The SEMA Show 2023 Day-1 Brought The 12volt Industry To The LVCC North Hall

LAS VEGAS, NV (11.01.23) The 2023 SEMA Show is set to be the largest automotive aftermarket trade event to date. The addition of The SEMA FEST is designed to excite and engage enthusiasts and thus further increasing car culture. With a reported 2200 exhibitors the 2023 SEMA Show will definitely be a record setting trade show.

This image from the upper deck in the mega KICKER booth shows midday action on Day-1.
The HKI North Hall booth is drawing attendees to see the latest from SounDigital, GroundZero and Tury.
Reps Ed Dalesandro-End Result and Phil Chartier-12volt Specialist with David Tapia (LtoR) in the PCA Enclosures North Hall booth. Tapia’s company is showing their Custom Luxury factory fit enclosures for crew cab trucks.

The 12volt Central Studios and The 12voltBeat are woking to showcase the mobile electronics segment of the automotive aftermarket industry at the 2023 SEMA Show. 12volt vendors are concentrated in the LVCC North Hall. The SEMA Show runs Tuesday October 31st through Friday November 3rd.

The 9-member TeamNutz crew was ready to head to the SEMA Show early on Day-1. Each had a plan to make dreams come true.
These loaded Harleys in the Wet Sounds North Hall booth will definitely draw eyeballs and ears during SEMA.

On Instagram and Facebook @12voltnews the 12volt Central Studios staff, with the help of friends and industry members, are making posts showcasing exhibitor activity and will continue making posts throughout the event and beyond. These posts are designed to increase exhibitors’ visibility and encourage dealers, reps and distributors to check out the latest products on display. See action from the SEMA Show floor on Instagam #12vnn_sema2023.

This Bentley in the Blaupunkt North Hall may be a SEMA Show first!!

The 12voltSTP Tool makes it very easy for all to showcase their actiities at SEMA 2023. With the smartphone in your pocket snap and txt an image to 318 469 2526. Dealers, reps and distributors can snap images they can utilize once back at their offices. Dealers can showcase SEMA news to their followers to drive store traffic. Reps and distributors can do the same to let customers in their respective territories know the latest from their brands from SEMA 2023.

Let’s all work to extend the SEMA 2023 ROI for all across the 12volt industry. The 12voltSTP Tool makes it easy. Snap and Txt an image to 318-469-2526. Presto your activities could be in the 12voltnews.com.

Stinger: The Evolution of AAMP Global

CLEARWATER, FL (10.31.23) – AAMP Global announced today that it will be rebranding the company to Stinger. Starting as an old-school aftermarket parts distributor, to now a leading Global automotive solutions provider, Stinger has undergone an exciting transformation reflecting their expanded integration, infotainment, car audio, safety, fleet services, and lighting categories. The rebrand to Stinger aims to better align the company’s identity with its hunger for continuous innovation, capturing the enthusiasm the team feels about the company.

Throughout the rebranding process, extensive research has been conducted to ensure that the vision aligns with the needs of the valued Dealer Network. “We transformed the business globally. The Stinger brand represents who we are today and where we are going in the future. The transition to the name Stinger goes beyond the aesthetic. It promises a stronger brand recognition that aims to fuel growth for our Dealers,” Scott Forst, President, and CEO, shared. And while the name has changed, the core values, teams, customer service and commitment to Dealers, Fleet, and OEM customers remain top tier and unwavering.

While Stinger will be the corporate name, the industry’s most recognizable brands such as PAC, Connects2, AudioControl, and EchoMaster. will continue to be at the forefront of our messaging.

The rebranding announcement kicks off this week at SEMA, where the Stinger booth (North Hall #10409) will feature the latest products from PAC, Connects2, Stinger, AudioControl, and EchoMaster. The neighboring Stinger Fleet (previously known as AAMP Commercial) booth (North Hall #10417) will showcase the latest technology for fleet, commercial, and OEM applications, marking the beginning of the company’s transition. With over 40 years as an innovator in the automotive industry, Stinger will continue to push cutting-edge product solutions that revolutionize the market and beyond.

Visit stingersolutions.com for more.

Truck-Specific Dual-L7 Enclosures and Custom Cars Highlight the KICKER Booth at SEMA Show

STILLWATER, OK (10.30.23) – KICKER will showcase a booth filled with world premieres, custom vehicles, and celebrity appearances at this year’s SEMA Show. KICKER will be located in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, booth 10739.

