MERRITT ISLAND, FL (07.29.2021) – AccuAir Suspension, maker of next generation air suspension control products, has launched product sales after being acquired by Arnott LLC late last year. E-commerce sales are now available via the company’s new website, https://accuair.com/, for both dealers and direct-to-consumer sales.

The launch includes AccuAir’s cornerstone products, such as the e-Level+ control system, including the e+ Connect ECU with built-in Bluetooth 5.0, and air supply and accessory components. The product offering now available for sale was designed for next generation air suspension control for automotive applications.

“Since Arnott LLC acquired the AccuAir brand in late 2020, we’ve been working hard to launch sales of the brand’s cornerstone air suspension products,” said Ryan Rutledge, AccuAir Suspension’s director of controls. “We’re proud to be launching the brand and products for both wholesale and retail sales. Additionally, we plan to have some exciting new product announcements happening soon.”

As part of the brand’s long-anticipated reemergence, a new, e-commerce driven website has also been launched. The site features more robust e-commerce options than ever before, designed with consumer education in mind. Air suspension enthusiasts can find all of the information needed to build a custom air suspension system for their vehicle.

For more information on AccuAir Suspension and its products, visit accuair.com. A list of AccuAir dealers can be found at accuair.com/pages/dealers.

COMPTON, CA (07.28.2021) – Magnadyne has announced the signing of the CE Guys to represent the New Carbine and Silencer remote start & security product lines for Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North & South Dakota, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Hawaii.  

With over thirty-four years of experience the CE Guys are a family-owned corporation which is managed by Michael and Christy Foundation.  “It’s one thing to have a strong work ethic, but it’s another to do it with sincere passion, —and in sales, that passion has allowed Michael to achieve unbelievable success and industry recognition.” Christy Foundation – CE Guys

“I look forward to working with Michael & Christy, as well as Mario Zamudio, Daniel Mount, and Edric Taira in bringing our New Silencer and Carbine Solutions to one of the largest Automotive Remote Start Centric Markets in the United States.  Michael and I are aligned and committed to building a value-added business approach to our dealer and distribution relationships through seamless execution of our customer centric sales, service, and strategic placement initiatives.” Armando Parra – Magnadyne

For more information on the CE Guys or to inquire about becoming an authorized Carbine dealer or authorized Silencer distributor in the Upper and Middle West Markets please contact Michael Foundation  (877) 7CE-GUYS or email info@ceguys.com

Visit ceguys.com and magnadyne.com for more.

ARLINGTON, VA (07.28.2021) – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will deliver a keynote address during CES 2022, the world’s most influential technology event. Sievert’s keynote will discuss 5G innovations for consumers, businesses and thought leadership – and spotlight a look into the future of how these advancements are enabling people to work, communicate and learn more efficiently.

“As we return to in-person events, we look forward to convening innovators and business leaders from around the world who will showcase how technology impacts and improves every facet of our daily lives,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “The pace of innovation has accelerated over the last 18 months, and the rapid roll-out of 5G will only increase the momentum. There’s so much excitement in this space and for the first time, we welcome Mike Sievert to our keynote stage to share more about T-Mobile’s vision for fueling 5G innovation.”

5G is the key ingredient driving the future of many industries – from telecommunications and healthcare to transportation and smart cities – and will eventually underpin the global economy. CES 2022 will showcase these technologies and bring together industry advocates, including Mike Sievert, to share insights on the where 5G is headed.

“The last year has shown us the critical role connectivity plays in our lives – for consumers, businesses and society as a whole,” said Sievert. “As the nation’s 5G leader, T-Mobile is driving a transformation in wireless communications. I can’t wait to keynote CES 2022 and showcase new ways this 5G network is unleashing game-changing innovations both now and in the future!”

As CMO, COO and now CEO of T-Mobile, Sievert leads a customer-crazed team of disruptors and innovators, working tirelessly over the last eight years to change the rules of wireless, resulting in T-Mobile becoming the fastest-growing company in the industry. As CEO, Sievert is unrelentingly focused on supercharging the successful Un-carrier strategy to deliver both the best value and best network in wireless and building a company and culture that is world-famous for putting customers first.

CES returns to Las Vegas Jan. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days taking place Jan. 3-4, 2022. This is the first CES 2022 keynote announcement, as CES heads back to Las Vegas for an in-person event. The CES keynote schedule will be updated regularly as keynote speakers are announced. Top visionaries and thought leaders will speak and share insights on premiere technologies during CES 2022. The keynotes will be viewed in-person in Las Vegas and accessed across the globe through the digital experience, giving the world a front row seat to experience the future of technology.

Visit www.ces.tech for more.

