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DS18 Hosts 3rd Annual Loud for Tots Event

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL (12.18.2020) – Loud for Tots was the place to be on Saturday night December 12th at the DS18 HQ in Miami Gardens FL. The 3rd Annual Loud for Tots event was designed as a community minded event to gather toys for children in need during the Christmas Season.

The DS18 Big Bad Wolf was spotlighted at the Loud for Tots event.

As dozens of vehicles filled the DS18 parking lot local police arrived on the scene. Masks were a requirement and social distancing was encouraged for all. The ‘rub’ with police was the ‘Loud’ aspect of the Loud for Tots. Apparently the local authorities did not know what people around the world know…. at DS18 “We Like It Loud”.

Vehicles on the lot at DS18 HQ.
A wide variety of vehicles were in the DS18 parking lot for the event.

Rob Ferro, Mr DS18, was on site with the Big Bad Wolf. “The Loud for Tots event was a success despite the 12 officers on site. The Sargent agreed to let us continue the event but without the LOUD part. During the event we were able to collect over 20 boxes of toys on Saturday night… and I was not arrested for being too nice” Ferro stated.

During days after the event people from charity organizations picked up toys from the Loud for Tots event.

Continuing, days after the event, Ferro related “First of the week we started to deliver the toys to diverse foundations. One of the organizations was for children with Autism. Putting smiles on the faces of many children is very rewarding to all of us at DS18.”

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CRUX Releases a New Mini-Camera Line with 3 Models

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CHATSWORTH, CA (12.18.2020) – The 3 new CRUX mini-cameras are designed to fit in tight spaces. The cameras can be used both for aftermarket and OEM install needs.

The new CRUX Mini-Camera Line models are so small.

Each of the 3 models provide parking guidelines that can be turned off and on. Each of the 3 cameras provides 100 degree horizontal viewing angle. Push-in type mounting options provide installation flexibility.

These cameras provide the option for dealers to find the best possible camera solution no matter how tight the space may be.

Visit cruxinterfacing.com for more.

Alpine Names the 2020 Rep Firm of the Year

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (12.17.2020) – Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. named their 2020 Rep Firm of the Year for the Brand (aftermarket) Business Unit during the virtual Brand Summit held on Dec. 10, 2020. The Rep Firm of the Year awards recognizes independent and direct reps who have shown a strong commitment to the Alpine brand, providing exceptional sales and marketing growth.

 Mike Anderson, Alpine Vice President and General Manager-Business Unit, with Dennis Montgomery, Mark Barber, Richie Holtzman and Steve Paul from Tech Marketing (L to R) pictured at a previous Alpine event.

“During this unprecedented time, our independent and direct reps have remained consistent in providing support to our Alpine Authorized Retailers,” said Mike Anderson, Vice President and General Manager, Brand Business Unit, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. “We recognize their commitment to Alpine’s business strategy and commend them for their contribution to growing the brand in 2020.”

The Santa Fe Team members Jeff Henshaw, Eric Balzer, Anthony Rawlings and Matt Macias (pictured from top left) in social distanced settings.

During the ceremony, Santa Fe and Tech Marketing were named the 2020 Co-Independent Rep of the Year. The team from Santa Fe, Jeff Henshaw, Eric Baltzer, Matt Macias, and Anthony Rawlings, was recognized for their strong sales growth in the sound system category and a focus on driving sales initiatives and loading effective sound system displays and products at their dealerships.

The team from Tech Marketing, Richie Holtzman, Mark Barber, Steve Paul, and Dennis Montgomery, were also recognized for their growth in sound system sales that contributed to Alpine’s overall growth in the category. They also maintained consistent communication with their dealers and drove Alpine sales and marketing initiatives and content.

Colette Beaudoin the 2020 Alpine Direct Rep of the Year

Colette Beaudoin was named the 2020 Direct Rep of the Year for her tremendous sales growth in the sound system category. Colette was also praised for her consistent communication with her dealers, embracing a new way of promoting the brand through social media. Colette recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with Alpine.

