SHREVEPORT LA (12.09.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Pro Auto Sound won the Alphasonik prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 249 on Friday morning, December 8th.

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 5.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 249th time on Friday morning December 8th. The Wheel landed on the Alphasonik space and the Pro Auto Sound slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Hialeah FL with the news. Luis Duarte, aka Asu Ki Ki, answered the phone and was very happen to hear the news. He is a strong Alphasonik retailer and looks forward to receiving the prize. Luis is an industry veteran on more than 3 decades and stressed the need to create the in-store experience to drive business away from the cyber world and into brick and mortar retailers. More to come on this 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner.

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

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, AlloyGator, Kenwood, JVC, SD Lighting, Nakamichi, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards 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, The Best Guys in Concord CA and Kaotik Kustomz in Syracuse IN.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 250 on Friday, December 15th.

HOUSTON, TX (12.08.23) – Best Guys won the Q Power Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday November 24th. Matt Bund quickly reached out to The Best Guys in Concord CA and talked with Bryan Nobutuki who mentioned they were looking to build an enclosure for a KICKER L-7. The Q Power prize, designed and spec’ed for the KICKER L7, was shipped from Houston to The Best Guys store on Monday November 27th and arrived at the store on Friday December 1st.

“We were amazed the prize arrived so quickly. As we moved the large shipping box we commented on how heavy it was and knew the Q Power prize would be solid. As we unboxed it the quality of materials was apparent. The workmanship and bed liner finish were top shelf. The Q Power prize is loaded with the KICKER L 7 and ready to rock in the right custom installation. It will be Livin’Loud as KICKER says,” Nobutuki, The Best Guys Sales Manager, relayed to the 12volt Central Studios.

Bund related, “When I called Bryan to see what would be the best Q Power prize for their store he mentioned they had a KICKER L7 in stock. After learning that we thought the best Q Power prize for their store would be our a custom made single 15” vented enclosure designed for the KICKER L7 SQ subwoofer. We take great pride in true Bed Liner spray, which after applied, seals for ever… even after the Livin’Loud pounding a L7 can give! We know their customer will enjoy with the KICKER L7 in the custom Q Power enclosure.”

The Best Guys is a family owned Contra Costa County California-based car audio and window tinting store. The Best Guys has been specializing in radio, speaker and amplifier systems since 1985.

SHREVEPORT, LA (12.07.23) – The 2023 Holiday Season is here and Christmas lights, along with with Toys For Tots events, in-store decorations and company parties, are in full swing. The 12volt Central Studios works to showcase positives across the 12volt industry. Santa has taken a seat in the 12volt Chevy Studios Chevy and is on the road to highlight Holiday activities.

Toys For Tots events show support for, and contribute to, local communities. The 2023 Holiday Season marks the 76th Anniversary of the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

The Holiday Season is an ideal opportunity for members across the 12volt industry to showcase positives by utilizing the 12voltSTP Tool. Just Snap and Txt an image to 318-465-0844.

We look forward to seeing your activities in the 12volt Central Studios.

NAMPA, ID (12.06.23) – The Idaho Center, in the Boise suburb of Nampa, was Livin’Loud for Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2024 KICKER AMA ArenaCross season Friday and Saturday nights December 1st and 2nd. Area retailer Sound Hound was in the KICKER booth with MADDOG Lorin Morrell.

Morrell, who orchestrates the AMA ArenaCross events, related “It was a great way to kick off the 2024 season. Friday night’s attendance was very good and Saturday night was even better. The Pit Party drew enthusiasts to the track to get the evening started both nights. Meeting riders and checking out their bikes is enjoyable for all. The KICKER booth in the lobby area had tables with products displayed for car, truck, marine and motorsports. Having Byll Thies and Zach Thies in the house with local dealer Sound Hound was terrific. Their store in Caldwell is only 8 miles from the Idaho Center in Nampa. They certainly did connect with a lot of people and enthusiasts from the area.”

“It was a fantastic two nights,” Byll related. “We connected with so many people and handed out over 200 cards in addition to giving away many of our company’s lanyards. Quoted several jobs too. Sound Hounds is celebrating our 28th Anniversary this year and several people we saw at the booth were friends and happy customers. KICKER is a go to brand in our store. In fact we have one wall in the showroom which is decorated for the Holidays that highlights many KICKER products and a marine display. Auto, truck, marine and motorsports products are all hot categories in Idaho and KICKER has products in all those categories… Bullfrog portables too. We thank KICKER for inviting us participate in this AMA ArenaCross and look forward to the next opportunity.”

Morrell added, “No doubt all that came to the event had a great time and certainly connected with the KICKER brand. On Friday and Saturday nights there were T-shirt tosses and lucky winners came to the booth with their Bullfrog certificate to pickup their Bullfrog prize. Wes, who is on the PA at the AMA ArenaCross events, once again did a great job adding excitement for the KICKER brand.”

