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Endless Possibilities Hosted 2nd 2023 Alpine Experience

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AURORA, IL (09.22.23) – Endless Possibilities Auto is a very proactive 12volt retailer who understands  the continuing value of connecting with consumers and enthusiasts. On Saturday September 15th Endless Possibilities hosted the company’s 2nd Alpine Experience event in 2023. Chris Reavis rolled an Alpine Jeep on site early in the day which was placed in front of the store.

Chris Reavis rolled the Alpine Jeep into place early Saturday morning.
Customers also filled the installation bay area.

Cesar Murango, Endless Possibilities Auto owner, related, “Again our store was a big winner. During the day traffic seemed to come in waves filling the showroom and in the installation bay area. From speakers, amps and head units our customers were making purchases… dash cam systems too. Having the Optim8 on display in the showroom also opened people’s eyes and definitely ears.

Customers at the counter to pick up their Alpine purchase.
This Jeep owner picked up an Alpine dash cam system.

‘A little rain did not slow down people coming into Endless Possibilities for the Alpine Experience. The demos outside in the Jeep brought smiles to all in the passenger seat. Other vehicles on site with Alpine showed people even more possibilities. The showroom showcased Alpine products and specials for the day. Cesar and his team were prepared and it was a super day,” Reavis, Alpine Specialist, commented.

Endless Possibilities will be on-site this weekend at the SubieFest Midwest with Chris Reavis in a Subaru loaded with Alpine.

Like last year Endless Possibilities Auto will be on site at the upcoming SubieFest Midwest on September 24th at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL. Reavis will join the Endless Possibilities Team with a personal Subaru loaded with Alpine gear.

Terrific to see Alpine Experiences happening from coast-to-coast to drive store traffic for proactive 12volt retailers. Consumers can not feel the bass in their chest or experience the highs on their smartphone or laptop. In-store traffic drives sales.

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

Edward’s Audio Rumbled in Grand Island for the 10th Annual Downtown Event

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GRAND ISLAND, NE (09.21.23) – Once again Edward’s Audio sponsored an event that drew a large crowd to downtown Grand Island. Three blocks in downtown were blocked off for 12volt and automotive enthusiasts to show off their rides for all who enjoyed their projects. This is a family friendly event and there was a bounce house for the kids, corn hole contest and food trucks. A SPL competition was also part of the day’s activities.

Downtown Grand Island NE on Sunday, September 17th
The Edward’s Audio ‘Milk Truck’ ready for all to experience.

Larry Alverez related, “Once again we had a terrific event. Show cars. bikes and some UTVs lined the street in front of local shops downtown. Our store is on a corner and we were very busy throughout the day. Our JBL branded ‘Milk Truck’, loaded with JBL, was out front and drew a crowd, like a magnet, each time we cranked the volume. Chris Pace with Arrowhead Sales pulled in his JBL demo trailer and JL Audio reps were onsite with their Cadillac demo.”

The backend of the ‘Milk Truck’ is a totally custom listening studio.
JL Audio was on site with custom Jeep and Cadillac demos.

The Edward’s Audio JBL ‘Milk Truck’ is actually a totally remodeled old school milk truck with an amazing paint job, custom cab interior with a custom listening room in the back. The audio system features 24 JBL woofers plus speakers.

Chris Pace stated, “Once again the Edward’s Audio sponsored event in downtown Grand Island drew a big crowd. It is awesome to see proactive dealers, like Edward’s Audio, connecting with consumers to let them see, feel and hear how quality sound can add enjoyment to their everyday lives.”

A bounce house and corn hole provided fun opportunities for families.
Bikes and show cars lined the downtown street.
Chris Pace conducted dozens of demos of the ‘Dare to Listen’ JBL Arrowhead Sales 2-sided trailer.

Brian Bohrer and Larry Alverez are partners in the business since 2014. With events like the Rumble in Grand Island the partners will continue to drive the mobile electronics business in southeastern Nebraska for many years to come.

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The GoFast Winter Summit 2023 Was a Very Successful Event

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MIDDLETOWN, CT (09.20.23) – Winter Summit 2023 was an unforgettable event that brought together industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts from around the northeastern part of the US. Held in Springfield Mass, the summit offered a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and knowledge exchange.

Dealers packed the Outlet Room when it opened to pick up great deals for Summit attendees only.

