MTX Expands Line-up of Universal Audio Kits with NewOptions and Configurations

Posted on November 2, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged MTX.

PHOENIX, AZ (11.03.2021) – MTX Audio, of the MiTek Electronics and Communications Group, is updating and expanding their line-up of universal audio kits for off-road and UTV applications.

To date, MTX has offered five different kits in the category with their ORV and BORV series kits These came in two and four speaker configurations using the MUD65PL wake speakers and featured a choice of a Bluetooth connected media controller, the MUDBTRC, or interconnection options with a 3.5mm aux cable or a pair of RCAs allowing the user to connect to an existing source or media device. All kits also included the MUD100.2 2-channel amplifier for power as well as a complete power kit and speaker wire.

The new kit offering will expand the family to a total of twelve available kits in six different two and four speaker configurations. One major change is in the source unit options. Besides continuing to offer kits featuring the MUDBTRC Bluetooth controller, they are adding two additional variations, one featuring the AWMC3 media receiver and the other with the MUDBTSW Bluetooth switch. The AWMC3 features a 3-inch full color screen with AM/FM radio, auxiliary input, Bluetooth connectivity and is expandable with SiriusXM satellite radio. The MUDBTSW has an integrated auxiliary input and Bluetooth connectivity and is designed to fit in the standard switch knockout of most side-by-side vehicles.

For interconnection options, the 3.5mm auxiliary and RCA add-on kits will continue while adding a new configuration designed for Polaris vehicles featuring their Ride Command system. This kit will use the PRCAA Ride Command adapter to allow the user a plug and play option for quickly interconnecting to the factory output. This lets the customer connect and play their audio through the Ride Command console.

“Our goal is to provide customers complete audio solutions for their UTV and while our vehicle specific systems are the ultimate choice, we realize there are dozens of other UTV models in the market that don’t have this option.”, said Director of Sales and Marketing, Jason Fickas. “Outside of our overhead systems, our current family of universal kits has been very successful and based on consumer feedback, we’re now expanding the family from five options to twelve. Whether you’re adding on to you existing system or Ride Command or prefer to pick from several source unit options, you’re sure to find a kit that suits your style and still comes with everything you need for installation all in one box. High performance made simple.”

The new Universal audio kits are slated to start shipping in mid-November and more information can be found on their website at www.MTX.com.

Oracle Lighting Features Sidetrack LED Lighting System for Jeep Wrangler JK During 2021 SEMA Expo

Posted on November 1, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Jeep, Oracle Lighting, SEMA Show.

See Oracle Lighting in booth #C20547

METAIRIE, LA (11.02.2021) – Oracle Lighting will feature its recently patented Sidetrack LED Lighting System for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (p/n 5873-504) during the 2021 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #C20547. Now shipping, the Sidetrack LED Lighting System has an MSRP of $199.95 and is also available for JL/JT (p/n 5861-504).

“ORACLE Lighting’s Sidetrack LED Lighting System is a stylish and functional upgrade for Jeep Wrangler JK models,” said Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “This tactical-inspired body cladding is equipped with multi-function integrated LED lights that provide benefits to both driver and passengers.”

The light modules consist of a pair of injection-molded inserts that fit in the original body lines for a seamless look with an option to create a functional fender vent. Matte black panels provide an aggressive look that adds a rugged and tactical appearance to the Jeep. Installation requires no modification to the fender sheet metal…the cladding simply applies with included VHB adhesive.

The LED “Entry Light” features high-output white LEDs which is a side-light intended to illuminate the area outside of the vehicle for the driver and passengers approaching the vehicle at night. This convenient feature allows the driver and passengers to identify puddles, potholes, and other hazards when entering and exiting the vehicle. The entry lights are connected to the vehicle’s dome light circuit so the entry lights will activate when the vehicle is unlocked, when the doors open, and can be manually turned on with the factory control knob.

The LED “Turn Indicator” addresses a potential safety issue with the U.S.-spec Jeep Wrangler JK models which do not have a clear indicator on the side of the vehicle. This can be inconvenient when changing lanes with a vehicle is positioned in the Jeep’s blind spot…this blind spot is increased substantially on lifted vehicles. By adding a bright amber indicator in a clearly visible position, the Sidetrack provides a needed visibility benefit for lifted Jeeps.

Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets 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.

For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email info@oraclelights.com.

Race Sport Lighting Partners with Trends Electronics in Canada

Posted on November 1, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Race Sport Lighting.

