LOS ANGELES CA (10.25.24) – “Folks, let me tell you, the GT12 -inch Subwoofer is fantastic—one of the best, believe me! It’s not just about sound; it’s about power output and detailed bass reproduction. With 500 watts RMS and a peak of 1000 watts, this subwoofer delivers massive, crystal-clear bass—trust me, nobody’s going to beat it. Made with top-tier materials like dual stacked Strontium magnets, Long throw motor design and high-grade direct tinsel leads, this sub is a total powerhouse,” John Velez related.

Continuing “Look, this is quality. The heavy-gauge steel basket, the custom high-roll surround—hand crafted greatness. You want that deep, rich bass that shakes the room, right? Well, this subwoofer brings it, folks. And the 2-inch high-temperature voice coil—that’s American craftsmanship at its best. They don’t make them like this anymore, and that’s the truth.”

“This isn’t just for casual listeners. The GT12 is for serious audiophiles and enthusiasts. When you install this in your car, you’re going to dominate the streets, believe me. It’s got everything: durability, style, and raw power at a value. Everybody’s talking about it, and everyone wants it.”

“So, if you’re looking for the best subwoofer at an authentic price, you’re looking at it right now. The GT12 is a game changer, get the most from your cars stock charging system. Folks—Massive Audio has done something incredible here. Don’t miss it, get it while you can, because once it’s gone, people will be asking, “Why didn’t I act sooner?” …Get Massive, Massive Value, Massive Durability, Massive Performance.”

See Massive Audio at the 2024 SEMA Show, North Hall Booth 10321

Visit massiveaudio.com for more.

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (10.24.24) – SEMA Show 2024 is almost here and Hifonics is joining in on all of the sights and sounds in Las Vegas. Taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Centerfrom Tuesday, November 5th – Friday, November 8th, get ready to feel audio with PRO PERFORMANCE AND PRO POWER innovated through ALL-NEW Colossus PRO and Mini amplifiers at the SEMA Show 2024!

Hifonics is bringing harder-hitting sound with some awesome builds this year at SEMA. This year you will find us at two different locations – Booth #81270(located in the Silver Lot – outside) and Booth #24963 (located in the Central Hall – inside). You will not want to miss out on ALL-NEW products that include Colossus PRO and Mini amplifier lines.

Colossus PRO amplifiers take your Hifonics car audio system to the next level with Ultra-Fi MOSFETS designed for High Output power and clean thermal dissipation, while Colossus Mini amplifiers still create PRO POWER but in a compact footprint and offer ultimate audio installation flexibility!

90,000+ attendees and 1,300+ exhibitors will be making their way to take part in the SEMA thrills. We hope to SEE YOU THERE under the Vegas sun!

Follow the link HERE for complete SEMA Show 2024 details.

WASHINGTON, DC (10.24.24) – HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the launch of Driven Distribution Group (“Driven Distribution”), a new automotive aftermarket distribution platform. The launch coincides with Driven Distribution Group’s acquisition of the auto parts and accessories distribution business of Chicago Parts & Sound (“CPS” or the “Company”), following the recapitalization of Tri-State Enterprises, Inc. (“Tri-State”) in November 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

By bringing together CPS and Tri-State under the Driven Distribution Group umbrella, HCI aims to establish a leading platform in the automotive aftermarket industry by equipping its brands with shared resources, strategic vision, investment, and advanced technology to enable its companies to deliver best-in-class customer service. Both CPS and Tri-State will continue to operate under their respective brands while benefiting from the shared resources of the Driven Distribution Group platform.

Scott Gibaratz, Partner at HCI, said, “We are thrilled to welcome the CPS team to the Driven Distribution platform. Consistent with our original platform thesis, CPS represents a geographically strategic beachhead in the Midwest and is a great complement to Tri-State’s existing product categories. We look forward to working together to achieve our shared vision for growth.”

Based in Elk Grove Village, IL, with additional locations in Illinois and Wisconsin, Chicago Parts & Sound is a warehouse distributor focused on automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, consumables, and accessories. The Company serves auto dealerships, independent repair shops, municipalities/governments, and company fleets.

