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Brandmotion’s One-of-a-Kind UTV Camera Turns Heads at SEMA

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SOUTHFIELD, MI (12.14.2020) – Brandmotion’s SummitView UTV Camera System was named runner-up for Best New Powersports Product at SEMA’s inaugural SEMA360 online trade event. The SummitView UTV Dual 1080p Camera System with High Definition 7-inch DVR Monitor, part number SUTV-2020, was selected from more than 2,200 products in the SEMA360 New Products Showcase. The lineup represented the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will become available in 2021.

The SummitView UTV Rear Vision System is a must-have offroading backup system that easily mounts to the rear of any off-road vehicle. It is especially helpful for backing up on tight trails and is equipped with infrared technology to deliver superior nighttime vision. The 7″ LCD display monitor offers a rugged roll cage bracket that can fit any standard roll cage tubing.

SummitView is a game-changing accessory for UTV owners. When drivers are buckled in with a five-point harness and a fully-formed seat, they can’t turn their head. It’s very difficult to see to the side or behind the vehicle. Because many UTVs don’t come with mirrors, drivers have a 180-degree blindspot. With other vehicles on the trail, a collision can come out of nowhere. Hundreds of off-road fatalities occur every year, but the SummitView system can help eliminate them.

“The Powersports category represents a huge and growing market, and there is a great opportunity to make off-roading more accessible to a wider number of enthusiasts. This award is a significant recognition for Brandmotion, and we are honored and humbled,” said Lucas Frank, Brandmotion President and COO. “We take a lot of pride in understanding our customers and identifying new products that provide unique value for them. It’s especially rewarding to see it recognized by industry leaders such as SEMA.”

The awards recognize outstanding commitment to the industry and a high level of involvement with SEMA committees, task forces, councils or board of directors’ participation.

Visit brandmotion.com for more.

Metra PowerSports Now Shipping Dash and Door Panel Speaker Pod

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HOLLY HILL, FL (12.11.2020) – Metra Electronics is shipping three new speaker pod solutions designed to fit Can-Am and Polaris UTV/ATV models. These durable products are constructed with black ABS plastic and designed to last season after season, providing a fast and easy way to add aftermarket speakers without custom fabrication. First introduced at SEMA360, all three of these products are available now from Metra PowerSports.

The MPS-RZRDP1 is a pair of speaker door panels designed to add an aftermarket 6.5-inch speaker and tweeter to 2014-2020 Polaris RZR 900 and 1000 models. This door panel is molded to fit stock doors for a flush-mount speaker solution that can withstand the elements. The MPS-GENDP1 is a set of speaker pods designed to fit 6.5-inch aftermarket speakers under the dashboard of 2016-2020 Polaris General 1000 models. The pods are molded for ease of installation and to maintain the factory look and feel.

Watch the product introduction video at this link or play below.

The MPS-CAMX3SP1 is a pair of speaker door panels designed to add an aftermarket 6.5-inch speaker and tweeter to 2017-2020 Can-Am Maverick X3 models. There is no loss of passenger space or cargo space and mounting hardware is included with this door panel set.

Visit MetraPowerSports.com for more.

Cadence Gives Subwoofers to High School Auto Tech Class

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INDUSTRY, CA (12.11.2020) – Cadence Sound loves to stay connected with our audio community. We understand that due to Covid-19, some of our customers have been affected financially. We decided to do giveaways so that Cadence aficionados can still enjoy their passions without worry.

For our November / Thanksgiving giveaway our winner is the Dekaney High School Auto Tech Class lead by David A. from Spring, Texas. They won a pair of Cadence UD12 Subwoofers. The Dekaney High School Automotive Technology program aims at preparing the students for a successful career in the automotive industry. These particular students have always been proactive, ready to participate and they needed to be rewarded. David told Cadence that the class “couldn’t believe it! They won’t stop dancing!” when they got the news. We are so ecstatic that the students enjoyed this giveaway so much! Cadence is honored to be a part of furthering their education, especially when it comes to Car Audio. We can’t wait to see the install that they do and what they learn from using these subwoofers. Keep rockin, kids!

