MIDDLETOWN, CT (12.28.23) – GoFast Solutions, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the 12V
Electronics industry , proudly announces the appointment of Bob Hernandez as Vice President. In his
new role, Mr. Hernandez will be instrumental in steering the company’s strategic initiatives and
fostering continued growth.
 
With an illustrious career spanning over 35 years, Bob Hernandez brings a wealth of experience and
expertise to GoFast Solutions. His proven track record in the automotive aftermarket industry aligns
seamlessly with GoFast Solutions’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceptional
service to its clients.

As the Vice President, Mr. Hernandez will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of GoFast
Solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing key business operations, identifying growth
opportunities, and developing strategies to enhance the company’s market presence.

“We are thrilled to promote Bob Hernandez to Vice President. His leadership, industry knowledge, and
strategic vision will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and expansion of GoFast
Solutions,” said David Prinz, CEO of GoFast Solutions. “Bob’s appointment reflects our dedication to
assembling and retaining a high-caliber team that will drive innovation and propel GoFast Solutions to
new heights.”

Bob Hernandez expressed his enthusiasm about his promotion at GoFast Solutions, stating, “I am
grateful for the opportunity and the recognition from the GoFast Solutions family. The company’s
commitment to excellence and innovation resonates with me, and I look forward to collaborating with
the talented team to further elevate our offerings and drive sustained growth.”

Visit gofst.com for more.

MOBILE, AL (12.28.23) – Ken’s Car Tunes Custom Gift Cards made great gifts for Holiday Giving.

National news recently reported gift cards continue to be very popular as Christmas gifts during the Holiday Season. Ken’s Car Tunes has been ahead of the curve.

Ken Stafford related “We have been offering our custom gift cards for a couple of years. It’s a super easy way for a parent to give a gift that will be appreciated by the recipient. That way the gift card recipient can select exactly what they want when adding to the vehicles audio system, bike, UTV or boat. Today’s selection of mobile electronics goes so far beyond just car audio with security, in-vehicle connectivity, lighting, portable Bluetooth products, headphones and more. With a Ken’s Gift Card in hand our customers certainly have a lot of options. The customer can always pay the difference if the item selected is more than the value of the card.”

In a conversation this Tuesday with Dan at Ken’s Car Tunes he related the Ken’s Gift Cards were again popular this year. “Customers will come in and approach the counter and let us know they want to buy a Ken’s Gift Card. Many ask about product prices and will buy a $50, $100 or more gift knowing their relative can pick out a product and pay the difference. For a few weeks after Christmas see quite a few customers coming in with their gift cards.”

The POS system at Ken’s Car Tunes actually tracks the amount of the gift card. The customer can come back to make an additional purchase and use any balance toward a new purchase.

“We actually sold a Ken’s Gift Card for a high school graduation gathering last year. The organizers of the event actually made a large replica of our gift card that was displayed at the event. We now have that large custom Ken’s Gift Card on display in one of our showrooms so it is easy for customers to see we offer gift cards” Stafford concluded.

Ken’s Car Tunes opened for business in 1983. In 2023 the company celebrated 40 years in business. Ken’s Car Tunes operates stores in Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL.

Visit kenscartunes.com for more.

AUSTIN, TX (12.22.23) – “The dBDRA would like to express its gratitude to all the participants who took part in the Annual Toys for Tots Drive 2023…the 76th event. We are extremely grateful for all the competitors who generously donated thousands of dollars worth of toys again this year” Celise Harris stated.

Melos Auto, Crossfire Car Audio and TN Bass Racers were 3 dBDRA members that hosted very successful Toys For Tots Drives in 2023.

Melos Auto in Sacramento CA had a terrific event with over 1000 enthusiasts on site for the day. “The weather was perfect and we had people come from afar…Reno and beyond. We had raffles, there were old cars, sound-off competitors and all enjoyed the food and giveaways. The Toys for Tots presents filled the area under the tent and around the store” Ann Melo related.

Crossfire Car Audio in Grapevine TX had their largest Toys For Tots Drive to date. Jeffery Fernandez offered “Our parking lot was packed with over 50 vehicles. Ronnie Priutt is a competitor who also helps a local school with car audio related projects. Students built a PowerWheels vehicle and showcased it on site. There were a lot of the school students on site and all look forward to doing more mobile electronics going forward. We are already looking forward to the dBDRA Toys For Tots Drive 2024.”

TN Bass Racers also had a Toys for Tots event that filled many large boxes with toys.

“We’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season,” Celise and Wayne Harris concluded.

Visit dbDragRacing.com for more.

ANJOU, QUEBEC (12.22.23) – Fortin has introduced the best way to control, secure, track, and interact with your vehicle from your mobile device.

Play the video below to learn more:

Visit fortin.ca for more.

AKRON, OH (12.21.23) – Since 1971 Custom Trim of America in Akron has become the go-to shop for full-service car customization and repair service in the area. Rust proofing, leather work and sunroofs have also been categories offered.

Mike Mack has been on board at the company for 3 years and has extensive experience on the sound-circut. This year he returned to the circuit and broke a world record. Mack has even more planned for the future and is working to bring more car audio associated business to Alex Kallas’s company going forward. The remote start season is here and drawing business.

