LIBERTYVILLE, IL (6.4.23) – Unleash concert-quality sound wherever the water takes you!

The GMR1.5S2B and GMR1.5S2W Marine vehicle kits are engineered for thrill-seekers who demand performance, style, and reliability in any environment. Featuring a GMR-1.5 (B or W) source unit and a pair of weatherproof 6.5-inch Nautic speakers, these Nautic systems deliver crystal-clear highs, punchy mids, and deep, booming lowsthat surround you – all wrapped in a compact, Marine-tough design.

Each system includes two 6.5-inch coaxial speakers equipped with 0.75-inch composite dome tweeters. The speakers feature water-resistant composite polypropylene cones and UV-stable butyl rubber surrounds, mounted on lightweight composite frames. They are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, with UV-treated grills and stainless steel mounting hardware.

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (6.4.25) – The floorplan for the 2025 SEMA Show, scheduled for November 4-7 in Las Vegas, is now live and available at www.SEMAShow.com/floorplan.

You are among the few select media who are automatically approved to receive a media credential this year.

To take advantage of the benefit to bypass submitting qualifying materials, you must use this e-mail address to register.

REGISTER TODAY

For more information, contact the SEMA Public Relations team at pr@sema.org.

OXNARD, CA (6.3.25) – BOSS Audio Systems is proud to announce it will exhibit during KnowledgeFest 2025, held June 6-8 in Atlantic City, New Jersey at Harrah’s Resort & Convention Center.

“KnowledgeFest 2024 in Atlantic City was the first time we showcased our Elite line on the East Coast, and it was a tremendous success,” said Colin Ross, BOSS Elite Associate Brand Manager. “Since then, Elite has gained even more traction nationwide. Now, in 2025, we are featuring our new branding and showcasing the power of the expanded Elite line. KnowledgeFest is not just about showing off new products, it’s also about connecting with installers and industry pros in a vital region of the country so we can continue to learn from them and innovate in both the short and long term.”

KnowledgeFest stands as a cornerstone event for the mobile electronics industry, offering more than 50 hours of educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. The event draws hundreds of industry professionals eager to explore the latest technologies and advance their technical expertise through manufacturer training sessions.

This year, Elite is unveiling a fresh brand look and a modern update to its well known Elite line of audio products. Visitors will get a first look at the latest in mobile audio tech, with new head units, amplifiers, and other gear designed to take in-car entertainment to the next level. Select head units will now feature an updated GUI, expanded DSP customization as well as Maestro iDatalink compatibility. The Elite line will also feature brand new amplifiers in the auto and marine categories. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a full Elite audio system firsthand in our exclusive demo car and interactive product displays.

Visit BOSS Elite during KnowledgeFest 2025 in Atlantic City at booth #310 and check out BOSS Audio’s lineup, including audio gear and more for car, powersports, motorcycle, and marine audio.

For more information about B.I.G. or to become a dealer, please visit sales.bossinternationalgroup.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (06.02.25) – The Rifle Supply Cars and Coffie brewed up a great event on Saturday, May 31 at their location in Huntington Beach, CA. Chef Chuks breakfast, along with coffee and pastries, sweetened the deal to see cool cars.

PowerBass came out for a fun day in the southern California sun with their friend and good customer Rifle Supply for the Cars and Coffee.

Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP related “It was a great day out chatting with people about the PowerBass portable Bluetooth speakers they had on sale inside the store at Rifle Rupply. Also, it was a great opportunity to check out some cool cars and sip some great coffee whipped coffee. Juan and Meny were also at the event that drew nearly 100 cars and more than 200 people as the day was a little overcast.”

Items on the raffle table outside included a Savior rifle case, Gloc backpack, DOT backpack, Rifle Supply gift cards and swag, a PowerBass BT50 speaker and Raffle Supply tumblers. The top five awards were a custom AR Magazine featuring a PowerBass logo.

“Rifle Supply is a strong dealer for PowerBass with the portable BlueBooth speakers and Audio. Their shop car features a decked out PowerBass system. Supporting a dealer at an event like the Cars and Coffee builds relationships and helps drive business for all. Connecting with consumers also gives a s sense of what consumers are looking to add to daily activities,” Harbour concluded.

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OXNARD, CA (05.30.25) – BOSS Audio Systems is proud to announce it will exhibit during KnowledgeFest 2025, held June 6-8 in Atlantic City, New Jersey at Harrah’s Resort & Convention Center.

“KnowledgeFest 2024 in Atlantic City was the first time we showcased our Elite line on the East Coast, and it was a tremendous success,” said Colin Ross, BOSS Elite Associate Brand Manager. “Since then, Elite has gained even more traction nationwide. Now, in 2025, we are featuring our new branding and showcasing the power of the expanded Elite line. KnowledgeFest is not just about showing off new products, it’s also about connecting with installers and industry pros in a vital region of the country so we can continue to learn from them and innovate in both the short and long term.”

KnowledgeFest stands as a cornerstone event for the mobile electronics industry, offering more than 50 hours of educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. The event draws hundreds of industry professionals eager to explore the latest technologies and advance their technical expertise through manufacturer training sessions.