Key highlights of Winter Summit 2023 included:
20+ Level 2 Vendor trainings
Live Floor demos by Solar Gard
Live PPF Floor Demo conducted by GoFast Sales Team members Mike Cava & Ben Rudnick
All NEW CASH BOOF – Thousands in prizes were won in the New Cash Boof!
The star of the show was Brian Tedesco President/CEO of BP America showing off the new Blaupunkt e-bike

GoFast award winning sales rep Jonathan Mercado made sure the Cash Boof was working!

“The Blaupunkt e-Bikes were a tremendous hit” said Director of Sales Bob Hernandez. “I saw dozens of attendees, staff members and other vendors hopping on the e-bike & taking a spin throughout the day”. “We showed up with samples of each bike and brought home, none. All of the bikes were bought and taken home from the MassMutual Center”

Dealers enjoyed a delicious buffet between training sessions.

“The Cash Boof was an instant hit” commented Director of Merchandising Ian Worrall. “Several wives & girlfriends opted to jump in the booth instead of their counterparts. The buzz & the excitement around the Cash Boof was fun to see”

Brian Tedesco, Blaupunkt President/CEO, presents an E-Bike to a dealer.

“Putting on a successful event is hard work, getting all the manufacturer representatives together with tech trainers and coordinating with the event space, catering, entertainment etc., is challenging but our customers have come to expect and rely on our efforts to prepare themselves for the crucial 4th quarter” added Bob Hernandez. “GoFast is about more than moving boxes, our ongoing efforts to educate, train & introduce new and innovative products is our mission”. As we grow their businesses and make them more profitable, we become the value add partner they can’t do without.”

Visit www.GoFst.com for more.

Lafayette Custom Automotive Hosted an Alpine Status Event with the Alpine Experience Tundra

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LAFAYETTE, LA (09.19.21) – Lafayette Custom Automotive was the place to be on Saturday September 16th as the company hosted an Alpine Status event. The Alpine Experience Tundra was under the Alpine tent in the parking lot along with more demo vehicles providing Alpine demos.

Owner Martin Branch and Shane Douet, along with the crew, had the showroom stacked with Alpine products and specials. The custom ‘No Bed Sled’ demo, with amazing graphics, draws customers like a magnet and gets customers taking.

Branch related, “Store traffic was strong and started when we opened the doors. The Alpine Tundra and tent along our busy street definitely got attention. Demos going on in the Tundra and other demos in our parking lot drew even more attention to the event. Alpine speakers and amps plus Status gear were sold during the day. An Alpine Bluetooth portable speaker was the prize and brought a smile to the winner’s face.”

Branch added, “Our customers also mentioned it was terrific to speak with Jimmy Chauffe and Dan Greenwood during the event. Having them on site and doing demos certainly adds to the event.”

Alpine specials were stacked on the floor and around the ‘No Bed Sled’

Chauffe related, “The event got off to a fast start and we did more than 10 demos in the Tundra before noon. Consumers spent time in the showroom checking out the specials and listening to the unique “No Bed Sled.” This demo, decked out with Alpine, is a pickup with no bed. Having Dan Greenwood join us for the event worked out very well.”

The event team gathered for an image. “Jedi”, Dan, Shane, Jessi, Martin with Alpine’s Jimmy Chauffe and Dan Greenwood (L to R).

LCA serves the area with a wide variety of automotive products and services. The company has beeen providing quality work in the Lafayette area for over 40 years and the team is committed to providing the best possible experience for their customers.

A big 12volt News thank you to Jimmy Chauffe for utilizing the 12voltSTP Tool to send event images.

Visit lcauto.com for more.

KICKER Returned to the Sand Sports Super Show with an Army of UTVs

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COSTA MESA, CA (09.18.23) – KICKER Performance Audio showcased an army of UTVs at the world’s biggest sand show – the Sand Sports Super Show. The Orange County (Calif.) Fair & Event Center hosted the colossal event September 15th-17th on the Center’s 150 acre grounds. KICKER’s area was booth 9008-LI, by the East entrance of the events grounds.

Several vehicles were featured in the KICKER booth, including the brand’s own audio-infused Polaris RZR, KICKER sales rep Murfco’s radical Can-Am X3, Gatorwraps’ Can-Am Defender, and California Sound’s (San Bernardino, Calif.) amazing Maverick R. KICKER also hosted multiple vehicles from Hoppe in the booth as well for a complete rolling force of KICKER-filled side-by-sides.