Chicago Parts & Sound was founded in 1978 and acquired by Bob and Jackie Lederer in 2002. Under their management, CPS has achieved a track record of success with excellent, value-added products and services and expanded capabilities through several acquisitions. Bob and Jackie Lederer are reinvesting in the Driven Distribution platform as part of the transaction and will continue to own and operate Police Department Systems (police and emergency vehicle upfitting services) and Coachcraft & Precision Services (specialty auto restoration services).

Bob Lederer, Co-Owner of CPS, said, “the growth of Tri-State Enterprises parallels that of CPS – just in a different part of the country. Opportunities to combine businesses of such similar backgrounds, culture, and customer focus make tremendous sense for all stakeholders in each company.”

“We are extremely impressed with the stellar business and established market reputation Bob and Jackie Lederer have built over the past 22 years. The combination of CPS and Tri-State as part of the Driven Distribution Group platform will enable us to expand our resources and capabilities to better serve our employees and customers,” said Tristan Taylor, CEO of Tri-State.

Dickinson Wright PLLC served as legal counsel to HCI and Driven Distribution.

Visit www.hciequity.com for more.

HOLLY HILL, FL (10.23.24) – Metra Electronics is introducing new speaker adapter plates and vehicle-specific speaker harnesses at the 2024 SEMA Show, November 5th to 8th, in the Las Vegas Convention Center. They will be located at the manufacturer’s main booth, #10439, in the North Hall. These new products expand on the manufacturer’s line of audio system solutions and make it easy to install aftermarket speakers in an assortment of vehicles.

Metra’s new speaker adapter plates are sold as pairs and have innovative features such as breakaway tab designs and mounting that mirror the factory location so that no drilling is required. New adapter applications launching at the SEMA Show include:

Select 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent, Select 2005-up* KIA
Select 2002-2014 Acura & Honda
Select 2021-2024 Toyota
Select 2000-2006 Mercedes
Select 2017-2023 Audi
Select 2016-2022 Volvo
Select 2022-2024 Toyota

Metra’s vehicle-specific speaker harnesses allow audio professionals to install aftermarket speakers faster. These wiring harnesses plug right into the vehicle’s factory speaker harness. A convenient plug-n-play design eliminates the need to cut, splice, or solder any wires. New speaker harness applications debuting at SEMA include:

Select 1999-2013 Acura
Select 2005-2018 Audi
Select 1998-2024 BMW
Select 2002-2024 Chrysler, Dodge, & Jeep
Select 2019-2023 Ford Bronco & Lincoln Navigator
Select 2013-2023 Ford
Select 1994-2015 & 2022-2024 Honda
Select 2013-2024 Lincoln
Select 2006-2023 MINI
Select 2012-2024 Tesla
Select 2020-2024 Toyota
Select 2000-2023 Volvo

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific applications.

More information about these products is available online at MetraOnline.com or by contacting a Metra sales representative.

BURBANK, CA & NEW YORK, NY (10.23.24) – ESPN and SiriusXM have announced even more ways for their subscribers to access the content they love, with select SiriusXM subscribers in the U.S. now able to get up to a 6-month subscription to ESPN+, and new and existing ESPN+ subscribers in the U.S. will be eligible to get a 6-month subscription to SiriusXM’s streaming-only service beginning later this month[1].

Through this offer, ESPN+ subscribers will be able to access SiriusXM’s full library of content on the SiriusXM app, including hundreds of expertly curated, ad-free music channels, the most extensive lineup of live pro and college sporting events in audio, and more than 20 sports-focused channels that deliver reactions and analysis from industry experts and insiders 24/7. They’ll also be able to stay informed and entertained with the latest in news and politics, entertainment, comedy, and beyond with celebrity interviews, iconic hosts, trusted opinions, non-stop laughs, and so much more, available only on SiriusXM.

Eligible SiriusXM subscribers, beginning with Platinum VIP and expanding to additional tiers next month, can access ESPN+, the No. 1 sports streaming platform, where they can view thousands of live sports events and replays, on-demand original content, premium articles, and more. ESPN+ offers sports fans more than 32,000 live sports events each year, including exclusive UFC events; more than 50 exclusive and 1,000 out-of-market NHL games per season; college sports including football, basketball and nearly a dozen other sports from 20 conferences, top domestic and international soccer, golf, Top Rank Boxing, Grand Slam tennis, MLB games, international cricket, exclusive ESPN+ Original series and studio shows, and access to the entire library of ESPN’s award-winning 30 for 30 films.

