TEMPE, AZ (03.03.26) – Mobile Solutions is proud to announce the official launch of FabKit™, an engineered Speaker Grille & Panel System designed to dramatically reduce fabrication time while delivering premium, layered 3D interior styling.

“Too many shops avoid custom work because they believe it’s not profitable,” said Bryan Schmitt, founder, president, and CEO of Mobile Solutions. “We’ve challenged the status quo in fabrication by asking one simple question: How can we build smarter and save valuable time? FabKit is the answer. It increases efficiency, raises consistency, and gives shops the freedom to focus on generating revenue instead of sanding and routing for hours. Wrap it in material, install it, and you’re done.”

FabKit was created to eliminate some of the most time-consuming stages of custom panel fabrication. The system allows shops to focus more on creativity and finishing, and less on layout, routing, and grille-frame construction.

Engineered Efficiency Meets Premium Design

FabKit features a precision-machined, layered construction that is ready for upholstery in leather, suede, or vinyl straight out of the box. Its integrated magnet system allows effortless grille removal and secure reinstallation.

The system is designed for universal flexibility across multiple custom audio applications and produces consistent, repeatable results across builds.

Real-World Results: Major Time Savings

Early adopters are reporting significant labor reductions.

“The MS FabKit system is easily the biggest time saver since the release of the original Smart Template system,” said Peter Riker of The Specialists in Tucson, Ariz. “We easily save 8–10 hours of fabrication time using the FabKit.”

Built for Profitability

FabKit helps shops:
• Save 4–6+ hours per project
• Deliver OEM-inspired layered depth styling
• Increase shop throughput and revenue
• Improve client satisfaction with faster turnaround

With time savings translating directly to billable hours, FabKit positions shops to take on more projects and improve margins.

Available Models

FabKit Speaker Grille Panel Systems are available in four configurations:
• FK-APEX – 34.75in. x 13in.
• FK-GT – 41.25in. x 13in.
• FK-Shadow – 37.25in. x 12.5in.
• FK-Covert – 42in. x 13.5in.

Visit www.FabKit.com for more information

For more information, please visit www.mobilesolutions-usa.com.

STILLWATER, OK (03.03.26) The KICKER CompVX subwoofers deliver powerful and accurate bass in a rugged round design. They feature a cast aluminum frame for rock-solid stability and superior heat dissipation, paired with an oversized suspension system that provides very low distortion and incredible clarity at any volume level. This makes CompVX ideal for SQ or SPL builds in sealed or ported enclosures!

The UniPlate extended pole piece and backplate further improve heat management, while perimeter venting and bidirectional airflow keep the voice coil cool under heavy use. Extra stout voice coils and a massive ceramic magnet give users authoritative bass no matter what listening choice.

Available in 10-inch, 12-inch, and 15-inch sizes with dual 2-ohm or 4-ohm voice coils and up to 2000 watts peak power handling for the 15-inch model.

For more details, click here https://www.kicker.com/compvx-subwoofers.

ORANGE CITY, FL (03.02.26) – On Tuesday, February 24th, there was a VOXX new product training at LESCO on the new ACADC5 AI dash cam. In the Orange City conference room Scott Austin, Joe and Gregg learned the latest on exciting new products. VOXX staff members Scott Hines, Joe Caltabiano and Gregg Gagnon were in the house. The new 11.6″ smart TV Seatback Solution product was also covered. Both of these new products are available at LESCO Distributing now.

The new ACADC5 AI Dash Cam is a cutting-edge vehicle safety solution designed to elevate every drive with powerful advanced driver assistance system features and ultra-clear video recording. Equipped with dual lens recording-4K Front and 1080p rear- the ACADC5 captures every detail day or night thanks to its Sony Starvis sensor with night vision and wide dynamic range technology. With built-in GPS impact sensors and voice activated alerts for forward collision warning, lane departure, pedestrian detection, rear collision and more this AI powered dash cam offers real time driver assistance to reduce risks and enhance awareness.

Scott Austin, Sales Manager, related “It was terrific to have Scott, Joe and Gregg at our location here in Florida. The driver safety category is so important on the road. VOXX is a leader in the category and as an industry we should do more at retail to showcase the importance to consumers. We recently received these exciting new products and already dealers are placing orders. A big Thank You to all at VOXX for our training session” Scott Austin related.

For more see voxxelectronics.com

NEW YORK – February 26, 2026 – SiriusXM will offer listeners nationwide season-long coverage of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES® season, starting with the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this Sunday, March 1 (coverage starting at noon ET).