Jeremy Wynn, KICKER Events & Promotions Manager, related “It was another great year at the Sand Sports Super Show. Traffic in the booth was up from previous years, which resulted in a lot of good customer interactions.The temp was in the 70’s, although overcast, made the show days very enjoyable. I am extremely grateful for Hoppe joining us in the KICKER booth to show off our products along with theirs. Also, we thank our reps with Murfco for the sales support in the booth and getting us a few demo vehicles to show off and help fill the booth up with eye and ear candy. Overall, it was truly a great event as we continue to grow the KICKER brand in the Powersports community.”

“This was Hoppe’s first time out on the West Coast,” said Rachel Rodriguez, Hoppe’s Marketing Director. “We wanted attendees to pick our brains and hear what we’ve got to offer, but we were also pumped to engage with this side of the industry and its customers so we can better engineer our products around the ways they live and breathe off-road.”

KICKER’s powersports audio gear was also featured in multiple booths around the show. Brands like SSV Works (booth 2035-GG) had KICKER-equipped UTVs on hand, as well as Gatorwraps next door to the KICKER area. Several KICKER authorized dealers showed UTVs on-site, including UTV Stereo (Mesa, Ariz., booth 9101-LI), Temecula Motorsports (Murrieta, Calif., booth 1811), and Bert’s Mega Mall (Covina, Calif., in its pavilion).

For more information, visit kicker.com and sandsportssupershow.com.

SEMA Fest to Gather the Hottest Names in Music, Automotive and Motorsports, November 3-4

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.15.23) – Tickets are now available for SEMA Fest, the inaugural, two-day outdoor festival to be held Friday, November 3-Saturday, November 4, 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, that brings together automotive enthusiasts, the biggest names in music and the hottest automotive brands in a large-scale festival format. It’s a must-attend event that’s open to the public and features world-class musical acts Imagine Dragons, Incubus, Wiz Khalifa, AJR, Third Eye Blind, Bush, Walk the Moon, Ludacris, The Struts, Badflower, Chase Matthew, Meg Meyers, Ayron Jones, Rome & Duddy, renforshort, Starcrawler, Dead Sara, Bones UK, Brooke Alexx, Paper Idol, The Foxies, Good Boy Daisy and Hot Crazy.

SEMA Fest, open to all ages of the public, will unite automotive enthusiasts with the aftermarket industry “in a high-octane and immersive festival-like celebration of car culture.” The event will feature a full slate of automotive lifestyle events, including world-class drifting, motorsports competitions, freestyle motocross, off-road demonstrations, ride-and-drive activations, craft foods and a bustling consumer marketplace. 

Whether you’re a diehard car enthusiast, a motorsports fan, a music lover or just like to have a good time, SEMA Fest is an event not to miss. 

The inaugural SEMA Fest marks the conclusion of SEMA Week, which kicks off with the 2023 SEMA Show on October 31–November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SEMA Fest: Ticketing and Admission

Admissions to SEMA Fest can be purchased at five distinct levels:

  • 2-Day General Admission (all ages): $179, which allows access to all General Admission areas, including the SEMA Fest Marketplace, motorsports activations, headlining talent on two stages, and food and beverages are available for purchase.
  • 2-Day General Admission PLUS (all ages): $229, which includes access to all the features of 2-Day General Admissions as well as access to mobile phone charging stations, upgraded restroom facilities, and limited paid lockers to secure your personal belongings.
  • SEMA Show Friday Festival Experience (ages 16+): $299, which includes access to all the features of 2-Day General Admission PLUS as well as access to the SEMA Show on Friday, November 3, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Friday Festival Experience offers the ultimate bucket-list enthusiast experience like no other event on the planet. It’s the best place to see the newest automotive performance products and discover the latest product and vehicle trends before anyone else.
  • SEMA Fest VIP (all ages): $349, which includes access to all the features of 2-Day General Admission PLUS admissions as well as exclusive access to a VIP viewing area with premium sightlines, VIP food and beverages for purchase and VIP washrooms.
  • SEMA Fest VIP and SEMA Show Friday Package (ages 16+): $469, which includes access to all the features of SEMA VIP admissions as well as access to the SEMA Show floor on Friday, November 3, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Keep an eye out for more details on the SEMA Fest ticket rewards program. To purchase tickets and receive the latest SEMA Fest updates, visit semafest.com.

