MIAMI, FL (07.20.22) – Nakamichi Car Audio is pleased to introduce a new single DIN multi-media receiver with built in DSP. The NQ723BD features time alignment, 40-band EQ and 3D surround sound all in a compact single DIN chassis.
Additional features include: • 2.5-line 12 bit VA LCD display (Multi-color custom color choice) • Optical Output (rear Toslink port) • Detach face • AM/FM with RDS • Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calls and music streaming (2-phone full time connection) • Plays MP3, WMA, FLAC, ACC, WAV, APE (Lossless Music) Front USB 2.0 and 2A/5V phone charging • 3.5mm Front AUX in, Micro SD/TF slot (behind face) • Maximum Output Power: 50W x 4 (4V Front, Rear and Subwoofer RCA Outputs) • Downloadable Nak APP Control for IOS and Android phones • SWI-Steering Wheel Interface compatible (adapter required) • Includes IR remote control • Short chassis (182x53x115mm)
“The NQ723BD is in stock now for immediate shipment”, stated Robin McNeal, National Sales Manager for Nakamichi Car Audio, “The new 2.5 line VCA LCD multi-color display can be configured to match any interior and is extremely easy to read.”
Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance audio, unveils new aftermarket audio solutions purpose built for 2019+ RZR Pro XP 2 and 4-seat vehicles. Six aftermarket solutions are now shipping with the option of either a PMX source unit or a Ride Command interface, kitted as a Stage 4, 5, or 6 audio system.
The Stage-4 kit includes an AM/FM/WB digital media receiver with 2.5-inch color screen, 6.5-inch front speaker pods, 6.5-inch rear speaker cans, 1500-watt 5-channel amplifier, and 10-inch enclosed subwoofer. The Stage-5 adds a SiriusXM option and camera input to the source unit and upgrades to M2 speakers and subwoofer delivering more output and higher quality sound. For the ultimate pro audio experience, choose Stage-6 that includes the satellite radio option and camera input plus a serious step-up to 8-inch horn loaded rear speaker cans. The Ride Command kits feature the same speakers, amp, and subwoofer listed above but use the Ride Command unit as the audio source.
For extra bass response from Stage 4, 5, or 6 systems, Rockford Fosgate offers a second subwoofer solution for 4-seat vehicles. This 10-inch 400-watt subwoofer is designed to seamlessly integrate under the rear seat on the driver’s side.
All components of the kits are Element Ready to perform regardless of water, dirt, mud, or UV rays. The speakers and subwoofer feature Color Optix LED lighting customizable via the included lighting controller and optional Color Optix app.
The plug-n-play design of these systems ensures a simple installation, now Rockford has made it even more efficient by creating a layered packaging system that makes components easy to find in the order that you need them. Rockford has also produced a complete series of instructional videos for technicians to view either at rockfordfosgate.com or on Rockford’s YouTube channel.
HOLLY HILL, FL (07.19.22) – Heise LED Lighting Systems by Metra Electronics has added to their RGB Chasing LED product lineup. Now shipping is a Chasing Halo LED 7″ Headlights and 4″ Fog Lights Kit with Pro Controller and a Chasing Blade Halo RGB LED 7″ Projector Headlights and 4″ Fog Lights Kit with Pro Controller. These new lighting products fit JeepWrangler JK & JL models 2007-Up* and Jeep Gladiator JT models 2020-Up*, and are designed to provide dramatic, colorful lighting with minimal installation time.
The JP-707RGBKT and JP-708RGBKT include everything an installer needs to upgrade to chasing halo RGB LED headlights and fog lights. Each package includes a pair of 7″ chasing RGB LED headlights, a pair of 4″ chasing LED fog lights, and a Pro Controller. There are two different types of headlights offered in these new kits to fit the luminosity and style preferences of the consumer. Durable polycarbonate lens covers make these lights an ideal solution for adventurous Jeep owners. Additionally, these lighting sets work with other Heise Chasing RGB lighting products, allowing an entire system to use the same app and remote.
