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Modified Auto Sound Wins 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 152

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SHREVEPORT LA (11.06.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Modified Auto Sound won the 12volt News $100. Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, November 5th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Nine months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 152nd time on Friday morning November 5th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt space. The Modified Auto Sound slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted.

We reached out by phone and talked with Shawn at the store in East Alton IL. He was very happy to hear a 12volt News $100. prize would be heading their way. Modified Auto Sound has been in business for 8 years and recently moved into a new 5,000 foot facility and business is rockin’.

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, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX and Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, 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 and West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA. Congratulations to all.

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

SEMA Announces Battle of the Builders Top 12 Finalists

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LAS VEGAS, NV (11.05.2021) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced the Top 12 finalists in the eighth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, the event that determines the builder the aftermarket community considers the best. These builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity, and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Back row, left to right: Simo Veharanta, Mark Giambalvo, Eddie Pettus, Jeremey Miranda, Bob Matranga, Mike Filion, and Dayton Jacobsen.
Front row, left to right: Samantha Frazier, Chelsie Lesnoski, Cole Marten, Bryan Thompson, and Kamaka Pocock.

The 2021 Battle of the Builders Top 12 finalists are:

HOT ROD
• Mike Fillion — 1956 Oldsmobile 98
• Mark Giambalvo — 1930 Ford Model A 2-Door Sedan
• Robert Matranga –1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

SPORT COMPACT/IMPORT
• Samantha Frazier– 1973 Nissan Datsun 240Z
• Eddie Pettus — 1961 Austin Healey Sprite
• Simo Veharanta — 1982 Porsche 911 RSR

TRUCK & OFF ROAD
• Jeremy Miranda — 1959 Chevrolet Apache
• Kamaka Pocock — 1967 Chevrolet C10
• Bryan Thompson — 1934 Ford Pickup

YOUNG GUNS
• Dayton Jacobson — 2000 Chevrolet S10
• Chelsie Lesnoski — 1993 Mazda RX-7 FD
• Cole Marten — 1991 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR

At the 2021 SEMA Show on November 3, the Battle of the Builders competition announced the Top 12. For the first time in the history of the competition, two female builders have made it.

Industry experts narrowed the field to select the Top 12 finalists, who will now judge one another on Friday at the SEMA Show and vote to determine who will be named the Ultimate Builder of the 2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders winner will be announced before the start of SEMA Ignited, taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 5, from 3-10 pm , in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall Parking Lot, (300 Convention Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109). Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show for the SEMA Cruise and make their way to SEMA Ignited. Formula Drift demonstrations, exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show will be on-hand along with food trucks, music and entertainment.

SEMA Ignited is open to the public and allows enthusiasts a chance to see many of the industry’s latest in automotive accessories on many of the 2021 SEMA Show vehicles that were on display during the 2021 SEMA Show.

To secure a ticket or more information about SEMA Ignited, visit www.semaignited.com. For more information on the competition, visit www.semabotb.com.

2021 SEMA Show Marks First Full-Capacity Event at LVCC

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (11.03.2021) – The 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show opened this morning, officially kicking off with an industry breakfast featuring some of the hottest new products and special guest Jay Leno teasing a customized Mustang built for musician Keith Urban. With more than 1,300 exhibiting companies and 51,000 buyers confirmed to date, this year’s SEMA Show – which runs through November 5 – marks the first full-facility event to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center since the pandemic.

“There is a lot of pent-up demand to reconnect in person,” said SEMA VP of Events Tom Gattuso. “Buyers are excited to see what’s new in the industry, and manufacturers are anxious to showcase what they’ve been working on for the past two years. The energy and passion on the Show floor is tremendous.”

Exhibitors wasted no time to showcase their new products and make industry announcements, as customers enthusiastically navigated the convention center seeking to develop new partnerships and strengthen existing ones.

This year’s SEMA Show – which runs through November 5 – marks the first full-facility event to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center since the pandemic.

“We believe in the value of the SEMA Show and are excited to see our industry colleagues for the first time in two years,” said OPTIMA Batteries Director of Marketing Cameron Douglass. “We’re thrilled we were able to bring the excitement of the OUSCI race to the Show and have already reconnected with many of our buyers, distributors and partners, setting the stage for a great week.”