SiriusXM subscribers will have access to the live call of every one of the 18 events on the INDYCAR calendar, including the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, on Sunday, May 24th, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, plus coverage of NTT INDYCAR SERIES qualifying and practice sessions.

INDYCAR coverage airs on the exclusive SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation channel, which is available in SiriusXM-enabled vehicles (channel 218) and on the SiriusXM app. For a schedule of races go to SiriusXM.com/IndySeries.

In addition to on-track coverage, SiriusXM offers fans weekly INDYCAR-focused shows and podcasts that keep them up-to-date on the latest news from the sport and deliver perspectives from true racing experts.

A new season of SiriusXM’s exclusive INDYCAR show, “Brick-by-Brick” — hosted by Jack Arute and 2013 Indy 500 champ Tony Kanaan airs every Wednesday (5 pm ET) on the SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation channel, and is available on demand on the SiriusXM app.

INDYCAR fans can also tune in to the podcast “Off Track with Hinch Rossi,” hosted by James Hinchcliffe and Alexander Rossi. New episodes of “Off Track with Hinch & Rossi” debut weekly and can be heard on the SiriusXM app and all major podcast platforms. The podcast will also air on race days on SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation.

Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) and SiriusXM will continue its sponsorship collaboration this season, showcasing SiriusXM channels in eye-catching paint schemes on the track. The first collaboration of the 2026 INDYCAR season will see Felix Rosenqvist’s No. 60 Honda feature a special Tom Petty Radio livery – celebrating of the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – in Sunday’s season opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg.

Tom Petty Radio (SiriusXM channel 31) features music from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, including exclusive tracks from Tom’s personal archives, as well as his acclaimed Buried Treasure radio show.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (02.26.26) – SEMA Garage and BigRep America today announced a new partnership that will give SEMA members throughout North America access to their newly offered large-format 3D printing services. Through this collaboration, the SEMA Garage facility in Diamond Bar, Calif., will serve as the hub for these services, enabling members to produce parts ranging from early-stage prototypes to functional components using BigRep’s catalog of validated 3D printing filaments.

SEMA Garage is the product development and technology resource center of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), serving member companies in the automotive specialty equipment industry. It has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of emerging manufacturing and product development technologies, offering advanced vehicle testing, 3D scanning, OEM data, and manufacturing services to support members’ product development, research, and compliance needs. The addition of large-format additive manufacturing represents the next chapter in that commitment.

“We couldn’t be more excited about this partnership with SEMA Garage. It’s a meaningful step forward in how we bring large-format additive manufacturing to the automotive industry in North America. The automotive sector has always been at the heart of what we do, and by working directly with SEMA Garage, we’re making it easier than ever for their members to tap into that technology for real large-scale applications.”
— Jeff Olson, President, BigRep America

“SEMA Garage is thrilled to partner with BigRep to bring large-format rapid prototyping into our Product Development service lineup. This cutting-edge capability gives our members the tools to stretch the limits of innovation and improve the speed and efficiency of their development process.”
— Jim Moore, Vice President, OEM and Product Development, SEMA

The Diamond Bar facility will be home to the BigRep STUDIO, a large-format 3D printer with a well-established track record in the automotive industry. The STUDIO is purpose-built for professional environments, capable of printing parts at full-scale using a broad range of materials — from standard prototyping filaments to engineering-grade thermoplastics suited for demanding functional applications.

BigRep brings deep roots in the automotive sector to this partnership. The company has worked with major automotive OEMs, including Ford, and has supported aftermarket shops nationwide in producing custom parts, interior components, and fabrication tooling. BigRep technology has also made its way into motorsports through a collaboration with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB of the NASCAR Cup Series, where large-format printing has been used to develop large-scale tooling, aerodynamic components, and race-ready parts.

For more information, visit www.bigrep.com and www.sema.org.

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (02.26.26) – Built for the trail. Tuned for the drive. ALL-NEW Ford Bronco® Tuned Audio Packages have arrived, exclusively engineered for NEWER Ford Bronco® vehicles (2025-2026). Get ready to BRING YOUR LOUD with Music. Defined. sound!

MB Quart Ford Bronco® Tuned Audio Packages include front 3-way component speakers with 1-inch Magnesium WideSphere™ Technology tweeters and two 400-watt Class-D amplifiers with on-board equalization.

MBQBRO-STG6A-1-25 Ford® Bronco 2025-2026 Tuned Audio Package works with MBQBRO-302 400-watt Tailgate Subwoofer System and MBQBRO-SUBR-1 400-watt OEM Subwoofer Upgrade.

UPGRADE your 2025-2026 Ford Bronco to be BUILT LOUD!

