SHREVEPORT, LA (10.29.2020) – WTF… Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is set to roll for the 100th time this Friday, October 30th, at 10AM.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eleven months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

Stereo & Video Center in Tyler TX was the winner of the very first 12volt Spin-To-Win Winner and James Halter scored a Backup Camera License Plate from CRUX Interfacing Solutions.Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Cadence, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit and ZZ-2. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…

Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX and Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK,  Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX and AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, October 30th… Spin Number 100.

Want to enter for future spins? It’s easy….when making an Instagram post for your store include the hashtag #12voltspin to make sure your company has a slip in the jar. There are over 2000 #12voltspin posts on Instagram.  

With 18 chances to WIN, the 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is ready to bring a smile to a lucky weekly winner’s face with one of the cool prizes on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

Stay tuned to 12voltnews.com on the web and @12voltnews on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for 12volt Spin-To-Win winner announcements every Friday!

DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.28.2020) – The automotive specialty equipment industry typically gathers during the first week of November for the SEMA Show. Although the in-person event is not taking place this year, the industry will connect online through SEMA360. Taking place November 2-6, 2020, at www.sema360.com, the trade-only online emarketplace is set to include more than 650 manufacturing companies and thousands of attendees from throughout the world.

Like the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, SEMA360 will include live activities throughout the week, including a 24-hour vehicle build by Ryan Friedlinghaus and the West Coast Customs crew, a press conference from Toyota, appearances from celebrities and more. The stars of the week, however, have always been and continue to be the manufacturers and their new products, including 2,200 that will be included in the New Products Showcase and those that will be featured on the 330 project vehicles in the SEMA360 Builders Showcase.

The global automotive aftermarket industry will connect online November 2-6 through SEMA360, which is set to include more than 650 manufacturing companies and thousands of attendees from throughout the world.

Despite the consumer appeal of the SEMA Show, both the annual in-person event and the SEMA360 online event are trade-only and focus on helping businesses with new products and skills. Since the first SEMA Show in 1967 under the grandstands of Dodgers Stadium, small manufacturers have been able to launch their businesses to a worldwide audience of professional resellers, buyers and media. The SEMA Show has maintained its allure for small mom-and-pop shops exhibiting alongside established manufacturers and major automakers, and SEMA360 will continue that tradition. More than 100 participating manufacturers have never exhibited at the SEMA Show before. They help make up the 650-plus manufacturers representing every market segment of the automotive aftermarket.

From motorsports, hot rods and restoration, to off-road, restyling and collision repair, SEMA360 represents a $46.2 billion industry. Attendees include buyers, distributors and resellers from big box stores, as well as speed shops, installers, restylers, jobbers, and online retailers. Nearly 30% of the SEMA360 attendees are from outside of the United States, giving manufacturers greater opportunities to expand their markets.

“This will be the first time in more than 50 years that the SEMA Show will not take place in person,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “We’re pleased and excited to bring the industry together to connect and do business through SEMA360. The online platform is making it possible for the industry to celebrate SEMA Week during the first week of November. Manufacturers and buyers will be connecting and interacting, and they’ll be making history.”

The 650 Manufacturer Showcases, more than 2,200 new products and 30 education seminars are available only to those registered for SEMA360. Login credentials are required and will be sent to participants who are registered and approved.

Visit www.sema360.com for more.

DALLAS, TX (10.28.2020) – Nemesis Audio, a leading Manufacturer of Competition Level Speakers and Amplifiers since 2014, has released a new line of High Quality AGM 12V Power Cell BATTERIES to accompany their Audio Equipment.  

The full line includes 7 different power cells, including a top of the line Model: NA-4000B, which supplies 140 Amp Hours.NEMESIS Power Cells are in STOCK and Shipping NOW to Dealers and Distributors worldwide. 

Full Line-up of NEMESIS Power Cells: NA-600B, NA-800B, NA-1200B, NA-1400B, NA-1800B, NA-2400B, and NA-4000B

Visit nemesisaudio.com for more.

TORONTO, CANADA (10.23.2020) – The Wednesday evening EP5. Connected CMA LIVE, October 21st, featured some of the biggest brands in the remote car starter business. Brand representatives shared information highlighting the latest and greatest technology available in the marketplace today.

Jeff Bates from Lockdown Security helped co-host the podcast bringing with him over 20 years of experience as an installer and successful retailer.