The Alpine Experience Events Continued at WOW Electronics

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI (09.14.23) – The Alpine Experience was positioned in front of the WOW Electronics location in Clinton Township MI early Saturday, September. Chris Reavis was behind the wheel of the Alpine Experience RAM. This Alpine Experience was a double doubleheader as Alpine’s Mike Schafer supported the event with his vehicle loaded with Alpine for demos.

Alpine tents and demo vehicles drew attention to the Alpine Experience at WOW Electronics.
Alpine products were stacked with specials for the day in the showroom.

JD Daniels and his team was prepared and ready to get the event started and showcase the Alpine Experience to enthusiasts in their marketplace.

“The Saturday Alpine Experience was definitely a much bigger day that a normal Saturday in terms of store traffic and sales. The Alpine RAM stayed busy with Chris doing demos. Having Mike Schafer on site with his SUV loaded with Alpine was a welcome addition as people could experience Alpine’s great sound in a rather normal setting. Alpine speakers, amps and subs were the hot items with sales during the day. We are still following with prospects days after the event” Daniels related.

Early Saturday morning Mike Schafer prepared product display and his vehicle was ready for demos.
The Alpine Experience RAM provides attendees with amazing sound demos as well as showcasing custom installation. 

Reavis commented “The event was very good with sales and traffic. As a result of Mike being on site with his vehicle an Optim8 was sold. JD was very happy with the event. In May of this year an Alpine Experience event at the WOW Electronics store in Eastpointe MI was also successful. We are talking about scheduling events in 2024 too.”

Brothers JD and Rick Daniels operate the two WOW Electronics locations.

Watch for coverage of more Alpine Experience events that are driving store traffic and sales with Alpine retailers across the U.S.

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

Custom Audio Concepts Rocked Lima with a 3-Day Tent Sale

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LIMA, OH (09.13.23) – The Custom Audio Concepts 3-Day Tent Sale took place Thursday through Saturday, September 7th thru 9th. The company’s store is located at a very busy intersection in Lima OH. A row of tents was positioned outside along with numerous tables stacked high with specials under tents for customers to check out. A 20’ tall Memphis Audio air dancer was waving on top of the store.

The stage was set early Thursday morning September 7th for the Tent Sale.

Mark Wallace, Custom Audio Concepts GM, who orchestrated the event offered, “We had a strong event. When others around may be slowing down we are moving forward. I have been in this industry for 25 years and seeing an event busy, busy… and making the register ring with strong sales, is the way it is supposed to be.”

Tables were filled with Tent Sale deals.
Mark Wallace (L) and the sales team drove Tent Sale business.

Continuing, Wallace added “We sold a wide variety products. Memphis Audio was especially strong with subs and speakers… lots of bike products were also sold at the event. ATG Bluetooth speakers were lot too. We may have done in 3 days what some stores may do in a couple weeks.”

“What Mark Wallace and his team are doing in the small market of Lima is astounding. It is, to me, the number one story in our Ohio Valley territory. He partners with Memphis Audio and has definitely outkicked his coverage area” Ed Dalesandro, End Result, related. 

“There were 7 store staff members working the event. We promoted the event on Facebook and Instagram with targeted ads” Wallace concluded.

Custom Audio Concepts is owned by Nate Gast and sells home and car audio plus associated automotive aftermarket products.

Visit customaudioohio.com for more.

KICKER Returns to the Sand Sports Super Show

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STILLWATER, OK (09.12.23) – KICKERPerformance Audio will be showcasing an army of UTVs at the world’s biggest sand show – the Sand Sports Super Show. The Orange County (Calif.) Fair & Event Center hosts the colossal event September 15-17. KICKER’s area will be booth 9008-LI, by the East entrance of the events grounds.

Several vehicles will be featured in the KICKER booth, including the brand’s own audio-infused Polaris RZR, KICKER sales rep Murfco’s radical Can-Am X3, Gatorwraps’ Can-Am Defender, and California Sound’s (San Bernardino, Calif.) amazing Maverick R. KICKER will also host multiple vehicles from Hoppe in the booth as well for a complete rolling force of KICKER-filled side-by-sides.

