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Echo Sales and Distribution Welcomes Adrian Manrique

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Adrian Manrique pictured entering the office in Grayslake, IL.

GRAYSLAKE, IL (09.01.22) – Adrian Manrique has joined the Echo Sales and Distribution Team as the firm’s inside sales rep. Adrian brings over 18 years of installation experience and vast product knowledge of Alpine, Aquatic AV, Hertz, VOXX, Metra and everything in between.

“I’m looking forward to supporting ECHO dealers, getting out into the field and maintaining strength in the territory plus growing relationships with our dealers,” Manrique related.

The new ECHO Sales and Distribution location in Grayslake, IL.

“Adrian’s dedication to bringing dealers the newest and best technology in the field earned him ‘Top 20 Sales Professional in 2018,’” Rob Osheaski related.

ECHO Sales represents number of top brands for a wide variety of car audio, marine audio, powersports, automotive audio/video integration, car alarms, remote car starters plus installation tools. In addition ECHO Sales offers cold weather outerwear for powersports and motorcycles along with helmets.

ECHO Sales covers the states of IL, WI, IN, KY, MN, ND and SD.

For more see echosales.net.

DEI to Sponsors DSM / EVO / GTR Showdown in Ohio

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AVON LAKE, OH (08.31.22) – Design Engineering, Inc. will serve as a primary and class sponsor of the 29th annual IDRC Shootout presented by Buschur’s, LLC this fall.

Billed as the “World’s Greatest DSM/EVO Event,” the Shootout will feature drag racing, autocross and Max Effort combination competitions, plus a pre-event Poker Run. Now in its 29th year, the event is set for Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

“We’re looking forward to some great action at this year’s ENEOS 2022 IDRC Shootout Presented by Buschur’s,” said Will Farkas, Social Media & Sponsorship Coordinator of DEI. “A later starting date this year should mean cooler temperatures and faster times throughout the weekend.”

DEI’s performance heat and sound control products offer drag racers a competitive edge through cooler operating temperatures and thermal containment—particularly in tight engine compartments and under the body of sport compacts and other smaller competition vehicles.

For more information about DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit www.DesignEngineering.com.

SEMA Show Transportation Options for Getting to the Convention Center

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LAS VEGAS, NV (08.31.22) – SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to use hotel shuttles and the Las Vegas Monorail to get to and from the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Free hotel shuttle service will be available to and from the LVCC and more than 45 hotels, and discounted tickets are available to Showgoers for the Monorail, which will operate at extended hours during SEMA Show week.

Monorail
The monorail is a great option for getting to the SEMA Show each day. Trains arrive every few minutes and will begin operation at 6:00 a.m. on SEMA Show days (Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4).

There are seven stations along the Las Vegas Monorail route. With a total of nine running trains, one train arrives at each station every few minutes.

The extended Show hours are:

Monday, October 31: 6:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 1–Thursday, November 3: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.
Friday, November 4: 6:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m.
Stations:

MGM Grand Station
Bally’s/Paris Station
Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station
Harrah’s/The LINQ Station
Las Vegas Convention Center Station
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Monorail Station
SAHARA Las Vegas Station
Look for Monorail kiosks throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center and at participating hotels to purchase discounted tickets. Showgoers can save money and purchase discounted multi-day Monorail passes. For more information, call 702-699-8200.

Discounted Ride Passes:

Single Ride: $5
24-Hour Pass: $13
Two-Day Pass: $23
Three-Day Pass: $26.10
Four-Day Pass: $32.40
Five-Day Pass: $38.70
Seven-Day Pass: $50.40

Ride Sharing
There will be three designated transportation hubs where ride-sharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, and taxis will be able to drop-off and pickup quickly and easily.

Las Vegas Convention Center:

Blue Lot (East End of Grand Lobby, adjacent to Central Hall)
Bronze Lot (South of South Hall)
West Hall Transportation Lot (Adjacent to West Hall )

Taxis and Limousines
There are three designated drop-off and pick-up areas.