JP-707RGBKT Chasing Halo LED 7“ Headlight Features:
Pair of 7″ headlights
50 watts each
Lumens: 4200lm (high beam), 3200lm (low beam)
Color temperature: 6500K
Material: Die-cast aluminum alloy housing
Lens: Polycarbonate
IP rating: IP68
Operating voltage: 10-32V
(2) H4 to H13 connectors included
Canbus decoders included
JP-708RGBKT Chasing Blade Halo RGB LED 7“ Projector Headlights Features:
Pair of 7″ projector headlights
55 watts each
Lumens: 8000lm (high beam), 6000lm (low beam)
Color temperature: 6500K
Material: Die-cast aluminum alloy housing
Lens: Polycarbonate
IP rating: IP68
Operating voltage: 10-32V
(2) H4 to H13 connectors included
Canbus decoders included
Fog Light Features:
Pair of 4″ LED fog lights
30 watts each
Lumens: 3600lm
Color temperature: 6500K
Material: Die-cast aluminum alloy housing
Lens: Polycarbonate
IP rating: IP68
Each of these kits includes Heise’s HE-CHASE-CB Pro Controller, specifically designed for use with Heise Chasing RGB products. It has two wireless control options; an included remote control or the free Pro RGB downloadable app for a smartphone or tablet, allowing users to change colors, sync to music, and more. A customer can easily group multiple controllers together through the app to add more chasing products.
Pro Controller Features:
Addressable LED controller
170+ color-changing patterns
Two independent zones for left and right turn signal functions
DIY pattern function
Music sync function
App controlled (Pro RGB app)
RF card remote included
These products are in stock and shipping now. RGB lights are for off-road use only, and not for use on public roads. Chasing RGB products are incompatible with other RGB or RGBW products and require a separate controller. *Some Jeep models may require additional brackets that are not included.
Visit MetraOnline.com for more information and for up-to-date vehicle-specific applications.
TORRANCE, CA (07.18.22) – Rydeen Mobile Electronics, a cutting-edge electronics designer and manufacturer dedicated exclusively to advanced vehicle driver safety, announces a new and unique 77-GHz blind spot radar BSS-ONE, with Type-III performance that detects vehicles approaching and passing in blind zones.
Single SensorBlind Spot Detection System for Universal Application
Highly Accurate Digital Radar Technology (77 GHz)
2-Way Sensing (ISO 17387 type III) for Both Approaching and Passing Vehicles
Two LED Indicators for Visual Warning
Buzzer Speaker for Audible Warning
Automatic Speed Detection and Improved Sensing Accuracy
The Rydeen BSS-ONE Blind Spot Detection System adheres to inside of a plastic bumper using automotive grade adhesive. Installers may require to remove the bumper but there’s no need for right and left calibration adjustments. The new BSS-ONE includes a single sensor with a 180-degree active field. The sensor operates at 77GHz instead of the typical 24GHz, so it is able to process more data.
“Until now the user experience in aftermarket blind spot systems hasn’t been meeting the OE level experience. The BSS-ONE will ensure nearly 100 percent good outcomes,” said Rydeen founder Phil Maeda.
The installation of BSS-ONE is simple, wires run to the A-Pillars for LED indicators or to the RYDEEN TOMBO 360 and BSS-MI mirrors, both equipped with internal LED indicators for visual warning. Making installation easy with the elimination of removing the A-pillar panel and drilling holes for independent indicators. As indicated, together with BSS-ONE and Rydeen mirrors are an excellent and efficient solution for adding safety features to your vehicle.
The retail pricing of BSS-ONE is $549.00.
RYDEEN is now shipping BSS-ONE to retailers & distributors throughout USA and Canada. Please feel free to contact us at 310-787-7880 or sales@rydeenmoble.com for any questions.
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA (07.18.22) – Eleven Engineering, Inc. (elevenengineering.com), a market leader in semiconductor products for wireless audio for professional, home theater, multi-room, portable, 12 Volt (car, truck, motorcycle, power sports, marine) and gaming applications, has announced that it has donated May 2022 profits from its Skaastore.com to help support a Ukraine family in dire need of assistance during the current crisis with Russia who are actively working to protect their country.
Eleven Engineering added that SKAA’s donation is equivalent of one year’s rent in hopes that the money helps ease any burden on them while they raise a family and fight for their country’s freedom and independence.
