MAPLETON, GA (03.11.26) – PRV Audio has introduced a line of car detailing products. Driven by the passion for cars, PRV Audio has expanded with a line of car detailing products that offers a high-quality line of products for the company’s worldwide fans who appreciate reliable products to provide their cars, motorcycles, and custom sound systems that sound the best and look the cleanest at Car Events.
Ben and Pietro on the left had the display a table set up for Jeff in the BESTCO Mapleton showroom with PRV Audio car audio products that spotlighted the new car care products also.
Jeff Fletcher, National Sales Manager, has been on the road showcasing this new line of PRV Car Detailing products to dealers and distributors. This week Jeff made a stop at BESTCO Distributing in Mapleton GA and spent time with Ben Cheng and Pietro Martinez. Jeff covered the new product lineup and they had set up a display with PRV audio car products along with the new car detailing products in the showroom.
BESTCO has been a full PRV Audio distributor for a number of years and now the car detailing products will be available to their dealers. Fletcher relayed “PRV had a massive launch in Puerto Rico and the US in the last few months with many dealers and distributors, like BESTCO, adding the new products to their inventory and placing reorders. I actually use the products on my truck and everything is made right here in the US and is super clean. The line includes several different products for the full range of car detailing needs. Let’s add this new category at your store.”
Jeff Fletcher holds a PRV product sheet with his shiny Ford pickup in the background.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (03.09.26) – Daytona Bike Week is considered the unofficial start of the summer rally season. KICKER was on site March 5th and 6th at the American Flat Track Short Track Racing and participated in the Bagger Nationals on the 7th. Lorin Morrell, Mad Dog Media, and KICKER’s Jeremy Wynn were on site for three days of Livin’Loud action.
Thursday night Flat Track action.
“It was certainly an action packed three days with Thursday and Friday nights at the Short Track where riders navigated the turns and hit the straight away. It was record setting for Kody Kopp’s sweep of the opening rounds of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season. We had done some early set up work to get ready for the Bagger Nationals on the beach and also with the booth set up at the Hard Rock Hotel” Lorin Morrell related.
The Friday night award ceremony where Kody Kopp’s swept the two opening rounds of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season.
Very active action at the Bagger Nats booth.
“Daytona was great. Between the action at the American Flat Track and the insane audio at the Bagger Nats we had a great time branding everyone with KICKER Audio! Jeremy Wynn relayed.
“The demographics at Bike Week are ideal for connecting all with everything KICKER…bikes, cars, trucks and Powersports. The KICKER booth at the Flat Track events had good traffic and banners around the track. Announcers also connected attendees with KICKER. The visibility for KICKER was the same beach side at the Bagger Nats. We look forward to Bike Week 2027” Morrell concluded.
Jeremy Wynn in the KIVKER booth in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel. Lorin Morrell snapped this image after the set up was complete.
Cassandra Parris won the KICKER sponsored Bagger Nationals Welterweight Class and she’s holding her $2500 cash award as Jeremy Wynn holds her winning belt.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (03.07.26) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 7.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 359th time on Friday morning March 6th. The Wheel landed on the Q Power space and the Security Sound slip was drawn. A social media post of the winning spin slip was posted along with a video of the spin was also posted.