Las Vegas Convention Center:

Blue Lot (East End of Grand Lobby, adjacent to Central Hall)
Bronze Lot (South of South Hall)
West Hall Transportation Lot (Adjacent to West Hall )
Registered buyers (retailers/WDs/jobbers) who are SEMA members will be able to utilize the express taxi lines from the Convention Center on Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and Friday, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. For details regarding the express taxi lines for member buyers, visit SEMA Member Central upstairs in the Grand Lobby.

SEMA Show On-Site Parking
Limited parking is available and rates are subject to change without notice. Plan in advance if you will be commuting to and from the Show in a personal vehicle. Updated parking information will be available on www.SEMAShow.com, in the mobile app, or by calling the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at 877-VISITLV or 702-892-0711.

Limited parking at the following locations:

Platinum Lot – Las Vegas Convention Center – $10
937 East Desert Inn Rd.

Piero’s Italian Cuisine Restaurant – $50
355 Convention Center Dr.

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel – $50
3400 Paradise Rd.

Las Vegas Marriott – $40
325 Convention Center Dr.

Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center – $40
3275 Paradise Rd.

Springhill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center – $40
2989 Paradise Rd.

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino – $30
3000 Paradise Rd.

SEMA Show Hotel Shuttles
The complimentary morning and afternoon hotel shuttles transports Showgoers to-and-from the Las Vegas Convention Center and official hotel partners. Hotel shuttles, which will run every 20–30 minutes, carry an average of 55 passengers and will be marked with a route number. Route numbers will coordinate with which hotel properties they service.

A complete list of hotels, pickup locations and route details are available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Tint World Announces Opening of New Naples Location

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NAPLES, FL (08.30.22) — Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the relocation of its Naples store to better serve Collier County.

Tint World Naples, owned by Manny Sousa, provides premier automotive aftermarket services and accessories, including window tint, mobile electronics, audio and video equipment, paint protection films, and more.

“Tint World has consistently demonstrated that it is committed to delivering a comprehensive range of premier automotive products and services,” Sousa said. “Tint World’s commitment to the industry’s leading customer experience is one of the foundations of the company’s success and value, along with its proven, predictable franchise model that empowers franchisees with unique training and support.”

In addition to offering premium products and services, Tint World Naples is staffed by a team of highly experienced and skilled technicians and installers.

“Manny is a team player whose dedication to Tint World’s strategic vision has been instrumental in helping the company grow and thrive,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World. “By implementing our tried and tested franchise systems and processes, he’s achieved sustained success that reflects the rewards available to franchisees through the Tint World model.”

Tint World Naples, serving Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island, Immokalee, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, Captiva Island, Lehigh Acres, and Iona, is located at 3883 Davis Boulevard, Naples, Florida 34104-4340.

To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about Tint World’s products and services, call (239) 908 -0556 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/fl/naples-056/.

VOXX Automotive and ESS Ink Deal to Make H.E.L.P. Intelligent Emergency Communications Widely Available

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ORLANDO, FL (08.30.22) – VOXX Automotive Corp. is partnering with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.™️) which revolutionizes vehicle hazard warning systems to prevent crashes into disabled and vulnerable vehicles and their occupants, to make H.E.L.P. available to virtually every passenger and commercial vehicle on the road.

“VOXX Automotive is proud to partner with Emergency Safety Solutions to assist in bringing their H.E.L.P. feature to market. There are more than 280 million vehicles on the road today in the U.S. that would benefit from this lifesaving technology being built in, which presents an incredible roadway safety opportunity,” said Pat Lavelle, President and Chief Executive Officer, VOXX International Corporation. “The interfacing of enhanced factory hazard lights and GPS-based digital alert technology is cutting edge. Our goal is to greatly reduce these preventable incidents, related injuries, and deaths. This really is a game changer to help us achieve that objective.”

The agreement broadens the availability of lifesaving H.E.L.P. technology, including the manufacturing and distribution of solutions to automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, aftermarket, trucking, and powersports markets to help prevent collisions with all vulnerable vehicles on the roadway.