The next stop for the 2024 KICKER AMA ArenaCross series is Madison WI the weekend of December 8th.

Visit kicker.com for more.

MESA, AZ (12.05.23) – MSC, North American Distribution Partner for Audiotec Fischer (Brax, Helix, Match), BLAM Audio, Escort Radar, Mobridge Integration, and Stinger Radar, is proud to announce that it has moved into a new facility in Mesa, Arizona, effective Dec. 1.

“Located in the technology center of Mesa, the high-tech look, design, and feel of this newly constructed complex is in alignment with our products, R&D, and training programs,” explained Larry Penn, MSC President. “The front of the complex will be designed as a proof-of-concept showroom where partners will be able to see our merchandising support as well as experience our products. This will be mated to a best-in-class hands-on training facility, allowing us to better serve not just our brands, but our partners as well. We look forward to hosting everyone soon!”

The new address is 8029 E. Pecos Road, Suite 106, Mesa, AZ 85212. Phone/fax, email, and other contact info remains the same.

For more information, please visit www.msc-america.com, call 480-372-2929 (USA) or 403-698-3695 (Canada), or email sales@msc-america.com.

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (12.04.23) – As the popular song goes “It’s beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”. Proactive 12volt retailers are delivering that message to members of their communities and social media followers with posts showcasing their showrooms decked out in the holiday spirit. Those retailers realize the value of the person to person in-store experience.

Ricky Smith’s Audio in Lafayette LA has a long tradition of celebrating the Holiday Season with their community, customers and social media followers. The company is located in the popular South College Center which is home to a number of local retailers. The center’s parking lot spotlights the Holiday Season and encourages their businesses to display the Holiday Season in their respective showrooms. Santa’s Sleigh rolling through the parking lot has already happened this year and will happen every Saturday until Christmas. Ricky Smith’s Audio invites their followers to bring the family on Saturdays for a ride in Santa’s Sleigh.

Chad Neveu and the entire crew participate in decorating and welcoming customers in the the showroom for the Holiday Season. Alan Benit snapped and sent images along with info for this article.

“Seeing customers smile when they come into the store and comment of the Christmas decorations is always great for us. Many are smiling after making a purchase also. In the showroom we have quite a few boxes wrapped with Christmas paper. The boxes are actually empty and we save them from year to year. We are also setup for our annual support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toy’s For Tots drive. Christmas ornaments, ribbons and lighting around the showroom add to the overall Holiday Season look and feel. The lighted sign on the Center’s sign rotates with our Holiday message as well as storefront decorations” Benit related.

The 12volt Central Studios staff will continue to showcase 12volt retailers that are showcasing the Holiday Season in their showrooms and activities. The 12voltSTP Tool makes that so easy. The quick snap of a few images and words can make that happen. 318-469-2526 or 318-465-0844 are the numbers. That’s what Alan with Ricky Smith’s Audio did for the images in this article.

Online activity and sales continue to increase… to the detriment of brick and mortar retailers. The in-store experience is so important across the mobile electronics industry. Santa and Rudolph can not feel the bass in their chest on a smart phone on the way from the North Pole. They need to deck out the sleigh with a receiver, amps and subs… maybe a dash camera system too.

Visit rickysmithsaudio.com for more.

LEESBURG, VA (12.01.23) – SkillsUSA has selected Nathan Bulthuis of Homer Glen, Ill. as the official competitor for Automobile Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. His technical expert is Mike Elder of Pittsburg, Kan. Bulthuis will represent the United States at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. The prestigious international event will be held Sept. 10-15, 2024 in Lyon, France.

“The 2024 WorldSkills USA team will have an amazing opportunity to represent SkillsUSA and our nation while undergoing incredibly rigorous training in their craft,” said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis. “These team members are making a serious commitment to both their skill development and personal growth that will foster their drive, passion and life’s purpose.”

Bulthuis is a former student at Lockport Township High School and Joliet (Ill.) Junior College and is attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale with an expected graduation date of May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology. Bulthuis represented the state of Illinois at the SkillsUSA Championships in 2023 and won a national gold medal in the Automotive Service Technology competition. He says, “Being selected for the 2024 WorldSkills USA team is an amazing opportunity to learn more about my trade and to continuously improve my skills. It is also a great opportunity to be able to represent the United States in an international competition.”

The WorldSkills USA team will compete in several trade areas in the largest international showcase of skilled trades. SkillsUSA will announce the official team sponsors and other team members and their experts over the next few months.

The 47th WorldSkills Competition in 2024 will welcome 1,500 competitors from over 65 countries and regions to take part in 62 skill competitions at Eurexpo Lyon. The competition will showcase dozens of trade skills from construction and building technology, creative arts and fashion, information and communication technology, manufacturing and engineering, social and personal services, and transportation and logistics. Over 250,000 spectators from around the world are expected attend the 2024 competition including students, public policymakers, employers, teachers, trainers, technical experts and government officials.

