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New STOP/START Engine Override Data Interface for GM Vehicles Now Shipping from Axxess

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HOLLY HILL, FL (09.11.2020) – Axxess Integrate by Metra Electronics is now shipping a new STOP/START engine override interface for GM vehicles. The AXSSO-GM is designed to automatically disengage the STOP/START engine feature on select 2016-2019 GM vehicles, including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC.

This new and exclusive technology was previously introduced at CES 2019 for select Ford and Chrysler models. The patent-pending interface can be used with factory or aftermarket radios with no programming required. The AXSSO-GM has weather-resistant housing and harnessing with a simple two-wire installation under the hood.

As some newer vehicles come equipped with a way to disengage the engine’s STOP/START feature, there are still several GM models that do not allow the driver to turn this off. This may become bothersome at long traffic lights during hot or inclement weather, as it could affect the vehicle’s ability to cool or heat the interior.

Click here to visit the AXSSO-GM product page.

The vibration of the engine turning on and off may also be annoying to some drivers during city driving. Now, installers will have the ability to offer GM owners the option to override their engine’s STOP/START feature with the new AXSSO-GM interface.

Visit AxxessInterfaces.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.

ZZ-2 Launches New Audi Wireless C-Play / Wireless Android Auto Interface

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 ZZ-2 has released the IT-AUDI line of interfaces. Rich DeSclafani stated “These interfaces provide a complete all in one solution for supported vehicles.

They offer connectivity, safety, convenience and are easy to use. This is the technology most consumers are looking for and we offer it as a complete all in one solution. These products are backed with a 3 year warranty for authorized dealers. The IT-AUDI line and all of our products can be viewed on our website http://www.zz-2.com” 

FEATURES: 

  • • Wireless CarPlay 
  • • Wireless Android Auto 
  • • AirPlay 
  • • Backup Camera Input (w/Dynamic Moving Lines) 
  • • Front Camera Input (w/ Parking Mode) 
  • • Uses OEM Microphone 
  • • Smartphone Mirroring/Mirror Link 
  • • USB A/V Playback 
  • • HDMI Input 
  • • Plug n’ Play* 

Click here to view ZZ-2’s full Audi collection.

COMPATIBILITY: 

Select Audi Vehicles from 2009 to 2019 

Supported Radio Types: 

  • • Concert/Symphony Radio (NON MMi – CONTROLS ON DASH BOARD) 
  • • 3G MMi Radio (CONTROL KNOB ON CONSOLE BEHIND SHIFTER) 
  • • MIB/MIB 2 Radio (CONTROL KNOB ON CONSOLE BEHIND SHIFTER) 

Visit zz-2.com for more.

Tint World Continues Unprecedented Growth with Fifth North Carolina Location

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CHARLOTTE, NC (09.10.2020) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened a new location in Charlotte-Matthews, North Carolina, under the ownership of local entrepreneurs Roy and Erica Morelock. This marks the fifth Tint World franchise location to open in the state.

The Morelocks pictured in front of the sales counter in the showroom of their new Tint World location.

“North Carolina has proven to be a great location for the Tint World franchise, and we’re excited to continue that track record of success,” said Roy Morelock. “We chose Tint World because of the exceptional level of hands-on support the company provides to new franchise owners. They truly give franchise owners the tools we need to prosper and grow. Now, we’re ready to create some sleek custom looks and meet the automotive styling needs of Charlotte-Matthews residents!”

The newest North Carolina location will be open from Monday through Saturday in order to offer a full range of automotive styling and safety services to residents of Charlotte-Matthews and the surrounding area. Services include window tinting and paint protection film, as well as car stereo and mobile electronics installation.

Erica and Roy Morelock at the front entrance of their new Tint World location in Charlotte-Matthews, NC.

“We’re growing worldwide, and this is illustrated with each new Tint World location,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “We’ve had several successful stores open this year, and we’re looking forward to seeing Roy and Erica succeed as well. It’s a great feeling to share in the success of our new franchisees.”

