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Fullbay Launches Fourth Annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Survey

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PHOENIX, AZ (09.14.23) – Fullbay, the turn-key platform that improves the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, has launched its annual survey that will help formulate the company’s fourth State of Heavy-Duty Repair report. The survey allows repair shop owners and managers to anonymously provide feedback about their business operations over the past year. The survey results will be compiled into a detailed report of benchmarks and trends intended to provide transparency and insights to shop owners, fleet managers, key stakeholders and more. The final report will be available for free download in early 2024.

The survey covers topics related to inventory management, mobile repairs, finances and industry trends, as well as services offered and technician benchmarks for efficiency, hourly wages and more.

“Now in its fourth year, heavy-duty repair shops are relying on our annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report to provide them with benchmarks and trends for running their businesses,” said Patrick McKittrick, CEO of Fullbay. “With this report – the only one of its kind – we aim to support the commercial repair industry by shedding light on best practices, enabling shops to increase both revenue and efficiency.”

Survey participants will be entered to win a number of prizes including ten $100 Amazon gift cards and ten $50 gift cards to the soon to launch Fullbay online store. Additionally, one participant per day will win an exclusive Fullbay swag box.

Fullbay’s survey is found here and closes on October 13. To view last year’s 2022-2023 State of Heavy-Duty Repair report, click here.

Tint World Continues Growth with New Location in Pensacola

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PENSACOLA, FL (09.13.23) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has expanded its service along the Gulf Coast with a new location in Pensacola, Florida.

Tint World Pensacola, owned by John and Jennifer Mitchell, delivers premium automotive aftermarket services and accessories to drivers throughout the western Panhandle area. In addition to the industry’s leading window tint solutions, Tint World offers automotive paint protection film, wheels and tires, audio and video, safety and security technology, custom lighting, detailing and more.

The comfortable showroom features multiple product displays.
The large installation bay has plenty of room to handle several vehicles.

“We meet the needs of drivers and automotive enthusiasts in every category,” said John Mitchell. “Whether you’re looking for features to keep your family safe, eye-catching exterior upgrades or a competition audio system, Tint World provides high-quality products and service along with outstanding value.”

Vehicle lifts provide the opportunity to add many automotive aftermarket upgrades.

“John and Jennifer are passionate about serving the Pensacola community, and they’ve proven their commitment to Tint World’s world-class franchise system and processes,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “We offer franchisees unique support through training, technology, marketing and operations that position them for success.”

Tint World Pensacola, located at 6254 N. W St., Pensacola, Florida 32505, serves the Pensacola, Pace, Cantonment, Gulf Breeze, Avalon, Tiger Point, Bellview, Goulding and Lillian areas. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store and its products and services, call (850) 786-2627 or visit tintworld.com/locations/fl/pensacola-161/.

SEMA Battle of the Builders Celebrates 10 Years of Competition

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.13.23) – Celebrating its 10-year anniversary at the SEMA Show, the 2023 SEMA Battle Of The BuildersBOTB is proud to announce that Mothers Polish is returning as the competition’s presenting sponsor!

The SEMA Battle Of The Builders (BOTB) Presented by Mothers Polish has been the aftermarket industry’s ultimate vehicle competition for 10 amazing years. Highlighting custom builders at the forefront of innovation, BOTB continues to champion the spirit of competition, the passion of the automotive aftermarket and the innovation of the builder community.

“For the last decade, SEMA’s Battle Of The Builders has provided vehicle builders a special platform to showcase their imagination, ingenuity and craftsmanship while also fueling the love for competition and pride of accomplishment,” said RJ de Vera, SEMA vice president of marketing. “SEMA Show exhibitors are tremendously selective with the vehicles they choose to showcase their products, capture attention and drive traffic to their booths. BOTB not only offers an additional avenue for further exposure by featuring the top builders and brands that exhibit at the SEMA Show but also provides a chance for top builders from different genres to learn from each other building meaningful connections as they judge each other’s builds in the final round.”

The 2023 competition is revving up to be one of the most exciting competitions to date. Featuring more innovative builders that represent the best in the industry, it’s an event not to be missed.

“Battle Of The Builders embraces everything that makes the automotive aftermarket great–the passion, drive, determination and creativity that defines our industry. And at Mothers, we’re truly grateful to be so closely connected with this distinguished competition,” said Mothers Polish CEO Dennis Holloway.

