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FEMA and SiriusXM Expand Relationship to Enhance Delivery of Emergency Alerts

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NEW YORK, NY (07.13.23) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and SiriusXM today announced an expansion of their relationship that will enhance connectivity of FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), National Public Warning System. As part of the new program, SiriusXM will give FEMA access to secure bandwidth on SiriusXM’s proprietary satellite radio system to provide additional connectivity between FEMA and the National Public Warning System (NPWS) network.

SiriusXM will be providing a satellite-based delivery system to FEMA’s NPWS, which consists of 77 designated radio broadcast stations and other relay facilities that cooperatively participate with FEMA to provide emergency alert and warning information to the public.

“A secure, trusted, capable and reliable technology ecosystem is the foundation of the IPAWS NPWS capability,” said Antwane Johnson, Director of FEMA IPAWS. “IPAWS embraces innovative technologies and platforms, and SiriusXM’s satellite network helps reinforce our capabilities.”

“By supplying this satellite-based backup for FEMA’s backbone communications system, SiriusXM helps to strengthen FEMA’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to weather-related crises and other emergencies,” said Bridget Neville, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Signal Distribution Engineering, SiriusXM. “SiriusXM has worked extensively with FEMA over the years, and we are proud of our efforts that aid in delivering critical emergency messages to the public. We look forward to deepening and expanding upon our relationship with FEMA through this program and additional opportunities to leverage our satellite network in the future.”

SiriusXM has collaborated with FEMA for more than two decades, including providing dedicated satellite radio receivers for FEMA to distribute during emergencies, operating as an NPWS station and carrying other emergency information to disaster-stricken regions. SiriusXM’s satellite network plays an essential public safety role during natural disasters and other emergencies by providing potentially life-saving information to remote areas not easily reached by terrestrial facilities, and in times of emergencies when other communications systems may be unavailable or inoperable. SiriusXM also broadcasts Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages on its free preview channels, which are available on all satellite radios without a subscription required. The preview channels give the public much-needed information during natural disasters, assisting in the aftermath of major disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and forest fires.

For more information please visit: Integrated Public Alert & Warning System | FEMA.gov.

Calling All Builders: Enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (07.13.23) – The SEMA Battle of the Builders, Presented by Mothers, returns for 2023. The prestigious competition is judged by industry experts, with awards presented to individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks, SUVs, sport compacts and luxury and exotic builds.

Entrants of the Battle of the Builders, Presented by Mothers, can:

  • Get exposure through media coverage in top publications and online sites.
  • Have content generated on your build, your products and your story.
  • Grow your notoriety and have your shop stand out on social media.
  • Get featured in SEMA publications and social profiles.
  • Network with top builders from around the globe.
  • Be part of the one-hour “Battle of the Builders, Presented by Mothers” TV special.

For more information and to enter, visit semashow.com/botb.

Tint World Continues North Carolina Expansion with New Wilmington Location

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WILMINGTON, NC (07.12.23) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers continues its growth in North Carolina with the opening of a new store in Wilmington.

Tint World Wilmington provides drivers throughout the Cape Fear coast with premium automotive aftermarket accessories and services, including industry-leading window-tint solutions, automotive paint protection film, audio and video, wheels and tires, detailing, and more.

The new store is owned and operated by a pair of father-son duos: David “Kit” Pelletier and his son, Cameron Pelletier, and Robert Golden Harman II and his son, Robert Dwight Harman II. The Pelletiers also own a Tint World location in nearby Jacksonville. Kit Pelletier, a native of Eastern North Carolina, returned to the area in 2019 to open the Jacksonville store after 12 years in New Jersey, where he worked in the transportation industry.

“Tint World has proven to be an amazing franchise opportunity for my family and me,” he said. “It’s been incredibly gratifying to come back to the area where I grew up and build a successful business. Our growth in Jacksonville and now Wilmington reflects the world-class franchise support systems Tint World offers as well as the high-quality products and service they’re recognized for.”

