BOCA RATON, Fla. — Aug. 9, 2021 —Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has been ranked at No. 182 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Global Franchise list for 2021.
The recognition comes on the heels of several top honors already garnered by Tint World® in 2021. The fast-growing franchise company was included for the seventh consecutive time in Entrepreneur Magazine’s highly competitive Franchise 500® earlier this year. The company was also named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review and Franchise Times and was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of Florida’s fastest-growing private companies.
“Our ranking on this global list shows how fast we’re growing, but it also demonstrates the dedication and commitment of the entire Tint World® family,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World®. “As we look to the rest of 2021 and beyond, we will continue to expand both domestically and globally, bringing our passion for offering the best automotive styling experience to more and more customers all around the world.”
Entrepreneur determines its global rankings based on a formula similar to the one used for the Franchise 500®. However, in the global ranking, international size and growth are weighed more heavily. Other evaluation criteria include costs and fees, franchisee support, brand strength and financial strength and stability.
“The business landscape everywhere has shifted in the past year or so,” Bonfiglio said, “Thanks to the amazing work of all of our team members and partners, we have come through the pandemic stronger, more agile, and more poised for growth. This honor certainly recognizes that.”
Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in car and truck accessories, mobile electronics, audio-video equipment, security systems, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, custom wheel and tire packages, maintenance, and repair services.
Tint World® services include residential, commercial, and marine window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety, and security films. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or www.TintWorldFranchise.com.
SHREVEPORT LA (08.07.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Car Audio Garage won the 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, August 6th.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eight months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 139th time on Friday morning August 6th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space. The Car Audio Garage 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 Arnold Garza at the retailer’s store in Pearland TX. We was happy to hear a $100. check 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, Accele, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and ZZ-2. 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 and Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, August 13th.
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2021) – The 2021 SEMA Show will include more than 100 industry-leading seminars designed to help businesses and employees succeed and advance their careers. Through the SEMA Show Education Program, SEMA Showgoers have an easy and cost-effective way to learn about new trends and topics, hear from top experts and presenters, and gain new skills and ideas, while already at the November 2-5 SEMA Show discovering new products, seeing custom vehicles, and meeting with business partners in Las Vegas.
“Attending the SEMA Show is an investment, particularly for small businesses that close up shop while they are away,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA VP of events. “We work hard to provide Showgoers with the greatest possible return on their investment, and we are excited about this year’s SEMA Show Education Program.”
The 2021 SEMA Show will feature more than 100 industry-leading seminars designed to help businesses and employees succeed and advance their careers.
Included in the 2021 SEMA Show Education Program are tracks focused on, or targeted to, Automotive Electronics, Vehicle Builders, CEOs, Digital Marketing, and International Exports. This year’s program also includes a new Leadership track sponsored by the world-renowned Dale Carnegie Program, and the return of popular market segment-specific tracks presented in partnerships with the Industry Conference of Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), and Tire Industry Association (TIA).
The SEMA Show Education Program makes it easy for Showgoers to participate and still have time to see new products and connect on the Show floor. Sessions begin on Monday, Nov. 1, the day before the SEMA Show officially opens, and includes offerings through Friday, Nov. 5.
The SEMA Show Education Program builds upon and brings a live, in-person element to the SEMA Virtual Education Program, which saw thousands of SEMA members participating since the pandemic began.
“For more than a year, the SEMA Virtual Education Program fueled the industry with great content and information, helping many through what may be the most challenging time in the industry,” said Gattuso. “The live, in-person education program builds upon the success we’ve seen through SEMA Virtual Education and features some of the most entertaining and knowledgeable industry experts.”
Featuring industry icons, celebrities, and top subject-matter experts, the SEMA Show Education Program is specifically developed for those working in the automotive specialty-equipment industry. Regardless of business type or job function, the seminars will help participants identify opportunities in the $47.89 billion industry.
To view the entire 2021 SEMA Show Education program, which begins the day before the official opening of the SEMA Show, visit http://www.semashow.com/education.
