HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA (03.05.25) The Atlantic Car Stereo team rolled from their store in Dartmouth to Halifax to have a major presence in the Halifax Exhibition Centre for the 10th edition of the Motorcycle PowerSport Atlantic event… The largest event of its kind in Atlantic Canada. With hundreds of exhibitors, displaying their latest and greatest products in the industry, attendees found everything they needed to ride in style this season on their motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs along with accessories, parts and apparel.
This booth image, spotlighting the loaded Rockford Fosgate Harley gives a scope of the Atlantic Car Stereo booth.
Sarah and Darrell Russell led the team with great expectations. This was the first year for their store to exhibit at the event and after the three day run related that it was a terrific event and they certainly plan to attend in 2026. Chris and Amy completed the Atlantic Car StereoTeam.
Sarah and Darrell Russell in the booth at the event.
The company occupied a 50′ x 20′ booth that spotlighted 2 company Harley‘s and a customers SideXSide showcasing the possibilities for enthusiast. The company was set up with attention grabbing displays, great graphics and inventory on site. In addition there was great support from Canadian distributor Automobility, their great distributor partner, and representative Richard Wade. Automobility shipped lighted Rockford Fosgate display panels that drew attention from across the event floor.
This large graphic makes it easy for consumers to understand the benefits of automotive aftermarket products.
“Atlantic Car Stereo is a great business partner with us at Automobility. Working with this proactive dealer to drive business is a big win for all” Michael Berger related from the company’s Toronto warehouse.
Traffic was strong and steady in the Atlantic Car Stereo booth throughout the 3-day show.
After returning to the store Sarah Russell reported “We made tons of contacts and made great sales in the booth. In addition we have lots of appointments pre-booked for the spring when the weather clears up for the riding season. All in all, setting up a booth at the Motorcycle PowerSport Atlantic was a terrific investment. Exhibiting is 2026 in on the calendar”
Large Rockford Fosgate panels and Hertz branding in the booth drew attendees to check out the ATV, Harleys and products.
Jacksonville 03/04/2025 -Specialty Marketing hosted their Grand Opening Celebration Dealer event at Top Golf in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday February 21st from 6-10pm. Vendors were welcomed with a cocktail party and tour of the new location followed with a Vendor appreciation Dinner to thank them for their support.
“We are thankful for our Vendor Partners and awesome Dealers that took time to come celebrate our new location with us” Bill Dolsen, VP of Sales Specialty Marketing.
Prizes for raffle drawings are stacked on the tables.
Top Golf was a perfect choice to allow our Dealers and Vendors a great space to discuss new products and programs. Dealers were treated to a BBQ buffet and enjoyed swinging for prizes with our vendor partners. Dealers traveled from Atlanta to Miami and left energized from the show ready to capitalize on the upcoming tax season with fantastic specials offered.
Attendees got close up to check out products from exhibitors.
“We really had a great time at the show and cannot wait for the next one” Frank, Manager at The Installation Station, Fort Pierce, Florida.
The Top Golf show floor was very busy throughout the Specialty event.
Vendors that supported the event included, Pioneer, Boss Elite, Cerwin Vega, Diamond Audio, Firstech, Compustar, Rydeen, MMATS, MTX, Stinger, PAC, Racesport, Audio Control, Echomaster, Uniden, Audiovoxx, Directed, Rostra, Sirius XM, Soundskins, Metra, Axxess, Install Bay, Heise, Ibeam, Raptor, Shuriken, Saddle Tramp, Ballistic, Q-Power, Idatalink Maestro, Vais Technology and Polk Audio.
The Specialty Marketing event was off the chart Kent Daigle reported from the MTX booth.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (03.03.25) – THE AMA KICKER ArenaCross 2024/2025 schedule rolled across the U.S. and wrapped the 12 Round Series with Round 12 on Friday, February 28th. The series drew big crowds and was very busy in Daytona Beach on Friday. The Ocean Center was the venue for the AMA ArenaCross. The American Flat Track series continued in Daytona Beach at the Daytona International Speedway Short Track for race events.