To help visitors stay on top of trends and opportunities, the SEMA Show includes a dedicated “SEMA Electrified” area where new innovations and cutting-edge technology took center stage. Located in the new West Hall, SEMA Electrified includes electric vehicles and products designed for modifying electric vehicles or converting vehicles to electric power. Nearby, an expanded “SEMA Overland Experience” highlights another new profit center for aftermarket businesses. Whether it is rooftop tents, awnings, portable kitchen systems, and related products on display, SEMA Overland Experience helps businesses visualize and see the opportunities in the extreme.

Other SEMA Show highlights include the largest collection of Chip Foose-built vehicles featured in a special corral that highlights some of the most influential and important vehicles created at Foose Design; a display of over 50 off-road racing vehicles ranging from motorcycles to trophy trucks in SCORE’s “Baja 1000 Experience”; an exclusive West Coast Customs Edition wide body kit on a Dodge Charger and a Dodge Challenger in the West Coast Customs Experience; and interactive driving demos in the Hoonigan Burnyard Bash and the “Ford Out Front” experience.

“This is something we haven’t been able to do for almost two years, and we wouldn’t miss the opportunity to connect with manufacturers and others at SEMA 2021,” said Daryl Sampson, Turn 14 Distribution Vice President of Marketing. “We’ve upped our participation this year and all three of our booths have received a tremendous response already, and we’re looking forward to a productive and memorable week.”

For more information about the Nov. 2-5, 2021 SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com.

The SEMA Show 2021 Kicks Off the 4-Day Run Tuesday November 2nd

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LAS VEGAS, NV (11.02.2021) – The massive Las Vegas Convention Center is certainly the center of the automotive aftermarket world as the SEMA Show 2021 gets underway.  SEMA 2021 will no doubt be unlike any previous SEMA Show as there so many variables in play in today’s world. Daily flight cancellations and reroutings, with big layover delays, have added to the difficulties many are experiencing. And then, for several exhibiting companies, they are chasing freight shipments as the show opens!

The ‘Welcome Mat’ is out at SEMA with huge graphics in LVCC hall lobbies.
The huge new West Hall in open and will be filled with off-road, Powersports and aftermarket automotive exhibitors.

From the 12volt Central Studios we have redoubled our efforts to showcase positives from across the massive LVCC venue that includes the huge new West Hall.

Utilizing the SEMA Show APP it appears just over 3 dozen traditional 12volt companies are to exhibit at SEMA 2021.Their efforts are applauded, as even at this writing, challenges to get their displays set up are common.

The Feature Vehicle area out front will showcase custom build projects like the All Ways Safe Flag Truck headed to the Memphis Audio space.
“Look forward to showing all the latest Corzus, RAD and JBL PRO products in the Fair Interamerican North Hall booth 12153” Richard Fairist stated late Monday afternoon after setup was finished.

All exhibitors have made tremendous investments to be on the SEMA 2021 show floor. From the 12volt Central Studios we will work to showcase their efforts in Vegas. In addition, we will work with exhibitors to continue visibility for their efforts in the days and weeks following SEMA 2021. The old saying “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” does not apply for all the companies that spent massive resources to showcase their latest products at SEMA 2021.

The 12voltSTP Tool can be utilized by exhibitors, and SEMA attendees as well, to showcase positives over the course of the event’s 4-Day run from Tuesday through Friday, November 2nd-5th.

From the 12volt Central Studios we are redoubling our efforts to showcase the latest positive activity from SEMA 2021.

The 12voltSTP Tool is so easy for all who have a smartphone in their pocket. Snap an image. Txt the image to 318 465 0844. Presto…your company’s positive news could be in the 12volt News. That’s the 12voltSTP Tool.

Look forward to seeing your SEMA Show 2021 activities in the 12volt News. #12vnn_sema2021 to see dozens of posts as companies are working to showcase their latest products at SEMA 2021.

Visit semashow.com for more.

A big thank you to Alan Wojtas for the West Hall image in this article.