The 50-year manufacturer of premium mobile-audio products will unveil a truckload of new gear on the SEMA Show floor, including the debut of the KICKER Pro Class, and an expansion of the Marine, Powersports and 12-volt product lines.  Included in that will be KICKER’s new truck-specific, Dual L7T Subwoofer Enclosures. A perfect form-fitting, under-back-seat solution for select versions of the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, and RAM, two L7T ultra-thin square subwoofers have been placed into heavily braced MDF enclosures, delivering up to 1,200 watts (RMS) of bass.

The brand’s big-power offering has grown, leading to the formation of KICKER Pro Class.  The Pro Class features KICKER’s new competition-grade products – SoloX Subwoofers, ST-Series Speakers, and Warhorse Amplifiers.  The perfect complement to the Warhorse 3,600-watt Mono Amplifier that will begin shipping this year, KICKER’s new Warhorse WXA1000.4 Four-Channel Competition Amplifier is a full-range powerhouse, rated at 250×4 at four Ohms, 450×4 at 2 Ohms and features 8 AWG speaker outputs. This amp is more than ready to run a massive, multi-speaker door set up in even the loudest competition vehicles.

The remaining sizes of the behemoth SoloX L7X Subwoofer line, the 10- and 15-inch, will both begin shipping this year, along with the previously released L7X12.

KICKER audiophile-grade KSS-Series 3-Way Component Systems also debut as a high-fidelity, drop-in upgrade solution, compatible with select models of GM, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and more.  Two model sizes will be available.

Several heavily customized vehicles will be displayed in the KICKER booth:  a 2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide touring bike and Polaris RZR will both be packed with the newest KICKER Powersports products. A custom-wrapped GMC Sierra will sport four 15-inch SoloX Subwoofers in a powerful 8,000-watt system. The truck will tour across the country in 2024, attending shows and inspiring KICKER dealers from coast to coast.

In a tribute to SPL legend Alma Gates, KICKER’s 2021 Ford Bronco returns to the SEMA booth this year, loaded with nine SoloX 12-inch Subwoofers and as many Warhorse 3600-watt Mono Amplifiers. A trio of seven-inch ST-Series midrange drivers are installed in each custom door panel, as are four one-inch ST bullet tweeters.

To complete the SEMA Show experience, KICKER is excited to have NHRA legend Cruz Pedregon visiting fans in the booth on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. to shake hands and sign autographs. The hosts of Motor Trend TV’s Ride of Your Life, co-hosts Bryan Fuller and Courtney Hansen, stop by Thursday at 3 p.m. to meet their fans and talk cars.

More information on KICKER new products can be found at www.kicker.com/sema2023.

Start Your 2023 SEMA Show Planning Here

LAS VEGAS, NV (10.27.23) – As the specialty-equipment market prepares for its annual homecoming at the SEMA Show, October 31-November 3 in Las Vegas, Show organizers have compiled a few essential resources to help attendees plan their experience.

Just visit semashow.com/plan for the latest resources, or view them below.

Download the SEMA Show App

app

It’s the SEMA Show in your pocket! Access the floorplan, a customizable schedule of events, exhibitor lists, new products and feature vehicles, turn-by-turn directions in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), “What’s On Now,” a lineup of current happenings and what’s coming next, the latest SEMA Show social media posts and much more. Simply search “SEMA Show” in your app store or visit semashow.com/app to download.

Questions? Ask the New SEMA Show Chatbot, Bessie!

Bessie

SEMA Show’s Bessie AI-powered chatbot will complement SEMAShow.com and the SEMA Show mobile app, plus all the on-site collateral, signage and related resources to help attendees maximize their time at the SEMA Show, October 31-November 3, in Las Vegas.

Chatting with Bessie is easy: just download the SEMA Show mobile app, visit SEMAShow.com or look for signage around the SEMA Show campus for the direct text number to access pertinent information right at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. QR codes will also be placed around the SEMA Show campus, providing convenient access.

Getting to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas

Monorail

SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to use hotel shuttles to get to and from the SEMA Show in Vegas, as parking will be impacted by construction at the LVCC during the event. Free hotel shuttle service will be available to and from the LVCC and more than 45 hotels. 

