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BEND, OR (05.03.23) – Industry Veteran Glenn McCarthy jumps back into the 12-Volt world. McCarthy has formed CE Global Pro, a PNW Representative operation, to service Oregon and Washington states. “I am thrilled to be doing what I love, which is selling, and am excited to be able to do it in these picturesque states”, McCarthy stated. For over 30 years Glenn has been in the sonic reproduction arena. Starting in Japan and spanning several continents over the last 3 decades.
Glenn McCarthy pictured in the CE Global Pro office in Bend, OR.
Today, Cicada Audio appoints McCarthy in the PNW region to penetrate 12volt operations as well as, UTV and other applicable resellers.
“We are very excited to have Glenn representing Cicada Audio in the top west corner of the USA”, Cicada Audio’s Director of Sales Marty Deane, commented. “We are growing and always need top professionals like McCarthy in the field. We look forward to growing with Glenn’s venture,” Deane continued.
Look for more coming from CE Global Pro in the PNW and Cicada Audio!
LOS ANGELES (05.02.23) Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of its new location in Agoura Hills, California.
Owned and operated by Habib and Melody Golshayan, Tint World Agoura Hills will serve drivers and auto enthusiasts throughout western Los Angeles County and offers premium automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories and services, including the industry’s most reliable window-tinting solutions.
“Melody and I were seeking a reliable, proven path into owning a franchise, and Tint World’s award-winning franchisee support system, training and robust marketing made them the easy choice for us,” Habib said. “We look forward to delivering an industry-leading catalog of products and services to Agoura Hills and the surrounding cities, and we’re confident that drivers will love and trust our expert team of technicians that will install performance upgrades, security systems, ultra-premium window tint, Nano Ceramic Coatings and more.”
Tint World Agoura Hills, located at 30601 Canwood St Ste B, Agoura Hills, California 91301, serves Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Malibu, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Woodland Hills, Camarillo, Cornell and Simi Valley. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store and its products and services, call (818)459-3914 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/ca/agoura-hills-127/.
“We’re thrilled to continue our growth in California as we welcome Habib and Melody into the Tint World family,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “This power couple is committed not just to success in franchising but to excellent customer service and delivering the best aftermarket automotive solutions that our proven franchise system provides to the communities around Agoura Hills. Thanks to our innovative, worldclass franchisee support, Tint World owners like Habib and Melody can stand out from the competition and have the edge they need to succeed.”
METAIRIE, LA (05.02.23) – Oracle Lighting is proud to announce its new universal fitment RGB+W LED Wheel Rings (p/n 4215-339) due to popular demand. The new wheel rings are now shipping with an MSRP of $395.95.
“Many of our customers told us that they wanted a RGB+W style offering to coincide with our existing single-color white and ColorSHIFT styles, and we listened,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “Our new illuminated LED wheel rings are an easy and effective way to light up the wheels on your car or truck. This head-turning lighting product consists of a set of four LED illuminated aluminum rings which install around the brake rotor and attaches to the brake dust shield.”
Installation is easy with waterproof Plug & Play connectors that easily connect the individual rings to the central control box. Battery connection leads include ring terminals and in-line fuse for simplified wiring installation. There is also a pre-wired On/Off switch that can be used to manually turn the system on and off for maximum control.
“Now featuring ‘Dual-Control’ that allows the user to utilize both the free Bluetooth smartphone App control and the included wireless remote control, you can change colors, control brightness, access strobing patterns, and sync with music,” Hartenstein continued. “This kit also features a true white 6000K from separate white LEDs for a true white output for a crisp and clean white light. Our ColorSHIFT® technology allows you to select from thousands of colors, as well.”
Additional upgrades to Oracle Lighting’s LED wheel lights include thicker aluminum rings, black powdercoat anti-corrosive finish, waterproof connectors, and pre-installed brackets. If your vehicle does not have a brake dust shield, you will need to modify the brackets (watch this video for a step-by-step installation guide). Additionally, for vehicles with drum brakes, you may need to create a larger bracket or purchase the XL brackets, reach out to our customer service for more answers to any of your questions.
Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive aftermarket since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
LONG BEACH, CA (05.01.23) – KENWOOD USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Christie as the new Western Region Sales Manager, effective May 1st. In this role, Christie will oversee sales and business development in the Western 1/3 of the United States.
Christie brings over 30 years of experience in sales and management in the consumer electronics industry, specifically representing sales of KENWOOD products for the past 15 years. With a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong relationships with key clients, Christie is a valuable addition to the KENWOOD mobile electronics team.