The Friday night Track Party was a chance for enthusiasts to walk the dirt track and meet with their favorite riders.
“With bike events in Daytona Beach going on this past week no doubt there were thousands and thousands of bikers in town. The AMA ArenaCross activities added to the options for enthusiasts. KICKER was Livin’Loud in the Ocean Center and we spent time at the American Flat Track action at the Short Track also” Lorin Morrell, Maddog Media who orchestrates the KICKER ArenaCross events, related.
In the Ocean Center lobby area a KICKER tent was set up with products on display for enthusiasts entering the event. The Friday event got rolling with Track Party event. Attendees spent time on the track connecting with riders and walking the dirt mounds that riders would soon be flying across as they raced to the finish line to collect their trophies.
There was fast action on the track for the crowd in the stands.
As soon as racers hit the track they got their rhythm as they went up a mound and easily flew over the next mound to land… 50 feet away. Between races the PA announcers let the crowd know there was a special offer inside one of the KICKER T’s being fired into the stands to attendees. The certificate was for KICKER Bullfrog prize that could be picked up in the booth from Morrell.
Lorin Morrell presented the KICKER Bullfrog prize to the winner of the KICKER T-shirt toss who caught the special KICKER-T that had the certificate inside.
The iconic Ocean Center was the venue for the KICKER AMA ArenaCross
“We talked with many enthusiasts and most had questions about what KICKER products would be best for their daily rides plus bike, UTV or boat. The KICKER PowerBar once again grabbed a lot attention as did bike gear plus lifestyle products” Morrell concluded.
American Flat Track action on Saturday as bike action continued in Daytona Beach
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (03.01.25) 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 311th time on Friday morning on February 28st. The Wheel landed on the JBL space and the Speed Car Audio & Fabrication 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 winner in Dallas TX to let them know the JBL prize will be headed their way. Benny Albiter was very happy to hear the news and is looking forward receiving the JBL 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 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 and Active Sounds in NC
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 312on Friday, March 7th
DALLAS ,TX (02.28.25) – The Supercross Round 7 at AT&T Stadium was a terrific example of industry members working together. PowerBass is a sponsor of the Privateer Paddock that is on site at Supercross events across the US. Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP, contacted Tracy Farr at SSR Distributors in Dallas and Team Sales Tracy contacted Betty Albiter at local dealer SPEED Car Audio and Fabrication. As a result all were together on site at the SuperCross action at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday, February 22nd.
On Saturday afternoon, there was a large number of exhibitors with tents in the AT&T stadium parking lot. In the large Private Paddock area PowerBass had section. A Powerbass model was in the booth along with SSR team members and SPEED Car Audio to showcase PowerBass products to attendees.
The crew featured outside on Saturday afternoon. Left to right Thomas Ibanez-good customer of Speed Car Audio. Tracy Farr from SSR. Benny Albiter Speed Car-Audio owner. And JackJack from SSR. Those in uniform are PowerBass sponsored riders.
Benny Albiter, happy SSR and PowerBass dealer, behind the counter in his Dallas store.
“Being in the PowerBass area and having a chance to connect with area consumers was terrific for us at Speed Car Audio and fabrication. We had handed out many business cards and spent time talking with attendees about PowerBass products that we could add to their vehicles. The racing on the track Saturday night was a wonderful experience for us. As soon as the store opened on Monday, we started getting phone calls also. All of us at our shop are truly appreciate for the opportunity to be on site with PowerBass and SSR” Benny Albiter related.
Benny parks hot projects out front of his store to make social media post to drive business.
The AT&T Stadium field ready for the action to begin Saturday night.
“PowerBass is a sponsor of the Privateer Paddock this season for the Supercross and Arenacross so we reached out to our reps and distributors in the cities and areas to encourage them to get loyal local dealers involved. The Dallas event was the first national event and all worked so well. All enjoyed the racing action at night also. We have things set up for weekend, Saturday March 8th, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy too. Stay tuned” Harbour related.
PORTLAND, OR (02.27.25) – 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 and yo connect with members of the crowd, estimated at nearly 90,000, for the 4-Day run February 20th-23rd 2025 at the Oregon Convention Center.