NEW YORK, NY (07.27.2021) –  SiriusXM has announced its newest and most comprehensive subscription tier – the Platinum VIP package.  Platinum VIP provides subscribers with the full spectrum of SiriusXM content in up to two cars, with a SXM App login for each, as well as special perks, including opportunities to experience SiriusXM events with artists, athletes and stars, including VIP-only exclusives, and VIP Customer Service with priority call handling.

The Platinum VIP package also includes access to an extensive library of live concert video and audio recordings through nugs.net, the leading music platform for live concert streams, offering music fans VIP access to their favorite concerts anytime, anywhere.  SiriusXM Platinum VIP subscribers will be able to log in to nugs.net using their SXM App credentials to instantly access more than 5,000 official, soundboard-quality live concert recordings and 250 full video-on-demand concerts handpicked from nugs.net‘s extensive streaming catalog, with new shows added every few months.  Listeners can discover exclusive recordings and create custom playlists featuring artists with 24/7 SiriusXM channels including Bruce Springsteen, Phish, Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews, as well as hundreds of other fan favorites like Metallica, Wilco and many, many more – available via the nugs.net mobile app on iOS or Android devices or on a Mac or PC using a browser at nugs.net here. 

Platinum VIP subscribers get all of the content SiriusXM offers in both vehicles and on the SXM App – more than 300 channels.  These include Howard Stern’s two exclusive channels, live games and events from every major professional sport as well as hundreds of college games, an unparalleled selection of ad-free music channels covering every genre, plus entertainment, news, comedy and more.  Platinum VIP is priced at $34.99/month.  For more info on all that it offers, go to siriusxm.com/platinumvip.

“Platinum VIP is a terrific addition to our subscription choices and provides real value for those subscribers who love SiriusXM, want it in multiple vehicles, and want all of the premium programming that we offer,” said Richard Beatty, SiriusXM’s Chief Subscription Revenue Officer.  “Not only are they getting the value of two subscriptions, they get added perks like special access to great SiriusXM events, concerts, in-studio shows and more.  With the bundled-in access to thousands of great live performances via nugs.net, music lovers are getting a premium experience, and Platinum VIP will continue to evolve as SiriusXM’s premium offering with more perks and content being added in the coming months.”

Coinciding with the launch of Platinum VIP, several other SiriusXM subscription plans have been recently renamed, making it easier for subscribers to understand their choices. 

The renamed SiriusXM in-vehicle satellite radio subscriptions, which all include access to the SXM App, are:

• Platinum (formerly “All Access”)
• Music & Entertainment (formerly “Select”)
• Music Showcase (formerly “Mostly Music”)
• Choose & Save (formerly “Choice”)

The renamed SiriusXM digital (no car required) subscriptions are:

• Streaming Platinum (formerly “Premier Streaming”)
• Streaming Music & Entertainment (formerly “Essential Streaming”)

The programming lineups in these subscription tiers remain unchanged.  More info on what they offer can be found at SiriusXM.com/Subscriptions.

With the rebrand of its subscription plans, SiriusXM is also improving the SXM App experience for potential new subscribers with new preview and in-app purchasing functionality, which is rolling out this month.  A new user can open up the SXM App and “Try It Out” with a three-hour preview that will enable them to experience the spectrum of SiriusXM content.  This includes one-of-a-kind programming like Howard Stern’s channels, Drake’s Sound 42, Dave Matthews’ Friday Night Concert Series, the popular Highway Music Row Happy Hour with Buzz Brainard, Kevin Hart’s comedy channel, a favorite team’s hometown play-by-play broadcast and much more.  Listeners get access to this preview instantly, with no credit card required.

New subscribers will then be able to choose to sign up for SiriusXM’s Streaming Platinum or Streaming Music & Entertainment packages, and get their first month free, without leaving the App experience. 

“We’re very excited to launch our new preview and in-app purchasing functionality in the SXM App,” said Beatty.  “Our ‘Listen Free’ events have always been a great introduction to our service for new listeners who want to try us out.  Now you can try us out anytime and get access to so much great content with our new SXM App preview.  And signing up for one of our streaming subscriptions is now easier than ever with in-app purchasing.”

LINCOLN, NE (07.26.2021) – With product shortages the story of 2021, Robidoux Distributing in Lincoln, NE. is taking no chances and stocking up early on Remote Starts.

Owner Jamie Robidoux is excited to announce its addition of the new SILENCER series of remote starts and security from Magnadyne.

“I’m stoked to partner with such a legacy company like Magnadyne, ” says Robidoux, “This new SILENCER series is going to be something that all of our dealer base will recognize except with an updated smaller module and the kits have premium sensors onboard. Our rep Jeff (Boody) Budin was getting a ton of positive feedback from our dealer base who all wanted another remote start option, so I’m taking no chances and loading up now. We got a new dealer order entry portal slated to launch soon so we’re gonna be ready for a busy fall and winter”

Magnadyne’s Armando Parra sounded equally excited when asked about the new partnership with Robidoux. “I’m honored to be given the opportunity to partner with Robidoux Distributing in growing our New Silencer product line. All of us at Team Magnadyne are excited and committed to adding value to Robidoux’s ever growing client base. The month of August, sets off Remote Start Season Programs, and both Robidoux and Magnadyne are committed to keeping stock in service of key retailers and expeditors in the MINKS states! Armando Parra – Magnadyne Corp.