“Collaborating with SiriusXM on this offer will not only provide ESPN+ subscribers with access to their vast entertainment offerings, but it also opens the door for SiriusXM customers to experience our premium sports content on ESPN+,” said Sean Breen, Executive Vice President, Platform Distribution, Disney Entertainment and ESPN. “This deal underscores our commitment to providing consumers with unparalleled access to best-in-class programming spanning all genres and interests.”

“ESPN and SiriusXM are powerhouses in sports news and entertainment, and we’re thrilled to expand upon our longstanding relationship with this new agreement,” said Jeff Dallesandro, Senior Vice President, Streaming Distribution Partnerships, SiriusXM. “Designed to bring listeners and viewers closer to the personalities, players, teams and leagues they love by combining both SiriusXM’s and ESPN+’s live sports programming, exclusive analysis, and extensive on-demand content, this collaboration will deliver value for fans while also potentially driving growth for each brand.”

Throughout this college football season, ESPN and SiriusXM are also teaming up to deliver fans great programming on ESPN Radio’s College Campus tour. The tour features ESPN Radio and SiriusXM College Sports Radio shows broadcasting live on Saturday mornings from a customized Airstream trailer at prime tailgating locations. ESPN Radio and SiriusXM hosts will be at some of the season’s biggest college football matchups, including this Saturday’s SEC matchup between Texas and Vanderbilt in Nashville.

Visit siriusxm.com for more.

TORONTO, CANADA (10.22.24) – The 3rd annual Canadian Mobile Electronics Event will once again be held at the Toronto Congress Centre on April 4-6, 2025. With a focus on the fastest growing categories in the mobile electronics segment including Powersports, Marine and Motorcycle, the CMA Expo will look ahead to the future, examining current trends, technologies, and best practices in the industry.

The 2025 event will introduce additional training tracks to include, 50+ Manufacturer trainings, 10 Business Workshops, 8 In-Vehicle Sessions, and 3 technology-based seminars designed to grow your business.

EARLY BIRD registration is now open for attendees and will feature a special discounted rate along with an exclusive SiriusXM swag bag.

Visit www.cmaexpo.ca for more.

OCEAN CITY, MD (10.21.24) – The 2nd Annual Bronco Beach Bash took place in Ocean City MD on Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th. AudioWorks of Delaware was on site with a large booth and team providing sales and on site installations. Area representative firm Opus Marketing was on site spotlighting KICKER products. KICKER and AudioWorks of Delaware were also event sponsors. AudioWorks of Delaware and Opus Marketing are both very proactive companies and traveled over 100 miles to connect with Bronco owners and consumers.

The AudioWorks of Deleware team included Tim Foltz, Stephen Pitts and Pete Herr. The Opus staff included principal Jamie White and Todd Ess. Pete Herr and Tim Foltz concentrated on installations which included over a dozen full blown systems with speakers, amps and subs during the event. Not long after opening on Saturday the schedule for installations was already packed for both days. Pitts, White and Ess handled sales in the booth.

The setting for the Bronco Beach Bash offers a large display area with easy access to the beach for devoted for Bronco owners to ride on the beach.

White related “The Ford Bronco is a vehicle that is attracting customers much like the Jeep community. We have participated with several Jeep Week events with Darren Thomas and his team as he grows connections with communities like Bronco and Jeep owners. Thomas’ personal decked out Bronco was on site and the team showcased the vehicle as they did demos that showed attendees that KICKER was Livin’Loud. The Bronco is no doubt a hot vehicle but many owners feel it is lacking when it comes to the OEM sound system.”

The weather for this year’s event was perfect, expecially compared to last year’s event that was interupted with weather warnings. Already AudioWorks of Delaware and Opus Marketing are looking forward to Bronco Beach Bash 2025.

Visit broncobeachbash.com for more

METAIRIE, LA (10.21.24) – ORACLE Lighting, a leader in automotive LED lighting solutions, proudly
celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter-century of innovation, industry leadership, and dedication to customer satisfaction. From its humble beginnings in a garage in Metairie, Louisiana, ORACLE Lighting has grown into a globally recognized brand, setting new standards in automotive lighting technology.

