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FOX News Media Expands Broadcast Partnership with SiriusXM and Pandora

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NEW YORK, NY (06.09.2020) – FOX News Media and SiriusXM have expanded their existing broadcast partnership, announced John Sylvester, Vice President of FOX News Audio. As a part of the new agreement, all of FOX News Podcasts’ original programming is now available to Pandora’s more than 60 million monthly users across all tiers of the service. Additionally, the platform’s daily news digest, The FOX News Rundown, now airs weekday mornings on SiriusXM’s Patriot Channel 125.

In making the announcement, Sylvester said, “We are thrilled to expand our longstanding partnership, ensuring SiriusXM and Pandora’s combined over 100 million listeners continued access to our cutting edge news coverage, as well as our best in class lifestyle and opinion programming.”

Through this new agreement, a one-hour version of The FOX News Rundown now airs on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125 each weekday at 5AM/ET. As FOX News Audio’s signature news and analysis podcast, the program features a team of FOX News Radio anchors and reporters, including Jacqui Heinrich, Dave Anthony, Lisa Brady, Jessica Rosenthal and Chris Foster, as they break down the day’s top headlines, present interviews with key newsmakers and provide insights from FOX News reporters stationed around the globe.

Featuring a catalogue of more than 20 original FOX News Podcasts, the expanded partnership also includes popular podcasts such as the FOX News Radio Newscast, the FOX Business Hourly Report and I’ll Tell You What, hosted by The Daily Briefing and The Five’s Dana Perino and FOX News politics editor Chris Stirewalt. The agreement also makes FOX News Radio’s three nationally syndicated talk shows, The Brian Kilmeade Show, FOX Across America with Jimmy Failla and The Guy Benson Show available to Pandora listeners.

Reaching over 36 million listeners across more than 1,500 affiliated stations throughout the country, FOX News Audio is a rapidly growing division of FOX News Media. Per Podtrac analysis, FOX News Podcasts rank among the top 20 podcasts networks in the United States, based on average monthly downloads. In addition, in April 2020, the platform experienced a 60 percent increase in total downloads from the previous year.

Visit www.siriusxm.com for more.

Patrick Brooks Hits the Glamis Sand Dunes for a Demo Ride

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BREA, CA (06.09.2020) – With Patrick Brooks, in a Polaris 4-seater RZR1000 Turbo, the new the NavAtlas NS27A 27” 10 Speaker Sound Bar was put to the ultimate test.

This short video shows the demo ride on the Glamis Sand Dunes south of Los Angeles this past weekend.

Click here to view the video on instagram.com/NavAtlas

Brooks, NavAtlas National Sales Manager, stated “The COVID-19 Pandemic lockdown is nearing an end and we all need to get out and feel the outdoors. Hit the dirt, sand, mud or trail and take your ride to the next level with NavAtlas rocking the tunes.

Visit instagram.com/navatlas for more.

Ground Zero Shipping New Digital Sound Processor

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DANIA, FL (06.08.2020) – Coming off of the great success in the digital sound processor market with Ground Zero’s GZDSP 4-8X, the company is proud to announce that June will see the release of the newest processor, the GZDSP 4-8XII. The original 4-8X took the car and powersports market by storm, and Ground Zero played off of this by making improvements to the heat sink for more efficient cooling when needed, and also the cosmetic styling, helping it blend seamlessly with the selection of amplifiers.

The company also made device upgrades, changing the performance of the entire device, helping it become a staple in dealers arsenal of OEM interfacing and audio upgrading tools.

Standard features include summing, eq, time delay and crossovers, while an optional wire remote (GZDSP Remote XII) allows master volume, subwoofer level, and preset selection. An optional input device, the GZDSP BT Stick, combines the features of the wired remote, and full DSP control from a smart device app, with bluetooth audio streaming.

This DSP is a perfect option for basic OEM integration, audio system upgrading, or using it as an audio source in hidden applications like motorcycles, ATVs, hot rods, classic cars, and more.

Visit www.GroundZeroUSA.com for more information.

BOYO Shipping New Car Head Up Display

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FULLERTON, CA (06.08.2020) – To help drivers keep their eyes on the road BOYO has introduced the new VTHUDpro Head Up display. This new model is iOS CarPlay and Android Auto (Plug and Play) compatible.

The VTHUDpro features a 15” image size with a clear head up display placed on the dash directly in the driver’s road view. The actual vehicle speed and RPM is displayed directly from the vehicles ODBII. A Bluetooth microphone is included with the vehicles FM radio delivering the audio.

Using the VTHUDpro a driver can make and receive calls and also listen to music or audio books while keeping eyes on the road.

Visit visiontechamerica.com for more.

Crunch PowerZone Amplifiers for Demanding Playlists

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LIBERTYVILLE, IL (06.05.2020) – Your audio deserves power that is undistorted, durable, and is ready to take on the most deserving of playlists. Feel your power with PZ.