The SEMA Show 2021 Kicks Off The 4-Day Run Tuesday November 2nd

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LAS VEGAS, NV (11.01.2021) – The massive Las Vegas Convention Center is certainly the center of the automotive aftermarket world as the SEMA Show 2021 prepares to get underway. SEMA 2021 will no doubt be unlike any previous SEMA Show as there so many variables in play in today’s world.

The All Ways Safe Flag Truck rolled into the Memphis Audio Feature Vehicle area at the SEMA Show on Saturday morning. A full Memphis Audio system was designed and installed by Team Nutz.
The SEMA Show Mobile App is a must have tool for those attending the SEMA Show. The App is available in the Apple App and Google App stores.

From the 12volt Central Studios we are redoubling our efforts to showcase positives from across the massive venue that includes the huge new West Hall. Over the course of the last several months a number of major exhibitors have exited the show floor. That includes 12volt vendors as well as performance parts and major automotive aftermarket companies.

Utilizing the SEMA Show APP it appears just over 3 dozen traditional 12volt companies are to exhibit at SEMA 2021.Their efforts are applauded, as even at this writing, challenges to get their displays set up are common.

Robin McNeal pictured as the new Nakamichi booth setup was underway on Friday.
Chip Foose (C) pictured with members of the Beyma Team during setup of the company’s North Hall booth.

All exhibitors have made tremendous investments to be on the SEMA Show 2021 show floor. From the 12volt Central Studios we will work to showcase their efforts in Vegas. In addition, we will work with exhibitors to continue visibility for their efforts in the days and weeks following SEMA 2021.

The expansive VOXX North Hall booth during initial setup on Friday.
#12vnn_sema2021 to see SEMA Show 2021 action on your smartphone.

The 12voltSTP Tool can be utilized by exhibitors, and SEMA attendees as well, to showcase positives over the course of the event’s 4-Day run from Tuesday through Friday, November 2nd-5th.

The 12voltSTP Tool is so easy for all who have a smartphone in their pocket. Snap an image. Txt the image to 318 465 0844. Presto…your company’s positive news could be in the 12volt News. That’s the 12voltSTP Tool.

The 12volt News will provide extensive coverage of the 2021 SEMA Show from the 12volt Central Studios.

Look forward to seeing your SEMA Show 2021 activities in the 12volt News. #12vnn_sema2021 to see dozens of posts as companies worked to get ready for SEMA 2021.

Visit semashow.com for more.

West Coast Car Audio Wins 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 151

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SHREVEPORT LA (10.30.21)  WTF…Win This Friday. West Coast Car Audio won the 12volt News $100. Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, October 29th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Nine months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 151st time on Friday morning October 29th. The Wheel landed on the 12voltBeat space. The West Coast Car Audio slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. 

We reached out by phone and talked with Mike at the store in Citrus Heights CA. He was very happy to hear a 12volt News $100. prize would be heading their way and said that news was a great way to start Friday morning. He plans to pass the news on the Rick Khan, the business owner, ASAP.

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, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX and Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK,  Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME,  Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA,  Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, 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 and Animated Car Audio in Essex MD. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, November 5th..

The Wholesale House Announces Expansion with Arizona Location

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HICKSVILLE, OH (10.29.2021) – The Wholesale House, with locations in Ohio and Florida, is excited to announce that it is opening a new distribution warehouse in Tempe, Arizona. The new facility will start operations November 1, 2021. Similar to the Jacksonville Florida location in the southeast, the Tempe warehouse will serve as a gateway to expand their business to serve the western region of the US.

As a distribution point, the Arizona facility will be administratively supported by the Ohio headquarters and will be initially staffed with both Ohio and local employees. This expansion has been in motion since 2019, but the timing to move forward hadn’t been quite right until this year. Along with that timing, The Wholesale House has received tremendous support from both customers and vendors.

Mark Yoder, president of The Wholesale House stated, “We are excited about the move to Arizona and look forward to the opportunity to better serve existing customers while expanding our footprint. We have been very encouraged with the response of our current business partners and we anticipate building even more supply and distribution connections.”

For more information about The Wholesale House, visit twhouse.com, email at info@twhouse.com or call (800) 722-5553.