RINGWOOD, IL (11.02.2021) – Shortly after Race Sport Lighting launched their 2021 Canadian specific website, they have now officially partnered with Trends Electronics, Inc headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. Trends Electronics has a sales force located in each marketplace, from the West Coast to the East Coast and they will be hitting accounts hard in the next few months to get on board with Race Sport Lighting. Trends will also be stocking and promoting the Marine Sport Lighting line that is Race Sport’s fastest growing category over the last few years. Trends is well known for their success in getting behind the hottest categories, and with the best partners, it is no mistake that Race Sport Lighting fits their success mold in the Canadian marketplace.

“Trends Electronics Inc and our company have been methodically vetting this opportunity for a while now, and we felt as if it was the time to come in strong into Canada. In the next twelve months, we are going to work closely with Trends to present our all-in-one, solution-based products to Canadian dealers. We plan to help dealers become more confident and more profitable in the lighting category.”

– Steve Jergensen, Race Sport Lighting President

This exciting news just got out of the bag this week in a live 60-minute broadcast on CMA. The recording of the broadcast can be viewed be clicking here. Race Sport Lighting clearly laid out the game plan to bring some of their new and exclusive patented technologies to Canadian dealers in conjunction with Trends Electronics Inc to the 12-volt marketplace. There was definitely some excitement on the high-quality lighting offerings, but also on the value-added dealer tools and services. Some of the services include vehicle fitment guides, business-to-business dealer portals, sell sheet libraries and a vast retail display program. Race Sport Lighting also discussed their RS University basic lighting training courses that will pair with Trends University training programs. These tools will be available to all of their dealer base in Canada.

“As a leader in Canadian wholesale distribution and going into our 32nd anniversary, Trends is extremely happy to announce this new partnership. Trends Electronics has always carried best-in-class products for mobile, residential and commercial industries and we believe that the Race Sport Lighting family of world class products will continue to add to our mix for specialty independent retailers here in Canada. With their vast product offering, we are happy to be able to be the one-stop-shop offering to our Canadian partners.”

– Grant McFatter, Trends Electronics National Sales Director

“Trends Electronics is very excited to introduce the Race Sport Lighting line of products to our partners in Canada. Trends has always believed in high-end mobile audio and lighting products and will continue to bring these products to market in Canada.” Their product line adds the lighting category to our mobile division, and keeps us true to our company mission statement to create an incredible, immersive experience of sound and light that will blend seamlessly into any environment.”

– Grant Daoust, Trends Electronics President

Visit trendsinc.com and racesportinc.com for more.

Contact: 

The Trends Electronics Client Services Team Orders@trendsinc.com

Grant McFatter – National Sales Director (Mobile Division) grantm@trendsinc.com 

Score to Display Over 50 Legendary Off-Road Vehicles at Score Baja 1000 Experience at 2021 SEMA Show

Posted on October 31, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged SEMA Show.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (11.01.2021) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) will host he SCORE Baja 1000 Experience in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2021 SEMA Show from Nov. 2-5.

This display will feature over 50 vehicles representing the best of SCORE from several classes, including Trophy Truck, Buggies, UTV, and Moto classes. SCORE Baja 1000 history will also be showcased with legendary vehicles, including the “Big Oly” Bronco driven by Parnelli Jones, the first Meyers Manx ever known as “Old Red”, and Ivan Stewart’s multi-championship Toyota.

November, 1998. Ivan Stewart finished 1st in the Trophy Truck class driving his MCI WorldCom/PPI-prepared Toyota Trophy-Truck powered by a Toyota Tundra Racing V8.

The complete SCORE Baja 1000 Experience presentation will include the SCORE start line transplanted to the SEMA Show floor with the SCORE Semi, starting arches, and the giant digital screen that make up the pageantry of the iconic SCORE race environment.

Beyond the competition vehicles, SCORE Lifestyle exhibits will highlight overlanding, highly-modified chase vehicles, and state-of-the-art Pre-Runners.

For more information about SEMA exhibits or to register to attend the 2021 SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com.

Mobile Solutions Brings 2021 Product Line to SEMA Show

Posted on October 31, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Mobile Solutions, SEMA Show.

TEMPE, AZ (11.01.2021) – Mobile Solutions will fulfill its 16th year of exhibiting and teaching at the 2021 SEMA show, scheduled for November 2-5, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The company will present its products at Booth No. 12445 in the Mobile Electronics & Technology section of the North Hall. Bryan Schmitt, president and head instructor will be on hand to greet attendees and demonstrate the company’s products.