The Cadence UD subwoofers have been designed with a “Great Bang for The Buck” approach. Giving high performance, rigid construction and peace of mind that it will last. We have options to meet 450 – 1000 watts of Max Power handling and sizes in 8”, 10” and 12”. They feature a robust suspension with Santoprene Rubber roll surround and long-lasting CONEX spider. Let’s not forget the motor structure with its integrated heatsink to help dissipate heat from the magnet. All of these to lower distortion and keep everything moving in a linear motion all while keeping your vibe alive.

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AAMP Global Rebrands and Repositions Itself to Align with Core Technology Strengths

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CLEARWATER, FL (12.10.2020) – AAMP Global has unveiled a rebrand and new corporate positioning to better align its visual identity with the future direction and mission of the company.

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“AAMP’s core strength has, and will continue to be, our engineering prowess combined with our superior service levels,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Forst. “We’re excited to sharpen our focus internally on what our customers have grown to rely on us for: high-quality, innovative solutions for all vehicle types. This rebrand is more than just a new logo, it is building on who we are today, and advancing vehicle technology for the future.”

AAMP extends beyond an aftermarket company. It is a technology company with over 30 years of experience producing end-to-end solutions for commercial and passenger vehicles. AAMP’s core capability includes not only front-end solutions, but also the behind-the-scenes engineering prowess to ensure seamless integration into any vehicle. The company’s mission and future investments will focus on this core strength moving forward: internally engineered solutions that fully integrate into vehicle’s electrical systems, thus establishing a greater foothold on what makes AAMP a leader in the industry.

AAMP introduces its new brand and mission with its revamped website which can be found at www.aampglobal.com.

Carbine Security is Back with a Q2-2021 Release Target

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COMPTON, CA (12.10.2020) – Magnadyne Corporation is excited to announce the return of CARBINE automotive security, convenience, and remote start solutions. The lineup will offer Dealers and their customers, a comprehensive feature rich choice of Remote Start and Security solutions. Included will be a complete line of Security Sensors and Installation Accessories marketed under the Magnadyne brand to support the new CARBINE line.

The well-designed Content, Programing and Installation features of every model ensure a minimal learning curve and assures results. Consumers will be attracted by styling and functionality of the key fobs. The combination of styling and functionality along with the RF range offerings of up to 3 Miles, will help 12V retailers and specialists make an easy choice of this protected brand in the category.

Mark Hockett (VP) said, “With the recent changes in the automotive security marketplace, we see this as an excellent opportunity to re-introduce a new and innovative CARBINE line. This new line design began with full consideration of customers’ most wanted features, and installers’ needs for ease of installation, while the feature rich product and the attractive design and packaging help the dealer sell it”

Carbine will be a protected retail only comprehensive offering. To lead the success in sales and marketing of the CARBINE line, Magnadyne has partnered with Armando Parra a former Director of Sales at a global electronic manufacturer. The Magnadyne team will develop an industry leading U.S. and Global network of Independent Sales Professionals to develop a true value-added Retail Network for the Carbine Product Line, that will also serve to expand the reach of the Magnadyne family of brands to the end consumer.

With New Beginnings come New Opportunities. And as we enter into 2021, this New CARBINE product launch will be the first series of products from Magnadyne to provide Retailers new opportunities with impactful margins for their businesses. It will also set the standard for coming opportunities from Magnadyne. Industry leading Independent Sales Organizations, and Domestic and Global, Distribution Channels, may now partner with Magnadyne as it brings forth other new solutions in 2021.

