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Major League Baseball’s Full 2023 Season Available Nationwide on SiriusXM

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NEW YORK, NY (04.03.23) – SiriusXM will continue to provide the most comprehensive national audio coverage available for the 2023 Major League Baseball season. Starting with tomorrow’s Opening Day presented by Chevrolet and all through the Postseason, SiriusXM will provide subscribers access to live play-by-play of every game, as well as 24/7 news, talk and expert analysis on the exclusive MLB Network Radio channel.

MLB Network Radio (channel 89) will broadcast live on Opening Day from Nationals Park, where the Washington Nationals will host their National League East rivals, the Atlanta Braves. Former general managers Jim Duquette and Steve Phillips will host live from the ballpark starting at 10:00 am ET. On April 6 at 1:00 pm ET Phillips and Duquette will head to Baltimore for a live broadcast from Camden Yards, where the Orioles will play their home opener against the New York Yankees. MLB Network Radio is available to subscribers nationwide in the cars (channel 89) and on the SXM App: https://siriusxm.us/2Pdwnu6

The SiriusXM podcast Baseball Bar-B-Cast will also be heading out on the road for a special April 8 broadcast from Camden Yards. The podcast’s hosts, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman, will record in front of a live public audience at Section 771 outside of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. With new episodes available three times a week, Baseball Bar-B-Cast gives fans a fun and entertaining perspective on the world of baseball.

Tomorrow’s Opening Day also marks the return of a new season of SiriusXM’s award-winning podcast series Black Diamonds. Hosted by Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president and historian Bob Kendrick, the podcast showcases the history of the Negro Leagues, highlighting the players, people, and events that shaped them. In the premiere episode Kendrick talks to Sony Brand Strategist Ramone Russell about bringing the Negro Leagues to life in this year’s edition of the video game MLB: The Show. Episode two, available the following Thursday, will feature a conversation with Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker about becoming the third Black manager to win a World Series, and more.

Listeners get the most in-depth coverage of the league 365 days a year with MLB Network Radio. MLB Network Radio’s roster of expert hosts includes former GMs Jim Bowden, Jim Duquette and Steve Phillips, former players David Aardsma, Kevin Frandsen, Chris Gimenez, Jensen Lewis, Brad Lidge, CJ Nitkowski, Eduardo Perez, Ricky Romero, Xavier Scruggs, Ryan Spilborghs and Mike Stanton, former manager Kevin Kennedy, national baseball writers Tyler Kepner, Scott Miller and Jon Morosi, as well as Robert Brender, Jenny Cavnar, Mike Ferrin, Dan Graca, Jeff Joyce, Jim Memolo, Grant Paulsen, Ed Randall and Dani Wexelman.

Throughout the season, listeners will hear regular one-on-one interviews with several managers including: Alex Cora (Red Sox), AJ Hinch (Tigers), Bob Melvin (Padres), Rocco Baldelli (Twins), Derek Shelton (Pirates), Terry Francona (Guardians), Mark Kotsay (Athletics), Scott Servais (Mariners), Torey Lovullo (Diamondbacks), Dave Roberts (Dodgers), Bud Black (Rockies), and Brandon Hyde (Orioles).

MLB Network Radio also re-airs Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo’s MLB Network show, High Heat with Christopher Russo presented by Liberty Mutual, every weekday afternoon at 1:00 pm ET as well as simulcasts of additional MLB Network television programming, including the flagship studio show MLB Tonight on weeknights at 6:00 pm ET.

The SXM App offers 30 play-by-play channels dedicated to streaming the official radio broadcasts of every MLB team, giving fans the choice between the home and visiting team announcers for every game, all season long. All 30 MLB play-by-play channels are also available on vehicles equipped with SiriusXM with 360L radios.

For a schedule of games and where to find them on SiriusXM go to SiriusXM.com/Sports.

ADi to Be Exclusive Distributor for Eton Audio in US

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VACAVILLE, CA (03.31.23) – Aegis Distribution Incorporated (ADi) has announced its agreement with Eton Car-Audio GmbH of Neu-Ulm, Germany, makers of Eton car audio loudspeakers and amplifiers, to become the exclusive distributor of their car audio products in the USA.

“We have been fans of the Eton products since the 90s,” stated Scott Welch, President of ADi, “but they’ve been hard to get in the US. We consider ourselves fortunate to have the opportunity to change that. Eton produces a wide range of top performing speakers from their middle ranges to their esoteric audiophile separates. In addition to speakers, Eton has developed some remarkable compact amplifiers that are both great sounding and bullet proof, making them ideal for the ride-it-like-you-stole-it American consumer.”