The Stereo King booth set before the show open.
“This was our 6th 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. Once again we were in the Garage area of the Oregon Convention Center and stood out in that area. Vehicles in our booth from Linkswell, Kenwood and Rydeen, along with Benchmark’s decked Mercedes Sprinter, were positioned to allow the attendees to see the features and understand benefits” Kevin Cornutt offered.
The Linkswell truck ready for the show.
The Linkswell Truck stood out on the event floor. Walter and Jonathan Detlefson drove nearly 1000 miles from LA to connect with attendees. Live demos in the truck along with numerous active displays allowed people to really understand the multi-media possibilities Linkswell offers on BIG screens in the dash. This was the second year for Linkswell at the event. Rob Sutton, Crossover Marketing Group, orchestrated the details for Linkswell to showcase their products at the event with Kevin Cornutt.
Kevin Cornutt is set to conduct an interview with Ryan Christie showcasing the installation in the KENWOOD truck.
Walter commented “This was a great opportunity to come work with Stereo King and talk with consumers about our products.”
The Benchmark Mercedes Sprinter was decked out for attendees to check out the interior.
Kenwood was onsite with a loaded Chevy Silverado that Kenwood’s Ryan Christie provided full demonstrations for attendees. Jeff Oliver, with Team Progressive, was in the house working with Ryan for demos and questions from attendees.
A Mercedes Sprinter was also in the Stereo King booth to show the upgrades for overlanding enthusiasts. Leland was in the Sprinter to show all the upgrades.
The Tesla Model Y got lots of attention at the show…here attendee are checking out the refrigerator in the trunk.
Rydeen Mobile offers a wide variety of upgrades for Teslas. Ruben Torres drove the loaded Rydeen Tesla Model Y up from LA. Area rep Mark Giovannetti drove down from Seattle to assist Ruben with demos of the wide variety of upgrades that included lighted door handles, swivel screen, a drop-down desk in the rear seat plus a refrigerator in the trunk… custom for a perfect fit. Many commented the Tesla was the hottest demo at the event. Working Tombo mirror models were also on tables in the booth.
During the event Cornutt recorded short walk-thru videos of the 4 vehicles noted above. “Those videos will be posted on social media to highlight new technologies and products to consumers. Stereo King has stores in Clackamas, Gresham, Aloha and Salem for professional sales and installation for area consumers. Also, we handed handed out hundreds and hundreds of business cards at the event. When a customer comes into a store with one of our cards we will offer an extra special discount on their purchase” Cornutt concluded.
When the event wrapped up on Sunday Kevin rolled out of the booth on the motorized scooter and getting ready for 2026.
The 2026 Portland International Auto Show is already penciled in on the Stereo King event calendar.
LONG BEACH, CA (02.26.25) – JVC Mobile Entertainment is set to host an exclusive training event from March 7-9, 2025 in Dallas, TX, designed to provide the EDA sales staff with an in-depth understanding of the Direct Replacement product category. This intensive program will ensure that EDA team members are fully equipped to educate their accounts and drive the success of this game-changing category.
The Direct Replacement series redefines aftermarket car audio by offering seamless integration into factory dashboards, eliminating the need for extensive installation kits and modifications. As this category continues to gain traction, proper education is critical to ensuring dealers can maximize its potential.
“This training event is a major milestone in our commitment to ensuring our sales partners have the expertise and tools to support their dealers,” said Steve Cote, Director of Sales at JVC Mobile Entertainment. “By bringing together the EDA sales team, we’re investing in the long-term success of this category and ensuring they have the insights needed to position Direct Replacement effectively.”
What to Expect
Comprehensive Product Training: Attendees will gain a deep understanding of Direct Replacement receivers, their features, and installation advantages.
Hands-On Demonstrations: Live product showcases and real-world application examples will reinforce key concepts.
Market Strategies: Insights on how to position Direct Replacement in the industry and educate accounts for long-term growth.
Q&A and Networking: An interactive environment where the EDA sales staff can engage with JVC’s product specialists and leadership team.