For now, the focus and excitement is all about Carbine! Armando Parra announced “I am excited to lead the Carbine Brand launch. The new Carbine line up will not just be a bunch of boxes with a pair of remotes and a siren, it will be more. The Magnadyne Team is committed to continually add value, and inject the very best customer service experience, technical support, marketing materials and programs, and customer centric partnerships into every box that is sold.”

Magnadyne is an innovative manufacturer servicing the RV, Automotive, Heavy Truck, Marine and retail markets since 1969. Magnadyne products can be found under the brands Magnadyne, LinearSeries, AquaVibe, MobileVision, MovieVision, Silencer, Carbine, Marksman, RV-Link and Truck-Link. Magnadyne is dedicated to designing products that exceed the customer’s requirements and provide an exceptional customer experience.

Visit magnadyne.com for more.

KENWOOD Offering eXcelon Trainings Dec. 9th & 15th

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LONG BEACH CA (12.09.2020) – KENWOOD is doing things BIG and will show attendees more at the hour long Training Session beginning at 7:00 PM on December 9th. 

Is your store “Doing BIG Things” to maximize your selling opportunities with every customer? Join Kenwood, along with special guest Clay Bradshaw of Big Daddy’s- Longview TX, as he talks about what strategies and techniques are successful for his store.
· BIG Screens: Let’s talk about how the market has responded to the Kenwood 10.1” Floating Panel Receivers.
· BIG Bass: New pre-loaded enclosures and how they fit into your product mix- offering customers BIG value with precisely power matched amplifiers.
· BIG Sound: Hi-Res audio speakers that feature more flexible installation solutions to battle BIG challenges in new vehicles, saving you time and making you more PROFIT.
· BIG Waves: We’ll discuss the advantages KENWOOD Marine/Motorsport LED speaker solutions offer to satisfy a BIGGER customer base.
· BIG Opportunities: Add-on accessories to increase your bottom line.

KENWOOD eXcelon Doing BIG Things
Tue, Dec 15, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST)

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/111740301 

KENWOOD eXcelon Doing BIG Things
Tue, Dec 15, 2020 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EST)

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/603682925

Visit kenwood.com/usa/car/excelon for more.

Howard Stern Extends His Agreement with SiriusXM

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NEW YORK, NY (12.09.2020) – Howard Stern and SiriusXM today announced a new agreement under which the legendary broadcaster will continue to produce and host The Howard Stern Show exclusively for SiriusXM for the next five years, and the Howard Stern archive of audio and video will continue to be licensed to SiriusXM for an additional seven years. The news was first reported by Stern live during his show this morning. 

Howard Stern has never been bigger. Regularly recognized as the best interviewer in the business, Howard’s insightful and revealing celebrity interviews gained even more acclaim since broadcasting from home under the Covid quarantine, bringing A-level comedians, musicians and actors via virtual connections into his home and he into theirs. His edgy comedy is sharper and more timely than ever. And his relationship with SiriusXM is at its strongest, as SiriusXM has grown to be the largest audio entertainment company in North America. 

Howard Stern

“Fifteen years ago, I joined SiriusXM, a fledgling group of broadcasters. I had been in a toxic relationship with terrestrial radio. And no matter how well I treated the medium, no matter how successful I made them, they abused me. Going to SiriusXM liberated me. I felt like Tina Turner freeing myself from Ike,” said Stern. “And despite the naysayers and the ridicule, we have persevered, and are thriving. I’ve been proven right about satellite radio over and over again. With this contract renewal, I can’t wait to see what else I’ll be right about. Certainly, I have a lot more to say about Metamucil crackers and stepmom porn. Plus, now that I can work from home, I simply don’t have an excuse to quit.”

“I would like to thank my incredible crew that I work with every morning and of course the talented Robin Quivers,” said Stern. “Robin, we make a great team. Like Sonny and Cher, Captain and Tennille, Charles Manson and Squeaky Fromme, we continue our great friendship. I look forward to more laughs and good times. As a proud member of Bachelor Nation I say… Robin, will you accept my rose and dare I say, should you forgo your individual room, will you join me in the fantasy suite?”