“Not only do we get a great lineup out of the gate with Eton,” Welch continued. “But they have products coming during the year that will take both the esoteric speaker category and DSP/Amplifiers up to a new level. So it’s going to be an exciting 2023 for us.”

Eton Audio, founded in 1983, has long since been known for their quality “Made in Germany” car audio products. Their manufacturing standards, combined with over 40 years of loudspeaker development, make for top tier products that you can both see and hear.

ADi, headquartered in Vacaville, California, was formed in 2022 by a group of manufacturers and investors with the goal of bringing high-end car audio products to the Americas, tailored and fine tuned to fit the unique needs of these regions.

For more information or dealer inquiries, please contact ADi at sales@aegisdis.com or by phone at 707.446.6749.

Last Chance to Participate in the SEMA Show’s Early Booth Space Selection Process

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (03.31.23) – The road to the 2023 SEMA Show begins with the annual Priority Selection Process—where companies choose a Show floor location based on exhibitor seniority. The process literally builds the SEMA Show section by section, booth by booth.

“It is like the order of a pro sports draft; we rank each exhibitor by seniority, determined by how many SEMA Shows an exhibitor has participated in and by Show section,” said Andy Tompkins, SEMA’s trade show director. “To do this, we call every single exhibitor; we speak to brands that are just starting out, all the way to established companies that have been part of the Show for years.”

Every approved exhibitor that submits their Exhibit Space Rental Application (ESRA) and deposit prior to the April 3 deadline has the opportunity to select their booth space. During the exhibitor’s time to pick, a SEMA Show account representative will call the primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the exhibit space that best suits the company’s needs.

“This is a fair and equitable way for companies to select their best possible location—part of our commitment to providing the best exhibit experience possible,” Tompkins said. “We even have tie-breakers built into the system in case companies have the same seniority. The process is never the same, which is one of the ways we keep the SEMA Show so cool, exciting and new each year.”

One of the most important aspects for having a successful Show is pre-Show marketing and promotion. The Priority Selection Process allows exhibitors to understand their Show floor location and how large their exhibit is going to be so they can begin to envision their display design, product presentation, staffing and promote their presence at the Show.

“This process creates the Show floorplan that we publish each year, which buyers, media and other Show attendees preview, helping to promote participating brands to a world of buying power and getting thousands of people ready to attend and work the Show like a pro,” Tompkins said.

To date, nearly 1,500 companies have committed to exhibiting at the 2023 SEMA Show. Organizers expect the number to increase to more than 2,000 by Show time. See who is exhibiting.

There is still time to get involved in this process; submit your ESRA application by April 3! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the world’s most iconic buying organizations, media, manufacturers and influencers.

The 2023 SEMA Show will  be held October 31–November 3 in Las Vegas. For more information about exhibiting, visit www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor or check out the exhibitor brochure.

​Alpine Hosted a Dealer Training in the Houston, TX

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HOUSTON, TX (03.30.23) – Wednesday, March 22nd, was the date of the latest Alpine Training for Houston TX area dealers. The location was Pappas BBQ in Houston, TX. Alpine invited both Direct Alpine Dealers & Tri-State Enterprises Alpine Dealers to the event.

When dealers arrived at Pappa’s BBQ for the Alpine training they were directed upstairs to the private Party Room.

The training was conducted by Alpine’s Texas based Brand Specialist, Dan Greenwood. Dan also brought the Alpine Toyota Tundra Demo Truck equipped with a completely new system for 2023, featuring Status Series Hi-Res Amps, Speakers, DSP & Head Unit.

The newest addition to the Tundra system is Alpine’s brand-new R Series Shallow Subwoofer Enclosures, which feature the new RS series shallow subwoofers. Dealers were able to come away with valuable information about many new products that Alpine is shipping NOW for 2023!

Dan Greenwood, Alpine’s Texas-based Brand Specialist, set to get the Alpine training meeting started.
Lucky Alpine Turn 1 Bluetooth Speaker winners flank Dan Greenwood. Eli Larios from Xochilt Car Audio and Lucas Buluc from Stereo Max are both with Houston-based 12volt retailers.