Think you’ve got what it takes to compete with some of the best builders in the world? If you want to get in on the action, it’s not too late! Builders can still sign up to compete until Friday, October 13. Top builders will be recognized in four categories: Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck; 4 Wheel Drive & Off-Road; Sport Compact, Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic; and Young Guns. An overall champion will be named on the final day of the SEMA Show from the four class winners.

The competition will take place throughout the week of the Show, with the Top 40 announced on Tuesday, November 1, and the Top 12 celebrated on Wednesday, November 2. The decorated dozen will examine and critique each others’ vehicles at the Show on Thursday, November 3, as they become the final judges. Four class winners will be decided on Thursday as judging concludes, and the 2023 SEMA Battle of Builders overall champion will be announced on Friday, November 4.

Throughout the competition, camera crews will follow the action for a television special that will air on The History Network, while daily behind-the-scenes videos will be posted on SEMA Show’s social profiles. For more information about the SEMA Battle Of The Builders Presented by Mothers, visit semashow.com/botb.

Meyer Distributing Announces New Partnership with Cerwin-Vega, The LOUD Music Company

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JASPER, IN (09.12.23) – Meyer Distributing is proud to announce that it will now carry products by Cerwin-Vega, a company dedicated to enhancing the music experience of listeners everywhere, wherever they go. Through specialized acoustic research and technical excellence, they have been able to produce amplifiers and loudspeakers with uniquely low levels of distortion, high efficiency, and extended bass response. The result: patented innovations like the Stroker™ Dual Spider Woofer that revolutionize audio experiences in homes, cars, motorcycles, powersports vehicles, watercrafts, and more.

“We are really excited to announce the partnership with Cerwin-Vega,” states Cody White, the 12V, Upholstery, Detail, and Tint Category Sales Manager at Meyer Distributing. “Cerwin-Vega has been a pioneer in the 12-volt industry for many years, and their wide range of products will provide our customers with many desirable options to choose from.”

“With Meyer Distributing’s expansive reach in the marketplace and their top-notch logistics and fulfillment capabilities, Cerwin Vega is in very good hands as we continue our growth curve,” expresses Bob Chanthavongsa, VP of Sales & Marketing for Cerwin-Vega. “The partnership with Meyer will bring forth new opportunities to benefit both of our companies. We are delighted to be included in their 12V brand portfolio.”

Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor. With 94 locations nationwide and over 2,750,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, Meyer Distributing has a huge inventory of parts to service their customers. With strategically positioned warehouse facilities, Meyer Distributing is able to provide next day delivery to most locations using Meyer Logistics direct ship.

Visit mymeyer.com and cerwinvega.com for more.

The GoFast Winter Summit Wednesday Is Set for September 13th

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MIDDLETOWN, CT (09.12.23) – Join GoFast Solutions at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA for an exhilarating experience at the GoFast Solutions Winter Summit 2023!

Get ready for an action-packed event featuring over 24 cutting-edge trainings, floor demos that showcase the latest innovations, exciting giveaways, and grand prizes that will leave attendees thrilled. Don’t miss out on exclusive attendee-only show deals in the GoFast Outlet room and the premier of the Cash BooF!

After a day of learning and networking, unwind and connect with fellow attendees at the Happy Hour starting at 5 PM. It’s the ultimate opportunity to expand your knowledge, explore new solutions, and make valuable connections in the industry.

Be part of the excitement at the GoFast Solutions Winter Summit 2023!

Visit summit.gofst.com for more.

ORCA / MasterTech Fall Training Set for October 13

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CAMARILLO, CA (09.11.23) – ORCA Design and Manufacturing announced the dates for its fall training and fabrication session, to be held at and instructed with Mobile Solutions in Tempe, Ariz. Select industry installation and fabrication professionals will undergo four days of intense training from October 13 through October 16.

Instruction will consist of the highly rated MasterTech training program taught by Mobile Solutions, in addition to product-specific training led by Orca’s training team. This session will center on the Gladen GA-BARNIE vehicle audio tuning system, which accurately simulates human listening to tailor the sound for drivers and passengers.

“We value our ongoing relationship with Mobile Solutions,” said Nalaka Adikari, national sales director for Orca. “Over the years we have seen the improvement of our retailers – in representing our product lines and enhancing the quality and creativity of their builds – as a result of the training they receive in our special sessions. DSP has become a vital component of car audio customization. With the dedicated GA-BARNIE training segment, we ensure our installation professionals master one of the most innovative tools for enhancing the in-vehicle audio experience.”

GA-BARNIE is currently available to Orca retailers. For more information on the upcoming training session, please contact your local authorized Orca representative. For more on the GA-BARNIE vehicle audio tuning system, please visit mosconi-america.com.