Stern added: “I am honored to be a part of the greatest content provider in media today. SiriusXM, I love you and I’m thrilled to continue our journey together. If you haven’t listened to this wonderful service filled with music, talk, sports and just about anything you could want, please check it out. The SiriusXM app continues to grow and you will enjoy all of the Howard Stern and SiriusXM video content on there. Our next five years together will be incredible. Join the party.”

“As the leading audio entertainment company, we couldn’t be happier to have Howard, the leading host in all of radio and audio, continue to make SiriusXM the home for his show, channels, and archives while at the peak of his broadcasting career,” said Jim Meyer, CEO of SiriusXM. “Howard’s home has been SiriusXM and it will remain that way, but we’ve expanded SiriusXM in recent years too, and we are excited about finding the right ways that select content from Howard can find audiences on additional platforms. May I add, I consider Howard a close friend and look forward to listening to him for years to come.”

Visit siriusxm.com for more.

JVC Presenting Online Training Sessions Dec. 8th & 16th

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LONG BEACH, CA (12.08.2020) – Join JVC on Tuesday, Dec. 8th @ 12:00 PM EST OR Wednesday, Dec. 16th @ 9:00 PM EST as the topic will be a CLEAR path to your JVC product selling success. Show your customers you are the expert when it comes to JVC products with the knowledge you will gain from the last mass training of 2020.

Hear additional selling insights from special guest Ata Ehdaivand of Absolute Electronics in Rockville, MD & The Mobile Electronics Syndicate.

Come excited to learn things like:

· Why You Should SELL JVC
· NEW Dash Cam – Kicking off JVC’s USA introduction to the dashboard camera market – this dashcam has all of the right features at the right price
· KW-Z1000W Key Features – What You Need To Know
· Phone Mirroring – Simplify the different ways JVC products can mirror the screen of smartphones and tablets!
· Wireless Hi-Res Audio – With the need for the best in sound quality continuing to grow, JVC brought the missing piece to the puzzle with LDAC
· LED Lit Speakers – Rain or shine, JVC has the perfect solution for those harsher environments, and JVC always comes to light up the party!

Meeting Info – December 8th 12:00 PM EST
JVC – Our Vision Is CLEAR
Tue, Dec 8, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST)

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/470432685

Meeting Info – December 16th 9:00 PM EST
JVC – Our Vision Is CLEAR
Wed, Dec 16, 2020 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EST)

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/643561317

Visit us.jvc.com/car for more.

Metra Electronics Presents Training Sessions and Show Vehicles at KnowledgeFest Live Virtual Event

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HOLLY HILL, FL (12.08.2020) – Metra Electronics will be a part of the virtual KnowledgeFest Live event, hosted December 11-13, 2020. This three-day event for mobile electronics industry professionals is hosted by the Mobile Electronics Association. Metra is proud to be a platinum sponsor and host three manufacturer training sessions online that will help dealers sell and install custom audio and lighting accessories for new Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models, powersports UTVs, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Attendees will be able to interact with Metra’s sales team and participants will be able to ask questions during the live training sessions. Metra’s virtual booth will also feature videos of four of their sponsored vehicles, to give attendees a similar experience they would find had they toured the booth at an in-person event.

Training sessions will include the following topics:
“Upgrading the New Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator” will be hosted on Friday, December 11 from 8:20 PM to 9:20 PM EST. Jeep owners want to customize their rides to reflect their own personal style. With the new Gladiator and Wrangler JL models on the market, aftermarket audio and lighting products designed specifically for the new body style will be a hot item for the holiday season. In this training session, attendees will learn about Metra’s latest audio accessories, vehicle-specific lighting solutions and universal RGB underglow lighting from Metra and Heise LED Lighting Systems. Metra will unbox the new products, give valuable tips for selling and installing these solutions, plus show a demo of the new RGB lighting controller and smartphone app.