There was a lot of excitement about the new product – especially the new RS Shallow woofers. Jake Jesty, from Sound Evolution in Houston, said “These are the best sounding shallow woofers on the market. They sound just like a standard woofer…but with less than 3.5” of depth needed!”

In addition to tasty hot BBQ from Pappa’s, Alpine also gave away Turn 1 Bluetooth Speakers to two lucky attendees. The winners were Eli Larios from Xochilt Car Audio and Lucas Bulux from Stereo Max. Both stores are located in Houston, TX.

Andy Allen, Alpine Brand Representative in the South Texas, contributed this coverage of the Alpine Houston training.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more

VAIS Technology Releases SiriusXM Add-On Adapter for 2020-23 GM & GMC

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ENGLEWOOD, CO (03.30.23) – VAIS Technology has released new satellite radio integrated solutions specifically designed for 2022-23 GM and GMC vehicles. This solution allows owners of these models to add SiriusXM satellite radio to their existing factory stereo, without compromising factory functionality.

“Since 2003, VAIS Technology have been developing satellite radio adapters for vehicles that aren’t equipped from the factory with SiriusXM tuners,” Dennis Hopper, EVP, says. “While satellite radio is more popular than ever, many new OEM vehicles still don’t come equipped from the factory with satellite tuners. For 2023 several more OEM’s have removed satellite tuners from their platforms. Over the last few years Ford, Honda, Kia, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes, and other have removed satellite tuners from their base model vehicles. VAIS Technology develops simple, easy to install integrated solutions that add satellite radio, but preserve factory functions.”

The new kits provide coverage for new GM and GMC models. Also, all these models are compatible with the GSR-UV01 (universal unit) which can be flashed using online software. This allows dealers to only stock one unit to do almost all applications. This adapter connects directly to the original factory radio and allows the vehicle owner to listen to satellite radio through the existing factory system. The VAIS integrated solution also allows for full control of satellite radio functions – changing stations, setting presets, steering wheel functions, etc.

GSR-GM05 and GSR-UV01 is available for order now. Retail price is $349.99 with SXV300 tuner included.

Visit vaistech.com for more.

Car Toys Tulsa Attended the Recent Sony Training in OKC

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TULSA, OK (03.29.23) – DOW Electronics recently hosted a 3-City Sony and Mobile ES training swing in the territory. Richard Wong conducted the sessions in Dallas/Ft Worth, Oklahoma City and Little Rock. The Sony trainings covered the product line up plus Mobile ES.

Charles Stewart and the entire Car Toys Tulsa closed the store early and made the 100 trip to Dave & Buster’s in OKC on Wednesday, March 22nd.

Stewart related “The guys came away with some install techniques about the Sony products they didn’t know about. I thought Richard did a great job with his entire presentation. Learning about the new double DIN models AX4000 and AX6000was very helpful. We enjoyed the meal too and got back to Tulsa a little after 10PM.”

The Car Toys Tulsa crew, all in black company shirts, at the Sony meeting in OKC.
Sony radio prize winners Mark Adams and Gabe Morgan pictured in front of the Sony display in the Car Toys Tulsa showroom.

The Car Toys Tulsa crew included Mark Adams, Chance Rotert, Kyle Nixon, Frank Fransein, Gabe Morgan, Matt Bowman and Stewart.

“As an added bonus Mark Adams and Gabe Morgan both won a new Sony radio…an AX4000 and AX6000” Stewart add.

Car Toys Tulsa was a Top 10 Finalist in the recent National Sony ES build competition earlier this year.

Visit cartoystulsa.com for more.

Design Engineering Intros Product to Stay Hydrated and Cooler While Racing

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AVON LAKE, OH (03.29.23) – It’s a challenge to stay cool during races, and a cold drink can keep drivers refreshed and focused. A new In-Car Drink Bottle Insulator from Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) keeps water or a favorite sports drink cooler for longer periods of time.

“A well-known issue that many drivers face is keeping cool drinks cold. Drivers need to drink liquids during races to prevent dehydration, cramps and loss of concentration. We’re excited to announce a solution with our newly available drink bottle insulator,” said Mike Buca of DEI. “This product has been tested at the track and passed the heat test with rave reviews.”

The In-Car Drink Bottle Insulator is large enough to completely enclose a 42-ounce Longacre bottle. The design completely covers the Longacre 52-22551 and 52-22553 Drink bottle and holder. The insulation is made from a durable, washable neoprene material to make cleaning between races easy.

