12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (06.21.25) 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 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 327th time on Friday morning on June 20th. The Wheel landed on the JBL space and the Extreme Car Audio slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning in Morristown TN. We gave Buddy Beckner the news and he was very excited to hear JBL prize will be headed his way. He also mentioned his store sells JBL and he is looking forward to enjoying his JBL 12volt Spin-To-Win prize.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, 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.

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 and Rafa Sound Car in Framington MA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF…Where’s The Fun? On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win wheel on June 27th.

AUBURN, WA (06.19.25) – The Progressive Group powers the Annual Rock The House Tour and the 2025 Tour continued to rock in Auburn on June 12th with strong specials plus networking with staff, vendors and dealers along with delicious food.

“The Rock the House event we had at our Auburn WA location on Thursday June 12th was terrific. We had a super turn out with lots of dealers attending including multiple dealers from Oregon who made the drive to take advantage of Pre Tariff pricing and one day specials” Bob Oliver related.

The event was supported by vendors as well. SiriusXM, Harman, Rockford Fosgate, Metra, VOXX, Escort, Lucas Lighting and Jensen staff members were in the house. During the day the aisles were packed and orders were pulled. Through the day all had an opportunity to enjoy food with burgers from the grill and refreshments.

After the event wrapped several industry members gathered for dinner. In addition Kevin Cornutt and crew, Stereo King in Portland, rolled in with a bourbon tasting to remember.

“We want to thank our customers and vendors for their support. We figured we saved our dealers several thousand dollars in savings at the event” Oliver concluded.

Thanks also to Matt BeBich, Team Progressive outside sales, for event info.

Visit teamprogressive.com for more.

FLOWER MOUND, TX (6.18.25) – Uniden America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detection systems, is proud to announce the appointment of InPhase Marketing as its exclusive sales representative for the Pacific Northwest territory, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.

This strategic partnership marks a continued expansion of Uniden’s presence in the 12-volt retail and automotive aftermarket channels. InPhase Marketing, known for its longstanding relationships and technical expertise across the region, will play a key role in driving growth for Uniden’s full product portfolio—including the R9w, R8w, R4w, and integrated laser solutions.

“InPhase Marketing brings a deep understanding of the Pacific Northwest market and a passion for serving the specialty retail community. We’re confident in their ability to expand our brand presence and support our authorized partners with integrity and focus,” said Ray Woolf, Director of Specialty Radar Sales at Uniden. “Dan and his team share our vision of delivering high-performance solutions with meaningful dealer support. We’re excited about what’s ahead.”

With decades of experience in mobile electronics and a proven track record of delivering value to manufacturers and retailers alike, InPhase is poised to elevate Uniden’s market positioning in the region.

“We’re honored to partner with Uniden—a brand that leads through innovation, performance, and a commitment to the specialty 12V community,” said Dan McMillan, President of InPhase Marketing. “Our team is eager to introduce the Uniden portfolio to our dealers and help them thrive with the most complete radar and laser offering in the industry.”

Effective immediately, InPhase Marketing will serve as the point of contact for all sales, training, and dealer onboarding activities in the Pacific Northwest.

For dealer inquiries or product information, please visit www.uniden.com or contact InPhase Marketing directly.

AUBURN HILLS, MI (6.17.25) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the 2025 Electrify Expo event at the Port of LA in San Pedro, CA from Saturday, June 21 to Sunday, June 22.

Alpine will be in booths 103 and 105 in the Electrify Show-Off & Aftermarket Pavilion, where visitors will be the first to receive a demo and exclusive purchase opportunities of Alpine’s first Plug-and-Play Subwoofer and Amplifier upgrade kit designed especially for the Tesla Model 3 Premium and Model Y.

“We took the feedback we received during our last Electrify Expo event and turned it into a powerful, subwoofer upgrade package that we believe hits the mark,” said Dan Sparks, National Sales Director for the Alpine Aftermarket Division at Alps Alpine North America. “Our ‘boots-to-the-ground’ approach at these events allows us to hear directly from the consumer and craft solutions that will get them excited about their audio system.”

Alpine will also have a 2024 Tesla Model Y with the Complete 11-Speaker Sound System upgrade kit, designed to easily replace the front, rear, and center dash Tesla factory speakers with Hi-Resolution certified speakers from Alpine’s “Blue Series” speaker line. The package also includes a powerful 10” subwoofer and a 12-channel Premium Digital Sound Processor with an ultra-efficient EV-optimized Amplifier that’s tuned for the unique cabin environment of the Tesla.