H.E.L.P. is a regulatory-compliant safety communication solution which provides multiple layers of enhanced protection for disabled vehicles, their occupants and other roadway users including:

  • H.E.L.P. Digital Alerts – Notifications sent to oncoming drivers through in-vehicle displays and GPS navigation apps to provide advance warning as they are approaching a disabled vehicle.
  • H.E.L.P. Lighting Alerts – Dramatically improved, scientifically-tuned hazard flash pattern which is proven to signal urgency to oncoming drivers, prompting them to slow down and move over.
  • Intelligent Controls – H.E.L.P. auto deploys when conditions indicate a safety need, such as a collision, tire blowout, driveline failure or inattentive driver takeover (autonomous driving application). Drivers can also activate H.E.L.P. manually when the hazard signal is engaged, and the vehicle is in park.

Under the agreement, VOXX Automotive will design and manufacture OEM accessory and aftermarket kits featuring these products for sale across all VOXX Automotive and ESS sales channels. The scope of the agreement also includes H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFE, a specialized version of H.E.L.P. tailored to the needs of heavy-duty, long-haul, and commercial delivery vehicles.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with VOXX Automotive to bring the benefits of H.E.L.P. to millions of motorists, commercial drivers and fleet owners who otherwise would not have this option,” said David Tucker, Founder, Chairman and President of ESS. “More than 40 people a day across the U.S. don’t make it home every day due to these preventable crashes. This partnership will significantly accelerate the broader adoption of H.E.L.P. to save lives on the road by modernizing the 71-year-old hazard warning system featured on today’s passenger vehicles and commercial trucks.”

Visit www.voxxautomotive.com for more.

SEMA Offers Worldwide Recognition Through Ultimate Vehicle Competition Battle of the Builders

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (08.29.22) – SEMA is calling all SEMA Show car builders to register for SEMA Battle of the Builders, the aftermarket industry’s ultimate vehicle competition. Open exclusively to builders with a car or truck displayed at the annual trade show, the competition celebrates and honors top builders for participating in what many consider to be the pinnacle of automotive events.

“Since 2014, we’ve provided vehicle builders a special platform to showcase their imagination, creativity, 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. SEMA Battle of the Builders 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.”

SEMA Battle of the Builders gives builders to opportunity to gain global recognition, including possible inclusion in a one-hour television special or SEMA’s social channels, and a chance to be recognized and named as the industry’s top builder. The competition recognizes one winner in four different categories— 1) Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck; 2) 4 Wheel Drive & Off-Road; 3) Sport Compact, Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic; 4) Young Guns —before crowning the coveted title, Battle of the Builders Champion.

The four categories have evolved for the 2022 competition. Hot Rod Trucks will now compete with traditional Hot Rod builds. The former Truck class becomes more focused on 4 Wheel Drive & Off-Road builds while the Sport Compact class is expanded to include Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic builds as well. The age limit for the Young Guns class has also been raised from 27 to 29 years old. As part of SEMA’s initiative to support and encourage the next generation of builders in the industry, the association will continue its SEMA Young Guns category for builders who are 29 and younger.

“Each year, we meet amazing young builders through the Young Guns program,” said de Vera. “It is inspiring to witness the passion, drive, and courage they have to put their blood, sweat, and tears into their projects and to compete with their pride and joy in this competition. To see the industry embrace them as they build a network of contacts and connections that will fuel a lifelong career is exactly why the Young Guns class was created. Fortune definitely favors the brave, and we want to highlight that.”

Although the SEMA Show is a trade-only event, consumers can experience the excitement of the event and see the winning Battle of the Builder vehicles during the SEMA Cruise and at SEMA Ignited (www.semaignited.com), the official SEMA Show after-party taking place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the West Hall parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more information on the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition or to register, visit www.semabotb.com. The deadline to register is October 14. Calling all builders!