In 2022, the Pelletiers and their Tint World Jacksonville co-owner, Tyler Olinger, were named International Franchise Association Franchisees of the Year.

“This ownership team brings incredible passion and experience to Tint World Wilmington,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “Kit and Cameron have demonstrated their commitment to extraordinary service in Jacksonville. They’ve leveraged our proven franchise system there to achieve their own goals and to meet the needs and expectations of customers, and we’re looking forward to helping them reach the same level of success with the new Wilmington location.”

Tint World Wilmington, located at 700 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, North Carolina 28412, serves the Leland, Hampstead, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Bolivia communities. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store and its products and services, call (910) 493-3636 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/nc/wilmington-042/.

Last Chance to Nominate for 2023 SEMA Industry Awards

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (07.12.23) – SEMA members have until Friday, July 14, to submit their nominations for the notable SEMA Industry Awards, which are awarded to leading companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the automotive aftermarket industry.

In recognition of the recipient’s exceptional contributions to the specialty-equipment industry throughout the last year, these awards are among the highest honors given by the trade association. A recipient is an individual or business that embodies the industry’s mission while also demonstrating the principles, professionalism and service that advance the sector.

Nominations are open for:

  • Person of the Year: Established to honor a person for their outstanding contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment market.
  • Manufacturer of the Year: Honors a manufacturing company for its outstanding contributions and innovations.
  • Channel Partner of the Year: Honors a sales channel partner for its outstanding service to the sales, distribution, retail and/or e-commerce channel(s) of the industry. This includes maintaining proper inventories to service its respective channel and exceeding standards in providing suppliers with input and regular communication to help their products and programs succeed.
  • Gen-III Innovator of the Year: Honors a young, entrepreneurial individual, 40 years old or younger, who is creating innovative breakthroughs within the area(s) of industry opportunities, advancement, best business practices, technology and/or trends.
  • Content Creator of the Year: Honors a content creator for their outstanding contributions to the automotive culture and for creating a positive impact with automotive enthusiasts.

The Industry Awards are presented during SEMA Show week, October 31-November 3, 2023. The Kick-Off Breakfast, held on Tuesday, October 31, will award both The Channel Partner of the Year and Manufacturer of the Year. On Thursday, November 2, the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet will recognize the Gen-III Innovator of the Year, Person of the Year and Content Creator of the Year.

Nominations for all five awards are now being accepted at sema.org/awards.

ZZ2 Launches New Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto for Mercedes SLS

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PALM BEACH, FL (07.11.23) – ZZ2 has launched the ITZ-NTG4-SLS, a wireless CarPlay and Android Auto integration kit specifically designed for the Mercedes Benz SLS from 2010-2014. This kit allows customers to add the most desired features to their factory system without compromising other factory functions. It retains the factory microphone and supports Siri and Google Assistant for voice commands. Additionally, it offers front and rear camera inputs, USB playback, and smartphone mirroring.

Tiago Sperandio, the vice-president of ZZ2, mentioned that the addition of the SLS kit completes the ZZPLAY line of products for Mercedes vehicles, covering models from 2007-2019. This solution has been highly requested by customers, and ZZ2 is now able to meet their needs with this excellent product. The ITZ-NTG4-SLS is available for purchase at a retail price of $850 and comes with a standard ZZ2 warranty of 3 years.

To learn more about ZZ2 solutions or to become an authorized dealer, you can contact our sales team at 929-220-1212 or email them at sales@zz-2.com.

Incriminator Audio Sponsors the 26th Annual dB Drag Racing World Finals Championship Rings

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AUSTIN, TX (07.11.23) – The dB Drag Racing Association is proud to announce that Incriminator Audio will be the exclusive sponsor of the Championship Rings for the 26th Annual dB Drag Racing World Finals on September 30 – October 1, 2023.

