The 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Is Rolling In 2020 – Impact Tint and Audio Wins Spin 88

Posted on August 8, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (08.08.20) WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eight months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Winner, Number 88, is Impact Tint & Audio in Tyler TX. The Wheel landed on the 12volt space Friday morning August 7th. We reached out to the company in Tyler. Owner Graeme Wyatt came to the phone and he was very happy to hear the news and is looking forward to receiving the 12volt News check for $100.Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 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, Cadence, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit and SpellBrite. 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 and DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, August 14th.

Firstech Hires Opus Marketing Group for Mid-Atlantic, Michigan

Posted on August 6, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged DroneMobile, Firstech.

KENT, WA (08.07.2020) – Firstech, makers of Compustar and DroneMobile connected car solutions, is hiring Opus Marketing Group to represent the company’s solutions in Mid-Atlantic and Michigan. Opus Marketing Group will represent all Firstech brands and products, including Compustar, DroneMobile, Arctic Start, and Momento. Daniel Fellers, Firstech’s Eastern regional sales manager, describes the partnership as an “alliance between two of the strongest forces in automotive remote start and security.”

Firstech’s announcement comes in anticipation of the upcoming 2020-21 remote start season, which will follow one of the busiest summers in recent mobile electronics history. Despite the freshness of their partnership, Firstech and Opus Marketing Group promise to immediately hit the road both virtually and physically. Jamie White, the owner of Opus Marketing Group, explains, “With all great things come better things and we look forward to continuing to provide the dealer base the best customer service and cutting-edge technology for many years to come with this recent alignment.”

All Firstech brands and products are available for purchase on www.myfirstech.com. To gain access to pricing and free, same-day shipping, contact Opus Marketing Group at (866)438-6787 (Mid-Atlantic, Michigan) or email Firstech at orders@myfirstech.com (U.S.A., Canada).

Statement from SEMA About the 2020 SEMA Show

Posted on August 5, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged SEMA Show.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (08.06.2020) – SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has announced that due to Covid-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not be taking place in 2020.

While both event organizers and industry members have been working tirelessly to deliver an outstanding SEMA Show in November, mounting uncertainty has rendered continuing with the event inadvisable. SEMA expects the decision will bring much needed clarity to an uncertain picture and will help exhibitors, attendees and partners plan accordingly.

Recent SEMA Show survey results indicated interest in a possible virtual tradecshow with related live elements. SEMA will be working with industry members to determine interest levels on specific alternatives.

“The SEMA Show is committed to furthering businesses in the automotive specialty equipment market, and to providing manufacturers and buyers with the best opportunity to connect, promote new products and discover new trends,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “We appreciate the spirit, hard work and innovation our industry puts into the SEMA Show each year. While we are disappointed circumstances prevent us from hosting the Show in November, we look forward to getting everyone together in 2021 for another outstanding event.”

Full refunds for SEMA Show exhibitor booth deposits and attendee registration fees will be issued.

Updates will be posted to SEMAShow.com.

dBDRA Combining 2020 and 2021 Competition Seasons

Posted on August 4, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

AUSTIN, TX (08.05.2020) – After careful consideration, the dBDRA has elected to combine the 2020 and 2021 competition seasons. The ongoing global pandemic combined with continually changing event restrictions make it virtually impossible to plan or produce a Championship event. Competitor memberships, earned points, certified scores, and world records for the current 2020 season will carry over to the new, hybrid season.

Wayne Harris with a big smile for all across the 12volt industry and competition world.

According to Wayne Harris, dBDRA President, “There are many benefits to an extended season, and we are excited to begin work on something special for 2021. We expect huge participation once restrictions are lifted. Until then, stay safe.”

dBDRA World Records
The 2020/2021 dBDRA World Records are NOW Live. World Records are reserved for dBDRA Members and may only be set at Triple Point events and the dBDRA Championship. To establish a new dB Drag Racing World Record, the competitor must beat the old record twice at the same event. The lower of the competitor’s two record-breaking scores will be used as the new record. As the season progresses, the World Records will be updated. Good luck to everyone!

dB Drag Racing World Records
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Psychlone World Records
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Visit dbdragracing.com for more.

Resonado Taps Global Zendustry as Business Advisor

Posted on August 3, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Resonado, Zendustry.

PHOENIX, AZ (08.04.2020) – Global Zendustry has been named new business advisor for South Bend, Ind.-based Resonado, an audio technology company that designs and provides proprietary speaker transducer technologies. Global Zendustry will help expand Resonado’s worldwide manufacturing, distribution, and technology partnership efforts.