Founded in 1999 by Justin Hartenstein, ORACLE Lighting was born from a deep passion for cars and a
desire to push the boundaries of lighting design. Over the past 25 years, the company has remained
committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge products that meet the needs of both automotive
enthusiasts and professional installers alike.

“Our success is built on a passion for cars, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a relentless commitment to
innovation,” said Justin Hartenstein, Founder and Head of Product Development. “We’ve never lost sight of where we started, and every new product we create is a step toward making automotive lighting more
advanced, more accessible, and more exciting.”

Since its inception, ORACLE Lighting has introduced a variety of innovative products, from LED headlight
bulbs and halos to ColorSHIFT technology and smart controllers. The company’s focus on R&D and product development has earned it numerous accolades, including patents for unique designs and several awards from industry experts.

Tiffanie Hartenstein, CEO of ORACLE Lighting, credits the company’s longevity to its adaptability and strong relationships with customers and partners. “Reaching this milestone is a testament to the dedication of our team and the loyalty of our customers,” said Tiffanie. “We’ve grown tremendously over the past 25 years, and it’s all because of the trust our community places in us. As we look ahead to the future, we remain committed to delivering the best lighting products and experiences in the industry.”

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, ORACLE Lighting will be offering special promotions and hosting events throughout the remainder of the year. The company plans to continue expanding its product lineup and exploring new technologies to lead the way in automotive lighting innovation.

“Here’s to the next 25 years of bright ideas, bold designs, and brighter roads ahead,” Tiffanie added. For more information about ORACLE Lighting’s 25th anniversary and upcoming promotions, please visit
www.oraclelights.com.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.18.24) – SEMA has announced the creation of an all-new event: Industry Night @ SEMA, set to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the opening night of the highly anticipated 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. This one-of-a-kind celebration is designed to bring together professionals from across the automotive aftermarket industry for an evening of networking, live music, entertainment, and camaraderie.

Industry Night @ SEMA will feature an incredible lineup of bands, including performances by the iconic Goo Goo Dolls, the vibrant sounds of O.A.R., and the electrifying energy of Reignwolf. Attendees will also experience thrilling motorsports during the day, adding an adrenaline-pumping twist to the night’s festivities. These exciting elements are designed to engage attendees from all corners of the industry, providing a unique and dynamic experience that blends entertainment with professional engagement.

As the automotive aftermarket industry evolves, SEMA continues to leverage its unique position with both industry and consumer audiences to create new points of connection and opportunity. This strategy began with the creation of the SEMA Cruise in 2011 and continued last year with the launch of SEMA Fest.

Now, with Industry Night @ SEMA, the Show will provide a new platform where the industry community can engage in meaningful conversations, establish new relationships, and strengthen existing ones in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. The event will serve as the ultimate close of the first night of the SEMA Show, setting the stage for a week of discovery and innovation.

“As our industry continues to evolve, so do the ways we connect,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “We’re creating an inclusive and dynamic space where the entire industry community can come together to build relationships and celebrate the future of our industry.”

The 2024 SEMA Show, taking place November 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is the place to discover new products and trends, renew business connections and develop new relationships, and help professionals take their careers and their businesses to the next level. Attendees can maximize their ROI by registering now and taking advantage of housing and travel discounts. Registration is $120 for qualified attendees through the Show. To learn more or to register to attend the 2024 SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com.

Industry Night @ SEMA is open to all 2024 SEMA Show attendees. Tickets can be purchased at SEMAShow.com.

BLOOMINGTON, MN (10.18.24) – National weather reports are announcing the winter season is on the way with cold temperatures and more snow forecasted in certain areas of the US this winter season.

“At D-Source we have seen the forecasts and we are stocked and ready. We work with several remote start systems; Digital Systems from Python and iDataStart plus Analog systems from Silencer+. No matter the vehicle, this selection of products can fill a dealer’s need” Josh Burris related from the D-Source HQ.

“Experts are saying the coldest and snowiest winter in 10+ years is on the way! Dealers who prepare for the remote starter season can keep their customers warm and their vehicles thawed with a remote starter system. This process also drives business during the winter seson” Burris concluded.

The D-Source Distributing warehouse is well stocked and the team members are ready to ship orders across their tier of states in the upper central US including Minnesota, North and South Dakota plus Western Wisconsin.

Visit www.dsourcedistributing.com for more.