The dBDRA Championship Ring represents the pinnacle of achievement in car stereo competition. To receive this prestigious award, competitors must win first place at the World Finals. Only a select few contestants will ever achieve this level of success in the judging lanes and the dB Drag Racing Association in conjunction with Incriminator Audio is proud to recognize this accomplishment by presenting custom rings to each first-place winner.

The dBDRA would like to thank Incriminator Audio for their continued support over the past 20+ years. According to Nick Wright, President of Incriminator Audio, “We would like to thank the dB Drag Racing competitors for constantly pushing the limits and supporting the aftermarket industry. At IA, we enjoy creating World Champion level products that are used in the competition lanes.”

Incriminator Audio manufacturers high quality audio equipment and is recognized as an industry leader in car audio products and the competitive car audio market. Incriminator Audio attributes much of their success to their customer service and quality high-end products. In addition, Incriminator Audio has a great team of competitors that have dominated many classes of competition in organizations around the world.

On behalf of the dB Drag Racing Association and our members, the dB Drag Racing Association would like to sincerely thank Incriminator Audio for their support. For more information on Incriminator Audio, please visit the Incriminator Audio website at: www.incriminatoraudio.com

For booth pricing and sponsorship information, please contact: marketing@termpro.com

Facebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/7hsRBQclN

Deaf Bonce is the Title Sponsor for the dB Drag Racing World Finals

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AUSTIN, TX (07.10.23) – The dB Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce Deaf Bonce by Alphard Group as the Title Sponsor for the 26th Annual dB Drag Racing World Finals. Elite car-stereo competitors from around the world will participate on September 30 – October 1, 2023, in the World Finals event. Qualified contestants can compete at one of four venues: Owensboro, KY; Antioch, CA; Spruce Grove, AB; and Ljubljana, Slovenia. Participants at each venue will compete for Regional Championship honors and a shot at the World Championship title and ring.

The dBDRA would like to thank Deaf Bonce for their continued support over the past 10+ years. According to Vladimir Mukhin of Deaf Bonce, “We are happy to be a part of the dB Drag Racing World Finals. Thanks to the competitors for your continued support of Deaf Bonce.”

Deaf Bonce is a leader in the high-performance car audio market. With worldwide representation, Deaf Bonce, as part of the Alphard Group, has a global presence in the audio world. The market lineup utilizes innovative design solutions with the discerning consumer in mind, including a wide range of audio car products ranging from full-range speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers to top-level products used in car audio competitions.

To learn more about Deaf Bonce, visit alphardaudio.us

For booth pricing and sponsorship information, please contact: marketing@termpro.com

Automobility Opens Third Warehouse in Toronto, Ontario

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC (07.10.23) – Automobility, Canada’s largest mobile electronic distributer has opened a third Canadian warehouse, already having existing warehouses in Montreal, Quebec and Vancouver British Colombia.

Automobility Toronto opened its doors July 4th and is a full-service warehouse facilitating customer pick ups as well as handling customer returns.

To streamline the ordering process, we have implemented an on-line feature that provides dealers with visibility into the quantities of inventory on hand in all of our warehouses. Once the authorized dealer logs in, they will be able to see inventory quantities in real-time. This feature ensures dealers will have the most up-to-date information.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to provide even better service to our Ontario based dealers” said Rob Nelson, President of Automobility.

Visit www.automobilitycanada.com for more.

SSV Works Launches SWITCH Works Alpha12 Digital Smart Switcher

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OXNARD, CA (07.07.23) – SSV Works is proud to announce the launch its new brand SWITCH Works. With the launch comes its new Alpha12 weather-proof electronic smart switcher, a plug-and-play solution controlling 12 accessories from the fully programmable LCD touch buttons that can be customized for each individual vehicle or accessory. The patent-pending Alpha12 is now shipping with MSRPs of $1,149.99 (w/ 3-foot power cable) and $1,199.99 (with 10-foot power cable).