With POWER ZONE amplifiers, you’ll receive reliable Crunch technology with VersaCross Electronic Crossover. Amplifiers are available in 2 channel, 4 channel, and mono configurations and all of them feature HUGE POWER that will take your audio to new levels as you have never heard before.

Bring that concert dimension of listening into your vehicle with every genre of music. POWER ZONE amplifiers push the power within every song to its full potential. Feel the adrenaline of clear bass, coupled with vibrant trebles of rich audio as you make any listening session a LIVE concert experience.

The PZ-3520.2-PRO is a 2-channel amplifier with high-level inputs that utilize SPEED-FET output devices and QTD Technology. Producing 3500 watts of power in a stereo or bridged mono application, this amplifier will grant the power your music has been craving.

Learn more about the PZ-3520.2-PRO HERE.

Still producing clear and undistorted playback for all of your playlists, the PZ-2020.2 2-channel amplifier is highlighted with that signature Crunch bright red heatsink and features SPEED-FET output devices and QTD Technology produces 2000 watts of power in a stereo or bridged mono application.

Learn more about the PZ-2020.2 HERE.

The PZ-1520.2 2-channel amplifier also highlighted with a Crunch bright red heatsink, features 1500 watts of power while still bringing you powerful audio that’s clear with rich levels of playback.

Learn more about the PZ-1520.2 HERE.
Click HERE to see the entire lineup of POWER ZONE (PZ) amplifiers and discover what it feels like to bringHUGE POWER into ALL of your audio

Visit crunchcaraudio.com for more.

Top Applicants Selected for 2020 SEMA Launch Pad Competition

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (06.05.2020) – The top 15 applicants of the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) Launch Pad Competition have been selected and now move on to the online voting stage. Each applicant will receive a complimentary, one-year SEMA membership, as well as one professional Launch Pad video and widespread awareness of their business through SEMA communication channels.

The 15 SEMA Launch Pad semifinalists are:

  • Justin Bradshaw (REVER); Product: Mobile App
  • Joshua Carton (Curien); Product: Neuron N2
  • Johannes Crepon (PDM Automotive); Product: Data Technology
  • Roland Hence (FrontLane, Inc.); Product: Impulse–Emergency Brake Light
  • Khanjan Desai (Alchemy); Product: ExoShield
  • Luke Farley (Lynx Auto Wraps & More); Product: Lynx Auto Wraps TRD aps
  • Keith Ferry (Cerebrum Sensor Technologies); Product: Cerebrum
  • Brendan McGrath (Dyme PSI); Product: AN Hose & Fittings
  • Timur Mukhtasibov (AK Software); Product: BodyShopFlow
  • Matt Rafeld (Beachcomber Offroad, LLC); Product: Stowaway Door
  • Eric Rivera (Dirt Dynamix); Product: Truck Accessories
  • Patrick Sweeny (Blackgate Customs, Inc.); Product: KDSS Sway Bar Drop Spacer Kit
  • Brett Turnage (Brett Turnage Industries); Product: Modular Intercooler
  • Mike Unger (PICINH); Product: Tasker Tailgate
  • Brock Winberg (GTe-413 Electric Crate Motor); Product: GTe-413 Universal Plug

The public will be able to vote in the online competition beginning August 3. Five top candidates will go on to pitch their business ideas at the 2020 SEMA Show, where a panel of iconic judges select one winner to receive a prize package that includes $10,000 to be used for the benefit of their business and exhibit space at the annual SEMA Show.

“The 15 semifinalists are a great representation of the passion and innovation that can only be found in this industry,” said Nathan Ridnouer, SEMA vice president of councils and membership. “While all products are unique and valuable, we’re excited to share their ideas with the public and learn what our consumers are most interested in.”

Since 2013 the SEMA Launch Pad program has given young entrepreneurs, students, and business owners age 18-39 an opportunity to launch their products into the $44.6 billion automotive aftermarket industry. The program will teach participants new business strategies on how to develop, market, and boost their automotive products or services used by industry experts.

To learn more about SEMA Launch Pad and each of the 15 semifinalists, visit www.sema.org/launchpad.

SEMA Announces Board Election Results

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (06.04.2020) – Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020-2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor / Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ rep and services.

Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020-2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor / Retailer category.

The SEMA Board of Directors for 2020-2021 will be as follows:

Board Officers
• Chairman – Tim Martin, CEO, Aftermarket Advisors
• Chairman-elect – James Lawrence, CEO Power Automedia
• Immediate Past-Chair/Secretary – Wade Kawasaki, President, Coker Group
• Treasurer – Kyle Fickler, Owner, Fickler Enterprises LLC

Board Members
• Chris Douglas – COO, COMP Performance Group
• Donnie Eatherly – President, P&E Distributors Inc.
• Dan Kahn – President, Kahn Media Inc.
• Brian Lounsberry – CEO, Motovicity Distribution
• Kim Pendergast – CEO, Magnuson Superchargers
• Kathryn Reinhardt – Senior Marketing Manager, 4WP/ Pro Comp
• Bunyan L. (Les) Rudd, CPMR – President, Bob Cook Sales
• Ted Wentz III – CEO, Quadratec Inc.
• Steve Whipple – Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Edelbrock LLC
• Melanie White – President, Hellwig Products

Outgoing Board Member
• Greg Adler – CEO, Greg Adler Motorsports

Visit sema.org for more.