Award recipients were chosen by Alpine senior leadership based on an evaluation of their sales, marketing, customer service, and communication for 2020.

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DS18’s High Excursion ZXI12.4D Is Being Heard Worldwide

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL (12.17.2020) – Do you want more excursion, more thumping power, and to shake everyone’s mirrors around you? DS18 has the perfect subwoofer to satisfy all your bass head needs in the newly designed for 2021 ZXI12.4D high excursion subwoofer. This monster sub packs a 3-inch coil made to withstand high amounts of power with the utmost efficiency while producing thunderous distortion free bass.

This sub has a low FS so it can be used in large boxes with lower than normal tuning. Not only will this subwoofer slay the lows, it is versatile enough to also play higher frequencies in the bass zone of sub frequencies. Most subs that produce this much bass have very deep mounting depths which limit the applications in which they can be used.

The ZXI12.4D has a mounting depth of only 7.5 inches so It can be used in most instances where you need a lot of bass but not you don’t have to worry about the setup taking up all the real estate in your vehicle. The ZXI12.4D has been conservatively rated at 1000w rms and 2000w peak power so this makes it the sub that can handle any task put to fruition.

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AudioControl Wins 2020 MEA Vendor of the Year Award at KnowledgeFest

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SEATTLE, WA (12.16.2020) – AudioControl (audiocontrol.com) has been recognized by the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) as their 2020 Vendor of the Year. The prestigious MEA award “recognizes the vendor that best exemplifies the characteristics of professionalism, service and expertise, as voted by peers, staff and judges throughout the Industry Awards process.”

Matthew Palumbo and Chris Bennett from AudioControl providing virtual training to 2020 KnowledgeFest attendees, where AudioControl was named Vendor of the Year.

“Everyone here at AudioControl is excited and proud to be recognized by the MEA with this award,” stated AudioControl CEO Alex Camara. “We would like to thank everyone who voted for AudioControl as well as our very dedicated, hardworking dealer and rep network for their support. I also want to strongly express my appreciation to the team here at AudioControl who, each and every day, take enormous pride in the work we do. We have all found a way to thrive as a community through a challenging year, and AudioControl will continue to be here, strongly supporting our amazing dealers with innovative solutions as well as award-winning support and training.”

In 2020, AudioControl launched several new products that provided dealers with critical opportunities in the Car Audio, Marine and Powersports market segments while remaining out in front of supply chain and manufacturing challenges associated with a global pandemic. Additionally, AudioControl’s engineering team forged ahead with the development of new solutions, while technical support and training initiatives continued, delivering an unmatched level of service to dealers throughout the channel.

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Oracle Lighting Debuts White Underbody Wheel Well Rock Light Kit

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METAIRE, LA, (12.16.2020) – Oracle Lighting has announced the debut of its new White Underbody Wheel Well Rock Light Kit (p/n 5875-001). Now available with an MSRP of $99.95, these new highly durable and intensely bright white LED rock lights easily install for applications on trucks, Jeeps, trailers, powersport vehicles, and more.

“Featuring more than 2,400 Lumens of output making them brighter than most headlights, you can drive with confidence using these white rock lights with high quality components that withstand any terrain you put them through on the streets or off-road,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “With multiple options on the market, you want the best quality for a good price when choosing white rock lights.”

Using quality Cree XQ-E chips and expertly-engineered components, Oracle Lighting offers four intensely bright white rock lights in an easy-to-install kit for a fraction of what some other brands charge.

The kit includes everything needed for installation, including:

  • (4) white LED rock lights
  • (4) mounting gasket sets
  • (4) sets of mounting hardware
  • (1) 4-to-1 easy wiring hub  

Additional specifications include:

  • Kelvin Color Temperature : 6000K
  • Lumens (each): 600LM/PCS
  • Watts (each): 6W/PCS
  • Amps (each): 12V*0.14A/PCS
  • Ingress Protection: IP67
  • Operating Temperature: 65 Degree
  • Input Voltage: 9V-18
  • High temperature Protection: Yes

Having celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2019, Metairie, LA-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

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

The 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Keeps on Spinning

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SHREVEPORT LA (12.15.2020) – The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt Industry. Four weeks ago the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel, that spins each Friday morning, celebrated its two year anniversary.

