TORONTO, CANADA (09.29.2021) – The inaugural CMA Fall Workshops are now officially available for viewing through Video On-Demand. The 7-day virtual training event was broadcast online from September 13th to 19th and featured over 46 hands-on educational workshops in a daily themed format.
The week-long event attracted over 8,000+ views both live and on-demand, featuring some of the best technical trainers from the top brands in the 12v industry. The complete 7-day event schedule which includes 46 workshop videos, is now available on the CMA Workshops Channel. The platform displays a video interface that is ultra-easy to use and with playback in high definition. Learn from a wide array of industry experts and stay connected with the latest updates, installation tips and product announcements.
The complete 7-day event schedule which includes 46 workshop videos, is now available on the CMA Workshops Channel.
Canadian Mobile Audio would like to take this opportunity to applaud the tireless work of all the distributors, manufacturers, technical trainers and dealers that collectively came together to create this informative and entertaining content. The CMA Fall Workshops trainings will remain as a reference guide for every industry professional to watch at their own convenience and on their preferred device.
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DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.28.2021) – With an additional 600,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space due to the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall expansion, the 2021 SEMA Show, to be held, November 2–5, promises to offer attendees an array of enthusiast events, jaw-dropping builds, competitions and networking opportunities.
The app puts the entire SEMA Show in your pocket, and is available as a free download from your mobile device’s native app store or by logging on to www.SEMAShow.com/app.
While the SEMA Show floor is organized by category and numbered to improve navigation, a convenient way to simplify the Show experience is with the SEMA Show app, which contains detailed exhibitor information, interactive floorplans and up-to-date event information—all from your mobile device. The Show app also features a scanning function that allows attendees to capture product and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display.
Feature vehicles offer an in-person look at real-life applications of the aftermarket’s latest and most impressive products.
Feature Vehicle Displays The SEMA Show is renowned for the innovative parts and accessories displayed on Show Vehicles representing every industry niche, from cars to trucks to powersports. Much more than rolling works of art, the vehicles offer an in-person look at real-life applications of the aftermarket’s latest and most impressive products. Located throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, the displays connect with Show goers as an extension to the exhibit booths of the product creators. The SEMA Show app will feature a scanning function that will allow attendees to quickly capture product and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display throughout the Show.
Ford Out Front Silver Lot
Visit Ford Out Front to see customization and capability. Located in front of the Central Hall, Ford Out Front provides SEMA attendees the opportunity to experience the power and performance of Ford vehicles by taking a ride with a professional driver. Whether you like to burn rubber or hear the call of the wild, the vehicles at Ford Out Front put on quite a show. Make sure you stop by the Ford Performance Parts trailer to see what’s new in parts and accessories. Don’t miss the action-packed drifting by SEMA’s ultimate fun-haver, Vaughn Gittin Jr., and stay to watch the newest addition to Ford Out Front, the Bronco family.
Hoonigan Silver Lot
Hoonigan is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with SEMA bringing its wildly popular brand of automotive mayhem to the 2021 SEMA Show. Its daily Burnyard Bash shows will transform Silver Lot into a faithful recreation of Hoonigan’s iconic Burnyard at Irwindale Speedway. The outdoor exhibit will include celebrity influencers from the automotive realm and beyond; gaming simulators in the gaming pit; and the brand’s signature antics, consisting of burnouts, donuts, wall taps, massive hucks and more. SEMA Showgoers can watch all the action on Hoonigan’s Twitch channel (twitch.tv/hoonigan Channel ID: 214338593) and on Hoonigan’s YouTube channel after the SEMA Show during their hour-long special.
The Silver Lot will be transformed into a faithful recreation of Hoonigan’s iconic Burnyard at Irwindale Speedway.
Mobile App A great tool to maximize your time at the Show, the official SEMA Show app contains detailed exhibitor information, interactive floorplans and up-to-date event and education information—all from the convenience of your mobile device. This year, the SEMA Show app will feature a scanning function that will allow attendees to quickly capture product and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display throughout the Show as well as the ability to scan and save products from the New Products Showcase.
New Products Showcase Upper South Hall Booth # 31255
The SEMA Show’s most popular exhibit, the New Products Showcase, is a must-visit destination for buyers and media in search of the latest and most exciting products to hit the aftermarket. This year, the Showcase will be located in one continuous space of 30,000 sq. ft. in the Upper South Hall, and will display thousands of new and featured products. All scanning can be done using the SEMA Show app.