NAPERVILLE, IL (07.23.2021) – IMR Inc., the industry’s leading full-service automotive market research firm, has released its latest insights on how battery and hybrid electric vehicle service is impacting independent repair shops.

Between May 3 and June 30, 2021, IMR Inc. interviewed 1,000 independent repair shops in the U.S. to gain insight on their service of battery and hybrid electric vehicles and investment in specific tools, equipment and training for technicians to work on these newer vehicle technologies.

Click here to view the report

Three out of every 100 vehicles (3.1%) serviced at an average independent repair shop are BEVs while HEVs account for 6.2% of the vehicles serviced. Shops located in the West (7.7%) have nearly double the percentage of business from HEVs over shops located in the Midwest (4.2%). Of shops that service BEVs/HEVs, 69.9% do not specifically market or advertise that t

• Of independent repair shops that service hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), over 85% have seen an increase in service demand for these vehicle types
• 27.5% of shops that service BEVs/HEVs have invested in specialized tools/equipment, 30.5% have invested in additional technician training
• 55.1% of shops believe it will take longer than 10 years for BEVs/HEVs to impact their business

Of independent repair shops that service BEVs and HEVs, 89.4% have seen an increase in the number of BEVs coming in for service while 87.4% have seen an increase in HEVs coming in for service. However, amongst all independent repair shops, only 27.5% of shops have invested in tools and equipment to specifically service BEVs/HEVs while 30.5% of shops said they had invested in additional/specialized training for technicians, focused on electric or hybrid vehicles. Overall, larger shops (8+ bays) made more investments in tools, equipment and training (48.9%) than their smaller competitors (26.4%).

With the increasing market penetration of BEVs/HEVs and rapidly evolving technologies, independent repair shops who service these vehicles recognize the importance of keeping up with current information. 46.7% of shops reported that their primary supplier provides updates on the latest industry trends regarding BEVs/HEVs, while 53.3% of shops said theirs does not.

While 67% of independent repair shops indicate that a portion of their business comes from servicing BEVs, more than 55% of shops surveyed believe it will take over 10 years for BEVs/HEVs to impact their business. 13.4% of shops believe that these vehicle types will never impact their business.

For more information on IMR Inc., visit automotiveresearch.com. To schedule a research-related interview with IMR Inc. president, contact the company. The most recent Insights from IMR Inc. can be found here.

LEHIGHTON, PA (07.22.2021) – 1sixty8 media Inc. has announced its intent to develop and grow a network of representatives in the United States. As the premier provider of digital marketing and business services to the mobile enhancement industry, 1sixty8 media is responsible for creating and managing websites that provide a high ROI for their clients. They are also the exclusive reseller of the Mitchell1 ProDemand software to the mobile enhancement industry. Qualified retailers are able to subscribe to ProDemand at a discounted rate through 1sixty8 media.

When asked what prompted this decision, Mitch Schaffer, president of 1sixty8 media, said, “The first step was to cultivate the team, and I could not be more proud of the team I’ve assembled. The next step was to develop products and services that make money for our clients. Finally, we needed to fine-tune our processes for ease and efficiency and build the infrastructure needed for scalability. With all of that in place, we are ready to level up our client base and believe that engaging a rep force is the perfect way to do it.” Schaffer went on to say that 1sixty8 media recently added two dedicated servers to handle the increased demand.

“We are looking to leverage the existing relationships that 12V reps have to provide hot leads for our team to engage with and close,” Schaffer continued. “We are not looking for active sales.”

Schaffer said that in addition to an attractive initial commission, 1sixty8 media will pay out a quarterly residual on ongoing revenues generated from referred clients. 

“This is a win for everyone,” Schaffer said. “For 10 minutes of work, the rep can earn a commission and ongoing residuals, we gain a client, and the retailer acquires a website or other services that provide a high ROI.”

Reps would be required to take part in a 30-minute Zoom meeting with 1sixty8 media to learn about the company and its services. They would be expected to take five to 10 minutes on each sales call to talk about these services. If a retailer shows interest, a simple email introducing the retailer to 1sixty8 media is all that is required.

“This is a great opportunity for a representative to make a good commission up front and an ongoing residual income for very little work,” Schaffer said..

Interested reps should reach out to Mitchell Schaffer at mitch@1sixty8.com or 570-656-6900 to learn more.