By the end of the three-day event, the EDA sales staff will leave with a wealth of knowledge and the confidence to educate and empower their dealer network, ensuring widespread adoption of the Direct Replacement product line.
This JVC-exclusive event underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, education, and dealer success, reinforcing its position as a leader in the mobile entertainment industry.
ORLANDO, FL (02.25.25) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers honored the achievements of its globe-spanning franchise owners—including the burgeoning membership of its Million Dollar Club—at its annual International Franchise Convention, held recently in Orlando, Florida.
The 17th annual event, hosted at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, took place from Feb. 15-18, and was attended by franchise owners from throughout the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
“This conference is truly a highlight of the calendar year, allowing our incredible and rapidly growing family of franchisees to meet, support one another, and celebrate the phenomenal achievements taking place at Tint World,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, the company’s president and CEO. “It’s especially rewarding to induct new members into the Million Dollar Club, honoring franchises earning a million dollars or more in annual revenue. These stores are an inspiration to the whole Tint World brand, demonstrating just how well our proven system works.”
Tint World’s annual convention included recognition of Million Dollar Club members and attendees from around the world.
At this year’s convention, Tint World recognized 31 locations within its Million Dollar Club, while two franchisees were honored as members of the elite Two Million Dollar Club.
In addition to feting these top sellers, the convention also provided ample opportunity for Tint World franchisees to meet in person, network, and share learnings from the past year and insights for success within the thriving automotive accessory industry. Tint World also spotlighted a Vendor of the Year (XPEL) and Brand Ambassador of the Year (Sony) with keynote speaking slots. Bonfiglio provided his customary state of the company overview, leading franchisees in a celebration of Tint World’s ongoing streak of success.
“This year’s convention marked another remarkable opportunity to strengthen our Tint World culture, and to provide our franchisees with the resources they need for tremendous growth in 2025 and beyond,” said Bonfiglio.
The following awards were presented at the 2025’s Tint World International Franchise Convention:
Top Gun Franchise Award: Michael Richards (Grapevine, Texas)
Rookie of the Year: Ed Rosovich (New Hyde Park, New York)
Franchise Mentor of the Year: Alex & Myriam Guerrero (El Paso, Texas)
Sales Achievement Award: Shahid Ali & Aleks Khiyayev (Smyrna, Georgia)
Franchisee of the Year: Northeast Region: Robert Harman, Kit Pelletier, Cameron Pelletier (Wilmington, North Carolina)
Franchisee of the Year: Central Region: Justin & Jen Parker (Urbandale, Iowa)
Franchisee of the Year: Southeast Region: John & Jennifer Mitchell (Pensacola, Florida)
Franchisee of the Year: Western Region: Frank Helmand (Fremont, California)
Franchisee of the Year: Texas Region: Sam Jowkari (Missouri City, Texas)
Franchisee of the Year: Robert Harman, Kit Pelletier, Cameron Pelletier (Wilmington, North Carolina)
Million Dollar Club Stores: Jeff Moolevliet (Coconut Creek, Florida); Mark & Alexia Eastland (Hutto, Texas); Patrick McNiven (Hollywood, Florida); Dee Patel (Chamblee, Georgia); Zach Cohen & Zach Nussbaum (Cary, North Carolina); Danny Shenko (Fort Lauderdale, Florida); Cary Lopez (West Palm Beach, Florida); Pete & Barbra Muller (Longwood, Florida and Orlando, Florida); John Anhalt (Webster, Texas); Robert Harman, Kit Pelletier, Cameron Pelletier, Tyler Olinger (Wilmington, North Carolina and Jacksonville, North Carolina); Nadeem Chawdhry (Austin, Texas); Tim & Stacy Kjaer (Medford, New York and Riverhead, New York); Sam Jowkari (Missouri City, Texas); Santiago & Dominica Rojas (Massapequa Park, New York); LeRoy Schubert & Joyce Marino (Sterling, Virginia); Tom & Drew Nixon (Lexington, South Carolina); Shahid Ali & Aleks Khiyayev (Smyrna, Georgia); Justin & Jennifer Parker (Urbandale, Iowa); Ronnie Davis (Newport News, Virginia); Ryan Klotz & Robert Kearney (Murrieta, California); Alex & Myriam Guerrero (El Paso, Texas); Ed Rosovich (New Hyde Park, New York); Jeff & Penny Rackley (The Colony, Texas); Frank Helmand (Fremont, California); Shan Shah (Wilmington, Delaware); Jason Hempel (Katy, Texas)
Two Million Dollar Club Stores: Michael Richards (Grapevine, Texas); Jay Guan (San Diego, California)
DALLAS TX (02. 24.25) – The action at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday was hot through the day outside and at night on the track. PowerBass is a sponsor of the Privateer Paddock activities this season for Supercross and Arenacross events. The Privateer Paddock setup outside the AT&T Stadium was super busy with displays for a steady flow attendees during the day. The action continued on the AT&T Stadium football field at night with racers flying over the dirt mount and navigating the tight turns.