Ryan Christie
“We are excited to have Ryan join our team and lead our sales efforts in the Western region,” said John Lucas, Vice President of Sales at KENWOOD. “With Ryan’s extensive experience and industry knowledge, we are confident that he will help us achieve our goals and continue to grow our business in this important market.”
Ryan Christie
As Western Region Sales Manager, Christie will work closely with the KENWOOD mobile electronics sales team and dealer network to drive sales growth and expand the company’s footprint in the region. Christie’s appointment reflects KENWOOD’s commitment to providing customers with the best possible products and service.
CAMARILLO, CA (05.01.23) – ORCA Design and Manufacturing announced it is shipping the Focal Inside P60 Limited Edition, an exclusive speaker upgrade kit made for Porsche. The plug-and-play, drop-in speaker collection is designed specifically for late-model Porsche 911, Panamera, Cayenne and Taycan vehicles. Only 911 of the kits will be manufactured for worldwide distribution.
To create the P60 Limited Edition kit, Focal employed the technologies of its legacy Utopia component series: Beryllium tweeters, “W” sandwich composite woofer cone and the iconic speckled gray coloring. The drivers are enclosed in Zamak backets designed to fit into the factory-cut speaker openings on Porsche vehicles.
“We are honored to receive and make the commemorative P60 Limited Edition car kits available to retailers and automotive enthusiasts in North America,” said Nalaka Adikari, sales director for Orca. “Focal has always taken the approach of building for perfect sound without compromise. The company’s collaboration with Porsche, centered on the iconic 911, represents the perfect synergy of two brands that share the same mission.”
Each P60 Limited Edition kit consists of a pair of three-driver components (woofer, midrange and tweeter) plus an additional midrange for center-channel applications. The set comes in a beautiful walnut and leather made to fit perfectly into the trunk of a Porsche 911.
For more information, please visit mwi.re/focalp60. Retailers may contact their authorized Focal representative to order. Customers and clients can experience the P60 kit at their nearest authorized Focal Retailer.
NEW YORK, NY (04.28.23) – NASCAR and SiriusXM have announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. SiriusXM will continue to deliver 24/7 NASCAR content to its subscribers, including live broadcasts of every race, plus daily NASCAR talk and interviews with voices across the industry through its exclusive SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel.
“SiriusXM has delivered exciting and insightful live event and talk programming to NASCAR fans for more than two decades,” said Nick Skipper, NASCAR Managing Director of Media Strategy. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with SiriusXM, a trusted source that provides NASCAR fans across the country smart, accurate and entertaining coverage of the sport.”
“NASCAR’s passionate fans have enjoyed hearing their sport on SiriusXM for more than 20 years, and we are proud to continue to deliver the excitement of live races and the home to hear the latest news, analysis and top voices on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio,” said Eric Spitz, VP of Sports Programming for SiriusXM. “As NASCAR celebrates its historic 75th Anniversary season, we look forward to continuing to work together to provide the best audio platform for fans of the sport to grow closer to their favorite drivers and personalities.”
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the track this weekend with the Würth 400, live from Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 30, on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio is available to subscribers nationwide in their cars (channel 90) and on the SXM App at https://siriusxm.us/2nIBgyp. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and delivers in-depth racing coverage and access to NASCAR news, including live broadcasts of every NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. Fans can call in to the channel to share their opinions and be a part of the daily discussion.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s roster of expert hosts features current and former drivers, crew chiefs, crew members and NASCAR insiders. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s lineup features Joey Logano, the reigning and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford. Logano hosts his exclusive SiriusXM show, Behind the Wheel with Joey Logano, select Tuesdays (9 – 10 am ET) throughout the season on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio also includes shows hosted by 2011 Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne; 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and 2015 Daytona 500-winning crew chief Todd Gordon, who is also serving as crew chief in 2023 for 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson; 2-time Champion and 1989 Daytona 500-winning former crew chief Jeff Hammond; former Daytona 500-winning crew chief Larry McReynolds; former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Mike Skinner; plus active and former drivers Corey LaJoie and Brendan Gaughan.
Listeners also hear from insiders like Mike Bagley, Claire B. Lang, Dave Moody, Pete Pistone, 6-time Championship winning fuel man Danny “Chocolate” Myers, Pat Patterson, Angie Skinner, Brad Gillie, Danielle Trotta, Alan Cavanna, Jeff Gluck, Dustin Long, Nate Ryan, Shannon Spake, Lee Spencer, Doug Rice, Brett McMillan, John Roberts, Kaitlyn Vincie, Jack Arute, Chris Knight, Kelly Crandall, Mojo Nixon, Jordan Bianchi and Reid Spencer.