A student-led partnership of education and industry, SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades, building the nation’s future skilled workforce by delivering graduates who are career ready, day one. SkillsUSA works year-round to instill positive attitudes, build self-esteem and empower students to excel in the career path of their choice and follow their passions. The organization has 850 national partners and is integral to the training in nearly 20,000 career and technical education classrooms.

Follow Bulthuis, Elder and the rest of the 2024 WorldSkills USA team at: www.worldskillsusa.org.

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (11.30.23) – Following the SEMA Show 2023 it is more apparent than ever the need for companies to let members of the 12volt industry know about their new products and future plans. The Consumer Electronics Show has continued to loose overall support from the mobile electronics industry over the past number of years. The 12volt News Show will deliver fresh vendor product information to members the 12volt industry.

Also, the process that a company utilizes to showcase their efforts to create interest for their brand and products across the marketplace has been disrupted. Many factory sales staffs are not traveling as in the past. The travel activity of rep firms has also been somewhat curtailed.

With The 12volt News Show there is no booth, freight, travel, hotel, miscellaneous expenses or associated hassles. Also, the 12volt News Show platform includes visibility in the 12volt Central Studios and the 12voltBeat newsletter.

All manufacturers across the 12volt industry have positive messages which they need to deliver about their products and activities to reps, distributors and 12volt retailers. The 12volt News Show is a vehicle to make that happen.

With just a smartphone companies can be featured in The 12volt News Show. Snap and Txt an image to 318-465-0844. Presto, your company could be showcased in The 12volt News Show. That’s the 12voltSTP Tool in action. Information may also be sent via email to mike@12voltnews.com.

All industries across the business spectrum through the years have benefitted from the in-person show experience. SEMA, CES and distributor shows have served the 12volt industry. In 2019 the COVID-19 Pandemic began to disrupt in-person activities around the world. The 12volt industry disruptions were certainly not immune to the impact of COVID-19.

Many members of the 12volt industry have already seen the value of The 12voltSTP Tool. With a smartphone it is so easy to showcase a company’s positive activities in the 12volt News and now The 12volt News Show. Snap and txt an image to 318 465 0844. Presto…your company could be in the 12volt News.

On a personal note…This writer, with parts of 7 decades in the mobile electronics industry, began attending CES in Chicago in the early 1970’s. As an award winning Sony distributor principal hosted distributor shows throughout that 4-state territory…even purchasing a Sony Motorhome as a rolling showroom. With dB SpeakerWorks had booths at MERA events plus CES in Vegas. All of those in-person events were terrific. Today, those in-person events are not happening with the same impact. Let’s move forward with The 12volt News Show

Let’s put your company in The 12volt News Show.

SHREVEPORT LA (12.02.23)  WTF…Win This Friday. Kaotikkustomz won the SiriusXM prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 248 on Friday morning, December 1st.

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 5.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 248th time on Friday morning December 1st. The Wheel landed on the SiriusXM space and the Kaotikkustomz slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Syracuse IN with the news. We left a voice mail and also sent a message to their Instagram address. More to come on this 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

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

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, AlloyGator, Kenwood, JVC, SD Lighting, Nakamichi, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards 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 and The Best Guys in Concord CA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 249 on Friday, December 8th. 

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (11.29.23) – The Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Trifecta wrapped the Thanksgiving Holiday season as soon all close out the month of November 2023. Many companies across the 12volt industry made social media posts to put their messages, names and brands in front of consumers and followers to compete with all the online activity driven by Amazon, Walmart, Target and other big box retailers.

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Early reports are Black Friday online sales in 2023 reached $9.8 which showed a 7.5% increase over 2022. An interesting statistic revealed orders placed via smartphone were over 50% of the total….an increase of 10% over 2022.

Overall it appears Black Friday activity with 12volt retailers was down over 2022. A very notable exception was Outrageous Audio in Portland OR. Customers were lined up outside on a cold Friday morning at 4AM for the 5AM store opening. By 8AM there had been over 100 customers in the store taking advantage of truly outrageous Black Friday deals. Blane Hartleb and his 10-member team did a great job setting up for the event and driving sales through the long day. Rob Sutton and the Crossover Marketing team were on site through the day supporting Outrageous Audio. Super to see the Outrageous Audio jam-packed showroom.

PowerBass created a Black Friday graphic which was made available to their dealers to drive Black Friday visibility with their followers.

Small Business Saturday activity with 12volt retailers was very low as was Cyber Monday across the 12volt Industry.

Now the 12volt industry we will soon be off to December. We wish all across the 12volt industry strong December sales, and a Happy Holiday season, as we all work to finish 2023 on a high note.

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