Rex Whitehead, Global Zendustry Principal

“As Resonado has quickly taken a foothold in the market with its flagship Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology, the multiple market access possibilities for this product are nearly endless,” explained Rex Whitehead, Global Zendustry principal and an industry veteran with more than 30 years experience in sales, marketing, and product development with some of the world’s leading manufacturers. “We are excited to help expand Resonado’s presence in the industry.”

Resonado was founded in 2017 by four undergraduate students at the University of Notre Dame and launched the brand nationwide as the Official Sound Partner of Notre Dame Athletics in late 2019 with plans to enter the marketplace in 2020.

“Resonado is introducing a new take on the century old conical electrodynamic transducer with a thin-profile, lightweight, premium, and fully scalable alternative,” explained Peter Moeckel, Resonado Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. “Our proprietary structure allows us to create a driver with a high aspect ratio and a wide pistonic range in our diaphragms. This enables unprecedented design innovations for products in industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, home theater, and marine. As such, we needed a partner who could help us expand our network of production and distribution partners for all of these categories, and Global Zendustry has the resume and rolodex to fulfill this important role. We are excited to work with Rex and establishing a long-term relationship with Global Zendustry.”

Global Zendustry offers expertise in business development and sales strategies, organizational and product strategy, and in marketing and merchandising strategies. Global Zendustry engages a collaboration of industry veterans who have held a variety of roles in a broad range of markets.

For more information, please contact Rex Whitehead at 480-650-3979 or email rex@globalzendustry.com.

To learn more about Resonado, visit www.resonado.com.

JVC Multimedia Receivers Shine with DVD Playback, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Support

Posted on August 2, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged JVC.

LONG BEACH, CA (07.03.2020) – JVC Mobile Entertainment is pleased to announce the shipment of 2 new Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ready multimedia receivers; the KW-V660BT (MAP $369.95), and KW-V66BT (MAP $369.95).

The CD/DVD playback equipped KW-V660BT and KW-V66BT extend JVC’s already impressive offerings of multimedia receivers to a current total of 12 to date for 2020. They provide a simple step-up solution from the KW-M560BT and KW-M56BT CD/DVD-less digital multimedia receivers, which began shipping earlier this Summer.

“Although we’ve seen a trend in consumers moving towards digital media entertainment options, there is still a significant demand for CD/DVD playback equipped models,” said Steve Cote, JVC Eastern Regional Sales Manager. “By featuring an immense value combination of driver safety options, sound quality, various media type support, and unique features such as Gesture Touch Control, these models are ready to impress!”

Some of the most notable features on both the KW-V660BT and KW-V66BT include:

• 6.8” WVGA Capacitive Touch Monitor
• Apple CarPlay Via USB
• Android Auto Via USB
• SiriusXM Ready
• USB Mirroring for Android Phones*
*App Required (Mirroring OA for JVC App)
• DVD and CD Playback
• Built-in Bluetooth
• Rear USB Port with 1.5A Rapid Charging
• Digital Time Alignment
• 13-Band Graphic EQ
• Rear View Camera Ready
• Mounting Sleeve and Trim Plate Included

For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit www.us.jvc.com/car.

The 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Is Rolling In 2020 – DFM Stereo Wins Spin 87

Posted on August 1, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (08.01.20) WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eight months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Winner, Number 87, is DFM Stereo. The Wheel landed on the PowerBass space Friday morning July 31st. We will reach out to team in Ukiah CA and let them know the super news. Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

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 and Go Autosound in Union NJ. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, August 7th.

Want to enter for future spins? It’s easy-when making an Instagram post for your store include the hashtag #12voltspin to make sure your company has a slip in the jar. There are over 1100 #12voltspin posts on Instagram.

With 18 chances to WIN, the 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is ready to shower a lucky weekly winner with one of the cool prizes.

Stay tuned to 12voltnews.com on the web and @12voltnews on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for 12volt Spin-To-Win winner announcements every Friday!

Impact Tint and Audio Hosts Successful MOPARS and Ram Club Event

Posted on July 30, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

TYLER, TX (07.31.2020) – MOPARS of East Texas and Texas Ram Club were spotlighted during an event on Saturday, July 25th, hosted by Impact Tint and Audio. The company store’s lot on the Loop in Tyler was packed with nearly 40 vehicles from the clubs members. There were also vehicles parked in front of the adjacent business.