“New Audio Accessories to Improve the System in UTVs” will be hosted on Saturday, December 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST. Powersports vehicles continue to be a popular opportunity for installers to add revenue outside traditional car audio installations. Attendees will learn about the newest solutions on the market for upgrading a Polaris RZR and Polaris General audio system with Ride Command technology available from Metra PowerSports. This training will also showcase new universal and vehicle-specific products designed for upgrading the power system and how to fit aftermarket speakers into Polaris, Can-Am, and other UTVs without custom fabrication.

“Lighting and Audio Upgrades for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles” will be hosted on Sunday, December 13 from 4:10 PM to 5:10 PM EST. Attendees will learn how to cut down installation time on Harley-Davidson audio and lighting upgrades using Saddle Tramp products. The session reviews the new plug-n-play harnessing solutions that will reduce time in the bay when adding aftermarket speakers, amplifiers, Axxess DSPs, and RGB lighting to popular Harley-Davidson models. Attendees will see how they can offer upgrades to make their customer’s motorcycles louder and more stylish, without the need for labor-intensive custom fabrication and wiring.

All three of the sessions will stream live from the Metra install bay with Jason Anderson, VP of Product Research and Development. To register, visit Knowledgefest.live and sign-up for the event. An additional registration is required for Metra’s training sessions, which can be done from the Manufacturer Training page. On December 11, attendees will be able to view Metra’s virtual booth and participate in the event.

Sponsored show vehicle videos will feature a custom-built 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL Sport S by Extreme Offroad and Performance in Katy, TX using Metra products. A 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 van conversion by Ryno Built Rods and Customs in Grand Junction, MO will also be showcased, along with a 2016 Ford F-150 Raptor truck conversion owned by Metra’s sales rep, Jon Brothers. A completely gutted and rebuilt military van by the team at Throtl, dubbed “the coolest ice cream truck in the world,” will also be featured in a video that highlights their installation journey using Metra’s products.

These videos will go live on December 11 and also be available to watch from the Metra Youtube channel.

JBL Rolls Out All-in-One Subwoofer and Portable Speaker Subsystem

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STAMFORD, CT (12.07.2020) – HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated has announced JBL BassPro Go. A hybrid automobile subwoofer and portable speaker, this versatile speaker system connects music enthusiasts to JBL’s Signature Sound for an exceptional audio experience on-the-go.

When docked inside the vehicle’s trunk, the JBL BassPro Go adds powerful bass to the existing car audio system, delivering sound performance equivalent to a traditional aftermarket subwoofer system. Engineered with a subwoofer and two passive radiators, the sub system allows users enhance the bass response to their listening preferences.

The JBL BassPro Go also operates as a portable Bluetooth speaker when undocked from the vehicle. The speaker is designed to deliver big concert sound to outlast any tailgate or party with its 8 hours of play time. Users can connect up to 3 mobile devices and take turns playing DJ when it’s detached from the mount.

The JBL BassPro Go also features JBL Connect technology that can wirelessly link two BassPro Go speakers together to amplify the listening experience. The speaker’s sleek, iconic design integrates with any vehicle’s interior while delivering superior sound. In addition, the water resistant covering lets users embrace an on-the-go lifestyle without worrying about rain or spills. Built for versatility, the system is easy to dock or undock with no tools required and has the ability to charge devices via USB so users are always connected.

“The JBL BassPro Go is the first of its kind and will set a new standard in the Aftermarket industry,” said Shawn Spedding, Director of Sales, Mobile Audio Aftermarket at HARMAN. “With its dual functionalities, consumers get a quality subwoofer system to enhance their in-car audio system with the added convenience of doubling as an exceptional portable speaker, ready for outside use.”

Pricing and Availability:
The JBL BassPro Go will be available for purchase for $549.95 at JBL.com and select JBL retailers in December 2020.

Visit JBL.com for more info.