The 12volt Chevy Studio Rolled with the 12voltSTP Tool

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SHREVEPORT, LA (08.29.22) – In today’s world, and the 12volt world, it’s hard to find positive news. The 12volt Chevy Studio was on the road in Big D this weekend. 12volt News, and the 12volt Central Studios staffs, work to deliver positive industry news each business day. Creating the 12voltSTP Tool was another example of making it easy for industry members to deliver their company’s brand and activities to members of the 12volt industry.

Check out action with the 12voltSTP Tool this past weekend from OC Jeep Week in Ocean City MD and KFest in Big D. KICKER and Alpine both had a major presence at OC Jeep Week. KICKER was on site with the XRV, Audio Works of Delaware doing sales and installations along with area rep firm Opus Marketing.

Alpine had 3 demo Jeeps, event truck and trailer. The Proline Car Stereo crew was on site performing installations and they were packed for the 3 day run.

At KFest in Big D KENWOOD unveiled the amazing new in-booth sales kiosk that displays information selected in a PowerPoint format. Nakamichi was onsite and Robin McNeal spotlighted new products to dealers like Carmil Car Stereo from Springfield MO.

JVC and Kenwood hosted training sessions and presented a prize to attendees. Curtis Dickens from C&S Car Audio won a JVC Multimedia receiver in one of the 2 JVC training sessions. Chris Reed from Stereo Video Center in Tyler TX won a KENWOOD STZ-RF200D in one of the 2 KENWOOD sessions.

The New JVC Sonic demo, highlighting new waterproof amplifiers, was spotlighted in the JVC booth. DB DRIVE President Robert Diaz was in the showing products from the Euphoria line and more with area rep Dave Gill from SMS.

The KICKER FIAT 500 demo brought a lot of technology to the event with KEY line of all-in-one amplifies/processors. Paul Trueman in the SiriusXM booth offered a raffle prize package for dealers registering for the SXM training website.

The above examples are some of the 3 dozen posts made this past weekend from 12volt industry members who utilized the 12voltSTP Tool. Check out over 500 posts #12voltstp on Instagram.

The 12volt STP Tool makes it easier than ever to showcase your company’s positive activities and products. Snap..Txt..Presto.. your company’s positive news and activities could be in the news. 318 465 0844 is the number. With the advent of social media, Facebook and Instagram platforms became key vehicles to deliver information and news. The fact remains people still need, and look forward to, receiving positive news. That is also true for the business realm that includes the 12volt Industry.

To deliver fresh industry news to members of the mobile electronics industry the 12volt Central Studios staff makes multiple posts on Instagram and Facebook each business day. The 12volt STP Tool was created in 2020 for members of the 12volt industry to send their news to the 12volt Central Studios. Snap and Txt an image to 318-465-0844. Presto, your positive news could be delivered to members of the 12volt industry.

On Instagram and Facebook, @12voltnews has over 10,000 followers on each platform. Those followers are dedicated members of the 12volt industry.

Click to see over 500 posts #12voltstp on Instagram.

Look forward to seeing your company’s brand and activities in the 12volt News.

HushMat Insulation Reduces Noise, Vibrations, & More

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OLATHE, KS (08.26.22) – High-quality audio is more than just great speakers. HushMat’s insulation greatly reduces or eliminates unwanted vibrations and rattles caused by mid and sub bass. HushMat insulation acts like a filter, purifying the sound coming from your speakers. We offer insulation kits for most popular vehicles and universal kits for vehicles that are not directly supported.

Cars and trucks are nothing more than a tin can with tons of holes in them. This is not the optimal material to reproduce high-quality audio. Thankfully HushMat’s peel-and-stick insulation prevents annoying vibrations that create rattles, limiting the quality of your music.

HushMat’s 100% Made in the USA self-adhesive sheets are easy to install and can be trimmed to fit any spot with normal scissors. Just cut to fit, then peel and stick.

Hush sound, hush heat, hush space. All you need is scissors.

See how easy it is to install by viewing the video above or clicking this link.