To learn more, click here.

TEMPE, AZ (02.25.26) – Automotive audio pioneer Wayne Harris will feature his world-famous Terminator vehicle during a special live interview during MasterTech Expo 2026, held March 12-15, 2026 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Ariz., offering attendees a rare look into one of the most iconic builds in car audio history.

Open to all MasterTech attendees and exhibitors, the Terminator will be on hand and the featured session will take place March 12 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM in the Delta AZ Ballroom.

Harris has been a driving force in the 12-volt automotive audio industry since the early 1980s. A designer, engineer, entrepreneur, and innovator, he has earned multiple Design & Engineering awards, he holds several patents for audio technology innovations, and was named one of the Top Ten Most Influential People in Car Audio from 1987–1992.

Originally built in the mid-1980s – well ahead of its time – the Terminator featured groundbreaking concepts including one of the first true symmetry-based system layouts, including six Power 1000 amplifiers and a rotating amplifier rack that redefined what was possible in mobile audio design. The vehicle pushed extreme power levels for its era and became a benchmark for competitive audio builds.

The Terminator Vehicle
The Terminator began life as a 1960 Cadillac hearse before Harris transformed it into one of the most legendary show vehicles in automotive audio history. Packed with massive subwoofers, multiple drivers, and staggering power output for the time, it helped shape early competition culture and left a lasting impression on anyone who experienced it in person.

Today, Harris has been carefully modernizing, refurbishing, and rewiring the Terminator, preserving its original spirit while ensuring it remains period-correct. Decades later, the vehicle remains a cultural icon, still talked about by competitors and enthusiasts who remember seeing – and hearing – it dominate early car audio events.

Live Interview & Walk-Through
Attendees will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear directly from Harris as he walks through the history, design philosophy, and technical innovation behind the Terminator.

The session will be hosted by Matt Schaefer and Gary Bell of the Old Fashion Podcast.

For anyone passionate about car audio history, innovation, and legendary builds, this is a moment not to be missed.

Register today at www.mastertechexpo.com.

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (02.25.26) – Hifonics Colossus Mini amplifiers create higher PRO POWER where you need it the most. The smallest size footprint of the Colossus family of amplifiers – Colossus Mini amplifiers are innovated with a sleek, bold design that blends into any car or vehicle interior.

Incorporating full-range Class-D chipsets (including the mono models) – all Colossus Mini amplifiers are compatible with a
wide range of drivers, especially pro-style speakers.

Feel BIGGER POWER in a Mini footprint.

To learn more, click here.

(02.24.26) – With a career built on exceptional sales acumen and an enduring passion for automobiles, Dan represents the perfect balance of strategy and drive. His approach transforms every negotiation into an art form and every sale into a calculated success.

Join Dan as he shares proven techniques and forward-thinking strategies designed to help you unlock new levels of profitability, customer engagement, and long-term growth. Experience the synergy between strategic brilliance and automotive passion — and discover how to turn opportunity into achievement.

What You’ll Learn:

• Day 1 – Attachments & Upsells: Master the art of value expansion and maximizing every customer interaction.
• Day 2 – Diversified Revenue Streams: Learn how to build multiple pathways for sustained business growth.
• Day 3 – Social Media & Marketing as a Sales Tool: Leverage modern platforms to amplify your reach and drive results.

Don’t miss this powerful three-day Sales Summit that will redefine how you sell, connect, and succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.

Register at www.cmaexpo.ca

WASHINGTON, DC (02.23.26) – In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling to strike down the Trump Administration’s tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) made the following statement:

“SEMA hopes this court decision enables the space to establish a transition period where American companies can reshore their operations, diversify their supply chains, and re-establish their domestic manufacturing capabilities. We encourage President Trump to continue to remove regulatory barriers that hamper the ability of small manufacturers to thrive domestically.”

BACKGROUND
Tariffs on automotive parts, as well as steel- and aluminum-derivative items, are not impacted by this legal decision. SEMA will continue to advocate for a level playing field for those who depend on domestically sourced raw materials.

The automotive aftermarket that SEMA represents has an annual economic impact of $337 billion, supporting more than 1.3 million American jobs.

The vast majority of SEMA member businesses, and of the broader automotive aftermarket, are small, domestic manufacturers who are committed to Made in America principles.

SEMA, in a previous letter to the Trump Administration, has urged the use of incentives that support American manufacturers as they transition their capabilities, including tariff exemptions for things like molds, tooling, and machinery brought back to the United States, as well as tax incentives to offset the associated costs.

For more information, visit www.sema.org.