Among the products to be highlighted at the show, the Arc Guide Template system allows fabricators to add stylish touches to wood surfaces. The 11-piece kit comprises arcs with a radius of 20 to 36 inches alongside straight pieces of three lengths. Also featured is the new Magnet Fitment kit, which enables quick, easy and secure flush-mounting of magnets to secure speaker grilles or panels. The kit includes four sizes of Magnet Match countersink bits to create perfect, flat holes at the proper depth. Smart Mag Alignment Plates ensure each magnet is inserted with precision.

The new GT Template system adds another series of fabrication shaping guides to the Mobile Solutions ecosystem. Nine template pieces—including four pieces that can be used separately or as part of the largest template ring—give fabricators expanded creative flexibility when building pressed grilles or close-contact panels.

In addition to the booth presence, Mobile Solutions’ Bryan Schmitt will headline a seminar as part of the annual SEMA Education series. Titled, “Seamless Visual Integration of Modern Electronics into Vehicles,” the session will focus on upgrading classic and custom vehicles with the latest technology while retaining the vehicle’ original style and design flow. The session takes place in Room N257 at 1:00PM PT on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Gary Bell, accomplished vehicle designer and owner of Define Concepts in Orange, Calif., will moderate the seminar.

“In this uncertain climate, we recognize companies made the decision to attend or not attend SEMA based on factors that are unique and internal for each company,” said Schmitt. “We made the decision to continue our attendance at SEMA based on our own factors and look forward to seeing new and existing customers while participating in the safety measures implemented throughout the show.”

For more information on Mobile Solutions’ SEMA participation, visit mwi.re/MS-SEMA. Find out more about Mobile Solutions at mobilesolutions-usa.com.

PowerBass OE Direct Fit Toyota How-To from the SEMA Garage

Posted on October 28, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged PowerBass, SEMA.

Follow along with our technical director Dave Myers as he shows off the play by play for a Direct Fit OE Replacement using our Toyota OE Series Co-Axials and Components. With no holes to drill, no wires to cut the installation is streamlined and simple for installers of all skill levels. Installing great sound has never been easier!

Making any stock factory sound system sound fantastic is now a simple task with our OEM drop in replacement speakers for most Lexus, Scion and Toyota cars, trucks and SUV’s. Check out our latest install video on the Auto Revolution 4 Runner at the SEMA Garage!

OE DIRECT FIT TOYOTA
OE652-TY 6.5″ Coaxial
OE692-TY 6×9″ Coaxial
OE65C-TY 6.5″ Component
OE69C-TY 6×9″ Component
PowerBass OE Series Speakers are available in two different styles.

The co-axials feature an Injection molded PP cone with a 1” silk dome tweeter, while the component system features an inverted molded woofer cone with a separate 1” titanium dome tweeter to deliver the music experience you have always wanted from your factory sound system!

Follow this link to the OE SERIES FITMENT GUIDE or click on the image to open the guide. Find your year, make, and model and the guess work is handled with a list of what fits and even some install tips to help make your OE Direct Fit replacement a breeze.

Visit powerbassusa.com for more.

NAV-TV Announces the Wireless Charger Pro Phone Charging System

Posted on October 28, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged NAV-TV.

CORAL SPRINGS, FL (10.29.2021) – NAV-TV Corp. has announced the Wireless Charger Pro automotive grade phone charging system.

The Wireless Charger Pro is an automotive-grade charging device for phones and other Qi-compatible devices. Utilizing a triple-coil design, it allows for greater flexibility in positioning the phone without needing to find that “sweet spot.” A built-in audible alert will let the customer know when their phone has been detected and charging has begun, so they don’t need to look at the phone’s screen to know that it’s working.

The device will charge through up to 3mm of plastic or rubber, and can be mounted out of sight (under existing trim or a pad.) The unit has passed rigorous OEM tests, and a version of it is currently in use by a luxury automobile manufacturer.

The Wireless Charger Pro is available and shipping now at an extremely attractive price.

For more information on the Wireless Charger Pro, or to place an order, contact your NAV-TV sales representative at (866) 477-3336 (USA and Canada toll free) or +1(561) 955-9770 (International), or email sales staff at sales@navtv.com.

Visit navtv.com for more.

AAMP Global is Back at SEMA 2021, Showcasing 400+ SKUs Across Two Booths

Posted on October 27, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry.

CLEARWATER, FL (10.28.2021) – AAMP Global will be present at SEMA 2021, featuring over 400 SKUs across multiple categories; infotainment, audio, integration, marine, safety and off-road to name a few. AAMP will have its traditional Mobile Electronics footprint in the North Hall, but new this year will be a Stinger Off-Road booth in the West Hall. The additional booth signifies the company’s focus to target the Jeep, Truck and Side-by-Side communities.