The 2024 Tesla Model Y is upfitted from a partnership between Alpine and Rebel Off Road, an off-road vehicle builder with locations in Lake Forest, CA, and Fort Worth, TX. The Tesla, called “Peak Charge,” features a 2-inch lift kit and is outfitted with off-road-ready tires and a roof rack to hold gear. The Alpine x Rebel Off Road booth will offer similar off-road upgrade packages, such as Peak Charge, available for purchase during the event.

Members of Alpine’s sales and marketing staff will be available during the event to answer product questions and provide vehicle demonstrations. Long Beach-based Alpine Authorized Retailer, PCH Custom Audio, will also be on-site with Tesla systems available for purchase at special, event-only deals.

Electrify Expo is the #1 Electric Vehicle Festival in North America with a 1 million square foot outdoor festival that attracts over 30,000 attendees and pioneering brands in the electric mobility space.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more.

BUTLER, PA (06.16.25) – The 14h Annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival took place June 13th thru 15th in historic downtown Butler PA and on the Cooper’s Lake Campground. Over 15,000 Jeepers attended the weekend and enjoyed off-road trails, obstacle courses and a huge vendor area filled with companies that offered aftermarket products for Jeep owners and enthusiasts. The downtown Butler Jeep Invasion witnessed over 1000 Jeeps parked along main street and parking areas in the town of approximately 13,000 located 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. Butler was named the 7th Best Small Town in America in a Smithsonian Magazine in 2012.

Team Nutz is a proactive 12volt retailer located in Pittsburgh and returned to the Bantam Jeep Festival for the 2025 run. Ed Nuttall related, “The Bantam Jeep Festival draws thousands of Jeepers, enthusiasts and their rides. That crowd is noted for adding aftermarket products to their rides. We do a lot of Jeep upgrades at the store, and being so close to our store in Pittsburgh, it makes perfect sense for our brand to be on site. We had a great crew on site with vendor support, a large booth area with multiple tents plus several demo vehicles. Attendance was down a little this year due to rain in forecast. Sales this year were strong and our team of 8 made contact with so many enthusiast and promising prospects. In fact on Sunday we sold a Rockford Fosgate Jeep kit to an attendee that will be shipped to a customer in New York”.

Team Nutz is also spotlighting the company’s DIYCustoms.store in addition to driving on site sales and at the retail store in Pittsburgh. A free DIYCustoms.store offer was under the tent for attendees that liked, followed and tagged DIYCustoms.store on social media. There were 1000 T shirts on site and over 300 attendees took one home.

Continuing “We made 5000 custom black rubber ducks for the event and gave out almost 4000. Downtown we went down along parked Jeeps and put ducks on hoods. The rubber ducks had the Team Nutz logo for all to see and remember. We also passed out 1000 stickers and over 200 lanyards” Nuttall related.

Concluding, Nuttall stated, “This was our 10th time to exhibit at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Based on our success at this year’s event expect to see us at the 2026 event and beyond.

Visit www.teamnutztechnology.com for more.

AUBURN HILLS, MI (6.13.25) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the 2025 Electrify Expo event at the Port of LA in San Pedro, CA from Saturday, June 21 to Sunday, June 22.

Alpine will be in booths 103 and 105 in the Electrify Show-Off & Aftermarket Pavilion, where visitors will be the first to receive a demo and exclusive purchase opportunities of Alpine’s first Plug-and-Play Subwoofer and Amplifier upgrade kit designed especially for the Tesla Model 3 Premium and Model Y.

“We took the feedback we received during our last Electrify Expo event and turned it into a powerful, subwoofer upgrade package that we believe hits the mark,” said Dan Sparks, National Sales Director for the Alpine Aftermarket Division at Alps Alpine North America. “Our ‘boots-to-the-ground’ approach at these events allows us to hear directly from the consumer and craft solutions that will get them excited about their audio system.”

Alpine will also have a 2024 Tesla Model Y with the Complete 11-Speaker Sound System upgrade kit, designed to easily replace the front, rear, and center dash Tesla factory speakers with Hi-Resolution certified speakers from Alpine’s “Blue Series” speaker line. The package also includes a powerful 10” subwoofer and a 12-channel Premium Digital Sound Processor with an ultra-efficient EV-optimized Amplifier that’s tuned for the unique cabin environment of the Tesla.

The 2024 Tesla Model Y is upfitted from a partnership between Alpine and Rebel Off Road, an off-road vehicle builder with locations in Lake Forest, CA, and Fort Worth, TX. The Tesla, called “Peak Charge,” features a 2-inch lift kit and is outfitted with off-road-ready tires and a roof rack to hold gear. The Alpine x Rebel Off Road booth will offer similar off-road upgrade packages, such as Peak Charge, available for purchase during the event.