CarTunes Atlanta was the winner of the 12volt Spin-To-Win 106…winning a Power Acoustik amplifier.

There are 18 prizes up for grabs on the wheel for a lucky 12volt retailer to win each Friday. The wheel spins at 10AM each Friday and a 12volt retailer’s slip is drawn from the jar. 12volt retailers, that have included a #12voltspin on their Instagram posts, have their store’s name placed on a slip in the jar. When the 12volt Spin-To-Win when stops on a space a slip is drawn from the jar. That retailer will then receive a prize from that company.

A smiling Leroy Anderson with the Power Acoustik amplifier he won on the Spin-To-Win Wheel Number 104.

JVC and Accele recently joined other top brands on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel. The JVC XX Xtreme Xplosives Wireless Headphones prize will certainly make a winner happy.

The new JVC Wireless Headphones are a prize on the Wheel.

The Accele Electronics Spin-To-Win Wheel Prize is a new Qi Wireless Charging System. The BU-WCPH is a universal application that eliminates wire clutter featuring an elegantly designed silicone rubber Qi charging pad that is trimmable and hardwired maximum charging capability. A winner of the Accele prize can always have a full charge on the road.

An Accele Qi Charger installed underneath a console armrest.

Brands on the Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, Power Acoustik, DS18, Soundstream, PowerBass, CRUX, ZZ-2, JBL, SiriusXM, NavAtlas, AIS, JVC, Accele, Speed Junkie, a CES Backpack and 12volt News prizes.

We encourage all retailers making Instagram posts to #12voltspin to make sure they have a slip in the jar. There are currently over 2600 Instagram post with #12voltspin.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel in the 12volt Central Studios showing the jar with dealer slips along with prizes for future spins.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel will roll on Friday, December 18th, for the 107th time.

Browse instagram.com/12voltnews for more.

Fortin Shipping Exclusive Mazda Immobilizer and Remote Start Solution

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BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC (12.15.2020) – Fortin has announced an exclusive “No Key Sacrificed” immobilizer bypass and remote start solution for MAZDA specific vehicles.

Covering MAZDA 2019+ and CX-30 2020+ vehicles, the solution uses the Fortin EVO-ONE platform to offer a secure cost effective solution.

The solution also supports the remote start from the OEM remote function and covers alarm and security features. RF Kits and compatible smartphone/telematic devices can also be connected directly to the EVO-ONE module to extend the operating range if desired.

Fortin Electronic Systems is a world leading developer and manufacturer of integrated consumer solutions for vehicle control and connectivity.

Visit www.Fortin.ca to discover more remote starter, immobilizer bypass and security system solutions.

Nakamichi Airs in More Head Units to Meet Demand

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MIAMI, FL (12.14.2020) – Last Thursday, three more pallets of Nakamichi CarPlay head units arrived at Diplomat Trading in Miami. Several times now Diplomat, the exclusive U.S. agent for Nakamichi, has aired in head units to try and keep up with demand.

“Our two CarPlay/Android Auto pieces continue to sell extremely well”, commented Robin McNeal, National Sales Manager for Nakamichi Car Audio. “We are fortunate that we have a good working relationship with Nakamichi Asia to help offset some of the transportation costs. We are also fortunate that Diplomat has the resources to continue to invest in the brand and allow us to grow our business in the States”.

Nakamichi CarPlay head units arriving by plane.

McNeal and Diplomat have been working closely with the factory to forecast business and future growth. “It has been crazy, just when you think have a handle on product supply something unexpected pops up,” stated McNeal.

Currently, demand still exceeds supply as Nakamichi Car Audio continues to make inroads in the U.S. market resulting in a surge of popular models.

For more information visit www.nakamichicaraudio.com

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.