OPTIMA Alley Bronze Lot
OPTIMA Alley will feature more than 80 of OPTIMA Batteries’ Ultimate Street Car Invitational competitors.
This year, the New Products Showcase will be located in one continuous space of 30,000 sq. ft. in the Upper South Hall, and will display thousands of new and featured products.
SEMA Award Presentation Silver Drive, Outside Central Hall Entrance Monday, November 1 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The annual SEMA Awards, given to the top-trending vehicle models in five categories, will be presented Monday, November 1, the day before the 2021 SEMA Show officially opens. Presented to automakers for the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Full-Sized Truck of the Year, SEMA Mid-Sized Truck of the Year, SEMA 4×4-SUV of the Year, and SEMA Sport Compact of the Year, the SEMA Award winners are determined and voted on by SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers to recognize vehicles that manufacturers are investing in and developing products for. The program heightens awareness for aftermarket products and exemplifies the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers who develop products to improve a vehicle’s performance, safety and convenience, as well as its appearance and comfort.
SEMA Central Grand Lobby Monday, November 1 – Thursday, November 4 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, November 5 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This year, SEMA Central expands to offer Show goers a more immersive industry experience than ever before. Visit this Show hub to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities. There’s even a boutique shop to outfit you with the latest SEMA Gear. SEMA Central is also the place to discover how a membership in the trade association can advance your business and professional development. Join SEMA at the Show, and your company gets access to the two SEMA Members Lounges, located in North and South Halls. Plus, meet our SEMA Garage and SEMA DATA teams who can explain how their state-of-the-art services can drive your business to new levels. There’s always something happening at SEMA Central.
SEMA Cruise Silver Drive
Vehicles from the 2021 SEMA Show begin parading out of the Convention Center at Show close—4:00 p.m.—on Friday, thrilling thousands of fans within grandstands along the route. Watch more than 1,000 vehicles as they parade toward the West Hall Parking Lot and SEMA Ignited—the official after-party of the SEMA Show. As the festivities include giveaways and entertainment, the Cruise has become one of the most anticipated Show events and is open for all to attend.
This year, SEMA Central expands to offer Showgoers a more immersive industry experience than ever before. Visit this Show hub to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities.
SEMA Electrified North Hall
As a trade association, SEMA looks down the road for emerging trends in performance and hot rodding, and views vehicle electrification as a modern-day expression of these enthusiast pursuits. Now SEMA Electrified offers the industry an opportunity to see where this growing segment might take us in the next five to 10 years and beyond. Experience for yourself the surprising technologies that are advancing and redefining the performance aftermarket. At SEMA Electrified, you’ll encounter some incredible custom electric-vehicle conversions and noteworthy parts and products that are currently driving the market.
SEMA Gear East Lobby, SEMA Central, Grand Lobby, Grand Plaza, Central Hall, Skybridge, West Hall
Nine SEMA Gear stores are located throughout the Show for your shopping convenience. Don’t forget to stop by and pick up gifts and Show memorabilia for friends and business associates back home. At each store, you’ll find T-shirts, hats, bags and more. A portion of the proceeds from every sale are donated to SEMA Cares charities.
SEMA Ignited West Hall Parking Lot
SEMA Show culminates at SEMA Ignited, the official after-party, which launches immediately after the Show ends. The event takes place in the Convention Center Platinum Lot—just a short walk away—and is free to all credentialed Show attendees. Introduced in 2014, the annual event is also open to the general public, giving consumers the chance to glimpse some of the vehicles and excitement from the world-famous trade-only SEMA Show. The party is a great way for Show goers to unwind from the week while enjoying a night of food, entertainment, drifting demonstrations and more. Gates open at 3:00 p.m., and your SEMA Show badge serves as your free ticket. For more information, visit www.semaignited.com.
SEMA Launch Pad Central Hall
Five executive-level innovators will compete in a “shark tank”-like business competition for young automotive entrepreneurs. Following the competition on Monday, each company will have their new products on display throughout Show week in the Launch Pad Corral and Featured Products Showcase. Don’t forget to check out the newest addition to the Corral, the Honda Talon UTV Student Build. Visit the Corral to learn about their products and businesses.