We will reach out to the lucky winning retailer in Haverhill MA and let them know the great news.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt industry.12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, EBS Audio, King Boxes, Massive Audio, Q Power and VIPER. 12volt News and 12voltBeat $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer. A custom QR Code has been added as a special prize on the wheel.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY, Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA, Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA, Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA, NWA Audio in Bentonville AR, XT Audio in Miami, Tim’s Audio in Newport OR, Build’s By Paul in Litchfield AZ, DAW Discount Audio in Paramount CA and M12 Audio in Bluefield WVA, Jam City Pros in Caddo Mills TX, Finishline Shop in Lumberton NJ, Genuine Custom Audio in Riverside CA,Ballistic Autowerks in Hagerstown MD, Jeff’s Custom Car Audio in Royce TX, Pitbull’s in Houston, Aspen Sound in North Spokane WA, CP Designs in Jarrell TX and D&B Sales in Ft Wayne IN, Precision Custom Audio in Riverview FL, The King of Custom, Active Sound in NC, Car Stereo Plus in Sumter SC, Audioworks DE in Newark DE, Active Sounds in NC Speed Car Audio in Dallas, Voodoo Customs in Luling LA, BK Customs 616 in Grand Rapids MI, TPD HiFI in Broken Bow OK, HiFi Crusin’ in Hattiesburg MS, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX Intense Kustom Audio in Brentwod NY, California Audio in West Valley UT, H A Ross Entertainment, Voodoo Customs in Haltom TX, Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder CO, Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Redline Auto Sports in Hicksville NY, Sparked Innovations in Knoxville TN, Boosted Build in Warrenton OR, Prodigy Car Audio iManteca CA, Snow’s Auto in Spokane WA and PMC Customs, White Oak PA, InTune in Redmond OR, Tint Wrap Audio Guys in Fresno CA, Ultimate Sounds and Tinting in Chattanooga TN, MetJoe Auto Electronics in Kenilworth NJ, Pyramid Customs in Fort Worth TX, California Audio in Salt Lake Valley City UT, Sinewave in Grayslake IL, Team Nutz in Pittsburg PA and 3P Off Road in Tomball TX, Next Level Audio in Cadillac MI and Sound Master in Roswell GA and JA Electronics in Florida City FL, Island Audio and JRS_Security, Heath Moore Interiors, 569 Kustoms in Sonora CA, Broken Silence, Greenwich CT and Unique Sounds in Carson City NV and Absolute Custom Cycles in Denver NC.
Congratulations to all.
WTF……Win This Friday……See the next 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday, March 13th.
PHILADELPHIA, MS (03.05.26) – Casey Woods and his family opened Casey’s Custom Audio in September last year. Casey left the 12volt industry several years ago and his passion has now led him back to opening this new store in Philadelphia with his wife Brandi and son Garrett.
The Casey’s Custom Audio facility it’s ideal for parking lot activities also.
Brandi, Casey and Garrett working during setup.
A very comfortable area in the showroom has been set up for customers waiting on installs.
Finishing touches are still taking place in the large showroom areas as Casey is getting ready to crank things up in March.
“Our store is located on a busy road headed into town. Philadelphia is certainly not a big town, but we have many people living in the counties near Philadelphia along with other small towns close to Philadelphia. Our business is growing steadily from our opening and with spring approaching more people will be on the road and wanting to add upgrades to their rides.
Brandi and Casey by the HEISE display that draws a lot of attention in the showroom.
And today with marine, bikes, sidexsides, golf carts and more in addition to cars and trucks there are so many possibilities. We can handle all those categories here at Casey’s Custom Audio” Casey stated.
Last week, Casey attended a local charity car show hosted by the local fire department. He was surprised to see one of his customers from a long ago there who was looking for new gear that will lead to business. Casey also saw a trailer he had added lighting to for customer who uses the trailer to haul his side-by-side to events. Attendees at the show saw the lighting in the trailer that led to a new project and business for Casey right after the event.
This area of the showroom spotlights several product categories.
Casey and his son Garrett (L) at the sales counter.
No holes in this display board!
Great to see Casey’s Custom Audio ‘Crankin’ it Up’!
SOUTH DAYTONA, FL (03.04.26) – Ultimate Marketing and NVS Audio are proud to support this week’s dealer training taking place at SoundCrafters in South Daytona Thursday evening March 5th. The event, led by Carlos Ramirez, continues the shared mission of elevating tactical education within the 12volt industry.
“Education has always been a core focus for Ultimate Marketing, and the company remains fully committed to investing in opportunities that help dealers expanding their skills, product knowledge and overall installation confidence. Ultimate Marketing firmly believes that consistent, hands-on education is one of the most important drivers of long-term dealer success” Kevin Holder stated.
Continuing “Carlos Ramirez has been an incredible partner in bringing high value training opportunities to the market. His practical, real world approach continues to resonate with dealers, looking to sharpen their capabilities in today’s rapidly evolving motorcycle audio segment.”