The remote starter industry was well represented on the podcast by key brands and professionals including Alan Birce from VOXX/Directed Canada, JP Raymond of Fortin, Joe Dentamaro of VOXX Electronics and finally Phil Camirand of Automobility.

“Make sure to check out this episode and stay connected with all things remote starter related” stated Frank Spezzano, President Canadian Mobile Audio.

See this video and more at facebook.com/canadianmobileaudio/live

Visit canadianmobileaudio.com for more.

COATESVILLE, PA (10.22.2020) – The MES FAMILY which is the latest association for the mobile electronics & aftermarket industry whose mission is to engage industry members with more education, training and the latest assets to help improve their job duties, business and overall sales performance – announces the current board of directors.

The MES FAMILY Directors of the Board appointed are as follows:

Ata Ehdaivand –Director -Absolute Electronix, Rockville, MD.

Eric M. Carter – President- MES Family & Modern Media Geeks – Formerly of Cartronix, Tinley Park, IL.

Ron Hoser – CEO- Tier One Motoring, West Chester, PA.

Ethan Blau – Director of Media & Member Relations – Sound Wave Customs- Virginia Beach, VA.

Shaughnessy Murley- Technical Director – Visions Electronics, Red Deer, AB.

Jon Dewar – Chairman – Modern Media Geeks, St. Marys, GA.

Contributing Board Members:

Christopher McNulty- Kingpin Car & Marine Audio, Las Vegas, NV. Formerly of Driven Mobile Electronics, Chantilly, VA.

James Smith- Board Member- Act Audio, Vernon, CT.

Andrew Evens- Board Member- FabricatedLV, Las Vegas, NV. Formerly of Industry Auto

Brian Hampson- Board Member- Stereo West Autotoys, Omaha, NE.

Steven Cote’- Board Member- Eastern Regional Sales Manager at JVC Electronics- Stoneham, MA.

Mobile Electronics Syndicate Facebook Group Administrators:

All the above plus the amazing following people:

Christopher Pate- Mobile Toys Inc. & MTI Acoustics, College Station, TX.

Ashley Lampley- ABC Automotive Electronics, Elk Grove Village, IL.

Dean Beyett- 5 Star Car Stereo & Smash Force Productions, Clearwater, FL.

Kevin Juarez- Sonic Sound, Arlington, VA.

“Our new MES family board members are dedicated to our industry and work in it every day. With all of their knowledge and experience it is a winning solution for business owners, salespeople, technicians and of course our amazing vendors who have joined the family.”

Ata Ehdaivand – Director

“Thank you for checking out the MES Family. I am beyond excited to think of where this group came from and where it is going. The growth that we have experienced is largely due to the team that we have surrounded ourselves with. If you have participated in the FB group, you have probably already learned from the broad experience and knowledge that the team brings to the community. But wait… there is more. Expect us to keep delivering new content and services that benefit our members and showcase our sponsors. Be well!”

Ron Hoser- CEO

“We are very pleased with all of the vendors, manufactory’s and of course our amazing group of board members that have connected with us and have decided to be part of our family and help our industry members grow and prosper”

Eric M. Carter- President

“I am beyond excited to see where this next chapter takes the MES Family as well as our dedicated group of beyond talented and versatile board members as well as our very supporting Vendors/manufacturers and our heart and soul of the group; the 12 volt retailers, Technicians, fabricators and the alike. Our goal is to help make each one of you better, more informed, your workloads less stressful and more streamlined as well as grow this industry and what we can provide collectively as a whole. We hope you see the value in MES and decide to sign up to become a member or sponsor and a part of the MES Family. “

Ethan Blau- Director of Media & Membership Relations

“I am looking forward to helping where I can, to help improve the level of technician knowledge with the MES Family. It is an honor to be on the board with such great people.”

Shaughnessy Murley- Technical Director

“I look forward to working with our new team of board members of the MES Family, we are confident that our board is equipped to guide us into a future that continues and strengthens all parts of the industry” Jon Dewar – Chairmen

Visit www.mesfamily.com for more.

Feel free to email anyone of us at the following for any questions or inquiries.

Ethan@mesfamily.com

Eric@mesfamily.com

Ata@mesfamily.com

Launch date of the MES FAMILY will be on 11/27/20.