SiriusXM to Air 95 Games During College Football’s Opening Weeks

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NEW YORK, NY (08.26.22) – SiriusXM will offer subscribers its most extensive play-by-play schedule to date for college football’s opening weeks, airing 95 live games from August 27 through September 5.

The opening week schedule on SiriusXM features games from every team from the Associated Press Top 25 poll, including #1 Alabama vs. Utah State (Sept. 3, 7:30 pm ET), the season’s first Top 5 matchup of #5 Notre Dame at #2 Ohio State (Sept. 3, 7:30 pm ET) and the Top 25 matchups of #11 Oregon at #3 Georgia (Sept. 3, 3:30 pm ET) and #23 Cincinnati at #19 Arkansas (Sept. 3, 3:30 pm ET). The schedule of opening week games on SiriusXM is available here: siriusxm.us/2022CFBonSXM.

With one SiriusXM subscription college football fans get access to dozens of game broadcasts each week, from kickoff to the final whistle, involving teams from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC and other conferences, plus Notre Dame, Army, Navy, HBCU football and more. 

SiriusXM also offers fans the most in-depth radio coverage of the college game with daily talk, up-to-the-moment news and expert analysis on six college sports-focused channels – ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM (channel 84), SiriusXM ACC Radio (channel 371), SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (channel 372), SiriusXM Pac-12 Radio (channel 373), SiriusXM SEC Radio (channel 374) and SiriusXM Big 12 Radio (channel 375).  

SiriusXM listeners hear from an unparalleled roster of expert hosts that includes Heisman Trophy winners, National Champions, and former players and coaches including Jake Butt, Bobby Carpenter, Chris Doering, Dusty Dvoracek, Ben Hartsock, Anthony Herron, Jacob Hester, Torry Holt, Gabe Ikard, Roddy Jones, Danny Kanell, Ryan Leaf, E.J. Manuel, Aaron Murray, Rick Neuheisel, Geoff Schwartz, Gino Torretta, Fozzy Whittaker and many others. 

SiriusXM’s college sports programming is available to subscribers nationwide in their car and on the SXM App. The SXM App is available to subscribers on mobile devices and a wide variety of connected platforms in the home including smart speakers, smart TVs and streaming media players. Streaming access is included with all of SiriusXM’s audio trials and most popular plans. 

Visit siriusxm.com for more.

ORCA to Host MasterTech Training for Fabrication Professionals at Mobile Solutions

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CAMARILLO, CA (08.25.22) – Orca Design and Manufacturing Corp., supplier of premium automotive autosound products and accessories, will host its first in-person training session for mobile electronics industry technicians since the pandemic began. On October 1, select industry professionals will join ORCA representatives at the Mobile Solutions training facility in Tempe, Ariz., to participate in the Mobile Solutions’ MasterTech Modern Fab training session. Instructors for the session include Mobile Solutions President and Lead Instructor Bryan Schmitt, along with award-winning retailers and fabrication experts Tom Miller of Musicar in Portland, Ore., Chris Pate from MobileToys in College Station, Texas, and Sage Weir of Sounds Good Stereo in Mount Juliet, Tenn.

The MasterTech Modern Fab training session comprises four days of intensive instruction designed to elevate the knowledge, skill level and imaginative processes of professional fabricators. Segments include hot rod interior design, fabrication theory and techniques, OEM system integration, system tuning, working with plastics, metal and lighting, and automotive upholstery. Each day includes team activities and work on take-home projects.

The session is open to select technicians from ORCA retail dealers. ORCA will pay the class tuition and materials fees for each participant (a $2,000 value). Hotel accommodations for the entire stay are included, as is transportation to and from the facility, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, and select after-hours activities.

“We are truly excited to continue our strong training partnership with Mobile Solutions and get back to in-person, hands-on training,” said Nalaka Adikari, sales director for ORCA. “The MasterTech sessions represent a significant investment in our retailers to empower them with more capability, expertise and creativity. We look forward to seeing everyone in October!”

For more information on Mobile Solutions, visit mobilesolutions-usa.com. To learn about ORCA and its represented brands, visit orcadesign.com.