The new store is located at 9129 Monroe Road Ste 100, Charlotte-Matthews, NC 28270 and they can be reached at (704) 941-3058. For more information on all the products and services Tint World Charlotte-Matthews provides, visit their website at tintworld.com/locations/nc/charlotte-matthews-084

SSV Works Launches 8-Inch Powersports Speaker

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OXNARD, CA (09.10.2020) – SSV Works is proud to announce the launch of their new 8-inch powersports speaker… a compact speaker that creates more output using less power. They are currently available pre-loaded into SSV Works’ US2-C8 universal 8-inch cage mount speaker pods.

“Engineered specifically for Powersports applications, our new 8-inch marine-grade weatherproof speaker brings audiophile grade components to the outdoors,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “The 8-inch speaker housed in our US2-C8 cage mounted pods is designed to fit in places in your UTV where most of our competitors’ offerings are way too large.”

The 30mm grille mounted titanium tweeter produces crisp, brilliant-highs engineered to be heard outdoors, even while wearing a helmet and over the motor when going full throttle down the trails. The 4ohm, 75/150W (RMS/peak) speakers are designed with an efficient neodymium magnet weighing 50 percent less than other speakers while producing more output.

An EPDM duo-lock gasket surrounds the speaker to keep the water out and the sound pressure in. EPDM conforms to the surface and seals tight no matter where you ride, including extreme heat or in freezing temps. A 30 percent lighter thermoplastic elastomer surrounds the polypropylene cone for exceptional volume and clarity in the harshest conditions. A positive locking speaker wire connector prevents the wire from unplugging. Customize your ride with color matching interchangeable grilles available in red, white, blue or orange (sold separately in pairs).

Click here to visit the US2-C8 product page.

“The US2-C8 enclosures were designed to match the off-road looks of your UTV,” Kaplan added. “Most other cage pods available today are high gloss painted enclosures to match boats. That idea does not hold up well in UTVs due to scratching and does not match the vehicle’s aesthetics. The compact ring clamp system allows full 360-degree adjustability while on the cage.”

Now shipping loaded in the US2-C8 cage pods with an MSRP of $549.99 (per pair – includes clamps).

For more information, visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email sales@SSVworks.com.

Nakamichi Car Audio Adds Clifton Brown as Technical Support Coordinator

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MIAMI, FL (09.09.2020) – In response to growing U.S. sales Nakamichi Car Audio created a new position to head up technical support. Industry veteran Clifton Brown has been hired to coordinate technical support for the company. Diplomat Trading President David Bradman hired Mr. Brown and Robin McNeal, Nakamichi Car Audio National Sales Manager, made the announcement to the company’s sales reps last week.

“Clifton brings with him a wide range of 12-volt experience from retail installation to factory support,” stated Robin McNeal. “I have known Clifton for a number of years, and he is a great addition to our team.”

Clifton Brown, Technical Support Coordinator

“I’m pleased to be a part of Nakamichi Car Audio and work with Robin McNeal,” stated Clifton, “I also look forward to building the brand reputation as we navigate this new normal.”

Nakamichi Tech Support can be reached 10am to 7 pm ET (7am to 4pm PT) toll free at (800) 426-9225. Tech emails should be addressed to nakamichitech@diplomat1.com

Most recently Brown worked collaboratively over 10 years with PAC and AAMP of America. 

Diplomat Trading serves as the exclusive agent for Nakamichi Car Audio in the United States. Earlier this month McNeal celebrated his one-year anniversary as National Sales Manager for the brand.

Visit www.nakamichicaraudio.com for more.

SiriusXM’s Live NFL Coverage for 2020 Season Begins Sept. 10

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NEW YORK, NY (09.09.2020) – SiriusXM has announced its comprehensive coverage of the 2020 NFL season, which will deliver live broadcasts of every game as well as new exclusive shows and in-depth 24/7 news and talk on the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel.