WINCHESTER BAY, OR (08.05.2021) – Brad’s Car Tunes rolled onto Vendor Row at DuneFest 2021 on Thursday, July 26th. The RAM pickup pulled a trailer loaded with the demo RZR, inventory and booth supplies on the 90+ mile trip from Brad’s Car Tunes in Eugene OR. DuneFest 2021 filled the Winchester Bay dunes from July 27th through August 1st.
Set up beginning for the Brad’s Car Tunes booth at DuneFest.
KICKER was on hand supporting longtime DuneFest sponsor and authorized KICKER dealer Brad’s Car Tunes. DuneFest is packed with family fun experiences. Lorin Morrell, Maddog_Media, rolled into DuneFest with a trailer, second KICKER RZR plus tent and supplies. The official show program stated ‘DuneFest is the most fun a family can have in the sand’. Activities at DuneFest 2021 proved that to be true.
By mid-afternoon on setup day all was coming together.
Brad’s Car Tunes was set up in a large area on vendor row with multiple tents, KICKER Marine display plus demo vehicles for sales presentations and onsite installations. The Brad’s Car Tunes Jeep Gladiator and Polaris RZR were joined with the KICKER RZR. Demo vehicles were Livin’ Loud loaded with KICKER gear. Brad’s Car Tunes staff members included 2 sales and 2 installation techs. In addition 3 factory representatives worked the booth during DuneFest.
The Brad’s Car Tunes RZR (L) and KICKER RZR were both Livin’Loud on the dunes.
Brad Scott, Brad’s Car Tunes owner, stated “DuneFest 2021 was amazing. We did 2.5 times as much in sales and installations as last year. On many occasions we would have 6 or 7 UTV’s getting installations in our area at one time. We definitely look forward to DuneFest 2022 next August.”
There was sales and installation action in the Brad’s Car Tunes both throughout Dunefest 2021.
Tracy Focht-Western Regional and Jeremy Wynn-Events and Promotions manager, traveled from KICKER HQ to be onsite supporting the Brad’s Car Tunes staff. In addition, Lorin Morrell, Maddog_Media, was working with the DuneFest announcers to highlight activities as KICKER was the Official Audio Sponsor and Presenting Sponsor of the Freestyle Show in Winchester Bay.
There were many exhibitions at DuneFest 2021 like the Freestyle Show.
“This was my second time to be onsite at DuneFest working with Brad’s Car Tunes. This year was an outstanding event, great attendance and I was able to spend time with the team from Brad’s Car Tunes and the extended family members. It’s such a great partnership we have, and most of all, friendships. In addition I was able to spend time with Ryan Christie from N&S that is KICKER’s rep firm in the Great Northwest. What an amazing 5 days. Brad always goes the extra mile” Focht related.
Morrell stated “DuneFest was such an exciting event. Must have been over 20,000 attendance and thousands of UTVs. Working with the event announcers, good friends, we could all feel the excitement and enthusiasm from all on site.”
Lorin Morrell-Maddog_Media and Clay Millican with KICKER’s Tracy Fotch and Jeremy Wynn (L to R). Millican, 6-time Top Fuel Champion, was a special DuneFest guest.
A poker run, long-jump contests, treasure hunt and multiple races across the dunes offered riders plenty to try from sunup until sundown.When the evening set in there were night rides plus live music on Friday and Saturday nights. On the sold out campgrounds there were acres and acres of RV’s and campers.
WINCHESTER BAY, OR (08.04.2021) – DuneFest is billed as ‘The most fun a family can have in the sand’ by the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce. With activities including Drag Strip, Show & Shine, Treasure Hunts, Night Rides, Live Concerts and time on the dunes there was a lot of fun at DuneFest 2021. Over 50 exhibitors were on vendor row to show there latest products in the DuneFest program.
DuneFest is ‘The most fun a family can have in the Sand!’
