Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA
  14. August 20, 2022 – Sacramento Mile, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
  15. September 3, 2022 – Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
  16. September 4, 2022 – Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
  17. September 24, 2022 – Cedar Lake Short Track, Cedar Lake Speedway & Arena, New Richmond, WI
  18. October 15, 2022 – Volusia Half-Mile III, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL

Online ticket sales for all rounds will be available in the coming weeks on AmericanFlatTrack.com. To score the latest gear for the Progressive American Flat Track fan, visit our official merchandise store at https://store.americanflattrack.com.

Visit kicker.com for more.

The above text was edited from the original 2022 Progressive American Flat Track Scheduled press announcement.

Rep Firm End Result Set to Host the 18th End Result Show

PITTSBURGH, PA (03.14.22) – Consumer Electronics rep firm End Result is set to present its popular consumer electronics dealer and manufacturer showcase.  Marking its 18th event, The End Result Show will take place on Friday, March 18 at the Bridgewater Conference Center, 10561 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, OH—a location that is easily accessible for dealers located in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

The one-day event, designed to motivate and educate retail sales teams is entitled, A Time for Transformation to Revive, Survive, and Thrive which is “absolutely needed to successfully move forward in 2022,” stated Ed Dalesandro, Principal of End Result and organizer of the show.

Continuing Dalesandro stated “As of this past Friday there were 156 area retailers registered and over 30 registered for every class which was nearing capacity. Keynote speakers Allison Lopez-CEO and Co-Founder, along with Dr Frank Viggiano, will make presentations. Dr Viggoano is a Professor Emeritus, CES Innovations Judge plus radio and TV reporter in Pittsburgh. On the 12volt side Ken Ward-Hertz Audison, Nick LoManoco-Memphis Audio, Ignacio Ayala and Jason Proios-Nakamichi Car Audio will be in the house to work with dealers.

Allison Lopez-WECONECT CEO and Co-founder and Dr Frank Viggiano are Keynote speaker. Dr ‘Frank’ is a professor Emeritus CES Innovations Judge plus radio and TV reporter in Pittsburgh.

Home audio, video, and aftermarket automotive retailers are encouraged to attend to see and hear new products from exhibiting manufacturers, attend educational seminars that cover all the bases from technical sessions to advice on how to create attention-grabbing in-store displays, to effectively using social media to their advantage.  After a full day of activities, all are invited to a special networking social event.

Dalesandro concluded, “These are crucial times for brick and mortar independent dealers that are trying to adapt to survive and thrive again. As a rep in the consumer electronics industry, I feel it’s my job to provide dealers with the tools they need to be successful and compete in this moving target of a world. It will take ‘out of the box’ thinking to maintain customer flow and this could be a boom for all of us but it must be carefully orchestrated and well-thought-out.”

The Saturday Mobile Hot Rod Installation Class will include tuning and integration techniques. A  deep dive from Ken Ward will be featured. There is a $50. per installer fee to be paid at the class.

Registration to attend the event for Ohio- West Virginia and west Pennsylvania dealers & distributors can be made online at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=cuqf65jab&oeidk=a07eizoojyt67a6a812

Note that lunch and dinner will be included to show attendees.

Stay up to date on news about the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/endresultonline/

Odeh Car Audio Wins 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 169

SHREVEPORT LA (03.12.22)  WTF…Win This Friday. Odeh Car Audio won the 12volt News prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 169 on Friday morning, March 11th.

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 169th time on Friday morning March 11th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space and the Odeh Car Audio 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 Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL. Waiting on a reply to let them know the good news that a $100. check will be heading their 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, 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, AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX and Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, March 18th.

Rydeen Is On The Road Showcasing The New TOMBO 360

TORRANCE, CA (03.11.22) Rydeen Mobile Electronics, a cutting-edge electronics designer and manufacturer dedicated exclusively to advanced vehicle driver safety, has announced the release of the company’s new website http://www.rydeenmobile.com.

The new website features easier navigation, enhanced product offerings and a commitment to consumer awareness of newly introduced TOMBO 360.

Sako Topalian is flanked by Phil Maeda (R) and Ruben Torres in the 559 Car Stereo soundboard in Fresno CA.

Rydeen’s Phil Maeda and Ruben Torres have been on the road in California showing, and demoing, the new TOMBO 360 Rearview Mirror/DVD to dealers.