This year, Elite is unveiling a fresh brand look and a modern update to its well known Elite line of audio products. Visitors will get a first look at the latest in mobile audio tech, with new head units, amplifiers, and other gear designed to take in-car entertainment to the next level. Select head units will now feature an updated GUI, expanded DSP customization as well as Maestro iDatalink compatibility. The Elite line will also feature brand new amplifiers in the auto and marine categories. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a full Elite audio system firsthand in our exclusive demo car and interactive product displays.

Visit BOSS Elite during KnowledgeFest 2025 in Atlantic City at booth #310 and check out BOSS Audio’s lineup, including audio gear and more for car, powersports, motorcycle, and marine audio.

For more information about B.I.G. or to become a dealer, please visit sales.bossinternationalgroup.com.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.30.25) – Applications are now open for the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mother’s Polish at  www.semabotb.com. Now in its 12th year, SEMA Battle of the Builders is the industry’s leading custom car building competition, providing SEMA Show builders with an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a global audience.

“It’s inspiring to see SEMA Show builders continue to push the boundaries of automotive customization,” said RJ de Vera, SEMA Vice President of Marketing. “We look forward to helping them grow and progress as we celebrate standout builds that highlight the ingenuity of our industry.”  

The 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mother’s Polish will recognize class champions in four categories — Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck; 4 Wheel Drive & Off-Road; Sport Compact, Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic; and Young Guns — and one of these four class winners will be crowned the overall Battle of the Builders champion. Industry experts serve as judges and review all qualifying applications, including vehicle descriptions and photos, before walking the SEMA Show floor to review the builds in-person and selecting the Top 10 finalists in each category. The finalists are then narrowed down to the Top 3 in each category, and these 12 finalists become the judges and select the winner of each category and the overall champion.

“Some of the people we look up to the most in the industry have won this award, so to appear alongside those people is really incredible,” said Noah Alexander, winner of the 2024 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition with his ‘68 Dodge Charger. “The best for us was the incredible people we met. It was just amazing to talk to all of these other builders and hear what they do.”

Supporting Young Builders  
To encourage young builders to pursue their passions, the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns category is open to builders who are 29 years old and younger at the time of the SEMA Show. Young Guns entries may also be selected to compete in one or more virtual Golden Ticket competitions throughout the summer for the chance to win a prize package that includes transportation of the vehicle to the SEMA Show along with travel and hotel accommodations.  Once at the SEMA Show, the Top 10 Young Guns finalists, as selected by the judges, compete in their own separate competition to determine their Top 3. This unique Young Guns competition format, launched for the first time in 2024, provides yet another career exposure opportunity for the next generation of custom car builders.

“With the world’s most skilled vehicle builders coming together to compete for the title of a lifetime, the SEMA Young Guns category offers a platform unlike any other for young builders to expand their notoriety in the industry,” added de Vera.   

For more information on the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition or to register, visit  www.semabotb.com. The deadline to register is Oct. 17.  

IRVINE, CA (05.29.25) – Advanced Marketing, the parent company of Elettromedia USA, American Hard Bag, Velocity and Biketronics brands are proud to announce the promotion of Rob Wempe to President of Mobile Audio for Advanced Marketing companies.

“Rob has been our VP of Sales and Marketing for 15 years. Under his leadership, he has grown the Hertz and Audison brands to amazing growth levels,” said Steve Bolden, owner of Advanced Marking Companies. “Rob’s experience as a retail buyer coupled with his experience with Rockford Corporation (Domestic and International) has been a huge asset to Advanced Marketing.”

“Rob is already doing the job as President since he began by not only managing the Sales and Marketing functions within the company since he has also been managing inventory and P&L functions for our Mobile divisions. With the addition of Randy Davis as the new National Sales Manager and Jeff Peters as National Marketing Manager of all AMD brands, It was time to make it official.” Said Phil Bolden, Co-owner of Advanced Marking Companies.

“The future is very bright for all our brands at Advanced Marketing. Hertz is growing at record Levels in 2025. Hertz Marine is all new and has an amazing future at AMD. Audison has the most exciting new products in Forza DSP amplifies and the new VOCE II line of speakers. Our new acquisitions of American Hard Bag, Velocity and Biketronics will assist us in being THE motorcycle one stop shop in our industry.” Said Rob Wempe.

Advanced Marketing is the parent company selling Elettromedia, American Hard Bag, Velocity and Biketronics brands. Advanced Marketing can be reached at 949-251-1851. Rob Wempe can be reached at rob@elettromedia-usa.com or 602-432-1398.

NASHVILLE, TN (05.29.25) – Hertz Marine, the Italian brand known for premium marine sound solutions, introduces CAPRI HBB, a stealth-mounted evolution of its acclaimed CAPRI stereo platform. 

The world’s first Hi-Res certified, NMEA 2000 compatible marine source unit with integrated A2B® technology, CAPRI HBB delivers pure digital audio, unmatched flexibility, and streamlined installation for boatbuilders and discerning marine audio enthusiasts. 