“We knew that we needed to do something about the needless humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s unprovoked invasion, and so the team at SKAA made a commitment to support those affected by Putin’s war in Ukraine,” said John Sobota, Eleven Engineering CEO. “The anger and remorse we felt led us to donating a month’s profits to help ease the suffering of those directly in the line of fire. As a result, we heard about the Petrunko family, still inside Ukraine, made up of a husband and wife and their two young children. We are honored and humbled to be able to help them in their time of need while they literally fight for their freedom and future.”
The Petrunko family has first-hand experience with the horrors that come with war, but their story is familiar to many who live in Ukraine. Their home damaged by shelling, they were forced to flee their occupied village near Kherson. Their escape was harrowing, but the family remained safe thanks to the heroic actions of the father, Viktor. Meanwhile the mother, Kristina, is a member of the Ukrainian armed forces, working every day to fight back against Putin’s onslaught.
“We salute both the Russian people who believe using their country’s military might to shell the homes of children is diabolical, as well as those who risk their lives to protest and resist Putin inside Russia,” Sobota continued. “We hope that our small gesture will help the Petrunko family persist with hope and determination as they continue in their noble causes. Thank you to those who fight the good fight.”
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, home to Eleven Engineering’s headquarters, has the largest Ukrainian population of any Canadian city. “And this fact really hits home for us,” Sobota said. “We still challenge other Canadian-based companies to consider stepping up and helping those in Ukraine and the refugees that have fled in any way that they can,” Sobota concluded. “We all need to help because that’s what Canadians do.”
Eleven Engineering invites everyone to share their first-hand stories of heroes from this conflict on its social media platforms.
SKAA is the new wireless HiFi audio standard developed by Eleven Engineering, Inc. SKAA transmitters work with iOS & Android mobile devices, Mac & Windows computers, televisions, and just about any product with a line output or a headphone jack. SKAA is also available as a built-in technology not requiring an external transmitter in purpose-designed partner products, which are featured at SKAA.com. In environments laden with heavy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth traffic, SKAA navigates through these hostile environments with best-in-class reliability. SKAA also allows for uninterrupted audio signals which are delivered with the highest sound quality to all speakers without the latency that is inherent in other wireless solutions.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (07.08.22) – Product information and details for project vehicles displayed at the 2022 SEMA Show will be available at the click of a button. Through the SEMA Show mobile app, visitors will be able to scan QR codes that are on the vehicles and see comprehensive details about the build, including vehicle make, model, year, sponsors, and products.
Last year, all feature vehicles in common areas such as outside parking spaces or indoor lobbies had QR codes that could be scanned through the mobile app. This year, the option is expanding to include sponsored vehicles and booth vehicles that exhibitors submit applications for in advance.
“The feedback to the QR codes on the feature vehicles was so popular and well-received that we are expanding the option to allow Showgoers to scan and obtain information for even more vehicles at the SEMA Show,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “This is going to enhance the attendee experience and make it easier for buyers to connect with exhibitors.”
Product information and details for project vehicles displayed at the 2022 SEMA Show will be available by scanning its QR code using the SEMA Show mobile app.
The Project Vehicle option in the SEMA Show mobile app will include the sponsoring exhibitor, booth number, products installed, and more. Vehicles are also listed by categories such as hot rod, off-road, sport compact, muscle car, luxury, lowrider, and more.
Applications for feature vehicle space is available as an exclusive benefit to Show exhibitors at www.semashow.com. All approved feature vehicles and sponsored vehicles are automatically included in the mobile app. Exhibitors must submit a booth vehicle application form in order for booth vehicles to be included in the mobile app.
The mobile app, which is automatically updated each year in the fall, can be downloaded for free. Learn more by visiting www.semashow.com.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (07.08.22) – Auto-shop students from schools around the United States are making final customizations to their Jeep Wrangler TJs and 3rd-Gen Toyota 4Runners, as part of the SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program.