Members of Alpine’s sales and marketing staff will be available during the event to answer product questions and provide vehicle demonstrations. Long Beach-based Alpine Authorized Retailer, PCH Custom Audio, will also be on-site with Tesla systems available for purchase at special, event-only deals.

Electrify Expo is the #1 Electric Vehicle Festival in North America with a 1 million square foot outdoor festival that attracts over 30,000 attendees and pioneering brands in the electric mobility space.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more.

TEMPE, AZ (6.12.25) – Mobile Solutions, a leader in creating the tools and training needed for custom automotive electronics, audio, and interior installations, is proud to unveil the groundbreaking training session “Bass with Style: Advanced Enclosure Design”, a dynamic, hands-on seminar that redefines how custom car audio installations are imagined and executed. This elite training experience, taking place at July 18-21 at Mobile Solutions HQ in Tempe, Ariz., brings together three of the industry’s most respected innovators: Bryan Schmitt, Wayne Harris, and Sage Anderson Weir.

“This course empowers technicians to elevate their creativity, efficiency, and profitability through repeatable, real-world fabrication methods,” explained Bryan Schmitt, Mobile Solutions founder/CEO/president. “Designed for fabricators of all experience levels, the course focuses on trunk area installations, structural mounting, advanced subwoofer enclosure techniques, and visually impactful trim panels. Attendees will leave equipped with techniques to stand out in a saturated market. This class is about more than just bass…it’s about bold design, functional structure, and professional execution. It’s the difference between good and unforgettable.”

The course also features a special seminar with Wayne Harris, creator of Term-LAB and Term-PRO. Harris will dive deep into advanced enclosure modeling and acoustic simulation using Term-PRO software. Attendees will learn to design, analyze, and tune sealed, vented, and bandpass enclosures with precision, guided by real-world data and award-winning examples.

“There’s a science to designing great enclosures, and Term-PRO gives you the tools to do it right,” said Harris.

Sage Anderson Weir, a nationally recognized expert in system integration and DSP tuning, will round out the session with cutting-edge insights on 3D design thinking, in-vehicle acoustic considerations, OEM material strategy, and top tuning secrets for award-winning sound.

Topics covered include:
• 3D design development for custom enclosures
• Acoustic modeling, port tuning, and airflow management
• OEM-style material selection and layering techniques
• Structural mounting for subwoofer enclosures and electronics
• Using Term-PRO for system design and simulation
• Real-world installation case studies and best practices

Who should attend:
• Custom fabricators
• 12-volt installation professionals
• Interior automotive designers
• Technicians looking to sharpen their enclosure design and integration skills

“Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business and take your builds to the next level,” Schmitt concluded.

Mobile Solutions will include lunch each day at its training facility so that there is no need to leave during the training session. This maximizes participants’ time spent learning while providing an incredible value. Course tuition also includes a detailed training manual. Hotel accommodations are not included, however Mobile Solutions has negotiated a great rate for attendees at a nearby hotel.

Class times are 8:15am – 5:30pm each day.

For more information and to register and inquire about hotel accommodations, please visit www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/mastertech-subwoofer.

KENAI, AK (06.11.26) – Joseph Norton left Northern AR on May 24th for the 4000 mile trip to Anchorage AK where 5150 Audio’s owner Dave Parrot met him at the airport for the 157 mile trip to Kenai. Parrot has extensive 12volt experience and opened 5150 Audio just over a year ago. Norton provides tech support with MUSWAY across the US.

Norton stated “We met Dave at a KnowledgeFest in Las Vegas a few months ago. He was very impressed with the MUSWAY products and demos in the booth. We continued to talk and ultimately put a program in place to set up 5150 Audio as a dealer with a plan to work with Dave for additional visibility across Alaska for MUSWAY. We supplied MUSWAY products to load his RAM pickup as a demo. My trip to Kenai included in-store training and fine tuning the MUSWAY system in the RAM. In addition, we spent days on the road visiting dealers in Alaska with a wrap at the REV Alaska Motorsports Show in Wasilla AK on Sunday June 1st where 5150 Audio had a booth on the event floor.” Norton made it back home on Tuesday June 3rd.

“Business at our store is strong as the word is out that we are the place for mobile aftermarket products in over a 100 mile range. The word is also out in the area that the 5150 Audio RAM is the best sounding vehicle enthusiasts have ever experienced. The REV Alaska event was very successful and we set appoints for installs even though Wasilla is 200 miles from our store. We are booked out for a few weeks. In fact we have an appointment in July for a customer 400 miles away” Parrot related.

