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VAIS Technology Multiple Products at SEMA 360

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ENGLEWOOD, CO (11.05.2020) – VAIS Technology, a Colorado based manufacturer of audio, video, Bluetooth streaming, SiriusXM and SEER convenience integration will be presented at SEMA360

EVP, Dennis Hopper comments: VAIS Technology will be presenting and discussing all its integration devices. SiriusXM integration for vehicles from 2004-2021. There will be live presentations on the operational and customization of the award-winning SEER proximity-based integration. SEER allows proximity-based control of all electronics in a vehicle such as hands-free locking, unlocking, triggering lights, audible and visual confirmations. There are round tables where dealers can come in and see live videos from the VAIS team. Check out and sign up on the SEMA360 website.

VAIS Technology is presenting the company’s audio, video Bluetooth streaming, SiriusXM and SEER convenience integration products at SEMA360.

About VAIS Technology: Founded in 2003, VAIS Technology offers a wide variety of OEM factory radio upgrades, including SiriusXM add-on adapters, kits for adding a Bluetooth music streaming through a factory radio and SEER proximity devices. VAIS Technology currently offers products for most automotive brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Land Rover, Mercedes, Mazda, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, VW and more. All VAIS Technology products are built to OEM standards and are designed to offer seamless functionality for best user experience. VAIS Technology products come with one-year warranty and do not affect OEM warranties.

Visit http://www.vaistech.com to learn more.

Scosche Industries Introduces New 40W Power Delivery Car Charger at the SEMA360 Virtual Show

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OXNARD, CA (11.05.2020) – SCOSCHE Industries has introduced their new compact and super fast PowerVolt 40W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) Car Charger.

Each of the 20W charging ports of our new 40W dual-port USB-C PD charger can charge a phone up to 4X faster** than a regular charger and support Fast Charge for Apple, Samsung and Google phones. With many newer phones, including the iPhone 12, able to charge at significantly faster speeds, you need a PD charger to take advantage of those shorter charging times. Scosche chargers come with smart circuitry that communicates with your devices to achieve the safest and fastest charge rate.

These 40W chargers will also power and charge your tablet or another device, at the same time as your phone, so your passengers can stay entertained no matter how long the journey takes. With a subtle blue LED power indicator light, their compact and sleek design blends perfectly and unobtrusively in any vehicle.

Priced at $29.99 (MSRP) they make upgrading to in-vehicle Power Delivery charging a very affordable luxury.

*Source: The NPD Group, Inc., Retail Tracking Service, U.S. & Canada, Mobile Holders/Stands, Excluding Mobile Holder Type: Mobile Grip/Stand, Dollars & Units, Jan. 2017– Aug. 2020.

Visit scosche.com for more.

**Charging speed may vary depending upon the device being charged.

Winner Named for 2020 SEMA Launch Pad

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (11.04.2020) – Roland Hence, founder and director of FrontLane, Inc., was named winner of the eighth annual SEMA Launch Pad, presented by the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN). The announcement was made Monday, Nov. 2, on SEMA360, the new online trade-only event focused on products for the automotive industry.

Roland Hence, founder and director of FrontLane, Inc., won the eighth annual SEMA Launch Pad, a program that gives young entrepreneurs age 18-39 an opportunity to launch their products into the automotive aftermarket.

With more than 80 applicants, the Launch Pad competition concluded with Hence pitching his invention to a panel of industry experts against the five finalists at the Petersen Automotive Museum. His winning product is a new technology for all vehicles.

“As an entrepreneur, you dream about this moment. I am incredibly proud of my team and grateful to SEMA for the platform to showcase our hard work and life-saving product,” said Hence. “I hope that with this incredible result we can take a meaningful step toward reducing rear-end crashes.”

Hence’s winning product, the Impulse – Emergency Brake Light, is a wireless, battery-powered emergency brake light that reduces rear-end collisions by pulsing eight ultra-bright LEDs under extreme braking situations to alert the following driver up to 50% quicker. Impulse can be installed on any passenger vehicle with a standard back windshield in seconds, and has a four-year battery life.