“With CAPRI HBB, we’re empowering installers and OEMs to deliver seamless system integration, uncompromised sound, and a truly clean helm design,” said Pietro Pantaleone, President of Elettromedia. “It is the perfect fusion of cutting-edge technology and flexible installation.” 

Designed for modern vessels where clean dashboards and discreet components are essential, CAPRI HBB gives boatbuilders and installers the freedom to position the source unit out of sight—without compromising performance. 

CAPRI HBB shares the audiophile-grade DNA of the original CAPRI, including Hi-Res Audio certification, 24-bit/96 kHz playback, and advanced multi-zone control. It adds compatibility with NMEA 2000® networks for seamless integration with marine displays, and includes A2B® digital transmission technology, allowing system designers to eliminate bulky analog cabling and deliver digital sound directly to amplifiers and zone processors. 

Why CAPRI HBB is Built for the Future of Marine Installations 

• Simplified installation – Transfers high-resolution signal and control data (A2B®) without the need for RCA cables 
• Noise-free performance – All-audio digital design minimizes EMI interference on board 
• Scalable system architecture – Builders can expand zones and components without major rewiring 

With four fully independent audio zones, each equipped with stereo outputs, subwoofer control, and an 8-band parametric EQ, CAPRI HBB allows users to tailor every area of the vessel for optimal performance. Bluetooth® 5.1 streaming (with LDAC, aptX HD, AAC), USB, DAB+, and AM/FM/WB tuner inputs ensure complete entertainment versatility. 

Control options include: 

• Hertz Marine Control App 
• HMC HD1 and HMC U1 remote controllers 
• NMEA 2000® MFD interface 

Housed in a rugged, IP67-rated chassis, CAPRI HBB is built to withstand the harshest marine environments and meets the industry’s highest standards for salt fog and UV resistance. 

Availability 

CAPRI HBB (MSRP: $765) is now available through authorized Hertz Marine distributors and OEM partners worldwide. 

To see how CAPRI HBB can transform your next build, visit https://hertz-audio.com/product/capri-hbb/ or contact your Elettromedia representative to schedule a product demo.

TORRANCE, CA (05.28.25) – Pioneer Electronics Inc appoints AJ’s Audio Distributing, LLC’, located in Gadsden AL as the Pioneer Distributor for Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, representing a key milestone in Pioneer’s new go-to-market distribution strategy designed to enhance reach, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

To celebrate, Pioneer Electronics Inc excited offers a grand prize giveaway! Dealers who place a minimum order of $1000 with AJ’s will be entered into a drawing to win one of two DMH-W3000NEX receivers. This is an amazing opportunity to expand your inventory of Pioneer products, build your partnership with AJ’s, and potentially win an exceptional Pioneer in-dash receiver.

One winner will be selected each month from June through August 2025.

AJ’s Audio Distributing is a family-owned distributor that has well over 30 years of experience in this industry. Currently distributing over twenty lines, AJ’s takes pride in offering Pioneer to all its dealers. They value dealers like family and offer weekly specials. Operation out of Gadsden, AL with over 50,000 sq ft of warehouse space.

For inquiries, please contact Jaysam Odeh, Pioneer Team Lead and a 12-year industry veteran, at 256-547-9896 or visit www.ajsaudiodist.com

Pioneer is committed to supporting AJ’s Audio Distributing, LLC in this growth phase, providing the necessary resources, and backing to ensure a seamless and successful transition.

TORRANCE, CA (05.27.25) – TEZspex, the innovative brand dedicated to enhancing Tesla vehicles with premium accessories, is excited to announce its participation in the EV Fest 2025. The event will take place on Saturday, May 31, from 12 PM to 4 PM at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California.

“EV Fest is the perfect opportunity for us to connect with Tesla owners of SoCal and showcase our range of top-tier accessories designed to elevate the driving experience,” said Ruben Torres, National Sales Manager for TEZspex. “Our aim is to provide solutions that enhance comfort, convenience, and performance while keeping the stunning OEM look of Tesla vehicles.”

This year, TEZspex will be featuring a fully upgraded Tesla Model Y at the festival, showcasing an array of accessory innovations set to transform the driving experience. Attendees can explore products like:

• 8.8” Front Display W/ CarPlay & Android Auto: high-def display for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y with steering column-mount.
• Auto door handles (RGB wireless): featuring customizable RGB ambient lighting and smart detection.
• Motorized Soft Closing Systems, Soft Closing Frunk and Soft Door Locks: for smooth operation of doors, frunks, and trunks.
• Electric Sunshades, Portable refrigerator and Ventilated Seats: designed to maximize comfort during hot summer drives.
• Footrest, Rear Seat Folding Table and Rear console 7.0 Control Systems: for comfort and style.
• And many more premium accessories aimed at enhancing the Tesla experience!

“At TEZspex, we are passionate about meeting the needs of Tesla enthusiasts,” added Torres. “Every accessory we create is engineered for seamless installation and integration into Tesla vehicles, empowering owners to personalize their rides with ease.”

Join TEZspex at EV Fest 2025 for a chance to connect, explore groundbreaking products, and take your Tesla driving experience to the next level.

Visit https://tezspex.com for more.