Maeda related “Our stop at 559 Car Stereo in Fresno yesterday, Wednesday March 9th, was terrific. While giving a demo to Sako Topalian a customer with a commercial truck arrived looking for a way to have better visibility around his truck. He jumped into the Rydeen van for a demo of the TOMBO 360. After seeing a full demo Sako made the sale of the TOMBO 360 on the stop.”

In a conversation with 12volt News staff Topalian indicated 559 had placed an order for the customer’s TOMBO 360 plus additional units for display and inventory.

The new Rydeen TOMBO 360 is now shipping.

See more at rydeenmobile.com

KICKER Returns to the Road and Slamology as Co-Sponsor for 2022

STILLWATER, USA – 03/10/2022 – After several months of avoiding events due to COVID-19, KICKER will once again take to the road this summer, this time for Slamology – one of the largest car-audio events in the country. The show will take place June 11-12 at Lucas Oil Raceway outside of Indianapolis.

A regular at events prior to the pandemic, KICKER has supported Slamology since its inception 19 years ago. 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. KICKER will attend the show with its 80-foot XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) tractor-trailer, which will be located in “Audio Vendor Row” on the south grounds. The KICKER road crew at the XRV will regularly conduct full-tilt demo sessions for audiophiles and those who enjoy loud bass.

Slamology 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,” said Babb. “That has brought in droves of people, and made the show one of the largest car, truck and audio events in the world.”

Slamology anticipates in excess of 2,000 show cars visiting for the two-day event, with nearly 20,000 spectators expected to attend. The show also features live, local-based bands on stage, along with other car show-type competitions and contests.

Simultaneously, USACi, MECA, IASCA and Bass Wars will all regulate independent multi-point, car-audio competitions, featuring hundreds of the world’s best Sound-Quality and SPL competitors vying for desired championship points, trophies and prizes.

For more information, consumers can visit http://www.slamology.com.

Tint World Named a 2022 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

BOCA RATON, FL (03.09.22) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers was recently named a Top Franchise for 2022 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 17th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners. The list is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top-franchises/.

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.

“While the pandemic impacted various business sectors differently, the last 18 months have clearly demonstrated the inherent strengths of the franchise business model. The old franchise adage of ‘being in business for yourself, but not by yourself’ has never been more important,” said Franchise Business Review founder and CEO Eric Stites. “Thanks to fast innovations, significant support, and responsive crisis management, many franchise brands have emerged stronger from the pandemic, and that is reflected in high franchisee satisfaction.”

Tint World was among over 300 franchise brands, representing more than 30,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. Tint World’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

“This recognition is incredibly rewarding, because it’s coming from the people who represent Tint World in their communities,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “Our franchisees are the foundation of this company, and we’re passionate about empowering them to succeed by providing them all the support and resources they need. Our position on Franchise Business Review’s list of the 200 Top Franchises reflects that, and demonstrates that we’re in a unique position to continue our explosive growth, both nationally and internationally.”

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2022 Top Franchises.

ProLine-X Releases Ground Zero Subwoofer Boxes

DANIA BEACH, FL (03.08.22) – HKI USA has announced an amazing new partnership with ProLine-X (Vacaville CA) for subwoofer specific enclosures to help deliver a better overall experience to our retailers and their clients.

Proline-X does things very differently when it comes to building “pre-fab” enclosures by taking away the simplicity of mass market products, and focuses on using the highest quality materials, the best construction methods, and proper design and tuning of their enclosures.

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“Our goal here is to offer dealers a true solution that has the performance and quality necessary to reinforce Ground Zero subwoofers’ ability to play strong, deep, and accurate bass,” stated Robert Reilly of HKI USA, who spear headed this project with the Proline-X. 

While Proline-X is not new to the enclosure game, this partnership is the first manufacturer recommended enclosure line to be available nationwide, and Ground Zero is extremely proud to be able to point their dealers in the right direction. There will be available enclosures paired to the entry level Iridium lines up through the widely loved Hydrogen line. Starting with a more traditional universal style and fit, who knows where this could lead and what awesome products could be brought to the table in the future.

For more information on the enclosures, and how to become a dealer, contact Proline-X.com.

Visit GroundZeroUSA.com and HKI-USA.com for more.

Stereo King Shined at the 2022 Portland International Show That Drew Over 90,000 Attendees

PORTLAND, OR (03.07.22) – The Portland International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Northwest. Stereo King was on site to show their latest builds and connect with members of the crowd, estimated at over 90,000, for the 4-Day run February 24th-27th 2022 at the Oregon Convention Center.