The premiere young entrepreneur automotive program offers innovators, entrepreneurs and inventors between the ages of 18-39 a platform at the world’s largest B2B gathering at the SEMA Show. This year’s SEMA Launch Pad competition included more than 80 applicants.

For his efforts, Hence will receive a prize package that includes $10,000 to be used to benefit the business, exposure to elevate their business and product to the next level with marketing opportunities to industry media outlets, turn-key exhibit space at the 2021 SEMA Show, a free advertisement in SEMA Newsmagazine, access to business tools and resources, and more.

Visit sema.org/sema_launchpad ands sema360.org for more.

Harman International, Inc. Partners with Rep Online Marketing

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STAMFORD, CT (11.04.20202) – Harman International, Inc. would like to announce the partnership with manufactures representatives ONLINE Marketing effective Nov 1st 2020.

“We look forward to working with the ONLINE Group and continue to lay the groundwork to grow our dealer network in the territory. With over 31 years’ experience, and a proven track record for success in the Car Audio market, ONLINE’s vision of representation will support and strengthen our relationships with our dealers,” stated Shawn Spedding.

Steve McGaffee with ONLINE stated, ”Our philosophy is winning the confidence of our dealers through long term sales strategies and becoming an important resource for their business. Online Marketing has become one of the most successful rep firms in our industry.”

ONLINE’s Territory for Harman’s Aftermarket Brands JBL & Infinity Car Audio will be MI, IN, KY, OH, WV, and West PA. ONLINE is a family of 20+ ranging from Outside Sales, Insides Sales, Marketing Specialists, Principals and the backbone of any relevant company, Customer Service

Visit harman.com for more.

AudioControl to Host Mobile Audio Roundtables at the 2020 SEMA360

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SEATTLE, WA (11.03.2020) – AudioControl has announced that they will be participating in SEMA’s virtual tradeshow experience, called SEMA360, taking place Nov. 2nd —6th, 2020. SEMA360 will enable exhibitors like AudioControl to foster new relationships with attendees and press, provide critical training seminars and create an opportunity to network within the automotive aftermarket community.

AudioControl SEMA360 Roundtables
AudioControl invites SEMA360 attendees to join Chris Bennett and Matthew Palumbo as they host SEMA360 Roundtables to discuss new products, innovations and groundbreaking OE integration solutions. AudioControl has several new products engineered to empower dealers on the OE integration front, paving the way to new customers and increased profits. Chris and Matthew will also be covering AudioControl’s outstanding lineup of high performance amplifiers, including ultra-durable solutions for Marine, Powersports and more. AudioControl mobile audio solutions deliver the performance, features, outstanding build quality and warranty that help dealers achieve success and exceed the expectations of today’s most discerning consumers.

AudioControl SEMA360 Schedule

Monday Nov. 2nd
9:30am – Mobile Audio Q&A with Chris Bennett
11:00am – The DM-RTA Ultimate Test Tool with Matthew Palumbo
1:30pm – Mobile Audio Q&A with Chris Bennett

Tuesday Nov. 3rd
9:30am – Mobile Audio Q&A with Chris Bennett
10:30am – OE Integration Products with Matthew Palumbo
2:00pm – DSP Digital Signal Processors with Matthew Palumbo

Wednesday Nov. 4th
9:30am – Mobile Audio Q&A with Chris Bennett
10:30am – The All-New LC1i & LC2i Pro with Matthew Palumbo
1:30pm – Mobile Audio Q&A with Chris Bennett
2:00pm – Unique Vehicles Require Unique Audio with Matthew Palumbo

Thursday Nov. 5th
9:30am – Mobile Audio Q&A with Chris Bennett
11:00am – Integration Q&A with Matthew Palumbo
1:30pm – Mobile Audio Q&A with Chris Bennett
2:00pm – Designing, Selling & Installing Audio into Classics, Muscle Cars & Hot Rods with Matthew Palumbo

Friday Nov. 6th
9:30am – Mobile Audio Q&A with Chris Bennett
11:00am – New ACX All-Weather Amplifiers with Matthew Palumbo

Visit audiocontrol.com for more.

