ORLANDO, FL (04.03.22) – VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC) has partnered with the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), a national trade association that provides advocacy, critical education and resources, networking opportunities, and purchasing programs to bring VOXX’s newest business segment – golf car and course accessories to market.

“We are excited to be a part of the NGCOA for many reasons, one, their advocacy is second to none when it comes to ensuring the longevity of the sport. The second is because we are sure that golf course owners as well as golf cart manufacturers will be blown away when they see the technology that we are bringing to the industry,” said Jonathan Frank, Vice President of Marketing, VOXX Electronics Corporation.

VOXX has an over 60-year lineage in the Automotive space having manufactured for both the OEM automotive sector as well as the aftermarket positioning them as the leader in most categories they are in. Some of the cutting-edge products VOXX is bringing to this space will be VOXX•ekey, an innovative product that allows golf courses, golf car manufacturers, or end consumers to ditch their physical key and use a secure app in combination with Bluetooth® on their phone to start the vehicle – image approaching the Pro Shop and having your “cart’s key” sent to you, automatically. In fact, their vehicle tracking modules can be added to ensure not only where your cart is but keep them from entering endangered areas or hazards.

In addition, VOXX will be bringing various enhancement and safety accessories to the space, like Collision Avoidance, back-up cameras, waterproof mirrors, lighting, audio, and sound emitters that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Standards for LSVs.

“The NGCOA is happy to have VOXX Electronics Corporation join as Corporate Members”. Says Mike Ketterman, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships. “VOXX Electronics is entering into the golf space with cutting edge products that the industry will be excited about”.

VOXX’s hardware and software development capabilities come from a strong North American footprint, with offices in Hauppauge, NY, Detroit, MI, Montreal, Quebec, San Diego, CA, and headquartered in Orlando, FL.

“We are excited for golf course owners, manufacturers, and end consumers to see what we offer as well as what we can develop that brings additional profit while enhancing enjoyability in the golf space.” said Frank.

For more information on VOXX Electronics, visit voxxelectronics.com

HOLLY HILL, FL (03.31.22) – Heise LED Lighting Systems by Metra Electronics has added to their RGB Chasing LED product lineup. Now shipping is an RGB Chasing LED Underglow Lighting Kit with Pro Controller, 4 RGB Chasing LED Rock Light Kit with Pro Controller (12W), 8 RGB Chasing LED Rock Light Kit with Pro Controller (24W), and a Pro Controller that can now be purchased separately. These products are designed to provide dramatic, colorful lighting with minimal installation time.

Chasing LED Underglow Lighting Kit with Pro Controller

The HE-CHASE-UNDGKT is a new vehicle lighting package that includes everything an installer needs to add brilliant underglow lighting to a vehicle. The kit includes six sealed LED tubes, mounting hardware, and Pro Controller. The RGB Chasing tube layout was designed to separate the left and right sides of a vehicle. When a lighting pattern is selected within the app, that pattern will be displayed on either side of the vehicle with the same timing. Works with the free PRO RGB App for Android™ or iOS. The included Pro Controller provides 12volt triggers for the option to turn lights red when vehicle is braking and amber for turn signal indication.

HE-CHASE-UNDGKT Product Specifications:

• 6 sealed LED tubes: (4) 18″ & (2) 48″
• Chasing RGB color LEDs with 170+ moving patterns
• Dedicated brake trigger wire built into the controller
• Two independent zones for left and right turn signal functions
• Includes remote control, mounting hardware, & extension cables
• Chasing RGB products are not compatible with other RGB or RGBW products

Chasing LED Rock Light Kits with Pro Controllers

For drivers who want to show multiple colors at the same time, Heise’s new LED Rock Light Kits offer more than 170 pre-programmed modes for patterns with 16 million different colors. 12volt triggers are available for the turn signal and brake. Each kit includes the Pro Controller featured below with two wireless control options; an included remote control or using the free PRO RGB app for a smartphone or tablet. These controllers are not compatible with other Heise RGB lights.      

HE-CHASE-4KT: 4 Chasing LED Rock Light Kit with Pro Controller (12W)

HE-CHASE-8KT: 8 Chasing LED Rock Light Kit with Pro Controller (24W)

Rock Light Product Specifications:

• (6) 0.5-watt SMD chasing LEDs per rock light
• LED output angle: 150°
• Lens: Polycarbonate
• IP rating: IP67
• Material: Die-cast aluminum alloy housing
• Color: Black
• Cable length 9.8ft (3m)
• Chasing RGB products are not compatible with other RGB or RGBW products

Pro Controller

The HE-CHASE-CB Pro Controller is specifically designed for use with Heise Chasing RGB products, and is now available to purchase separately as a standalone item. It has two wireless control options; an included remote control or using a free PRO RGB downloadable app for a smartphone or tablet. A customer can easily group multiple controllers together through the app, and every controller has left and right zones for independent turn signal control wires and a dedicated brake light trigger wire.

            HE-CHASE-CB Product Specifications:

• Addressable LED controller
• 170+ color changing patterns
• Dedicated brake trigger wire built into the controller
• 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
• Chasing RGB products are not compatible with other RGB or RGBW products

These products are in stock and shipping now.

Visit MetraOnline.com for more information.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (03.25.22) – Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUVs) are the fastest-selling type of vehicle in the United States, accounting for 45% of passenger vehicles sold in 2021. They are also the most common type of vehicle on the road, accounting for almost one in four vehicles on the road, according to the new “CUV Market Snapshot” from SEMA Market Research.

The report, which helps businesses better understand the CUV market and identify opportunities, provides detailed analysis on the CUV landscape, opportunities for the aftermarket, accessorizer profiles, and an outlook for the future.

As vehicle preferences among Americans change, light trucks (pickups, SUVs, CUVs, and vans) are becoming a larger share of the overall vehicle population. OEMs are shifting production away from passenger cars to more profitable light-truck platforms, largely driven by CUVs.

Additional key findings from the SEMA report include:

• Consumers spent $7.7 billion on specialty-equipment parts for CUVs in 2020 – more than was spent on SUVs.
• Off-roading is an emerging opportunity segment within the CUV market. Thirteen percent of CUVs modified in 2020 were taken off-road, and vehicle manufacturers are introducing new options to their CUV lineups specifically aimed at off-road enthusiasts.
• Electrification is coming to the CUV market. Forty new electric CUV models are slated to be released in the next three years.
• By 2035, 59% of new CUVs sold are expected to be electric, hybrid, plug-in, or fuel cell.
• 47% of CUV accessorizers research parts using social media or online videos.
• There are currently more than 130 CUV models on the road, and more than 170 models projected to be sold from 2022-2028.
• CUV accessorizers can be found in any age group. The diverse spread of makes and models make these vehicles a match for almost anyone.

The complete “CUV Market Snapshot” is available to download for free at www.sema.org/research.

This report is the focus of the upcoming SEMA webinar “CUV Market Snapshot – Emerging Opportunities” on March 31.

Click here to register for the webinar