‘Nobody Beats The King’ and Stereo King had plenty of fun set up at DuneFest 2021with multiple tents, demo vehicles and a big crew that made onsite sales and installations of gear for UTV enthusiasts at the event. Several area enthusiasts brought their UTV’s to Stereo King locations for installs in late July so they would be rockin’ tunes on the dunes.
Stereo King had multiple tents and demos set up for sales and installs.
The installation tents were busy throughout DuneFest 2021.
“Throughout the week we were busy nonstop. Often we had up to 10 vehicles in our bays at one time. We were installing Rockford Fosgate Stage Kits, LED whips, Rugged Radios and more” Scotty Miles, who supplied a series of image, stated.
Demos in the Stereo King booth drew crowds.
Smokey The Bear stopped by the booth and checked out the SK Jeep… which he liked!
The Stereo King Flagship Rockford Fosgate CanAm X3 Kit included 2 under seat subwoofers, two 8” RGB rear can speakers, two 6.5” RGB custom fit dash mounted speakers, a 1500 watt 5-Channel amplifier and a digital Bluetooth receiver to control the rider’s music. Stereo King also offered Sector Seven LED mirrors Metra overhead dome lights and Rugged Radio 696 with push to talk.
A highlight one day was when a family created a break dance circle behind the Stereo King Jeep. A video was shot that went live on Instagram. Another highlight was a visit from Smokey the Bear when he checked out the action in the Stereo King booth area.
Raffle winner Richard Cumming picked up his JBL prize from Stereo King GM Kevin Cornutt (R).
The Stereo King raffle was included in the DuneFest event program.
Stereo King had a raffle in the event program for a JBL weather-resistant 4-channel multi-application Bluetooth audio system which is ideal for UTV enthusiasts. The winner was announced on Friday and Richard Cumming was onsite and went to the Stereo King booth and picked up his JBL prize from Stereo King GM Kevin Cornutt.
“It was a great DuneFest. We are all very happy with the outcome and look forward to next year,” Cornutt related.
Stereo King has stores in Clackamas, Gresham, Aloha and Salem OR.
PALMYRA, PA (08.03.2021) – Cummins Inc. and DAS Companies, Inc. have entered into a licensing agreement to sell Cummins branded DAS products in retail marketplaces throughout the United States and Canada. The companies are combining the Cummins promise of innovation and dependability and DAS’ extensive portfolio of more than 12,000 products serving the on-the-go lifestyle to reach a broad retail audience. The companies expect to begin selling the Cummins-branded products in the first quarter of 2022.
This long-term agreement will cover many DAS products, including apparel, power equipment (inverters and jump starts), communications gear, safety apparel, tools and travel accessories.
According to Michael Abel, President and CEO of DAS, this will provide both companies, who have a shared focus when it comes to quality and brand building, the opportunity to leverage the wide assortment of licenses to reach broader audiences together.
“This is an outstanding opportunity for DAS,” stated Abel, “especially with a trusted global brand such as Cummins. This agreement will enable even more on-the-go consumers to try our travel products and mobile electronics – products that add safety, convenience, comfort and leisure to life on the road.”
This agreement covers both exclusive and non-exclusive categories. The DAS products in the exclusive category gives DAS exclusive rights to display the Cummins name on Cummins branded products.
“We’re thrilled about our partnership with DAS and the opportunities it provides us to expand the brand and build brand loyalty to a larger public audience,” said Carole Casto, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “DAS’ unique distribution channels enable us to more easily provide customers, fans and enthusiasts across North America with access to Cummins-branded products.”
Sales channels will include eCommerce sites in the U.S. and Canada, many of which are affiliated with truck stops/travel centers and gas stations. Additional sales channels will include home centers, automotive retailers, U.S. Military exchanges, marine suppliers and distributors, marinas and other major retailers.
LAS VEGAS, NV (08.02.2021) – On July 28-29 the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) hosted an Exhibitor Summit in the new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The purpose of the summit was to be a platform to ask and answer questions one-on-one, network among member peers and find the different ways to ensure a successful SEMA Show.