The 101st NFL season begins on Thursday, September 10 (8:20 pm ET) when the Houston Texans visit the Super Bowl LIV Champion Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of last season’s AFC Divisional Playoff game. Throughout the season all NFL games through Super Bowl LV will air nationwide on SiriusXM radios.  Games are also available on the SiriusXM app and at home on connected devices and speakers for authenticated subscribers with the SiriusXM All Access package.

SiriusXM offers play-by-play channels dedicated to the official radio broadcasts of every NFL team, giving its subscribers access to both the home and visiting team broadcasts for every game.  SiriusXM’s NFL schedule will also include multiple Spanish-language broadcasts.  Schedules can be found at SiriusXM.com/NFLschedule20.

In addition to live play-by-play, subscribers continue to get in-depth and comprehensive NFL talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel, with new programming for 2020.

This season, SiriusXM NFL Radio will launch a new weekly show dedicated to the Las Vegas Raiders, hosted by Raiders great and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Mike Haynes and Las Vegas-based SiriusXM host JT The Brick (aka John Tournour).  Silver & Black Radio will debut September 9 and air every Wednesday (7:00-8:00 pm ET) throughout the season on SiriusXM NFL Radio.  Haynes and JT will focus on the 2020 Raiders team that’s settling into its new home city of Las Vegas, and they will also look back at the storied history of the Silver and Black with storytelling and interviews with Raiders legends.

The daily programming lineup on SiriusXM NFL Radio features shows hosted by NFL experts and interviews with players, coaches and executives from around the league.

Legendary quarterback Brett Favre will return to host his award-winning show, The SiriusXM Blitz with Brett Favre and Bruce Murray, every Tuesday (11:00 am – noon ET) starting today. 

Former NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith and former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer are new additions to the SiriusXM NFL Radio roster this season.  Both will be hosts on the channel’s morning show The Opening Drive (7:00-10:00 am ET) – Smith on Mondays and Palmer on Thursdays.  They will co-host with former NFL safety and veteran SiriusXM host Solomon Wilcots, who is the new daily host of The Opening Drive this season.

The SiriusXM NFL Radio lineup also adds a new daily show, Airing It Out, hosted by SiriusXM’s Bob Papa and former coach Charlie Weis (weekdays, 10:00 am – noon ET).

SiriusXM NFL Radio’s team of analysts also includes Hall of Famers Gil Brandt, Derrick Brooks, Tim Brown, James Lofton, Anthony Munoz and Bill Polian, former NFL executives Mark Dominik and Pat Kirwan, and former players Erik Coleman, Charles Davis, David Diehl, Bruce Gradkowski, A.J. Hawk, Torry Holt, Brad Hopkins, Ed McCaffrey, Jim Miller, Kirk Morrison, Brady Quinn, Geoff Schwartz and Max Starks. 

SiriusXM NFL Radio voices also include a number of NFL insiders and radio veterans including Howard Balzer, Vic Carucci, Adam Caplan, John Clayton, Brian Custer, Zig Fracassi, Mike Keith, Dan Leberfeld, Bill Lekas, Alex Marvez, Lance Medow, Tom Pelissero, Shae Peppler, Jeff Rickard, Steve Torre, Evan Washburn and Cole Wright.

Authenticated subscribers can also get SiriusXM NFL Radio programming On Demand via the SiriusXM app and at SiriusXM.com, allowing them to listen to their favorite shows when they want.

Go to SiriusXM.com/NFLonSXM for more info.

Cadence Sound Stays Connected with Summer Giveaway in August

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INDUSTRY, CA (09.08.2020) – Cadence Sound loves to stay connected with the audio community. They understand that due to Covid-19, some of their customers have been affected financially. The company decided to do a monthly giveaway all summer so that Cadence aficionados can still enjoy their passions without worry.