SEMA Overland Experience Booth #62234
Buyers at the 2021 SEMA Show will be able to see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the all-new SEMA Overland Experience area. Located in West Hall, this special feature will include dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, sunshades outfitted for survival, and portable kitchen systems displayed among exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market. With many similarities and connections to off-roading, overlanding has strong roots in Australia, South Africa and certain parts of South America, and has taken off in the United States during the past decade. The SEMA Overland Experience will also feature industry experts sharing and discussing trends, business opportunities and challenges in this rapidly growing aftermarket segment.
Silver Lot Front of the Las Vegas Convention Center
The Silver Lot is known for its outdoor displays of amazing feature vehicles. It also puts a number of action-packed attractions literally front and center at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Make sure to catch this year’s adrenalin-boosting array of features and exhibits, including the Ford Out Front Performance Experience, Hoonigan’s “SEMA of Shred” and much more.
Chip Foose Experience North Hall
For the first time ever, SEMA Show attendees will have a chance to see Chip’s one-of-a-kind automotive designs and renderings on display. Sixty of Foose’s most famous designs and sketches and featuring 20 of his most famous builds, including RIDLER Winners and “Overhaulin’” builds! Watch as Foose does a live drawing/design demonstration on the stage—and projected onto big screens—creating a new set of custom wheels! Watch as the team from Wheel Pros uses a CNC machine to cut out Foose’s custom wheel design live in front of the SEMA attendee audience in the Wheel Pros Garage.
Score Baja 1000 North Hall
BAJA 1000 Experience is as much an interactive experience as it is a trade show display and B2B attraction. SCORE is returning to the SEMA Show with a host of interactive experiences including: Custom SCORE Baja 1000 Chase Truck Build and Giveaway – participating sponsors will build a custom “Chase Truck” on-site during the show, and on Friday / the last day of The SEMA Show, one lucky attendee will go home with this amazing vehicle. Autograph Sessions with some of SCORE International’s biggest champions—both past and present.
Battle of the Builders North Hall
SEMA Show vehicle builders again take center stage in the annual SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition. Introduced in 2014 to recognize and celebrate proven vehicle builders and products across all market categories, the action unfolds throughout the week, with cameras following along to document the journey for a TV program set to air in 2022 on A+E Networks’ FYI and HISTORY’s DRIVE Block. (Visit www.semabotb.com for updates on TV airings.) While expert judges narrow the selection down, it’s the builders themselves who ultimately vote among each other to select the winner. You can follow the progress at a SEMA Central press conference announcing the top 40 finalists Tuesday, November 2, at 1:30 p.m., and another presser announcing the top 12 Wednesday, November 3, at 1:30 p.m. On Friday, November 4, the final four judging takes place on the BOTB Stage at 3:00 p.m., with the ultimate winner crowned at 4:00 p.m.
The app puts the entire SEMA Show in your pocket, and is available as a free download from your mobile device’s native app store or by logging on to www.SEMAShow.com/app.
Schedule:
Tuesday, November 2, 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m./Top 40 Finalists (SEMA Central) Wednesday, November 3, 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m./Top 12 Finalists (SEMA Central) Friday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m./SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 12 Finalists Judging Friday, November 5, 3:00 p.m./SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 4 Finalists Announced Friday, November 5, 4:00 p.m./SEMA: Battle of the Builders Winner Announced
SHREVEPORT, LA (09.27.2021) – In today’s world, and the 12volt world, it’s hard to find positive news. Recent 12volt exhibitor cancelations for SEMA 2021 is another example of non-positive industry news. The 12volt News, and the 12volt Central Studios, work to deliver positive industry news each business day.
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SHREVEPORT LA (09.25.21) WTF…Win This Friday. J’s Alarms and Car Audio won the Silencer Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, September 24th.
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 146th time on Friday morning September 24th. The Wheel landed on the Silencer space. The J’s Alarm slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out by phone and talked with Tyler at the store in Fresno CA. He was very happy to hear a Silencer prize would 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, 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 and Flynn Audio in Middleton WI . Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, October 1st.
LAS VEGAS, NV (09.24.2021) – Ford Out Front, located in front of the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, provides Show attendees with the opportunity to experience the power and performance of Ford vehicles by taking a ride with a professional driver.