The training will be hosted at SoundCrafters, utilizing Paul Papadeas’s expansive, 3000 square-foot garage facility with parking available for up to 300 vehicles if needed outside. Paul is no stranger to large scale events… Having previously hosted Spring Break Nationals and understands exactly what it takes to support gatherings of this size. A couple of the SoundCrafters team members attended last year‘s training and saw tremendous value, further reinforcing the importance of continuing these educational opportunities.
Ultimate Marketing is grateful for partners like Paul who believes strongly in training and industry growth, and who were kind enough to offer up the space to host this important event. Ultimate Marketing and NVS Audio look forward to continuing their support of the industry, education, initiatives, and working alongside partners who are equally committed to moving the 12volt community forward.
DIANA BEASH, FL. (03.03.26) – HKI USA proudly announces the celebration of its 10th Anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history of delivering innovative products and exceptional service to the industry.
Over the past decade, HKI USA has grown into a trusted name, thanks to the dedication and support of its entire community. The company extends heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has been part of this remarkable journey, from those who joined at the outset to new members of the HKI USA family.
Special recognition is given to the hardworking brick-and-mortar dealers who install HKI USA products every day, as well as to the valued vendor partners whose collaboration has been instrumental in the company’s continued success. Their commitment and partnership have enabled HKI-USA to set high standards for service and quality across the industry.
“Each person and partner who has stood by HKI USA over the past decade has played an essential role in our success,” said Diogo Iannaccone, CEO of HKI USA. “As we reflect on these ten years filled with achievement and growth, we look forward to what we can accomplish together in the next ten years.”
HKI USA remains dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships, pursuing excellence, and innovating for the future. The company invites its partners, customers, and community to join in celebrating this milestone and to look ahead to the promising opportunities that lie ahead.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (02.21.26) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 7.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 358th time on Friday morning on February 27th. The Wheel landed on the Absolute Custom Cycles space. A social media post of the winning spin slip was posted along with a video of the spin was also posted.
We reached out to the Lucky winning retailer in Denver NC and had a great conversation owner Jason Geter.
No doubt, Jason is the ‘Geter’ when it comes to absolutely custom cycles. Jason’s setup is amazing with a great location on the street, a showroom full of custom cycles and a super well laid out installation area.
This great looking bike is just one example of the amazing custom work.
Jason was excited to learn a KENWOOD prize would be headed his way. He is very excited the bike season is herealso.
No doubt, all driving down the street in Denver NC will check out this amazing display of Absolute Custom Cycles.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt industry.12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, EBS Audio, King Boxes, Massive Audio, Q Power and VIPER. 12volt News and 12voltBeat $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer. A custom QR Code has been added as a special prize on the wheel.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY, Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA, Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA, Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA, NWA Audio in Bentonville AR, XT Audio in Miami, Tim’s Audio in Newport OR, Build’s By Paul in Litchfield AZ, DAW Discount Audio in Paramount CA and M12 Audio in Bluefield WVA, Jam City Pros in Caddo Mills TX, Finishline Shop in Lumberton NJ, Genuine Custom Audio in Riverside CA,Ballistic Autowerks in Hagerstown MD, Jeff’s Custom Car Audio in Royce TX, Pitbull’s in Houston, Aspen Sound in North Spokane WA, CP Designs in Jarrell TX and D&B Sales in Ft Wayne IN, Precision Custom Audio in Riverview FL, The King of Custom, Active Sound in NC, Car Stereo Plus in Sumter SC, Audioworks DE in Newark DE, Active Sounds in NC Speed Car Audio in Dallas, Voodoo Customs in Luling LA, BK Customs 616 in Grand Rapids MI, TPD HiFI in Broken Bow OK, HiFi Crusin’ in Hattiesburg MS, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX Intense Kustom Audio in Brentwod NY, California Audio in West Valley UT, H A Ross Entertainment, Voodoo Customs in Haltom TX, Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder CO, Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Redline Auto Sports in Hicksville NY, Sparked Innovations in Knoxville TN, Boosted Build in Warrenton OR, Prodigy Car Audio iManteca CA, Snow’s Auto in Spokane WA and PMC Customs, White Oak PA, InTune in Redmond OR, Tint Wrap Audio Guys in Fresno CA, Ultimate Sounds and Tinting in Chattanooga TN, MetJoe Auto Electronics in Kenilworth NJ, Pyramid Customs in Fort Worth TX, California Audio in Salt Lake Valley City UT, Sinewave in Grayslake IL, Team Nutz in Pittsburg PA and 3P Off Road in Tomball TX, Next Level Audio in Cadillac MI and Sound Master in Roswell GA and JA Electronics in Florida City FL, Island Audio and JRS_Security, Heath Moore Interiors, 569 Kustoms in Sonora CA, Broken Silence, Greenwich CT and Unique Sounds in Carson City NV.