“This will be Hoppe’s first time out on the West Coast,” said Rachel Rodriguez, Hoppe’s Marketing Director. “We want attendees to pick our brains and hear what we’ve got to offer, but we’re also pumped to engage with this side of the industry and its customers so we can better engineer our products around the ways they live and breathe off-road.”

KICKER’s powersports audio gear will also be featured in multiple booths around the show. Brands like SSV Works (booth 2035-GG) will have KICKER-equipped UTVs on hand, as well as Gatorwraps next door to the KICKER area. Several KICKER authorized dealers will show UTVs on-site, including UTV Stereo (Mesa, Ariz., booth 9101-LI), Temecula Motorsports (Murrieta, Calif., booth 1811), and Bert’s Mega Mall (Covina, Calif., in its pavilion).

For more information, visit kicker.com and sandsportssupershow.com.

2023 SEMA Show Must-See Features and Can’t-Miss Events

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.11.23) – The SEMA Show offers an attendee experience like no other trade show on the planet. It’s the best place to see thousands of the newest automotive performance products from new and iconic exhibitors, discover the latest product and vehicle trends, and develop essential skills by attending any one of the dozens of free education sessions–all of which are led by top industry professionals. Come Show time, we expect more than 2,100 exhibiting companies and 150,000 attendees to convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the week of October 31–November 3, making the SEMA Show the premier showcase for the specialty-equipment market and one of the best-attended industry trade shows in North America.

While the SEMA Show floor is organized by category and booths to improve navigation, an ideal way to simplify the Show experience is with the 2023 SEMA Show app, which contains detailed exhibitor information, interactive floor plans and daily event information–all accessible from mobile devices. The Show app also features a scanning function that allows attendees to capture product information from the New Products Showcase and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display. The app puts the entire SEMA Show in your pocket, and it’s available as a free download from your mobile device’s native app store or by logging on to SEMAshow.com/app or just search SEMA Show in your app store. What follows is a brief overview of some of the 2023 Show’s more notable features and events.

SEMA Awards Presentation Silver Drive, Outside the Central Hall Entrance

Monday, October 30, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The annual SEMA Awards, given to the top-trending vehicle models in six categories, will be presented Monday, October 30, the day before the SEMA Show officially opens. Dubbed the “Monday Reveal,” the awards are presented to automakers for the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Fullsize Truck of the Year, SEMA 4×4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Midsize Truck of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year and SEMA EV of the Year. SEMA Award winners are determined and voted on by SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers to recognize vehicles that manufacturers are investing in and developing products for. The program heightens awareness for aftermarket products and exemplifies the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers that develop products to improve vehicle performance, safety and convenience as well as appearance and comfort.

SEMA Central, Grand Lobby

Monday, October 30-Thursday, November 2, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday, November 3, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SEMA Central is ground zero for Showgoers looking for immersive experiences and to connect with industry thought leaders. Visit this hub to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities. There’s even a boutique shop to outfit you with the latest SEMA Gear.

SEMA Show Kick-Off Breakfast, Westgate Paradise Event Center

Tuesday, October 31, 7:30 a.m.

Start your Show experience with the latest innovations from New Product Award winners as well as the presentation of the Manufacturer of the Year and the Channel Partner of the Year awards. Enjoy a full breakfast and network with a global community even before the Show officially opens.

The New Products Showcase, North Hall, Booth #10061

The SEMA Show’s most popular exhibit, the New Products Showcase, is a must-see destination for buyers and media in search of the latest and most exciting products hitting the aftermarket. This year, the Showcase encompasses one continuous space of 30,000 sq. ft. located in North Hall and will display thousands of new and featured products, with scanning made possible through the SEMA Show mobile app. This aids buyers and media in connecting with product information and mapping their way to the exhibiting companies on the Show floor.

Click to view the full slate of events.

Register for the 2023 SEMA Show Before Price Increase

SEMA Show management is dedicated to making the event as cost-effective as possible for all. Registration is $60 through September 29 and $120 after that date. 

Registering early allows attendees to take advantage of the best rates and receive all the necessary information for planning their SEMA Show experience. Early registration also ensures that attendees will receive their badges in the mail before this year’s event. 

Get started on your road to the 2023 SEMA Show by registering today at SEMAShow.com/register!