Whether you like to burn rubber or hear the scream of tires scraping across the track, Ford Out Front adds to the overall SEMA Show experience by featuring the awesome sights and sounds of vehicles being put to the test.
Ford Out Front adds to the overall SEMA Show experience by featuring the awesome sights and sounds of vehicles being put to the test.
New for 2021, attendees will be able to experience the capability of the new Ford Bronco on an offroad course that will feature “Bronco Mountain.” In addition to the action of Ford Out Front, the automaker will also showcase two new electric additions to the Ford Performance family: the Cobra Jet 1400 and the Mustang Mach-E 1400.
After hitting the track at Ford Out Front, attendees can stop by the Ford Performance Parts trailer to see what’s new in parts and accessories. Ford Out Front will also feature the action-packed drifting by the Show’s ultimate fun-haver, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
More information on the 2021 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.
This article was written by Jason Catullo for sema.org
GRAND ISLAND, NE (09.23.2021) – Edward’s Audio sponsored the 8th Annual Rumble on the Island on Sunday, September 19th. The event was centered at the Edward’s Audio store and included a number of events in the town of just over 50,000 in southeastern Nebraska. A Car Show, Midwest SPL event and Police escorted cruise through downtown were featured along with family activities that included bounce house and corn-hole tournament. Food trucks were also onsite.
The Edward’s Audio JBL branded ‘Milk Truck’, totally loaded with JBL, was a standout in front of the company’s store. Brian Bohrer and Larry Alvarez are partners in the business since 2014. Alvarez related to The 12volt News “We are always looking for ways to have fun in the community and build the Edward’s Audio brand. The Rumble on the Island event is growing growing each year and a way for us to put our brand in front of a wide audience. We finished the Edward’s Audio JBL vehicle this summer and it definitely attracted attention with the great paint and of course the sound of the JBL system that includes 24 woofers. No one left the event without seeing and experiencing the JBL rig.”
The Edward’s Audio JBL demo truck grabs eyeballs… and ears… from blocks away.
The custom interior installation work is world-class!
The Edward’s Audio team worked with JBL’s Shawn Spedding and Chris Pace with Arrowhead Marketing the area JBL rep firm. Pace related “I think it is awesome to see dealers promoting large systems and emphasizing sound quality. I was amazed at how good the truck sounded and think is will definitely be a good tool in their toolbox for reaching consumers well into the future.”
The back area of the truck is a full sound room including seating for the show!
Concluding Alvarez stated “We certainly appreciate the support from JBL, Shawn, Chris. Members of our team, Savion Smith and Austin Muhlbach, spent a lot of time and energy designing and installing the gear to make the JBL system come alive in the Edward’s Audio rig. During the days it is parked at our store where people can see it driving by and that continues the return on the investment for all.”
The police escorted downtown cruise capped the Rumble on the Island event.
Great to see 12volt retailers, like Edward’s Audio, creating interest in their respective communities to drive mobile electronics interest and sales.
A big thanks to Chris Pace for the heads up on the event and utilizing the 12voltSTP Tool to send images of the rig and event.
COSTA MESA, CA (09.22.2021) – The Sand Sport Super Show, Friday-Sunday September 17-19, was the Mecca for motorsports enthusiasts who like to play and race in the sand. Since 1999 the Sand Sport Super Show has been the biggest and most exciting dune and dirt sports expo in the world. 2021 was reported be be the largest to date as hundreds of exhibitors and 60,000 plus attendees came together at the 130 acre OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa to see the latest vehicles, demos, gear and accessories for motorsports.
KICKER had a 140’ booth in Costa Mesa.
The KICKER booth included a partnership with area retailer Uncensored Motorsports from Temecula CA. The Uncensored Motorsports 2021 RZR Turbo S Dynamic 4-seater no doubt set the standard for demo side-by-sides at the event. Chris and Amy Call headed the area retailer’s team on site. “Our new RZR demo is brand new and has less clocked less that 5 miles. After the event last year we started talking with Tracy Focht, KICKER Western Regional, about partnering on a demo in their booth for this year’s event. It all came together and we think it is over the top. We got so much positive feedback from people at the event and did so many demos. Our RZR is already back at our store in Temecula and will be Livin’Loud there… hopefully to return to the Sand Sports Super Show 2022,” Chris Call related.
Chris and Amy Call pictured with their Uncensored Motorsports RZR creation.