Oracle Lighting Features New Sidetrack LED Lighting System for Jeep Wrangler JK During SEMA360 Online Event

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METAIRIE, LA (11.03.2020) – Oracle Lighting will feature its new Sidetrack LED Lighting System for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (p/n 5873-504) during the SEMA360 online event Nov. 2-6, 2020. With an MSRP of $199.95, Oracle Lighting is currently taking pre-orders with plans to ship Dec. 12, 2020.

“ORACLE Lighting’s new 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.

Click here to view the Oracle Sidetrack product page.

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.

According to the SEMA360 website, with the 2020 SEMA Show live event in Las Vegas not taking place and the industry recognizing the need for a viable marketplace during these challenging times, SEMA360 was created. As an online ecommerce solution taking place Nov. 2-6, 2020, SEMA360 focuses on manufacturer/attendee/media relationships, new product introductions, project vehicle debuts, industry-leading education and unparalleled networking opportunities. SEMA360 will leverage the association’s exclusive manufacturer and attendee databases and media partnerships to provide participants with the best online experience and maximum value.

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

Metra Electronics Introduces New Products at SEMA360

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HOLLY HILL, FL (11.02.2020) – Metra Electronics is launching new dash kits, aftermarket accessories for Jeep, and new products from its Heise LED Lighting Systems, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems, Saddle Tramp,Metra PowerSports, and Daytona Lights 12volt brands at the SEMA360 virtual event. The virtual booth will feature a digital new product guide and 15 videos showcasing highlights from Metra’s product launch campaigns, with additional campaigns and videos rolling out weekly.

See the bottom of this story for links to 15 Metra videos for SEMA360.

Videos showcasing the new products will be available online at SEMA360.com via the Metra Electronics virtual booth and also on the Metra YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/MetraElectronics.

Heise LED Lighting Systems

Heise is introducing a 4-piece RGB LED underglow lighting package. The RGB1-UNDGLED is designed for all-terrain on powersports vehicles, boats, cars, and more. This 4-piece package includes two 36” and two 48” sealed water-resistant LED tubes, mounting hardware, and extension cables, providing a fast and durable RGB lighting solution. The RGB-CB1 controller is sold separately and required for RGB lighting operation.

Heise’s Municipality Series will introduce new grille strobe safety lights in white and amber, designed for heavy equipment, commercial fleets, first responders, construction trucks and municipality vehicles. The HE-SWP8 8-gang switch panel will have a new flush mount case, the HE-SWP8C, available now from Heise. Mounting solutions will also be introduced with a universal magnetic light bar bracket, universal hood mount, and a fog light bracket for Ford Raptor.

iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems

As vehicle safety continues to be a popular aftermarket upgrade, iBEAM has developed new solutions for adding OEM-quality cameras and monitors to a vehicle, along with advanced driver assistance systems like a blind spot and lane change alert system, parking sensor, and more. Additional solutions include new third brake light cameras, wireless cameras, a wireless rearview clip-on mirror, commercial monitor, wide-angle camera, and a new multi-mount camera series that can be triggered to activate the entire time the vehicle is in use.

Metra PowerSports

A wide range of new products for UTVs will be available soon from Metra PowerSports, including an Axxess DSP solution with harnesses for Polaris RZR that integrates with the OEM Ride Command technology. Axxess’s universal water-resistant DSP with a Bluetooth input for wireless media streaming will also be available for powersports vehicles. Replacement speaker door pods and dash pods will be available for Polaris General, Polaris RZR and Can-Am X3 UTVs. An “EZ” switch panel and app, the MPS-SW6, will make auxiliary lighting and electronic additions easy to control from one place. Additional new accessories include Carling style inserts for dome lights and dual USB ports, along with battery accessories.