Earthquake Sound at the 2023 CEDIA EXPO

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DENVER, CO (09.11.23) – Earthquake Sound had a very active booth at the CEDIA EXPO. The Colorado Convention Center in Denver, September 7th thru 9th, was the site of the event. Earthquake Sound has been making audio produts for over 30 years including Home Audio, Car Audio, Pro Audio and Gaming products. Alan Wojtas, Wojtas Associates, represents Earthquake Audio in TX, AR, OK plus LA from his Houston office and was onsite at the CEDIA EXPO.

Alan Wojtas shows a new Earthquake Sound 15” passive radiator that is now shipping.

“It was very good to see a very active show with attendees excited to see new products. I was very surprised with the turnout. The Earthquake Sound booth was very busy with demos taking place through the show. Earthquake Sound car audio products were displayed and new passive rsdiators were on display” Wojtas related.

The Earthquake Sound stood out on the CEDIA EXPO floor and Joseph stayed busy with dealer demos.
The Earthquake Sound booth was busy throughout the 2023 CEDIA EXPO.

The new Earthquake Sound passive radiators are available in 15″, 12”, 10” and 8” models.

“The passive radiators are shipping. When paired with a subwoofer in a vehicle the bass responce will be amazing. I look forward to showing these new passive radiators to 12volt dealers in the territory” Wojtas concluded.

Visit earthquakesound.com and cediaexpo.com for more.

2023 SEMA Show to Feature the World’s Largest Collection of New Automotive Products

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.08.23) – The 2023 SEMA Show New Products Showcase, the world’s largest display of new automotive aftermarket products, is relocating to the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Accessible exclusively to SEMA Showgoers during the October 31-November 3 trade show, the New Products Showcase is the top buyer and media destination and serves as a one-stop shop to easily discover thousands of the hottest products in the industry.

“The New Products Showcase is the most comprehensive collection of what is coming next in the automotive industry, providing attendees a virtual glimpse into the future of the market,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “It is where SEMA Show attendees can also envision how to utilize the latest products and services in their own businesses by learning details about the products, including the exhibitor’s booth number, so they connect directly with the manufacturer on the Show floor. Exhibitors can maximize their ROI by participating in the New Products Showcase, which results in increased brand exposure and more visitors to their booths.”

All SEMA Show exhibitors qualify to submit one New Products Showcase entry at no cost, and they can enter additional products at a cost of $95 before October 6 and $150 after. There is no limit to the number of entries a company can submit (learn more and get involved at semashow.com/newproducts).

All New Products Showcase entries receive the added benefit of being featured in SEMA News, listed in the SEMA Show app and possibly winning multiple Best New Product awards, which are presented in 18 categories, including electric vehicle (EV) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), during the official SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast on Tuesday, October 31.

“The New Products Showcase provides exhibitors a great opportunity to generate leads and exposure for very little cost, especially if they take advantage of early deadlines,” added SEMA Trade Show Director Andy Tompkins. “Having access to thousands of products in one location makes trend-spotting easy for buyers and media. Plus, our mobile app allows attendees to ‘favorite’ products so they can maximize their time at the Show and use the app as a year-round resource. It is like putting the future in your pocket.”

Register for the SEMA Show

The 2023 SEMA Show, taking place October 31-November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is the ultimate business gathering for the automotive specialty-equipment industry. It is the place where professionals come to connect with product experts from the exhibiting companies for quality one-on-one discussions, demos, and presentations.

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!

To learn more or to register to attend the 2023 SEMA Show, visit semashow.com. 

SiriusXM Announces Extensive Coverage for 2023 NFL Season

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NEW YORK, NY (09.08.23) – Throughout the 2023 NFL season, kicking off this week, SiriusXM will be the exclusive third-party audio provider of live play-by-play for every NFL game across North America. SiriusXM subscribers get access to every minute of every game on their SiriusXM radio and on the SiriusXM App, plus exclusive shows and in-depth news and talk on the 24/7 SiriusXM NFL Radio channel and select Club content from NFL teams.

For this Thursday’s Kickoff matchup between the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions (8:20 pm ET in Kansas City), subscribers who are listening on the radio in their cars can hear the Chiefs broadcast on channel 85 or 225*, the Lions broadcast on 83 or 226*, the Westwood One national radio broadcast on channel 88 and the Spanish-language broadcast on 135 or 227*. (*channel number depends on make of subscriber’s vehicle.) The schedule of games on SiriusXM is available here: SiriusXM.com/Sports

Subscribers can also listen to this and every game on the SiriusXM app on their mobile devices and on smart speakers and other connected devices in their home. The SiriusXM app offers 32 NFL team channels, each dedicated to carrying the official radio broadcast for each NFL team, plus pre- and post-game shows for every game, making it easy for fans to find and listen to their favorite team’s announcers all season long. All 32 team channels are also available in vehicles equipped with SiriusXM’s 360L radios.