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AudioControl Brings Legendary Mobile Audio Products to SEMA

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SEATTLE, WA (10.28.2021) – AudioControl will be exhibiting at the 2021 SEMA show taking place November 2 – November 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth 12341. SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) provides resources to the automotive aftermarket culminating in a festive yearly tradeshow showcasing new products, show cars, celebrity appearances and more. For more than 40 years, AudioControl has established the benchmark for performance and reliability, delivering the 12-volt audio products and support services dealers and installers must have to be successful.

“We take tremendous pride in the products we design, build and bring to market for our customers,” explained AudioControl CEO Alex Camara. “The SEMA show is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our amazing brand with so many of the talented people who drive the automotive aftermarket and help our industry thrive.”

At the 2021 SEMA event, AudioControl will display their entire class-leading lineup of audio products engineered for car, marine and mobile sports applications. AudioControl offers ultimate-performance OEM interface solutions that enable 12-volt dealers to upgrade sound systems while keeping the factory in-dash systems in place. These products are vital for automobiles featuring integrated multimedia systems that can’t easily be replaced.

AudioControl’s SEMA booth will also feature a stunning demo vehicle—a 1954 Chevrolet 210 coupe, elegantly equipped with an AudioControl LC-5.1300 5-channel amplifier and ACX-BT1 Bluetooth receiver, creating a high-performance, stealth, audio system.

AudioControl has established an unmatched legacy of innovation and performance with their 12-volt amplifiers and signal processors, delivering superb sound quality from cool-running, compact designs. AudioControl supports the finest dealers and installers worldwide with award-winning customer support, technical support and training that includes sessions on market trends, DSP-based system tuning, OEM integration techniques and more.

Visit audiocontrol.com for more.

Sunday Was Training Day for the Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio Teams

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BROOKLYN, NY (10.26.2021) – Staff members of Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio assembled at the Proline Car Stereo Utica Avenue facility on Sunday, October 24th, for a full day of training sessions. Installation tech members attended the morning sessions and sales staff members attended the afternoon sessions. A full lunch buffet, snacks and refreshments were provided. Following the days of trainings a corn hole toss in the parking lot added to the day’s team building activities.

Audience members are pictured during the Matt Gonzalez-Trent Partners presentation that included VOXX brands Viper, AudioControl and Focal.
The VOXX-Viper presentation by Adam Nelson is on the monitor. Matt Gonzalez is pictured in the inset upper right.

Will Sullivan and Shef Sadik spent untold hours setting the agenda for the day and setting plans for the day to come together and achieve the planned objectives.

“At the end of the day we felt we had achieved our objectives” Sullivan related. “Due primarily to the COVID 19 Pandemic it seemed it had been so long since we had a company gathering. New York was initially a hotbed for COVID 19 and our stores were actually shuttered for weeks. Then travel restrictions and mask mandates clouded every move. Zoom calls filled to gap to come degree. Very recently we have begun to long trip back to normal and finally felt we could have an in-person company-wide meeting” Sullivan stated.

The audience members were definitely happy with the Kenwood T’s Morris Hartman distributed at the conclusion of Josh Bowen’s virtual presentation.

The day kicked off with a series of virtual trainings orchestrated by Matt Gonzalez of Trent Partners. Adam Nelson-VOXX Trainer conducted a Viper session to prep all for the remote starter season. Matt Palumbo, Audio Control, followed with a session that covered new and existing products as well as DSP software tips. Gonzales, who was under the weather finished his brands portion of the training by covering the Focal brand.

Big Daddy’s Morris Hartman

Morris Hartman, Big Daddy’s, was in the house with the brands his firm reps with Proline and Brooklyn that include Kenwood, JBL Harman, Jensen and WavTech. Kenwood trainer Josh Bowen conducted a very informative virtual session that was tailored to the product categories that are mainstream in the Metro New York marketplace. Hartman contributed to the Kenwood session and proceeded to handle the JBL Harman, Jensen and WavTech portions. The new Jensen unit with 9” screen received a lot of interest.

At day’s end Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio team members enjoyed corn hole competitions during team-building time.