Stay tuned for much more from 5150 Audio and MUSWAY USA as these two proactive companies are Jammin’ N June to drive business.

Visit www.muswayusa.com for more.

 SEATTLE, WA (06.10.25) – Firstech, a leading innovator in connected car technology and makers of Compustar and DroneMobile solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Momentum Marketing, a highly respected manufacturers’ representative firm. Momentum Marketing will now spearhead Firstech’s sales and marketing efforts across the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana (TOLA) region, effective immediately. 

This collaboration aims to significantly enhance Firstech’s presence and support for dealers within the vital TOLA territory. Momentum Marketing’s deep regional expertise and strong relationships with 12-volt retailers will ensure that more dealers and consumers have access to Firstech’s award-winning line of remote start, security, and telematics products, including the popular Compustar and DroneMobile brands. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Momentum Marketing to the Firstech family,” said Jason Kaminski, Managing Director at Firstech. “Their proven track record and extensive network in the TOLA region make them the ideal partner to expand our reach and strengthen our commitment to providing top-tier support for our dealers. This partnership represents a significant step in our strategy to bring the best connected car solutions to more customers.” 

Hector Mena, Principal at Momentum Marketing, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership: “We are extremely honored to be given the opportunity to represent the Firstech family of products in the TOLA markets. With this new partnership, the Momentum team will be able to deliver Firstech’s innovative solutions and unparalleled customer service and support to our dealer base.” 

The partnership with Momentum Marketing underscores Firstech’s dedication to optimizing its distribution network and providing localized, dedicated support to its valued dealer partners. 12-volt retailers that are interested in Firstech products can browse the company’s full catalog of solutions at www.myfirstech.com. 

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (06.09.25) – It’s Summertime and time for members of the 12volt to ‘Crank It Up’ and drive sales! It’s Summertime and time for consumers to get Jammin’ N June with great gear for their rides. Vendors, reps, distributors and dealers can unite to get consumers into stores. HiTech in-dash media, powerful amps and speakers that rock plus much more will get their rides Jammin’ N June.

The first week of June the 12volt Central Studios staff was on the news beat working with industry members to showcase their activities to drive business by utilizing the 12voltSTP tool. No it’s not an app…simply the smartphone everyone has in their pocket or purse. Snapping an image and txting, with a few words to 318 469 2526 makes it happen. Snap.Txt. Presto… that’s the 12voltSTP tool.

The Falcon Sales/AM Merchandising Northwest Dealer Show rocked in Washougal WA. Rydeen and TEZspez connected with Tesla owners and EV enthusiasts at the EV Fest in Long Beach. Joseph Norton was on the road with MUSWAY working with 5150 Audio in Anchorage AK, Team Nutz was connecting with community actives in Pittsburgh. John Velez was on the road with Art Rickless calling on Massive Audio dealers in Connecticut. The SSR Distributors Kenwood Direct Replacement Trainings in Houston and Dallas were max’ed June 4th and 5th.

This custom Jammin’ N June graphic can get the ball rolling. There is No Charge. In today’s marketplace proactive 12volt retailers are utilizing social media to connect with followers and consumers. 12volt retailers can post this FREE graphic on their Instagram and Facebook accounts. The graphic is square for the Instagram and Facebook templates….Simply screenshot and size the graphic!!! In the comments area dealers can highlight their brands and exciting activities… Special offers too!

Jammin’ N June. Those words, and that message, can grab the attention of followers and consumers to create much needed in-store traffic for 12volt retailers.

Online sales have been on a steady rise for the past several years. Today tariffs have turned much upside down. Continuing inflation has led to lower in-store traffic. Jammin’ N June themed activities by proactive 12volt retailers can drive social media awareness and traffic into their stores… and very importantly drive sales.

It’s imperative that 12volt retailers create a powerful in-store experience for consumers in the showroom. An impressive demonstration will bring a smile to the consumer’s face and can raise the hair on their arms.

Sound-Off events and in-person activities are once again creating excitement. These facts indicate 12volt enthusiasts are ready to Crank It Up and get Jammin’ N June.

From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to showcase positives across the 12volt industry. The 12voltSTP Tool makes that easier than ever. Snap an image with your smartphone. Txt that image with a few details to 318-469-2526. PRESTO. Your store’s positive activities could be in the news.

As an industry ‘Let’s Get Our Shine On.’ Let’s get Jammin’ N June!

Much more to come from the 12volt Central Studios.