The complimentary morning and afternoon hotel shuttles transport Showgoers to-and-from the LVCC and official hotel partners. Shuttles will carry an average of 55 passengers and will be marked with a route number that coordinates with which hotel properties they service.

Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available during hours of operation. For all shuttle inquiries, call 1-866-439-8563.

The Las Vegas Monorail, which will operate extended hours during SEMA week, is another great option, and discounted tickets are available to Showgoers. Purchase your discounted passes at tix.lvmonorail.com/SEMA23 to skip the line and scan your pass from your phone right at the gate. (Paper tickets are also available at ticket vending machines and customer service desks at the station for full price.).

Trains are scheduled every few minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. PDT Monday7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday through Thursday; and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. PDT Friday through Sunday, at each of the following sessions: 

  • MGM Grand Station
  • Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas Station
  • Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station
  • Harrah’s/The LINQ Station
  • Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center
  • Westgate Las Vegas Station
  • SAHARA Las Vegas Station

View the map of the Las Vegas Monorail.

View more SEMA Show transportation information.

Explore the SEMA Show Floorplan

Floorplan

Tour the campus and learn about the 2,200-plus exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations.

View the 2023 SEMA Show floorplan.

View the SEMA Show Event Schedule

Ensure you know when all the events are taking place so you can attend all SEMA Show activities. For early arrivers, check out the Digital Marketing Bootcamp event and exhibitors, visit the Exhibitor Appreciation Party Monday, October 30.

View the 2023 SEMA Show schedule of events.

RSVP and Secure Tickets for These Events

Some education sessions and events, like the Industry Awards Banquet, require tickets in advance. Make sure to secure your seat!

2023 SEMA Show Preview

Preview

Review the can’t-miss experiences planned for this year’s Show.

Learn more.

Build a Customized SEMA Show Agenda

Create a customized learning plan from 99 education sessions and countless experiences.

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Still Need to Register?

It’s easy! Get started here. This registration application is to attend, if qualified, AAPEX and the SEMA Show only.

Book Hotel and Travel

Vegas

Book with confidence. SEMA Show organizers have secured the guaranteed best hotel and travel rates for Las Vegas.

Book now.


QUESTIONS? Contact SEMA Show organizers at semashow@sema.org or (909) 396-0289.

JVC EDA Hot Shots Part Deux Event a Resounding Success

LONG BEACH, CA (10.26.23) – The JVC EDA Hot Shots Part Deux event in Orlando concluded with great success this weekend, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with valuable insights to enhance their roles within the 12-volt industry.

Members of the group who presented the Hot Shots Part Deux gathered for a group image. Seth Halstead-JVC, Ron Trout-JVC, Rich McDonald-McDonald Business Strategies, Errol Hodgson-JVC, Steve Côté-JVC, Josh Bowen-JVC, Duston Harper-GLUED Performance, Marcus Vasconcellos-JVC and Corey Jacobs-GLUED Performance. Matt Yerger-iDatalink not pictured.

The event, a sequel to the previous year’s Hot Shots, continued to advance the mission of the EDA in improving the expertise and capabilities of distributor sales personnel. Attendees benefited from hearing Fender’s legendary Rich McDonald’s keynote message, master sales classes presented by GLUED Performance, product demonstrations by JVC’s training experts, and iDatalink’s Matt Yerger. These sessions provided attendees with the tools they need to excel in their roles within the 12-volt distribution sector.

“The success of this year’s event is a testament to the commitment and dedication of the Elite Distributor Alliance and JVC in fostering excellence in our industry,” said Ron Trout, JVC Director of Sales. “The value of the knowledge and networking opportunities provided at Hot Shots Part Deux is evident in the renewed motivation and understanding attendees are taking with them.”

As this year’s Part Deux draws to a close, excitement is already brewing for the next edition of JVC EDA’s Hot Shots event series, offering the promise of further valuable insights and enhanced networking opportunities for industry professionals.

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

Extreme Car Audio Hosted Another Very Successful Alpine Experience Event

MARRERO, LA (10.25.23) – The Alpine Experience at Extreme Car Audio on Saturday October 21st filled the parking lot and showroom with enthusiasts looking for better sound. The Alpine Experience delivered as Alpine’s Dan Greenwood rolled in from Dallas with the Alpine X-Perience Tundra, tent and promo items for Ace Truong’s event. Jimmy Chauffe arrived in 2023 Hyundai with an Alpine OPTIM8 and subwoofer installed.