Congratulations to all.
WTF……Win This Friday……See the next 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday, March 6th.
PORTLAND, OR (02.26.26) – The Oregon International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Pacific Northwest. Stereo King was on site to show their latest products and builds plus to connect with members of the crowd, estimated at nearly 90,000, during the 4-Day run February 19th-22nd 2026 at the Oregon Convention Center.
“This was our 7th year to exhibit at the Oregon International Auto Show. We set our plan to showcase new in-vehicle upgrades and technologies to attendees and feel that turned out very well. My guess is attendance was up 20% this year and our booth was the busiest ever. Once again we were in The Garage area of the Oregon Convention Center and our decked out Tesla Model 3 stood out in that area. Linkswell and Escort were also located in The Garage area” Kevin Cornutt, behind the Stereo King wheel, related.
Continuing “Our Tesla Model 3 was loaded with premium aftermarket upgrades and a full custom audio system build to impress. The Tesla 3 brought attendees from across all the huge floor. My wife Bethany, Anthony Galster and I worked the booth and it was non-stop every day. I talked to probably 100 people who said ‘I don’t like Teslas…but I love this Tesla. Brad Smith knocked it out of the park with the custom installation. When I popped the front hood and people saw the amplifier
RED lighting on the Tesla 3 wheels also drew attention.
The custom enclosure in the back trunk area also grabbed attention.
Rob Sutton and Crossover Marketing Group were on site throughout the event. “The Garage section has become one of the biggest attractions at this show, and Stereo King is right in the center of its success. Kevin and his crew have refined their event presence into something special and this year the Tesla 3 pulled crowds unlike anything we have ever seen before. A very effective demo” Sutton relayed.
Continuing “Linkswell brings an incredible commitment to events like this, and together we are not just selling product, we are educating consumers and building long term relationships. Walter Detlefsen was on site with family members Jonathan, Gabriel and Victor.”
Many attendees got down on their hands and knees to see if this deep amp installation went all the way to the ground.
“Our legs are a bit sore this week, but we could not be more excited about the opportunity to do it again next year” Sutton concluded.
“As a followup we offer show discounts to anybody that goes into any of our stores and lets them know they visited our booth at the show. One of the discounts is $200 off on Linkswell radios” Cornutt added
Stereo King has stores in Clackamas, Gresham, Aloha and Salem for professional sales and installation for area consumers.
“The 2027 Portland International Auto Show is already penciled in on the Stereo King 2027 event calendar” Cornutt concluded.
GUTHRIE, OK (02.25.26) – The 2026 KICKER AMA ArenaCross Series Finale drew a large crowd to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie OK on Friday February 20th. Area KICKER rep firm Marketing Pros was on site and invited an area KICKER dealer Quality Audio to join them in the booth with Lorin Morrell.
“I have attended past KICKER ArenaCross events at the Lazy E Arena with one of our dealers. This year Randy Kirk had a chance to be on site and experience the way KICKER really connects with enthusiast and how Lorin Morrell makes all happen so smoothly. Stephanie and I really enjoy getting feedback directly from consumers. KICKER offers products for so many categories of rides on the road, trails and on the lakes. It’s so good to get consumers input.”
The stands at the Lazy E Arena were packed.
Marketing Pros Rick Dewey, along with his wife Stephanie, spent time in the KICKER booth that was very busy as all entering the Lazy E Arena passed by the KICKER booth on the way to their seats. Dewey invited area retailer Quality Audio to attend the event and Randy Kirk traveled from Choctaw OK to spend time in the booth and also see the exciting activity on the track at the KICKER ArenaCross event.