Vehicles were spotted throughout the lot during the Impact Tint and Audio event.

Event vehicles flowed next door to the Floor Works store.

Graeme Wyatt, who operates the family business, related “We do a lot of work for members of both of these clubs. Since MOPARS of East Texas and Texas Ram Club members drive vehicles from the same “family” all thought it was a super idea to show together at the same event. My Mother and Father, along with my girlfriend, had a great day spending time checking out all the rides and taking with folks about what they could add to their rides.”

It was a family event and mothers and children spent time in the air conditioning of the showroom. A food truck was on site to offer treats and refreshments under a hot, sunny Texas summer sky.

Members of MOPARS of East Texas and the Texas Ram Club parked wherever they could find space.

Impact tent and audio fronts on the very busy loop in Tyler. All of the vehicles on the lot drew a tremendous amount of attention to this proactive 12volt retailer.

“During the day we made several sales and wrote a number of quotes for tint and lighting jobs. I do a lot of custom acrylic work with the the CNC in the shop and talked to several people about projects they had in mind” Wyatt added.

Inside the store families could stay cool their children while all of the action was going on outside.

During the day one of the store’s past customers related a story about a recent accident. The Impact Tint and Audio Team had installed a dash cam that captured an accident. Their customer was able to document the accident to show he was in the right.

“All of the people at our event are proud of their rides and have big investments. The story about how the dash cam came into play for our customer got a lot of attention” Wyatt added.

Visit www.impacttintandaudio.com for more.

KICKER Hosts Stillwater Cars and Coffee at World HQ

Posted on July 29, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Kicker.

STILLWATER, OK (07.30.2020) – The Stillwater Cars and Coffee took place in the KICKER World HQ parking lot on Saturday, July 25th. Local enthusiasts, with over 100 vehicles on site, enjoyed the event under a sunny sky with July Oklahoma temperature in the mid 90s.

Enthusiasts at the event in the parking lot with the KICKER World HQ building in the background.

A wide variety of vehicles were in the parking lot.

Kicker’s John Myers was instrumental in bring the event together. Myers related “It was certainly a fun day. Six or seven of us from KICKER were there and enjoyed meeting with many in the crowd.”

This mid day image shows a portion of the vehicles on site at the Cars and Coffee.

The event was a good old fashion car meet with cars, bikes and trucks on the lot. The monthly Stillwater Cars and Coffee event is typically a monthly event that is totally free for all to attend. A classic ’57 Chevy, classic Corvette convertible, decked out Hummer, along with a ACR Viper and hot bikes, grabbed the eyeballs of enthusiasts checking out rides on the huge parking lot by Boomer Lake.

The Studebaker brand has not been in production for decades.

Aftermarket upgrades are everywhere on this shiny Hummer.

“We passed out KICKER goodie bags with a catalog, stickers and a lanyard. There were also raffle drawings from local businesses like car detailing products” Myers added. Myers is KICKER Tech Force Senior Trainer.

Visit kicker.com for more.

CES 2021 Moves to an All-Digital Experience

Posted on July 28, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

ARLINGTON, VA (07.29.2020) – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced CES 2021 — January 6-9, 2021 — will be an all-digital experience connecting exhibitors, customers, thought leaders and media from around the world. The new format will allow participants to hear from technology innovators, see cutting-edge technologies and the latest product launches, and engage with global brands and startups from around the world.

“Amid the pandemic and growing global health concerns about the spread of COVID-19, it’s just not possible to safely convene tens of thousands of people in Las Vegas in early January 2021 to meet and do business in person,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “Technology helps us all work, learn and connect during the pandemic — and that innovation will also help us reimagine CES 2021 and bring together the tech community in a meaningful way. By shifting to an all-digital platform for 2021, we can deliver a unique experience that helps our exhibitors connect with existing and new audiences.”

CES 2021 will be a new immersive experience, where attendees will have a front row seat to discover and see the latest technology. This highly personalized experience will bring a global event to the comfort and safety of your home or office.

For over 50 years, CES has been the global stage for innovation. CTA’s goal for CES 2021 is to provide an engaging platform for companies large and small to launch products, build brands and form partnerships, while prioritizing health and safety. Members of the tech community thrive by coming together, sharing ideas and introducing products that will shape our future.

Mark your calendars for the first week in January and be on the lookout for more exciting news about CES 2021. We plan to return to Las Vegas for CES 2022, combining the best elements of a physical and digital show.

Thank you for your continued support. Please stay healthy and safe.

Visit CES.tech for more.