The hook and loop closure design makes installation and removal easy and retains access to the mounting bracket. A sleeve for the tube gives drivers access to the bite valve, for hands-free hydration.

Highlights include:

Washable
Full-length hose cover
Lightweight
Easy to install
Keeps drink cool and secure

For more information about this Drink Bottle Insulator (# 10910) and DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

Alpine Released Free Software Update with SiriusXM’s Latest Generation 360L Platform

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (03.28.23) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) today released the free software update that includes SiriusXM-Ready with 360L on compatible head units, including the Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511, the Alpine Halo9 iLX-F509, the iLX-507, and Jeep-specific head units i509-WRA-JL and i509-WRA-JK. Alpine is the first aftermarket car audio company to offer SiriusXM-Ready head units enhanced with the satellite and streaming capabilities of 360L – SiriusXM’s most advanced audio entertainment platform.

SiriusXM with 360L combines satellite and streaming content delivery into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience, providing more choice and a more customizable listening experience. SiriusXM with 360L delivers more SiriusXM channels (350+), SiriusXM’s Pandora Stations, “For You” recommendations, recorded on demand content and podcasts, and more. SiriusXM with 360L in Alpine’s head units will also feature individual SiriusXM listener profiles to allow multiple drivers and passengers to customize and maintain their own SiriusXM favorites and personalized recommendations, as well as voice search functionality.*

SiriusXM offers promotions for Alpine head unit owners that purchase and activate the SXV300 Tuner. Visit siriusxm.com/activatenow for offer details.

Subscribers can also listen to SiriusXM outside their vehicles on the SXM App, available on the App Store or Google Play, and on connected devices and speakers in their homes.

The free software update that includes SiriusXM-Ready with 360L is available now and can be found on the Alpine Knowledge Center (https://kb.alpine-usa.com). SiriusXM-Ready with 360L is available on compatible Alpine head units and requires the SXV300 Tuner and subscription (sold separately).

*Some 360L content and features require a Wi-Fi connection with internet access. Data rates may apply.

Coleen Matsumura And Paradise Marketing Inc to Represent HKI USA Brands in Hawaii

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DANIA BEACH, FL (03.28.23) – HKI USA, the US importer for SounDigital Amplifiers, Ground Zero Car Audio, Four Connect Wiring Products, and Tury Vehicle Enhancement products, have announced a new Representative for Hawaii.

There have been a lot of exciting changes going on with HKI USA, and they are pleased to announce a new member of the team. Coleen Matsumura and Paradise Marketing, Inc have chosen to take on the task of building the HKI USA brands in Hawaii.

Coleen Matsumura

“We are excited to have Coleen aboard with us on the islands. She has strong relationships with her dealers and an amazing understanding of her market which she has shown already since partnering with us at HKI,” said Tommy Spears, Director of Sales with HKI USA.

Look for her in her travels, and keep an eye out for what great things happen on the islands.

For more information about HKI USA brand(s) and the growing family, visit http://www.hki-usa.com or e-mail info@hki-usa.com.

Tint World Automotive Franchise Expands with Texas Location

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FORT WORTH, TX (03.27.23) — Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of its new location in Benbrook, Texas.

Tint World Benbrook, owned by Mike Richards, offers drivers throughout the Fort Worth area premium automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories and services, including the industry’s most reliable window-tinting solutions. 

Richards is also the owner of Tint World locations in Grapevine, Texas, and Rowlett, Texas.

“We deliver everything automotive enthusiasts in North Texas are looking for, from ultra-premium window tint, paint protection film, and Nano ceramic coatings to audio and video, performance upgrades, and safety and security technology,” Richards said. “With Tint World®’s comprehensive, industry-leading selection of products and services, plus our team of highly trained professional technicians and installers, customers know they can depend on us for their vehicle’s performance and styling needs.” 

Tint World Benbrook, located at 6260 Southwest Boulevard, Benbrook, Texas 76109, serves Fort Worth, Arlington, Westover Hills, White Settlement, Burleson, Aledo, Cleburne, Crowley, Primrose, and River Oaks. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store and its products and services, call (817) 230-8211 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/tx/benbrook-020/.

“Mike has shown a passion for meeting the needs of Tint World customers throughout North Texas,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. “The success he and his team are delivering is evidence of his dedication to the community as well as a reflection of Tint World®’s proven franchise system and processes. Our innovation and franchisee support help Tint World owners differentiate themselves from the competition and offer unique opportunities for growth.” 

Visit tintworld.com for more.