The AAMP booth (#12133) in the North Hall will feature new and existing products from its flagship brands PAC, Stinger, Phoenix Gold and EchoMaster. New products to keep an eye out for include PAC’s new series of line output converters, LOCPRO ADVANCED, for adding aftermarket amplifiers to modern OEM head units. Coming soon, LPH, T-harnesses are designed to simplify the LOCPRO ADVANCED installation. One of the newest Stinger 10-inch multimedia HEIGH10 kits will be featured for the first time. Designed for the Challenger, Charger and Chrysler 300, it features plug-and-play installation, flush-mount look and feel and vehicle data integration.

AAMP’s booth will debut its newest brand M2M In Motion. Simplify your fleet and asset management with M2M’s user-friendly, cloud-based software platform, Fleet Motion. Access your live camera views, run reports by driver or vehicle, and view real-time data and alerts. The live map view gives you a simple visual of your entire fleet and each vehicle’s location. The full line of telematics devices, asset trackers and connected cameras provides solutions for fleets of all sizes.

Launched as a spin-off of the iconic Stinger brand, Stinger Off-Road was developed to provide off-road communities with the tailored products they require. At the Stinger Off-Road booth (#60119) you can expect to see vehicle-specific infotainment HEIGH10 kits for Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, RAM, and GM trucks. Upfit your off-road rig with vehicle-specific audio, safety, lighting, and power accessories. Get a sneak peek of another upcoming HEIGH10 infotainment kit for the Toyota Tacoma.

AAMP Booth (#12133) – LVCC North Hall
Stinger Off-Road Booth (#60119) – LVCC West Hall

New Products Showcase

AAMP Global will have 15 official new product entries in the showcase this year across various Mobile Electronics, Off-Road and Display categories. These include new 10-inch multimedia vehicle-specific kits, vehicle-specific subwoofer enclosures and Jeep-specific safety solutions. Be sure to visit the New Product Showcase booth (#31255) in the South Hall Upper to check out these entries.

Contact your AAMP rep now to let them know if you are attending SEMA and plan on stopping by one of the booths.

Visit aampglobal.com for more.

Tint World Keeps Pace with the Growing Needs of Houston Vehicle Owners

Posted on October 27, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Tint World.

HOUSTON, TX (10.28.2021) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of a new location in Houston, Texas. This new store is under the ownership of Sameer and Huma Khan.

“Becoming the latest members of the Tint World family has been a great opportunity for my wife and I, as well as my team,” Khan said. “We look forward to providing the highest quality automobile performance products, electronic and security systems and other vehicle accessories to Houston drivers at our new state-of-the-art location.”

Tint World Houston offers the latest in ultra-premium window tint, automotive aftermarket accessories, expert installation, and a top-notch staff of highly trained installers and technicians.

“This new Tint World Houston location is an important addition to our growing presence in Texas,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, President and CEO of Tint World. “Sameer and Huma have demonstrated a passion for Tint World, and our industry that will support our continuing expansion and serve the community they’re investing in.”

The new store is located at 3115 Fondren Road, Houston, Texas, 77063 and it can be reached at (832) 416-1677. For more information on all the products and services at this Tint World location, visit their website at https://www.tintworld.com/locations/tx/houston-091/.

Oracle Lighting Launching RAM Rebel/TRX Front Bumper Flush LED Light Bar System During 2021 SEMA Expo

Posted on October 26, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Oracle Lighting, SEMA Show.

METAIRIE, LA (10.27.2021) – Oracle Lighting has announced the launch of the Rebel/TRX Front Bumper Flush LED Light Bar System for 2019-2022 RAM 1500 Rebel and 2021-2022 RAM 1500 TRX (p/n 5885-001/006) during the 2021 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #C20547. Now available for pre-order and scheduled to ship in November, the new LED Light Bar System has an MSRP of $449.95.

“This unique new lighting system provides functional forward LED lighting while maintaining a factory appearance,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “Our high powered 100W LED light bar is fitted into a housing which is designed to mimic the shape of the original factory bumper and integrate into the front end of the 2019+ RAM 1500 TRX or Rebel.”

The lighting system is installed using rivet nuts, which require two holes 3/8in. to attach the bar to the bumper. Wiring can easily connect to the factory AUX switches. If your truck is not equipped with AUX switches, Oracle Lighting recommends you add Oracle’s switched light bar wiring harness (p/n #2088-504).