PITTSBURG, PA (12.02.2021) – 96.1 KISS is Pittsburgh’s #1 Hit Music Radio Station and they are making a hit again this year with their annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign to support the Marines Toys For Tots Drive. Pro sports teams, area organizations plus a growing list of local businesses are contributing to the success of this year’s event. Team Nutz is one of the local businesses working to Stuff-A-Bus.

Ed Nuttall related, for Team Nutz, “This is such a worthy initiative. The 96.1 KISS Stuff-A-Bus Christmas campaign has been going on over 20 years and this is actually our first year to participate. This campaign lasts through this week, ending Saturday December 4th. and so far 22 large school buses have been packed with unwrapped toys. The seats and aisles are filled. They are looking to stuff close to 50 buses before the week is out.”

All Ways Safe is a safety truck company in a Pittsburg suburb and is a sponsor. Team Nutz completed an amazing installation in this truck and it was on display in the Special Vehicles area at SEMA 2021 and loaded with Memphis Audio gear.

“My wife Nina and I went shopping at Big Lots and Five Below stores last night and completely filled the Team Nutz van with a wide variety of toys. We dropped the load off at Robinson Town Centre and certainly helped to Stuff-A-Bus for the Marines Toys For Tots Drive 2021.”

It is terrific to see 12volt companies, like Team Nutz, participate in local community events.

See more @teamnutzpgh on Instagram

AVON LAKE, OH (12.02.2021) – Design Engineering Inc. introduces its new 2022 Full Line Catalog, containing complete information on its entire line of innovative heat and sound control solutions for any automotive project. Request your digital or print copy today or stop by DEI’s PRI booth (#301) to pick one up.

From vehicle-specific to universal application solutions, powersports kits to exhaust wraps and heat protective sleevings, DEI thermal and noise control products are the choice for professional builders and DIY mechanics looking to keep their rides cool and comfortable.

The 60-page catalog features nearly 30 new products and more than 80 new part numbers for race and street performance. Featured products include vehicle-specific insulation kits, high quality heat reflective tapes and sprays, headliner insulators, engine and interior heat barriers, sensor covers, and a growing collection of motorcycle and powersports components and side-by-side heat barrier kits.

These new products join DEI’s long list of proven heat and sound control solutions, including its popular exhaust wraps, turbo heat shields, plug boot and wire protectors, extreme heat barriers and wide range of interior components, plus information on the company’s tools and accessories, safety products, and even marketing materials for retailers.

Visit designengineering.com for more.

LAFAYETTE, LA (11.30.2021) – Saturday, November 27th, the Louisiana Jeepers set up in the shopping center in front of Ricky Smiths Audio in Lafayette. The Louisiana Jeepers Club was collecting Christmas gifts for Little Lambs which aids the children and families of the incarcerated.

“The Christmas Holiday season is certainly a special time of the year. The shopping center schedules a Santa’s Sleigh activity each Saturday in December leading up to Christmas. Ricky Smiths Audio frequently hosts events in front of the store with Louisiana Jeepers. Since the Jeep is a very popular vehicle for aftermarket upgrades we have done systems for several of their members” Ricky Smith Audio’s Alan Benit stated.

Under a cloudy sky on Saturday members of the Louisiana Jeepers set up a tent, table and boxes for donations. Team members also positioned their Jeeps as a group in the shopping center parking lot.

“We set up a Christmas tree outside by the front door with chairs for Mrs Claus and an Elf. When the event concluded a couple of boxes were left that we placed in the showroom to continue the donation efforts for the Little Lambs” Benit concluded.

For more see @rickysmithsaudio

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA (11.30.2021) –  Just in time for the Holiday Gift season, Accele Electronics is pleased to announce a new addition to their industry leading array of Rear Seat Entertainment solutions for Expeditors, Retailers, Van Converters and 12 Volt Specialists.

The Accele DVD9855 is an all in one Multimedia Player featuring adjustable brackets that enable mounting to most vehicle Headrest posts. The system can be mounted to any headrest, Active or Passive, and mounts in minutes. The Universal system has adjustments for different headrest pillow depths and features a quick release mechanism for removal and a single mini cable for easy installation through the seat.