Pictured L-R is Robin McNeal of Nakamichi, Scott Hartwick SEMA and Joe Rock, Brand Manager of Retro Manufacturing.
The 2-Day event started with a motivating keynote address from Tom Gattuso, VP of Events for SEMA and included a series of breakout sessions, FAQ roundtable meetings and networking opportunities. The event culminated Thursday night with a mixer held at the brand-new Resorts World Casino on the Strip.
The crowd readied for the opening keynote speech from Tom Gattuso.
Much time was devoted to the convention center’s new West Hall and how the additional exhibit area will allow the trade show’s 13 category sections to be better grouped together and also provide wider aisles plus improve attendee traffic on the show floor. The impressive new West Hall comprises over 1.4-million total sq ft of which 600,000 sq ft is devoted to exhibit space.
A good time was had by all Thursday night at the Dawg House inside Resorts World.
“I have been to several SEMA Exhibitor Summits”, commented Robin McNeal of Nakamichi Car Audio, “but this was the best so far because it went into detail of the new opportunities afforded by the expansion of the convention center. The new West Hall is absolutely gorgeous!”
New LVCC West Hall
12 Volt companies participating in the SEMA Exhibitor Summit included:
Nakamichi Mobile Audio: Full line car audio—Booth 12469 North Hall PCA Enclosures: A start up offering custom enclosures—Booth 12073 North Hall Retro Manufacturing: Modern sound for classic cars—Booth 24389 Central Hall Vugera USA: A dash cam company just entering the U.S. market—Booth 12178 North Hall
The 4-Day SEMA Show is scheduled November 2-5, 2021. Registration for the trade show is open now at www.semashow.com
SHREVEPORT LA (07.31.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Electronics Deport Car Audio won the Kenwood Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, July 30th.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eight months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 138th time on Friday morning July 30th. The Wheel landed on the Kenwood space. The Electronics Depot Car 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 Greg Ivazian at the retailer’s store in Altamonte Springs FL. We let Greg know that the Kenwood Qi Wireless Charging Car Mount would be sent 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, Accele, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and ZZ-2. 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 and Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, August 6th.
LOVELAND, CO (07.30.2021) – MB Quart is heading out to Loveland, Colorado for the Overland Expo/Mountain West 2021 event. The Overland Expo continues to be the premier Overlanding event series in the entire world and is shaping up to be a fun opportunity for MB Quart to showcase some of the newest product lines, including the ALL-NEW for 2021 Jeep Tuned Audio Kits.
Taking place over the span of three days from August 27th through the 29th, the Overland Expo/Mountain West 2021 begins on Friday at 9:00 a.m. (GMT) and runs through 3:00 p.m. (GMT) on Sunday. All of the action takes place at “The Ranch,” at 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado 80538. 250+ exhibitors specializing in overland, outdoor, adventure travel, and motorcycle gear and equipment will be present exhibiting, inspiring others, and showcasing knowledge over the three days.
MB Quart is continually investing in the Overland category and events as they have proven to result in crucial success for demonstrating and showcasing products as the turnout and traffic of consumers have shown incredible interest and returning profit.
Building on the excitement of returning to Overland Expo/Mountain West 2021, Rob Anderson, Marketing & Creative Director, said, “The team at MB Quart and Maxxsonics USA are going all-in on Off-road and Overlanding. We see significant growth and potential in this segment and are very excited to be investing and a part of this industry.The team personally loves the Overlanding lifestyle as we want to bring the audio lifestyle to every adventure.”
MB Quart will be exhibiting at the event, featuring the ALL-NEW lineup of Jeep Tuned Audio Kits. Unleashing exploration with a concert right in your Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT vehicle, Jeep Tuned Audio Kits bring concert levels of LOUD while remaining completely undistorted on every adventure.