On SiriusXM’s 24/7 SiriusXM NFL Radio channel, available on SiriusXM radio (channel 88) and on the SiriusXM app, fans get exceptional insight into the league 365 days a year.

New to the SiriusXM NFL Radio team this season will be three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith, who will host The SiriusXM Blitz every Thursday at noon ET/9 am PT with Bruce Murray. Smith joins a loaded “quarterbacks room” at SiriusXM.

SiriusXM listeners will also hear seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady on his show, Let’s Go!; 2002 NFL MVP Rich Gannon, who also hosts The SiriusXM Blitz on SiriusXM NFL Radio; Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil Simms, who can be heard every Friday on Simms and the Mad Dog on both the SiriusXM NFL Radio and Mad Dog Sports Radio channels; and veteran signal-callers Jim Miller and Ryan Leaf.

SiriusXM NFL Radio’s team also includes Hall of Famers Derrick Brooks, Tim Brown, James Lofton and Bill Polian, former NFL executives Mark Dominik, Pat Kirwan, Rick Spielman and Mike Tannenbaum, and former players and coaches including Charles Davis, Leger Douzable, Larry Fitzgerald, Todd Haley, Ryan Harris, Brad Hopkins, Ed McCaffrey, Kirk Morrison, Donald Penn, Max Starks, Robert Turbin, Shane Vereen, Charlie Weis, James White, Solomon Wilcots, Bruce Gradkowski and Matt Simms. 

SiriusXM NFL Radio voices also include a number of NFL insiders and radio veterans including Howard Balzer, Vic Carucci, Adam Caplan, Steve Cohen, Zig Fracassi, Mike Keith, Dan Leberfeld, Bill Lekas, Rhett Lewis, Alex Marvez, Jade McCarthy, Lance Medow, David Moulton, Bob Papa, Lindsay Rhodes, Amber Theoharis and Steve Torre.

Fans can also search their favorite team’s name in the SiriusXM app for additional content from NFL teams including podcasts, coach’s shows, player interviews and press conferences.

For more on SiriusXM’s NFL programming, a link to the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel and NFL game schedules go to SiriusXM.com/NFL.

Automobility Appointed as Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Dynamat Products

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MONTREAL, CANADA (09.07.23) – AutoMobility is excited to announce that it will be the exclusive Canadian distributor for Dynamat Inc.

As the country’s largest automotive electronics distributor, AutoMobility will represent the complete
line of Dynamat innovative products to deliver make driving your vehicle more enjoyable by reducing
noise, heat, and vibration.

Phil Camirand shows a selection of Dynamat products in Automobility’s Montreal headquarters showroom.

“We couldn’t be more excited about Automobility becoming part of the Dynamat family by representing
our brand in the Canadian marketplace. Their leadership, cultural values and customer-first approach
combined with an industry-leading team of 12-volt mobile electronics experts is the perfect compliment
to our unwavering focus on our own customer experience, quality, speed and innovation.“ Stated
Michael Good, Dynamat’s CEO.

“The name Dynamat is very well-known in the mobile electronic space, they first established the market
and set the way for the soundproofing sector, which dates back more than three decades. In addition
to being the market leader in automotive acoustic solutions worldwide, Dynamat is renowned for
manufacturing products of the highest possible quality across a variety of industries, including home
acoustics, marine, recreational vehicles, and OEM” said Mike Berger Vice president of sales at
Automobility.

“We at Automobility are committed to going above and beyond to ensure that we do whatever we have
to do to ensure that Dynamat will be the soundproofing choice of mobile electronic specialists in
Canada” said Rob Nelson at Automobility.

AutoMobility is Canada’s largest mobile electronics distributor. Headquartered in Montreal, along with
offices and warehousing facilities in Toronto and Vancouver, customers benefit from complete national
sales support and expedited shipping. Since 1991, AutoMobility has been servicing mass merchants,
Mobile electronic retailers and new car dealerships for over 30 years. Their mission is to offer the most
technologically advanced Mobile audio and integration ,remote start and security, radar detection,
mobile video, dash cam products.

Visit automob.ca and dynamat.com for more.