“Chris, Amy and their team did an over-the-top installation on the Uncensored Motorsports RZR. Amy provide ideas for the color scheme and their tech team did a super job with every facet and presentation of the KICKER products on board. Not sure I have ever seen a list that long of KICKER products installed in a vehicle. We feel the Uncensored Motorsports was without a doubt the best demo at the event. With the travel restrictions I could not be on site but I have seen pictures and heard the super reports. Hopefully next year I can attend,” Focht stated.
The Uncensored Motorsports RZR parked behind the company’s store in Temecula, CA.
Lorin Morrell, Maddog_Media, orchestrated set up at the KICKER booth as pandemic resurgence cancelled the onsite presence of the 82’ KICKER XRV at the event. Morrell offered, “We had a 140’ long booth to fill and it all turned out very well. We positioned tents, displays and demo vehicles. The Uncensored Motorsports RZR was spotlighted and drew a crowd throughout the event. Their team, along with representatives from KICKER’s area rep firm Murphco, provided staff to speak with enthusiasts about the many product categories in KICKER’s product lineup.”
“The vehicle is a 2021 RZR Turbo S Dynamic 4 seat. What we’ve installed into it includes the following: All Kicker pieces, KMC5 Media Center, KX2400.1 Sub Amp, KX1200.2 Amp for the 11″ cans, KX400.4 Amp for the 9″ cans and 8″ front pods, 2 rolls of 0-gauge Kicker power and ground wire, 2 rolls 4 gauge power and ground wire for amplifiers, KMT 11″ tower speakers, KMT 9″ tower speakers, KMT 8″ LED front speakers, L7T 12″ subs X2 in a custom-built enclosure. Total power is 4270 watts, 2 full-throttle batteries with an isolater to supply power. Everything is controlled through Bluetooth via KMC 5, iPhone, or Apple Watch!”
Riley Murphy, Devin Daniel and Victor Pietro were on site with Murphco. “The KICKER booth at the event was definitely packed throughout the 3 days. Saturday we were slammed. We have not done many in-person events over the last couple of years and it was definitely very refreshing to be among so many enthusiastic motorsports enthusiasts. We all worked together and Lorin did a super job with the booth layout. No doubt attendees will be talking KICKER for weeks and months to come. I am sure Chris and Amy will see action at their store in Temecula as a result of the show,” Murphy stated.
The motorsports and powersports categories had been growing very rapidly and the 2012 Sand Sports Super Show will definitely add high octane fuel to the categories.
To see much more action from the Sand Sport Super Show over this past weekend see @12voltnews on Instagram and Facebook.
METAIRIE, LA (09.21.2021) – Oracle Lighting continues its youth engagement outreach despite Hurricane Ida evacuations.
Anthony Hostetler, an Oracle Lighting industrial designer, was one of many who were evacuated from Louisiana during the recent hurricane. Hostetler took the opportunity to visit his hometown high school of Westview Jr-Sr High School in Topeka, Ind. to speak with an Advanced Drawing class about the automotive design industry.
“Many students have a limited idea of the options they have when entering a creative field, and I welcomed the chance to show them a different avenue of thinking and a unique way to use their artistic talents,” explained Hostetler. “These students were receptive to learning more about how automotive design blends creativity and technical skill.”
Hostetler’s presentation included a day-to-day look at his position with Oracle Lighting and his journey to finding the industry. He also demonstrated standard design processes and technology, including the company’s new 3D scanning system. Before concluding with a question-and-answer session, Hostetler showed students some of the latest projects from Oracle Lighting including custom Deluge D12 hypercar exterior lighting and flush-mount tail lights for the Jeep Gladiator.
“Early exposure to this field is important for those considering a future career in our quickly adapting industry, and these opportunities for youth outreach allow us to foster curiosity in new generations,” continued Hostetler. “Investing time into these students is the first step to helping them to cultivate a mindset of ingenuity and develop their skill set that could later benefit the automotive design industry.”
In August 2021, Hostetler also hosted two local high school students at Oracle Lighting’s Louisiana headquarters for a similar exploratory workshop. These students also had the chance to job-shadow the industrial designer at work.
“We welcome the opportunity to expand our youth engagement programs, and this chance during hurricane evacuations was an unexpected benefit,” noted Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting founder and director of product development. “At Oracle Lighting, we recognize the importance of supporting future innovators and sparking their interest in the automotive market. Planting that seed in young minds is the key to continuing to push our industry forward into the future.”