The program, which was put hold on 2020 due to COVID-19, uniquely connects high school automotive shop classes with specialty-equipment manufacturers’ products to build one-of-a-kind customized vehicles. Five of the ten vehicles will be auctioned off in late July, while the remaining five will be auctioned off in late September via Bring-a-Trailer.
Students from Career Center Highschool, work together to install a winch on an ’01 Jeep Wrangler.
The 10 participating high schools are:
Career Center Highschool, Winston Salem, North Carolina; ’01 Jeep Wrangler Comstock Highschool, Kalamazoo, Michigan; ’97 Toyota 4Runner John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, Illinois; ’97 Toyota 4Runner McGavock High School, Nashville, Tennessee; ’04 Jeep Wrangler Mon Valley Career & Technology High School, Charleroi, Pennsylvania; ’02 Jeep Wrangler Omaha Public Schools Career Center, Omaha, Nebraska; ’96 Toyota 4Runner R.L. Turner High School, Carrollton, Texas; ’97 Toyota 4Runner Santa Fe ECO, Santa Fe, New Mexico; ’22 Jeep Wrangler Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, Santa Ynez, California; ’96 Toyota 4Runner Wichita Falls Career Education Center, Wichita Falls, Texas; ’99 Jeep Wrangler
Through the program, students are exposed to real-world, hands-on auto-tech skills while becoming engaged in the accessorization and customization lifestyle. The hands-on-learning opportunity will expose hundreds of students to the $50.9 billion automotive specialty-equipment industry.
The vehicles will be auctioned through the online platform and enthusiast community at Bring a Trailer.
AVON LAKE, OH (07.07.22) – Arctic Cat Wildcat XX owners can keep their cool with a new Heat Control Kit from Design Engineering, Inc.
Created to reduce the amount of heat that enters the cabin from around the lower steering column in the popular side-by-side models, the kits also block dirt and mud from getting into the driver’s area to increase riding comfort and safety.
“Keeping riders cool and comfortable is the goal of our new heat shield kits for Arctic Cat Wildcat XX applications,” says Mike Buca of DEI. “Installation is straightforward, and these shields will increase the riding comfort for you and your whole crew.”
Designed to fit 2018-’22 Wildcat XX models, the kits feature CNC-cut materials for a precision fit and maintain Arctic Cat’s tilt steering function. The heavy-duty rubber shields are built to last, offering an easy installation while reducing heat intrusion from around the steering column.
FULLERTON, CA (07.07.22) – Vision Tech America, BOYO, provides the 12volt industry with the state-of-the art technology in automotive engineering with aggressive pricing to modernize vehicles.
The new BOYO VTX400D turns any camera and 1080P AHD monitor into a wireless system. The transmitter supports all AHD/CVI/CVBS cameras at 1080P/720P/D1/CIF resolution. The system provides reliable wireless operational range up to 1640 feet.
Richard Hong, VP of Sales related, “The rising demand in the automotive aftermarket industry is rear view cameras and monitors with artificial intelligent technology and AHD/CVBS compatibility. Our new VTX400D will help consumers with much better safety and convenience on the road.”
COOS BAY, OR (07.01.22) – Team members from Car Tunes in Grants Pass traveled to Coos Bay OR to exhibit at the 2022 UTV Take Over June 22nd-26th. Fermin Sanchez, along with 2 team members, made the 3 hour trip to the dunes in Coos Bay.
Car Tunes set up at the UTV Take Over 2022 in Coos Bay.
“It was the first year for us to exhibit at the UTV Take Over. Our booth site was not on vendor row but provided a ton of visibility for attendees. Our large trailer let all know Car Tunes was in the house. With the activity around the trailer all saw we were busy making motorsports enthusiasts happy with onsite installations,” Fermin related.
At the event KICKER products were highlighted with soundbars, amps and subwoofers.
Fermin Sanchez was busy right out of the gate… here installing Kicker gear on Day 1.
Continuing, Sanchez offered, “We had a counter top KICKER soundbar display that was live for demos. In addition, we had KICKER gear in personal vehicles for demos. Once seated attendees knew KICKER was Livin’ Loud. We sold all the KICKER soundbars we took as inventory.”
Car Tunes had a very successful event in Coos Bay and is looking to be onsite at the upcoming DuneFest.
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