The DVD9855 is the perfect solution for displaying Video content in a widescreen 16:9 Format on a large 9″ LCD screen from a smart device that has HDMI or Video outputs, or it’s built in Disc Drive. Additionally, it has an SD Card Slot and USB Port, a single DVD system can be used individually or two can be purchased and cross connected together to display separate sources or the same source. Audio is available through Headphones with a built in two channel IR headphone transmitter, built in FM Modulator or it’s built in speakers.

The 9” widescreen Active Matrix TFT LCD display has resolution of 800 x 480 x 3 and is LED Backlight with a Brightness rated at 350 NIT. The Disc player picks up where it left off before power was interrupted with the Auto-Resume feature. Included are (1) side mounted HDMI and (1) 3.5mm AV input.

The included Video games CD with Wireless Video Game controller ensures your rear seat passengers of all ages will no longer ask “Are we there yet?”

The DVD9855 is available immediately, please contact your Accele Sales Representative.

Visit www.accele.com for more.

HENDERSON, NV (11.19.2021) – The RPOD6 has been re-designed to have a slimmer mounting depth of just 2.44” and accepts the same 6.5” speakers as before. With the new slimmer profile, the RPOD6A can be mounted in a variety of new locations to add speakers to any classic car that didn’t originally come with an audio system without the need to cut or modify the interior.

RetroPods are built with a rugged ABS plastic that can either be painted, wrapped in vinyl, or carpeted to match a vehicle’s interior for a fully customized look. The angled design directs sound towards the listener for better stereo imaging and an enjoyable listening experience. The RPOD6A accepts a 6.5” speaker and is available with RetroSound’s S-62 Stereo Speakers or their Premium R-652N Stereo Speakers.

The RPOD6A is available now for $51.99 at www.retromanufacturing.com

LAS VEGAS, NV (11.18.2021) – Stealth Energy, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries located in Cleveland, Ohio, launched a new line of lithium batteries designed for competition car audio at SEMA in Las Vegas. The battery manufacturer is an American Bass Audio company a leading car audio brand for over three decades.

The batteries LT-40 and LT-80 unveiled by Stealth Energy are Lithium-Titanate-Oxide (LTO) batteries. LTO batteries are known for their high levels of safety and fast recharge and discharge capabilities relative to a traditional lithium-ion battery which makes LTO the perfect battery chemistry for car audio.

Bob Ahuja, co-founder of Stealth Energy commented, “Lithium batteries are increasingly affordable, and they are significantly lighter and more powerful than traditional AGM batteries that are commonly used to power car audio builds for serious competitors.”

Ahuja concluded, “We believe that lithium batteries will one day become the battery of choice for car audio enthusiasts, and we have spent months designing and testing the perfect lithium solution for these customers. I am confident that Stealth Energy will be the battery of choice for car audio customers across the United States.”

Stealth Energy lithium battery solutions while designed for car audio also have applications for transportation, clean energy, medical, industrial and grid-connected products.

Bob AhujaAmerican Bass USA
Tel:  440-248-5858
Fax :  440-248-6022
bob@americanbassusa.com

Visit stealth-energy.com for more.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (11.18.2021) – As part of SEMA’s initiative to provide live and virtual education to the automotive specialty equipment industry, SEMA is issuing a call for speakers for the 2022 SEMA Show and the association’s year-round virtual education program.

Available at www.sema.org/speakers, applications are open to innovative thinkers, industry experts, and dynamic presenters who can share ideas, technologies, and expertise with the industry.

The education program is specific to industry professionals in the automotive aftermarket and its related niche-specific segments. The year-round virtual program, which saw thousands of SEMA members participating since its debut in January 2021, provides thought-provoking, forward-thinking webinars that help participants take their businesses and careers to the next level. Likewise, educational seminars are an essential component of the SEMA Show where industry professionals come to network in person and learn new business strategies.

Topics of interest for 2022 include:
Aftermarket Updates and Future Trends
Digital Marketing
Automotive Electronics
Legal & Regulatory
Small-Business Strategy
Electric Vehicles
Vehicle Technology
Leadership
Business Management

Speaker proposals for the 2022 SEMA Show must be submitted by Jan. 7, 2022. Virtual education proposals can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Submit a proposal today at www.sema.org/speakers. Suggestions for topics and/or speakers are also encouraged and can be submitted at http://www.sema.org/sessiontopics.

For more details, contact Gary Vigil, SEMA sr. manager of professional development, at garyv@sema.org or 909-978-6738.