MB Quart Discovers Outdoors with New Stage 5 Can-Am Maverick X3 Package

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CHICAGO, IL (06.04.2020) – The MBQX-STG5-1 is an 800-watt Stage 5, Can-Am tuned audio system that features 5 speakers and includes an AM / FM / Bluetooth LED source unit, an under-seat 10-inch subwoofer, all necessary mounting panels, and harnessing.

Don’t just take on the outdoors with your vehicle, bring the party to it.

FEATURES & BENEFITS INCLUDE:
SOURCE UNIT FEATURES
“QUICK PAIR” immediately connects to the last device that was connected and you’ll have full “Apple Control” with Bluetooth capabilities
SPEAKERS
1″ titanium dome tweeter that will deliver natural-sounding high-frequency response, while producing high volume
AMPLIFIER
The stereo amplifier is operating in a 2-ohm mode for maximum volume on all 4 speakers (front and rear pods)
SUBWOOFER
400-watt sub-stage specific 10-inch under-seat subwoofer system
MOUNTING/HARNESSING
Plug and Play Harness: Waterproof connectors with premeasured wires

Click here to learn more about the MBQX-STG5-1 from the MB Quart website and get ready to feel high-performance in all of your audio.

Visit mbquart.com for more.

Oracle Lighting Launches Tesla Model 3 ColorSHIFT Headlight DRL Upgrade

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METAIRE, LA (06.03.2020) – Oracle Lighting is launching the new ColorSHIFT DRL Upgrade for Tesla Model 3 (model years 2017-2020). The kit (p/n 1286; MSRP: $289.95) and available options are now shipping.

“Upgrade your Tesla’s Model 3 lights to any color by simply replacing the factory DRL circuit board with our ColorSHIFT circuit board,” said Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “You can set the lights to be one single color or use one of our ColorSHIFT controllers to program color patterns and themes, and then simply switch the lights back to white for ‘on-road’ DRL use.”

Designed and developed in the USA by Oracle Lighting, these modules use high-quality LEDs and components. Replacing the circuit board is simple and does not require the disassembly of the headlights. The new boards are also compatible with the factory system and do not cause any fault codes to appear when installed.

Click here to see details on the ColorSHIFT DRL product page.

The new ColorSHIFT DRL Upgrade for Tesla Model 3 Kit includes:
• Complete set of ColorSHIFT replacement DRLS
• Choice of ColorSHIFT controller
• Installation wiring kit

Visit www.oraclelights.com for more.

2020 SEMA Show Attendee Registration Now Open

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (06.03.2020) – Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show, Tuesday-Friday, November 3-6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, is available now at semashow.com/register.

The annual gathering featuring automotive innovation is set to take place in the Fall at a time when analysts anticipate the marketplace will begin its path to recovery, positioning the SEMA Show to be vital in helping businesses move toward a successful 2021. Show organizers are actively working with leading experts to develop standards and protocols that will create an optimal environment to conduct business, while focusing on the health and well-being of those at the event.

Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show is open now at www.semashow.com/register. The annual gathering, set to take place November 3-6 in Las Vegas, will be vital in helping businesses move toward a successful 2021. 

“We know the SEMA Show this year will be fundamental to helping businesses connect and move forward. We take that role very seriously, but not at the expense of the health and safety of the industry,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “We’re confident that we will build a suitable environment that gives people certainty that they are not at risk to congregate, yet still leverages the Show’s position on the calendar to help the industry recover more quickly.”

Gattuso notes that the 2020 SEMA Show will likely look different from previous SEMA Shows, but assures the industry that what will remain the same is the high levels of value and quality of business that visitors are accustomed to.

The SEMA Show’s annual booth space selection process took place in May with overwhelming industry participation and support. The Show is comprised of 12 individual industry sectors and affords buyers the opportunity to find products to build their core business or venture into new areas of growth with complimentary product of service offerings. Education, new products, and trend spotting are the typical draws at the event and this year will continue based on the support the industry has shown thus far.

Attendees, exhibitors and media can register now at semashow.com/register

The SEMA Show is not open to the public, nor are there tickets or passes available for sale. Everyone must qualify to receive a badge and attend the event based upon providing documents verifying their employment in the automotive aftermarket industry.

For more information about qualifying documents and the 2020 SEMA Show, log on to www.semashow.com.