Lorin Morrell snapped this image with Stephanie and Rick Dewey from Marketing Pros in the booth.
“Attendees seeing and hearing this Kawasaki loaded with KICKER will remember it for a long time” Rick Dewey related. Photo by Phil Lambert.
Kirk related, “This was my first time to attend a KICKER ArenaCross and it was amazing. There was so much excitement throughout the arena. KICKER it’s a very strong brand in our store and it was great to connect with area consumers and put a big stack of business cards in people’s hands when they stopped by the booth. We have 2 businesses in our location. The second being Quality Diesel where we work on a lot of pickups of all sizes. Many leave with aftermarket automotive upgrades including KICKER gear.
Riders bunched in tight turns before flying over mounds ahead.
The Pro Pits were full for enthusiast to meet and talk with the riders.
Concluding “Spending time with Lorin Morrell and seeing all of the branding KICKER was doing to connect with consumers in the area. The track announcers did a great job and it was fun to see the young winner come to the KICKER booth to pick up his Bullfrog prize from the KICKER T-shirt toss. Rick and Marketing Pos provide a lot of support day in and day out for our store. The next time there’s an opportunity to attend an ArenaCross I will certainly plan to be there.”
“It was great having Rick in the booth again with an area KICKER dealer. In the Lazy E Arena all came together with KICKER, a top rep firm with Marketing Pros, a proactive retailer with Quality Audio and consumers. That certainly checked all the right boxes to drive business. All were Livin’Loud!” Lorin Morrell, Maddog_Media,r elated.
Stay tuned for info from next year’s KICKER AMA ArenaCross Series that will fill venues cross the US.
GUTHRIE, OK (02.23.26) – The 2026 KICKER AMA ArenaCross Series was Livin’Loud in the huge Lazy E Arena in Guthrie on Friday night February 20th for the Series Finale. The Lazy E Arena in Guthrie is a mere 33 miles from KICKER’s World HQ in Stillwater, OK.
The stands in the Lazy E Arena were filled.
On track the action was red hot and the attendees were Livin’Loud. Since KICKER’s HQ is so close there was a large turnout of nearly 200 KICKER team members and family in the VIP section. In addition KICKER dealer Quality Diesel from Choctaw OK was in the house along with Rick Dewey from the Marketing Pros rep firm.
This Kawasaki was Livin’Loud and bright with KICKER. Phil Lambert photo.
The Pro Pits were full.
“It was an amazing event with great action on track and a packed house that extended to the grand stand and VIP Area with many tables. Attendance estimate was nearly 5000 enthusiasts and some traveled from several hours away. The Lazy E Arena doors opened early for the long line that took 30 minutes to enter the arena. We had a KICKER tent and displays set up adjacent to the track area so virtually everyone who entered the Lazy E Arena had a chance to check out the KICKER setup. We had a selection of KICKER products for all to see. A Kawasaki loaded with KICKER and lights was on hand for all to checkout. As attendees entered by the booth we handed out hundreds of KICKER lanyards. Attendees asked Rick many questions and Stephanie handed out a ton of Quality Diesel cards” Lorin Morrell, Maddog Media, related.
Lorin Morrell presented the Bullfrog prize to the T-shirt toss winner.
Lorin snapped this selfie with Stephanie and Rick Dewey, Marketing Pros, in the KICKER booth.
The Pit Party got the action started on the track with enthusiasts walking the track and talking with riders and checking out their rides. In addition to the racing action on the track an air cannon fired KICKER T-shirts into the crowd during race breaks and track maintenance periods. A special KICKER T had a certificate wrapped inside for a KICKER BullFrog that was picked up at the KICKER display in the lobby.
25/26 KICKER ArenaCross Season Champion Ryan Breece racing for the win. Phil Lambert photo.
The 25/26 KICKER ArenaCross Season Champion Ryan Breece and his MCR Honda Race Team on the stage.
Concluding Morrell added “The AMA ArenaCross 2025-2026 wrapped on a high ‘Livin’Loud’ note in Guthrie. At previous events this year across the US enthusiasts have packed the stands with a high energy level and connected with the KICKER brand and products that make their rides special.”
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