“The opportunity to spend time working with the Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio teams was terrific. No doubt the large investment that was made on the Sunday training was will pay big rewards. When we handed out the Kenwood T-Shirts a big smile certainly appeared on everyone’s face as they held up the T’s” Hartman offered.

Dave Herrera, with Focus Marketing, conducted a very informative in-person Alpine presentation. The Alpine line has a lot of strength in the marketplace with floating screens that all in the audience took to heart for their time on the sales floor.

“After pretty much a full day inside it was great to get out onto the parking lot and see everyone try to be the corn hole champions.
We feel the day was definitely pretty darn close to a 10” Sullivan concluded.

Visit www.prolinenyc.com for more.

2021 SEMA Show to Feature OEM and Custom Vehicle Debuts, Thousands of New Products, Interactive Experiences, and Celebrity Experiences

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.26.2021) – The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show kicks off on Nov. 2, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., and runs through Nov. 5. More than 1,300 exhibiting companies are signed up to participate and, to-date, nearly 50,000 buyers have registered to attend.

The SEMA Show is the annual trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry and is one of the largest gatherings of small businesses in the United States. This year’s show has expanded its footprint to include exhibit space in all four Las Vegas Convention Center halls, including the newly constructed West Hall – a 1.4-million square-foot facility that will be used to enhance the attendee experience. The Show features thousands of new products along with never-before-seen vehicle debuts from major OEMs, custom vehicle unveilings from leading customizers and coach builders and a host of celebrity appearances throughout the week.

“Businesses are eager to reconnect at the SEMA Show,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA VP of events. “Participants at this year’s SEMA Show will be able to see thousands of new products in a way they haven’t been able to do in nearly two years. With product demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and in-person meetings, the SEMA Show will provide manufacturers and resellers an opportunity to accelerate their business.”

Other highlights of this year’s show include the largest collection of Chip Foose-built vehicles featured in a special corral that highlights some of the most influential and important vehicles created at Foose Design; a display of over 50 off-road racing vehicles ranging from motorcycles to trophy trucks in SCORE’s Baja 1000 Experience; and interactive driving demos, including the return of the Hoonigan Burnyard Bash in the Silver Lot and the “Ford Out Front” experience, which features drift and off-road vehicle demos.

Featured Events at the 2021 SEMA Show

New Products Award Breakfast
Registration is free; however, seating is limited.

SEMA Electrified
Nearly a dozen vehicles and products designed for modifying electric vehicles or converting vehicles to electric will be featured in this dedicated area of North Hall. First introduced in 2019, SEMA Electrified helps attendees discover and understand this fast-growing market segment.

SEMA Overland Experience
As overlanding continues to grow in the United States, the expanded SEMA Overland Experience will feature industry experts identifying key opportunities and trends that can add new profit centers for aftermarket businesses. Products on display will include rooftop tents, awnings, portable kitchen systems, and much more.

SEMA Launch Pad
The ultimate product pitching competition for aftermarket industry entrepreneurs, the 9th annual SEMA Launch Pad saw a record-high number of applications of new automotive-related products and services. The top five candidates will pitch their business ideas at the 2021 SEMA Show, with the top two competing live on stage during the SEMA Banquet for a chance to win a grand-prize package valued up to $100,000.

Battle of the Builders
The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders that bring their custom vehicles to the SEMA Show. It allows enthusiasts and fans a chance to learn the stories behind the builds, get to know the builders, and be inspired along the way. The competition unfolds at the SEMA Show, with the 40 finalists announced on Tuesday, Nov. 2, followed by the Top 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 3, and the winner announced Friday, Nov. 5.

SEMA Cruise and SEMA Ignited
The SEMA Show culminates at SEMA Ignited, the official after-party, which launches immediately after the show ends. More than 1,000 vehicles will depart the Convention Center at show close on Friday, Nov. 5, thrilling thousands of fans along the SEMA Cruise to SEMA Ignited. The annual event is free to all credentialed Show attendees and is also open to the public, giving consumers the chance to glimpse some of the vehicles and excitement from the Show.

For more information or to register to attend the 2021 SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com.