“SWITCH Works by SSV Works’ and its new Alpha12 electronic switcher is the first of its kind, featuring 12 fully programmable outputs, solid state electronics, and IP-rated weather-proofing to handle the rigors of truck, Jeep, marine, RV, and UTV/ATV applications, and more,” explained Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “Command the Alpha12 outputs with its hyper-bright LCD touch button controller which allows for full customization of the button graphics and easy viewability in direct sunlight. Users can choose any of the 60+ pre-loaded digital icons or upload your own custom image and assign to any button…thus making the need for stickers unnecessary.”

Additionally, the controller’s compact size allows for multiple mounting options. The positive response LCD touch-button displays are programmable for any accessory or combination of accessories for on-road and off-road vehicle applications. Each Alpha12 unit comes with a Universal RAM Mount for multiple mounting options. Optional vehicle-specific mounting kits will be available soon for seamless in-vehicle integration.

“Alpha12 has 170amp total output, six high current and six low current outputs with live amperage readings,” Kaplan continued. “Each output is a configurable option that can be turned on with the ignition off, Ignition whereas the ignition must be on for the accessory to turn on, or Ignition memory…if you turned the vehicle off with the accessory on, the accessory will automatically turn on next time you turn on your vehicle.”

If you need more than 170 total amps, SWITCH Works allows you to easily connect a second brain while keeping one single controller, keeping your dash clutter-free. Controlling from a secondary location is an option by adding a secondary controller to one brain. Output configuration is a breeze…it can be done directly from the Alpha12 controller, or via a computer app.

The weatherproof brain is made from cast aluminum for maximum heat dissipation to increase reliability and off-road durability. All wires utilize waterproof connectors for secure connections to further increase waterproofing and reliability.

“We are very excited to present the Alpha12 to the powersports and off-road enthusiast,” Kaplan concluded. “We are also excited to have more SWITCH Works products in development, and we are looking forward to presenting them to the industry in the months to come.”

For more information, please visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email sales@SSVworks.com.

Tim Tebow Highlights SEMA Show Main Stage Experience

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (07.07.23) – World-renowned athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tim Tebow will share his mission-possible life message with attendees at the 2023 SEMA Show as part of the trade-only event’s professional-development experience. Taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show will highlight Tebow as a keynote speaker on the SEMA Show Main Stage, a new program that will feature iconic personalities in the automotive industry, thought leaders, and entertainers sharing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas and strategies.

“I’m looking forward to helping SEMA Show attendees find their mission and create a life that counts,” said Tebow. “I hope my experiences and the lessons I’ve learned first-hand will inspire them to live a purposeful life that helps them succeed personally and professionally.”

Tim Tebow will be a keynote speaker at the 2023 SEMA Show, Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, as part of this year’s comprehensive education program.

Tebow’s keynote address will take place at 1 p.m. on November 2 in the West Hall. His speech is part of a comprehensive SEMA Show Education program that focuses on leadership and year-round skill development.

“We’re really excited about bringing Tim Tebow to our Main Stage Experience as a subject-matter expert who has the knowledge and ability to inspire change,” said Pamela Brown-Matthis, SEMA Director of Education. “His ideas will elevate and strengthen an attendee’s business strategy because he’s a very strong entrepreneur himself. His multigenerational message is going to resonate with all attendees.”

In addition to globally recognized speakers and industry leaders on the Main Stage, the 2023 SEMA Show Education Program will include 99 learning sessions that begin the Monday before the official start of the Show, six highly focused SEMA Education tracks, the Dale Carnegie Leadership Essentials program, a Women in Automotive Symposium, and an on-site electric vehicle (EV) certification program. Access to most education programs is included as a benefit to registration.

“The SEMA Show is the only place where aftermarket professionals can discover new products and trends, make new business contacts, and take their careers and businesses from good to great in one location,” said SEMA Trade Show Director Andy Tompkins. “We are committed to ensuring that participation in the SEMA Show is easy, affordable, and provides the greatest return on investment.”

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