Saddle Tramp Motorcycle Accessories

Metra continues to expand its line of OEM-quality accessories for Harley-Davidson with new harnesses for adding Axxess’s DSP and amplifier, lower fairing and saddlebag speakers, amplifier bypass, and rear speaker extension harnesses. Additional solutions include a Polaris Slingshot radio power harness, LED turn signal lights, and replacement low beam fog lights. A DIY RGB lighting kit for Harley-Davidson Touring models and a headlight side LED will also be available soon, along with front fork LED accent lights and saddlebag LED accent lights designed for Harley-Davidson.

Metra Accessories for Jeep

New safety, audio, and lighting accessories for 2018-up* Jeep Wrangler JL and 2020-up* Jeep Gladiator models will be coming soon. A fog light bracket, soundbar speaker adapter, side marker light, and 3rd brake light will be joining the robust lineup of aftermarket accessories designed for Jeeps. An aftermarket replacement camera and bracket for 2018-up* Jeep Wrangler JL models (JP-JLKT) is also being introduced.

Metra Dash Kits and Speaker Adapters
Metra Electronics will continue to release new dash kits each month and has patent-pending solutions designed specifically for new radios with an “L” shaped chassis (with the chassis at the bottom or top of the screen),  6.8” Pioneer modular receivers, along with more kits for Pioneer’s 8” modular receivers. New kits are also launching that are designed for the new 9” Pioneer modular solutions receiver and for other receiver brands with shallow chassis radio models for use in vehicles with less depth or space in the dashboard. Kits designed for ISO Double-DIN and Single-DIN radios will also be released, including a dash panel solution for older model GM trucks. New speaker adapters will also be available for Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Honda, Jeep, Subaru, Toyota, GM, Ford, and Volkswagen along with several new speaker harnesses for a seamless fit and easy installation.

Daytona Lights

Metra’s newest value series for LED lighting, Daytona Lights, is releasing entry-level RGB strip light kits, driving lights, and cube lights that deliver an incredible value at an affordable price. The high-output lights feature energy-efficient LEDs with a low current draw.

Specifications and part numbers for all of the new products are available to see in Metra’s 2020 SEMA New Products Guide, which can be downloaded from the SEMA360 virtual booth or at MetraOnline.com.

Individual product launches will be happening every week as new products begin to ship. Subscribers to Metra’s email list will be the first to know about the new items as they are available, and can register for the Metra email newsletter at http://eepurl.com/daa5Hv.

Check out the following 15 videos that will go live Monday on the booth and Metra’s YouTube channel:

Daytona Lights LED Driving and Cube Lightshttps://youtu.be/uC6BWQL37PE

Daytona Lights RGB LED Lighting Kits
https://youtu.be/PlrQ71wxJIs

Heise 4-Piece Underglow LED Lighting (RGB1-UNDGLED)https://youtu.be/kg6iRSa3IEc

Heise Municipality Safety Lights and Mounting Accessorieshttps://youtu.be/wtvouTaTU-Q

Heise Flush Mount Case (HE-SWP8C) for the HE-SWP8
https://youtu.be/ceExM97rJfA

iBEAM Multi-Mount Accessory Cameras
https://youtu.be/yVJ5N2SHz6A

iBEAM Wireless Cameras
https://youtu.be/wNmlsTcesQM

Metra PowerSports EZ Switch Panel App (MPS-SW6)
https://youtu.be/gGMWqNa7jSg

Metra PowerSports Dash and Door Speaker Pods for UTVs
https://youtu.be/T6hqpBI6P5M

Metra PowerSports Power Accessories
https://youtu.be/noHuc39eNCo

Metra Lights and Audio Accessories for Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator
https://youtu.be/wbiFpe7YrMw

Saddle Tramp Plug-N-Play Harnesses for Motorcycles
https://youtu.be/SX2nrPp8sx0

Saddle Tramp Motorcycle Accessories and Lighting
https://youtu.be/Z_o5MYY5kvw

Saddle Tramp Motorcycle RGB LED Lights and Accessories
https://youtu.be/VtmBrj0-feE

Metra Dash Kits for the 2020 Toyota Highlander (107-TO7HG/108-TO7HG/109-TO7HG)
https://youtu.be/24lTf1Ug80Y

SiriusXM’s Beloved Holiday Channels Arrive Early to Spread Cheer Across the Airwaves

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NEW YORK, NY (10.30.2020) – SiriusXM has announced its extensive holiday music lineup featuring 17 ad-free channels including a new channel, Jolly Christmas, as well as the much-anticipated Holly and Holiday Traditions channels. 14 of the music channels are kicking off the holiday season and are available on the SiriusXM app now.  