Every purposely engineered Jeep Tuned Audio Kit is a direct replacement for all OEM speakers and features Plug & Play OEM fitment. With 11 different audio kits to choose from, including a Stage 6, 6 speaker, 800-watt stereo speaker upgrade kit that integrates with the OEM source unit, exclusively for the Gladiator JT there is an add-on subwoofer kit that includes 2, 8-inch subwoofers and a 400-watt mono amplifier. The subwoofer enclosure is under the rear passenger seats and will truly make it feel like the concert is happening right there in the back seat.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (07.29.2021) – The HARV Arena at the Mountaineer Casino and Resort, in New Cumberland WV, was home to the Steel Valley Regional IX July 24th and 25th presented by ARC Audio.
“This year’s show had over 150 competition entries including IASCA, MECA and EMMA Sound Quality and Install categories. The Top 40 cars were judged by 5 judges using selected music readily available on Amazon and Apple Music. In the end the car’s scores were averaged and ranked from 40th to 1st place. The cars and competitors came from as far away as California, Texas, Florida and the Midwest” Larry Chijner, the man behind the Steel Valley Regional IX event, related.
SQOLOGY was live from the stage filled with trophies and prizes.
Some of the old time competitors attended to judge and some to listen to the cars all weekend. That group included Earl, Zausmer, Harry Kimura, Steve Cornell, Ron Buffungton, Jeff Smith, Brian Huston, Tony Pasquale, Tim Goudy, Keith Turner and more.
The ARC Audio, the Presenting Sponsor’s booth, showcased many of the company’s latest products.
Continuing, Chijner stated, “Prizes and Trophies were presented to all who competed. Judges for this event are Harry Kimura, Brian Huston, Tony Pasquale, Scott Welch, Ron Buffington and Keith Turner. Scott Welch from ARPA Of America was a Judge from California. Klifton Keplinger and I were the Head Judges for the event as well as as all scoring tabulations.”
This group represents close to 200 years of competition experience in one picture. Harry Kimura, Ron Buffington, Earl Zausmer, Jeff Smith, Steve Cornell and Larry Chijner (2nd R).
12volt companies that participated on site at the event included ARC Audio, ORCA Design, Focal, Mosconi, Gladden, Black Hole, TRU Technology, JL Audio, ARPA of America, Dynaudio, Zapco, Accuton Automotive, ESB Audio, Stinger, Hybrid Technologies, Xcelsus, Mercury, Audio Visions, Quartorgio, Audio Wave Ltd, Italia HiFi, ResoNix, German Maestro, Kharma Audio, Vibe Audio and Davis Distribution.
IASCA’s Travis Chin commented, “The Steel Valley Regional was a premier SQ event. It began a string of triple point events that will help members acquire enough points to earn an invite to our North American Championship in October. There were plenty of top sound quality vehicles to check out as they prepared for their run for the championship.” IASCA Judges were Keith Turner and Travis Chin.
MECA Commish stated, “Larry Chijner’s SVR is always a premier event on the MECA SQL schedule. This year we brought our enhanced 4X SQL program to the SVR, as part of SQOLOGY, sponsored by ARC Audio. Three of our top SQL judges rated each system’s Sound Quality, individually, and scores were averaged for the most fair outcome. Judges gave detailed notes for improvement which will lead to better scores for all MECA competitors. The MECA 4X events were designed to help prepare MECA competitors for our Finals event October 23/24 in Bentonville AR were contests will include 7 Sound Quality classes, 4 install classes, RTA Freq Out and two 2 seat (old School) SQ classes.”
Continuing, Stern offered, “Judges at the SVR included Mike Flanagan (MS), Joseph Hedden (IL), Tony Horton and Mic Wallace (NC). A big thanks as always to Larry and Klifton from SQOLOGY who worked to make this year’s SVR a highlight of the MECA season.”
EMMA Judges were Jeff Smith and Tom Meyers.
Concluding, Chijner relayed, “We look forward to seeing everyone at the SVR X which is planned for late July 2022 back at The HARV. The date will be announced next week.”
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