PLYMOUTH, MI (04.28.23) – Automotive aftermarket professionals aged 39 and under are invited to expand their network during the SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) Networking Mixer at the SEMA Garage in Detroit. Join the Network in kicking off their second Professional Development Program, mix and mingle with industry friends, and discover resources to help up-and-coming leaders succeed in the automotive aftermarket.
ORANGE, CA (04.27.23) – The wildly popular Old Fashioned Car Audio podcast series hosted by 12 Volt Aftermarket industry veterans Gary Bell and Matt Schaeffer, is pleased to announce world-class acoustics expert and speaker designer Andrew Jones as the guest in an upcoming episode dropping on April 26, 2023.
Originally from the UK and having worked for several respected audio brands, including KEF, Infinity, ELAC, and Mobile Fidelity, Andrew Jones joined Pioneer Electronics USA in the early 1990s. He played an invaluable role in the brand’s flagship speaker development, including the highly-regarded Pioneer (Technical Audio Devices) speakers, which favorites among audiophiles for their exceptional sound quality and performance. Jones has received many awards and accolades for his meticulous attention to detail, scientific approach to speaker design and deep understanding of acoustics. He shares many ‘can’t miss’ tidbits on the podcast that align with his philosophy for delivering exceptional sound quality and an affordable price. Jones believes high-fidelity audio should be accessible to a broad audience when he considers design parameters. Matt and Gary thrive in this interview with engaging questions, some surprising facts and many other audio-centric conversations.
The Old Fashioned Car Audio podcast episode with Andrew Jones drops (Wednesday, April 26, 2023). Find it on all the popular podcast stream channels.
AUBURN HILLS, MI (04.26.23) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”), will attend the 2023 Jeep Beach Vendor Show at the Daytona International Speedway in booth 402 from Friday, April 28 to Saturday, April 29 where they will have vehicle-specific products designed uniquely for the Jeep® driver.
Two Alpine 2018 Jeep® Wrangler demo vehicles will be on-site, featuring the i509-WRA-JL, a 9-inch Weather-Resistant Digital Media Receiver with Hi-Res Audio Playback. The unit was intentionally designed with the Jeep® driver in mind to visually emulate the design identity of the Jeep®interior and retain the features Jeep® drivers use the most. Other features, like wireless and wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Hi-Resolution Playback (96kHz/ 24Bit), and one of the industry-first SiriusXM-Ready® head units enhanced with 360L and Hi-Res music streaming with TIDAL, make this the ultimate upgrade for the Jeep® driver.
A premium Dash Camera DVR-C320R with built-in drive assist and impact recording will also be installed to showcase the head unit pairing capabilities of the i509-WRA-JL. An Alpine PSS-24WRA sound system, with front 6.5” component speakers, 6.5” rear custom soundbar replacement speakers, 8” compact powered subwoofer, and 4-channel amplifier will be featured for in-vehicle sound upgrade demonstrations as well as an Alpine Weather-Resistant PSS-SX01 Sound System mounted to the roll bars to demonstrate exterior sound upgrade opportunities.
Alpine’s 2015 Jeep® Wrangler will also be on-site with similar Jeep® specific solutions designed for older Jeep® Wranglers, including the i509-WRA-JK, DVR-C320R, PSS-22WRA Weather-Resistant Sound System, PSS-SX01, and HCE-TCAM1-WRA Spare Tire Rear-View Camera and Light System.
Two Alpine-customized Jeeps will also be onsite to demonstrate the music-loving active weekender lifestyle of the Jeep® driver. “Hellbender,” Alpine’s 2017 Jeep® Wrangler, features a tee shirt cannon and custom-built motorized sled that pulls out from the rear of the vehicle to reveal two custom black Alpine I.C.E. Coolers.
An airconditioned Alpine Event Trailer will be parked on-site at the booth for visitors who want to chat with Alpine event staff and experience the latest vehicle-specific technology.
All Alpine products are available for purchase during the event with special, event-only pricing and free giveaways. Alpine staff and Alpine Authorized Retailer Soundwaves will be on-site to give vehicle demonstrations, answer product questions, and offer on-site installation so customers can drive home with their Alpine purchase installed in their Jeep®
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