The Privateer Paddock set up outside the AT&T Stadium.
The PowerBass booth in the Privateer Paddock area.
“As a sponsor of the Privateer Paddock activities, PowerBass has a presence at the Supercross and Arenaross events across the US. We reach out to our local distributors and reps in the areas and cities where the events will be happening. We encourage them to tailor a program to get local dealers involved. Also to enjoy the race and paddock activities compliments of PowerBass” Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP, stated.
Tracy Farr-SSR 3rd L, Speed Team and PowerBass sponsored Supercross riders in the Private Paddock area.
PowerBass model Skylar Boyd with the happy winner of a PowerBass Bluetooth Cube.
Continuing, “We reached out to Tracy Farr at the SSR Distributors Dallas location and he took the ball and ran with it. He put together a program with Speed Car Audio and Fabrication to be on site during the day outside and enjoy the track activities that night. Tracy and Benny Albiter with, Speed Car Audio and Fabrication, did a great job!”
Tracy Farr relayed “The Supercross event held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington TX was a great success. The hospitality booth by PowerBass was excellent and it was especially rewarding to take a dealer who supports PowerBass along with their customer who had never been to a Supercross event before. Watching them experience it for the first time made the event even more enjoyable. “
Benny Albiter, Speed Car-Audio and Fabrication customer, related “Thank you to PowerBass and Tracy from SSR for inviting us to my first Supercross event. It was definitely a day to remember with great people and can’t wait for my next one.” Speed Car Audio and Fabrication is a proactive Dallas 12volt retailer that does a lot of custom work, including driving sales with PowerBass.
The AT&T field floor set for the event.
The Privateer Paddock area outside on the cool, sunny Saturday had a lot of activity in the booth and showed a of selection of PowerBass products. A PowerBass model Skylar Boyd was in the booth greeting attendees. One lucky young man won a PowerBass BlueTooth Cube as a prize during the day. Motorcycle displays also showcased PowerBass products.
The AT&T Stadium football field that fans are used to seeing was transformed into a dirt track with mounds and tight turns that riders flew over during Round 7 of the Supercross series. Round 7 in Dallas was a stop along the way of the 31 events across the US this year.
All the lights were set for the beginning of the Supercross action.
Dirt is flying as the riders takeoff on the Supercross race on the AT&T Stadium field track.
SSR and Speed CarAudio and Fabrication have plans in place to extend the time at the Supercross with activities to showcase PowerBass across the SSR dealer base and Speed Car Audio and Fabrication will continue to connect with attendees from the event plus make social media posts going forward to highlight the PowerBass brand.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (02.22.25) 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 310th time on Friday morning on February 21st. The Wheel landed on the JVC space and the Active Sounds 336 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 winner in Kernersville NC to let them know the JVC prize will be headed their way. Moisies Campos is looking forward to installing the JVC KS-GC10Q Wireless Charging Magnetic Car Mount in his ride.
This 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel prize headed to Active Sounds 336.
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 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 and Audioworks DE in Newark DE.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 310 on Friday, February 21st.
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