The Alpine Experience was set to go on the sunny Saturday morning.
The Extreme Car Audio Team and Alpine’s Jimmy Chauffe and Dan Greenwood gathered for a group image. Owner Ace Truong is pictured with arms folded in the center. Chauffe is pictured on the left and Greenwood 3rd from left.

“We did no less than 50 demos during the day. Extreme Car Audio is an Alpine Style Center so when enthusiasts saw the breath of the Alpine product lineup in the showroom they were ready to talk about a system for their rides,” Chauffe stated.

As an Alpine Style Center, Xtreme Car Audio’s showroom highlights the Alpine brand.
Ace Truong holds a top raffle prize with 2 staff members. The happy winner is 2nd from left.

Truong, Extreme Car Audio owner, told 12volt News, “We had a terrific day with certainly more than 50 customers coming into the store and sales were very strong. We had great Alpine specials for the event plus had a raffle drawing every hour for Alpine gear and Extreme Car Audio promo items. There well over 100 tickets in bowl when prizes were drawn.”

Another top raffle winner holds his Alpine prize with Extreme Car Audio with staff members.
This overhead shot shows a busy install bay on Tuesday following the Saturday event.

Concluding, Truong offered, “We had a food truck on site and the brisket tacos and fingers were enjoyed by all. Jimmy and Dan were great and worked with customers and demo’ed the Tundra all day. Jimmy’s stock Hyundai showed all a terrific sounding OPTIM upgrade with utilizing the OEM radio. This was our fourth Alpine Experience event and we truly appreciate Alpine‘s commitment and support of independent 12volt retailers. The Alpine Experience event promo is terrific for driving consumer awareness and business for specialty 12volt retailers. Our install bay is booked for days.”

Visit extremecaraudio.com and alpine-usa.com for more.

Massive Audio to Showcase the Massive Concert Experience at SEMA 2023

COMMERCE, CA (10.24.23) – A MASSIVE CONCERT. Massive Audio Pro Audio Primo Series Of Amplifiers– Gives You More Performance, More Precision, More Value. Simply Put, More Loud Music–Not Loud Noise. Experience the Massive Concert in the North Hall a SEMA 2023 in Booth 10142.

John Velez, Sales Manager, related “Back In stock. The Massive Audio Primo series of amplifiers that take advantage of the new technology and advancements in music reproduction are shipping. These amplifiers are built to not just be loud but faithfully reproduce the nuances, detail and loudness that is now available in HD recordings. To not only make you feel the music but help activate the rest of our senses. To experience music as intended LIVE and not limited like on old recordings and gear. These are products for a new generation of sound.”

Continuing “Most Class D amplifiers do not use the new technology now used in pro audio and our Primo amplifiers. Pro audio engineers believe that it is almost impossible to get good sound quality in a small room, let alone a car or motorcycle. They only focus on amplifiers and speakers for arenas and concert halls. Amplifiers that are made to reproduce live music not recorded music. Like with a tube amplifier, most Class D amplifier use big filters on the outputs that limit the low end and high-end frequency response and are noisy” Velez added.

Primo Amplifiers have a high switching frequency, well over the four hundred Kilohertz range, twenty times that of a traditional Class D. A 20 to 1 ratio between the switching frequency of the pulse in traditional class d and the top of the frequency range of normal hearing– 400,000 x 20 is how fast it’s switching. The actual notching of the signal, as it is being recreated, is twenty times per cycle, all being smoothed out with minimal global and regional feedback for a seamless transition with very little distortion. Most Class D amplifiers switch at 100,000 Kilohertz per second which is not much above 20,000 Kilohertz at a 5 to 1 while our Primo designs are at a 20 to 1 with more content and bandwidth. Combined with our ultra-high efficiency Massive Pro Audio Loudspeakers deliver Guaranteed Performance.

“We do not make our customers, or the end user pay for our marketing, we offer authentic sustainable pricing. We give our customers and our end users: More Performance, More Value. More Loud Music–Not Loud Noise. We are looking for a few select dealers and have unique programs to make sure our partners are profitable. If you want to make a difference in the future of Car audio, contact our Sales Department” JR Mares offered.