Oracle Lighting was recently ranked as the third fastest growing company in the entire metro New Orleans area according to New Orleans CityBusiness magazine.
Oracle Lighting has safely re-opened post-hurricane and has resumed normal operations.
Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
COSTA MESA, CA (09.20.2021) – The Sand Sport Super Show, Friday-Sunday September 17-19, was the Mecca for motorsports enthusiasts who like to play and race in the sand. Since 1999 the Sand Sport Super Show has been the biggest and most exciting dune and dirt sports expo in the world. 2021 was reported be be the largest to date as hundreds of exhibitors and 20,000 plus attendees came together at the 130 acre OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa to see the latest vehicles, demos, gear and accessories for motorsports.
Key 12volt vendors with a strong presence in the motorsports category were on site including KICKER, PowerBass, SSV Works, MB Quart, MTX Audio and Rockford Fosgate.
The KICKER booth included a partnership with area retailer Uncensored Motorsports from Temecula CA. Riley Murphy, with area rep firm Murphco was on site and stated, the show was great. We were really slammed on Saturday. Seeing so many enthusiastic attendees was terrific. Lorin Morrell, Maddog Media, coordinated the event for KICKER as corporate travels have been curtailed with the resurgence of the pandemic. Initially the KICKER XRV, the rolling 82’ showroom and Boom Room, was set to be Livin’Loud, at the event.
PowerBass was set with a CES type booth that showcased the company’s broad offering of motorsports related products. In the booth a decked Yamaha side-by-side and Harley-Davidson bike grabbed attention along with product displays. Erik Harbour, Dave Myers and Enrique Avalos led the team along with Meny. The Sarah’s model team was in the booth over the weekend.
The KICKER booth featured displays plus a side-by-side from area retail partner Uncensored Motorsports from Temecula.
The PowerBass booth was very active throughout the event.
Harbour stated “The show had a ton traffic especially all day Saturday. In our booth the new XL-50 V2 Series Soundbars really grabbed attention. The show people said they had more registrations than ever for tickets sold which made for a massive turnout. It was so good for us at PowerBass as a team to be in a crowd of excited people. It had been nearly 2 years since that had happened.”
SSV Works had a major presence at the event with several loaded side-by-sides in the company’s large corner booth. Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO related “As the industry and the world work to get back to business, we could not be more excited to exhibit at the 2021 Sand Sports Super Show. In our booth we featured our top rides with our latest products in front of a huge crowd of off-road enthusiasts. Once again they were blown away as they experienced our market leading audio kits and products.”
The SSV Works booth featured several side-by-sides loaded with the company’s latest audio kits plus product displays.
The MB Quart booth grabbed eyeballs at night from a football field away.
MQ Quart had a wide selection of side-by-sides and by their big rig. At night the LED whips drew eyeballs from a football field away. Eddie Ramirez was on site with RPM Sales and passed along there was a very steady flow of traffic in the booth and people were lined up to get into the event.
Rockford Fosgate’s booth covered a large space and the company showed two new products that are set to ship in October. The All-in-One Audio Solution for select Polaris Ranger 2018-2022 Models along with a new 1000-Watt rear subwoofer solution for select Maverick X3 MAX debuted at the 2021 Sand Sports Super Show.
The new Rockford Fosgate 1,000-Watt Rear Subwoofer Solution for select Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX vehicles debuted at the Sand Sports Super Show.
The MTX Audio booth was anchored by a semi surrounded by a number of demo vehicles and displays. Rico Felice led the MTX Audio team in Costa Mesa.
The motorsports and powersports categories had been growing very rapidly and the 2012 Sand Sports Super Show will definitely add high octane fuel to the categories.
To see much more action from the Sand Sport Super Show over this past weekend see @12voltnews on Instagram and Facebook.
SHREVEPORT LA (09.018.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Flynn Audio won the Power Acoustik Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, September 17th.
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 the 145th time on Friday morning September 17th. The Wheel landed on the Power Acoustik space. The Flynn Audio slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out by phone and talked with Sam Flynn at the store in Middleton WI. He was very happy to hear a Power Acoustik prize would be heading his 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, 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 and Audio Innovations in Conway AR.. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, September 24th.
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