The Stereo King booth occupied a large area in The Garage section in the Convention Center.
Members of the Stereo King crew gathered around the SK Jeep for this image.

Attendees previewed the latest vehicles and automotive technology with over 500 new cars, trucks, SUV’s and power sports vehicles. Stereo King certainly had a lot to show in the setting that featured more than 35 auto manufacturers. The Stereo King team on site included GM Kevin Cornutt, Manager Scotty Miles and an additional crew of half a dozen. No doubt the SKJeep build was the loudest and brightest vehicle in the Contention Center. The Viper Coupe was back again and attracted a many to the booth during the event along with the Polaris side-by-side.

“Stereo King was located in The Garage area. This area in the Convention Center has grown to over 30,000 square feet and we could feel the energy as we were setting up our area on Tuesday and Wednesday before the show opened on Thursday,” Scotty Miles related.

The SK Jeep is amazing from any angle… Check out the amp rack, speaker pods and LED whips!
Ethan Larson completing one of the on-site installations in the booth. Jon Joynt and Alex Osterhousdt also worked on in-booth builds.

Continuing Miles stated “In The Garage area there were live customization jobs taking place on a 2022 Tacoma TRD and Polaris side by side  and Toyota 4 Runner. Attendees were attracted to these activities and spent lots of time checking out lift kits, customized suspension, a full body wrap and vehicles in the Stereo King booth showcasing 12volt products. As attendees watched there was quality time to answer their questions and talk about aftermarket add-ons Stereo King offered for their rides.” Stereo King was listed in the event program as a company in The Garage Area.

Throughout the event’s 4-day run attendees were drawn to The Garage and spent time in the large Stereo King booth. Even the Oregon University Duck Mascot gave a big cheer in the booth. Lighting, headlights and in-vehicle LED lighting, plus radar detectors interested attendees too. The Stereo King radar display, featuring Escort and Cobra, led to sales in that category. The dash cam category also attracted interest in the booth.

The power sports category is rapidly growing in the great Northwest and this Stereo King Polaris let all know the company is tops in the area.
Even the Oregon University Duck Mascot was impressed in the Stereo King booth.

In the Stereo King booth the SKJeep was restricted and was not cranked up to anywhere near its volume potential. As a post show promo the SKJeep will be setup outside the Stereo King Clackamas store March 7th-11th. Attendees were made aware of that promotion and many expressed interest in attending. Social media posts will also add visibility for followers to experience the SKJeep at the Clackamas location.

The 2023 Portland International Auto Show is already penciled in on the Stereo King event calendar.

Visit stereoking.com for more.

Code Zero Customs at the 2022 Starbird Show in Tulsa as an Event Sponsor

TULSA, OK (02.28.22) – Code Zero Customs had a major presence at the recent Starbird Show in Tulsa. The event, the 58th Annual, was held in the Tulsa Expo Center February 17th-20th. This was the 6th year for Code Zero Customs to exhibit and the company’s 5th year to be an event sponsor. As part of the event sponsorship 2500 Code Zero Customs VIP Lanyards were worn on the show floor by attendees.

Code Zero Customs booth up front at the Starbird Show

Cody Landis, Code Zero Customs owner, related “Being on site with a 20 x 40 booth at the Starbird Show is always a real branding opportunity for our company. Attendees are serious automotive aftermarket enthusiasts and it’s a great way to showcase our brand, products and work to the right audience.”

The amazing interior of the ‘67 Camaro grabbed eyeballs.
When attendees walked by the ‘67 Camaro they were drawn to the custom work in the trunk.

Code Zero Customs had 3 vehicles in the booth-two of which were exhibited at previous SEMA Shows in Las Vegas.

“Showing 3 great project vehicles vehicles of ours in the booth really let attendees see our custom work. The ’67 Camaro really grabbed a lot of eyeballs as our custom work is showcased throughout. People also smiled when they saw my son’s Escalade mini up front in the booth” Landis added.

2,500 Event Sponsor lanyards provided even more branding for Code Zero Customs.

On the table at the front of the booth there was a prize package that included a cooler with Bluetooth and custom koozies. A QR Code was printed on a large card for attendees to scan for a chance to win the cooler package.

A very happy Cody Landis is already excited about planning for the 2023 Starbird Show.

“At the Starbird shows our goal is to put our brand in front of the right crowd. Every year we quote packages to members of the crowd and that turns into business at our store. We look forward to the 2023 Starbird Show” Landis concluded.

Visit codezerocustoms.com and starbirdcarshows.com for more.