Hernando Mares, Hmares@massiveaudio.com, 714) 507-8026 (Hablo Espanol)
John Velez, Jvelez@massiveaudio.com, 626) 523 8954 (Hablo Espanol)
Ben June, Bholt@massiveaudio.com, 708) 717 0175 (No Habla Espanol, lol)

More information will be posted on the website soon www.MassiveAudio.com. See Massive Audio at SEMA booth # 10142

KICKER Was Livin’ Loud at the AMA EnduroCross in Prescott, AZ

PRESCOTT, AZ (10.23.23) – The AMA EnduroCross Round 2 event took place at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Saturday evening, October 21st. The EnduroCross riders faced a dirt track filled with boulders, logs, large tires and ramps on their bikes.

KICKER, a series sponsor, was on site with tables filled with products under a large tent in the lobby area. The KICKER RZR was Livin’Loud by the tent in the lobby and ready for demos. To set up the KICKER display Lorin Morrell rolled in with KICKER pickup and trailer on Thursday for Friday setup.

Morrell, who orchestrates KICKER’s presence at AMA EnduroCross events, related “Attendance was strong at the event and an awesome crowd filled the stands. Showing the wide selection of products we had on display directly to consumers and enthusiasts was a great way to drive brand awareness and future car audio, marine, powersports, motorcycle and lifestyle business for KICKER. UTVs are growing in popularity in Arizona and many checked out the KICKER PowerBars, cans and amplifiers. Products for pickups, including underseat sub enclosures, grabbed attention too.”

The AMA Endurocross track was filled with boulders, logs, large tires and ramps.

Continuing, “The KICKER RZR had a new look at this event with a new wrap along with a new interior and system upgrades. The RZR really stood out in the lobby and will be in the KICKER booth at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas running October 31st through November 3rd” Morrell offered.

The KICKER area was located in the lobby by the main entrance.

The Findlay Toyota Center is a terrific venue for the AMA EnduroCross events. Staff members welcomed crowd members before the racing began for a pit party where all could interact with the race riders. That time also gave attendees time to checkout the KICKER display in the lobby before Scotty, on the PA system, let all know was time for racing to begin.

Visit kicker.com for more.

GP Car Audio Wins NavAtlas Prize on The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 242

SHREVEPORT LA (10.22.23)  WTF…Win This Friday. GP Car Audio won the NavAtlas prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 242 on Friday morning, October 20th.

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 242nd time on Friday morning October 20th. The Wheel landed on the NavAtlas space and the GP Car Audio 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 Springfield MO. Repeated calls didn’t connect with a phone call. Sent an Instagram message letting them know the good news that a NavAtlas  prize will be headed their way.

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 snd Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ.

Congratulations to all.

PRO Cup Challenge Returns to SEMA—Vote for Your Favorite Restyled Build

DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.20.23) – The Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) PRO Cup Challenge is returning to the 2023 SEMA Show, October 31-November 3 in Las Vegas, with six new automotive restyled builds that will push the limits of style and creativity.

Designed to spotlight the benefits of accessorizing new-model vehicles, the competition challenges automotive restylers to develop an accessory package that is both profitable and easy to replicate. The goal of the program is to attract a wide range of vehicle buyers to accessorize their vehicles, and show fellow restylers, dealers and accessory manufacturers the value of offering marketable packages. Six competitors will have their vehicle featured in PRO Cup Challenge Booth #50185 during the week of the SEMA Show and be entered to win one of two PRO Cup Challenge awards. This year’s PRO Cup Challenge companies and vehicles are: 

  • Apex Customs: ’24 Ford Mustang GT
  • Auto Sunroof & Leather: ’24 Subaru Crosstrek Sport
  • RDMBUILDS: ’23 Jeep Gladiator Willys
  • Restylers Aftermarket Specialist: ’23 GMC Sierra 1500
  • Top Coverage LTD: ’23 Ford F-150 Regular Cab
  • VIP Distributing: ’23 GMC Yukon Denali XL

Visit the PRO Cup Challenge Booth (West Hall, Booth #50185) to witness the transformative vehicle packages that were built by PRO member companies, walk away with ideas to accessorize your own car and vote for your favorite build to win the PRO Cup Challenge People’s Choice Award.

Judges will determine the PRO Cup Challenge winning vehicle, a separate award, based on how easy the vehicle is to replicate and its estimated profit to automotive restyling companies and dealerships. 

Industry members are invited to attend the winner announcement of both awards during PRO’s Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 1, from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in the LVCC West Hall, Booth #50185.

To learn more about the SEMA PRO Cup Challenge, visit here.