Cadence just wrapped up its final Giveaway for the summer and the August winner is Cory, from Palestine, TX. Cory opted in to win a pair of Cadence UD10 Subwoofers. 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.

There are 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. Don’t 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.

Visit cadencesound.com for more.

Design Engineering Unveils Black Titanium Sleeving

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AVON LAKE, OH (09.08.2020) -Protect your wires, lines and cables from the damaging effects of high temperatures with new Black Titanium Protect-A-Sleeve line sleeves from Design Engineering, Inc.

Capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 1,800° F direct heat and 2,500° F radiant heat, the line sleeves are offered in 1/2″ and 1″ inner diameters for all of your under-hood wire, line and cable protection needs.

“We have taken our Titanium LR™ technology and made it into the best protection sleeve on the market,” said Mike Buca of DEI. “Black Titanium Protect-A-Sleeve includes plain heat-shrink tubes to seal the sleeving ends and can cover standard hose clamps for a clean look.”

The 1/2″ ID will fit larger spark plug wires, protecting them from hot exhaust manifolds and headers. Black Titanium Protect-A-Shield is available in retail sizing of 1″ ID x 3 ft, 1/2″ ID by 3 ft and 1/2″ ID x 6 ft. DEI’s Original Titanium line sleeves are also available.

For more information about Black Titanium Protect-A-Sleeve and DEI’s complete line of heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

Rockford Fosgate Color Optix 12-inch Subwoofers Available Now

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TEMPE, AZ (09.04.2020) – Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is happy to announce that they are now shipping the new 12-inch M2 Color Optix subwoofers. They are available in infinite baffle or small sealed options and provide outstanding output no matter the space. With class-leading output, total lighting control and grille customization, these subs ensure an on-water experience second to none.

Customers may choose variety of cosmetic configurations including black, white, black with stainless insert, or white with stainless insert then customize them by connecting an optional Color Optix Controller and RF Connect App that adds the ability to select their own light color and patterns.

These subwoofers are part of the Element Ready line-up that Rockford Fosgate introduced last November. They feature the IP67 certified rating as well as Deutsch and Amphenol connectors for true plug and play integration and Rockford’s VERSA switch for series or parallel wiring at the flip of switch.

New M2 Series Subwoofers:

  • M2D2-12S/ M2D2-12SB  10″ DVC 2Ω Color Optix Sealed Enclosure Marine Subwoofer 
  • M2D4-12S / M2D4-12SB 10″ DVC 4Ω Color Optix Sealed Enclosure Marine Subwoofer 
  • M2D2-12I / M2D2-12IB   10″ DVC 2Ω Color Optix Infinite Baffle Marine Subwoofer 
  • M2D4-12I / M2D4-12IB   10″ DVC 4Ω Color Optix Infinite Baffle Marine Subwoofer 

For more information on the complete line of Color Optix products, visit RockfordFosgate.com.

PowerBass Shipping New OE-400 4″ Mid-Range BOSE Drop in Replacement

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ONTARIO, CA (09.04.2020) – PowerBass noticed a lack of a good replacement option for one of the most troublesome speakers for installers and DIY’ers to effectively replace without removing entire enclosures or using oversized or mis matched impedance speakers.

No highs no lows? Then look no further than our OE-400 BOSE replacement speaker to wake up the audio in your late model vehicle or simply replace one that has worn from ages of use.

Click here to visit the OE-400 product page.

To stand the test of time but also maintain the best possible sound, they utilized a treated pressed paper cone, with a nylon accordion style surround. This keeps the sonic nuances similar for the application while utilizing a stronger motor structure and fine tuning of the OE-400 also brings out more of the sound you have been missing from your late model OEM system.

Utilizing a 2-OHM voice coil the OE Series is engineered to work in some late model and most modern vehicles where a lower OHM rating is required. This lower impedance will make more efficient use of your OEM amplifier’s power with a perfect match.

Visit powerbassusa.com for more.