SiriusXM’s holiday music channels will offer listeners a variety of traditional holiday songs, classic Christmas carols, holiday pop songs, country Christmas classics, contemporary holiday tunes, seasonal soul music, Hanukkah music, and classical Christmas favorites.

SiriusXM will again launch a collection of holiday music online channels, including 70s/80s Christmas, Rockin’ Xmas, Holiday Chill-Out, Navidad and Jazz Holidays.

Subscribers are able to listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more.

Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

For more information visit: www.siriusxm.com/holiday-music 

HKI USA Introduces New Territory Manager

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DANIA BEACH, FL (10.30.2020) – HKI USA, exclusive U.S. distributor of Ground Zero, SounDigital and Four Connect audio products is proud to announce that Andy Smith has joined our team as the new Territory Manager for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa.

Smith has very a strong background in the Powersports and Car Audio markets and we plan on using this knowledge to strengthen our team in the USA.

Smith’s focus will be to help grow SounDigital and Ground Zero and offer additional training/tech support for the Midwest.

“We are very happy with this addition to the team and we believe will improve even further our customer service to our customers,” said Diogo Ianaconi, CEO of HKI USA.

Andy Smith can be contacted at andy@hki-usa.com. For more information, email HKI USA at info@hki-usa.com

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Truck Hero’s Ultimate Tailgate Truck Brings in $275K at Charity Auction

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ANN ARBOR, MI (10.29.2020)  Truck Hero, Inc. joined partners of Building Homes for Heroes on the Barrett Jackson stage to auction off the 2018 SEMA Show truck build Ultimate Tailgate, a custom 2019 Ford F-350 Lariat. It was an exciting night as the truck brought in an incredible $275,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, AZ with 100% of the proceeds from the sale benefiting the Building Homes for Heroes organization.

Truck Hero is a long standing supporter of the charity and Building Homes for Heroes representative Jim Rogers had this to say “Thank you for your amazing partnership! Together, we are changing lives.” The winning bidder and proud new owner was Sam Pack’s Auto Group out of Dallas, Texas. 

The Truck Hero Ultimate Tailgate truck was a great collaboration with many partners including Ford Motor Company and Washtenaw (MI) Community College. It was a platform to display many of their innovative truck accessories at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. The basis for the build is a 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty dually pickup in Lariat trim, equipped with the ever-popular 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel producing an impressive 450 HP and 935 lb.-ft. of torque.

Truck Hero design engineers created the Ultimate Tailgate truck as a platform to display many of the company’s truck accessories. The basis for the build is a ’19 Ford F-350 Super Duty dually pickup in Lariat trim, equipped with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, producing 450 hp and 935 lb.-ft. of torque.

This build’s tailgating claim-to-fame is found out back, where an Extang Solid Fold 2.0 folding bed cover conceals a massive 65” LG OLED 4K TV that is remote controlled and fully-articulates on a custom bed slide system complete with a gaming table, YETI cooler, and grill. It truly is the ultimate tailgate!

Washtenaw (MI) Community College worked their magic with the truck’s body and paint. Students added custom touches, including billet emblems and copper-plated badges to give the rig its ultimate identity.

Building Homes for Heroes is a national nonprofit organization that builds and modifies homes and gifts them, mortgage-free, to veterans and their families. Since 2006, the organization has gifted more than 225 homes to worthy recipients nationwide and, for over a decade, Truck Hero has taken an active partnership in these ongoing efforts.

Visit truck-hero.com, barrett-jackson.com, and buildinghomesforheroes.org for more.