Products from DC Audio, Stetsom USA, PRV and Crossfire will find a new home in the Hummer project for the 2024 sound-off circuit.

Stay tuned for more to come from Mike Mack at Custom Trim of America.

Visit customtrimonline.com for more.

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (12.21.23) – Higher quality performance meets sharper sound. Hear more with ZEUS! Embrace audio that adds depth, quality, and sharpness to every beat with ZEUS speakers. Every ZEUS speaker features a moisture-resistant rubber surround for high mid-bass impact sound and a high-temperature adhesive.

Every treble, midrange, and beat matters in your audio system. Get ready to embrace any song in crisp detail, dynamic layers, and undistorted sound with the power of ZEUS playback. With innovative Mylar dome tweeters and Alpha-Cellulose poly-woofer cones creating crystal-clear clarity in rhythmic playback, audio transforms through dynamic layers of ZEUS speaker quality.

ZEUS speakers create sharper detail and superior sound with undistorted listening. Hear your audio transform through rich levels of quality and audio immersion in every beat and note with clean, rich, and detailed sound.

Sharper precision and detail meet innovated quality and build with ZEUS. Learn more HERE about the entire line of ZEUS (ZS) speakers.

ONTARIO, CA (12.20.23) – Take your sound to the next level with the PowerBass PBX-DSP8 8 Channel DSP.

The PBX-DSP8 digital signal processor is engineered to deliver the ultimate in system tuning capabilities, in an easy-to-use format. Combined with a state-of-the-art 32-bit DSP processor, The PBX-DSP8 gives you the ability to do complete DSP tuning and signal summing via your smart phone or tablet using the downloadable PBX-DSP8 app.

The PBX-DSP8 31 Band Parametric Equalizer gives you complete control on your sound profile. By knowing how to adjust the EQ properly you can make fine adjustments to each channel to adjust specific frequencies to accent them or decrease them to smooth out the peaks and dips in the curve.

The PBX-DSP8 is packed with tons of great tools to enhance your in car listening experience!

PBX-DSP8 iOS
Click here to download the new PBX-DSP8 App for your Apple iOS Device.
Link Multiple XL-RGB1 to one app and control them all from your device!

PBX-DSP8 Android
Click here to download the new PBX-DSP8 App for your Android Device.
Dial in your sound from your phone, or tablet from your listening position in car with out the need of cables and bulky laptops!

• Digital Signal Processor for system integration.
• Wireless / APP Control compatible with PBX-DSP8.
• Auto Turn on with DC Offset
• High and Low level input
• Low Level user adjustable Outputs
• 8 Channels input / 8 channels output
• Amplifier remote turn on with user selectable delay

Processing Features:

• 32-Bit Digital Signal Processing
• 31 Band User Adjustable Equalization per channel
• User Adjustable Delay and Gain per channel
• User Adjustable Crossover Network with adjustable slopes 6 – 48db
• User Selectable Phase control per channel 0 / 180 degrees
• Adjustable input voltage per channel pairings 250mV – 9V

Visit powerbassusa.com for more.

MIAMI, FL (12.20.23) – Nakamichi Car Audio is pleased to have been named to the 2023 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide by the editors of Stereowise Plusdigital magazine. The Nakamichi NDST500A is the company’s flagship all-in-one DSP boasting 12-channels—10 of which are amplified. The amplified Digital Signal Processor features 25 watts x 4 + 40 watts x 4 + 80 watts x 2 for a total of 420 watts of RMS power at 4-ohms (the two 80 watt channels can be bridged for a max of 300 watts peak into one channel). The NDST500A uses proprietary software that allows for system set up and tuning via PC or smartphone.

The NDST500A was designed from the ground up to be Hi-Res capable, while carrying on features from the NDS series of DSPs which include ease of installation with OEM or factory systems, Nakamichi head unit, or any other compatible brands of aftermarket head units.

“We are very honored to have been presented the Editor’s Choice Award,” stated Robin McNeal, National Sales Manager for Nakamichi Car Audio. “Stereowise chief editor Jeff Roy does a great job testing and reviewing products with a hands on approach.”

A link to the gift guide and complete product review can be found below.
Stereowise Plus: 2023 Annual Holiday Gadget Gift Guide

Other 12V brands featured in this year’s Stereowise Plus Gadget Gift Guide include products from Cobra, Garmin, Kenwood and Kicker. The monthly on-line publication has been reviewing cutting edge electronics since 2008.

Visit nakamichi-usa.com for more.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO (12.19.23) – It’s the Holiday Season and the SolarFX Window Films staff gathered in the company’s Dragon Distributing Excelsior Springs MO warehouse to wish all a very Happy Holiday season 2023. The Vogler Family has been associated with the mobile electronics industry for decades and now is focused on company’s window films business.

Shawn Vogler stated “Our window films business continues to grow year over year and we are excited for the 2024 season and beyond. Our window films are manufactured with the most advanced technologies in the industry. By utilizing these leading-edge technologies we are able to produce some of the world’s best performing Automotive Window Films, Architectural/Residential Films, Paint Protection Films and Security/Safety Films available on the market today. Our 27,000 sq ft warehouse is well stocked and ready to ship.”

Concluding, “We have a window film to match every budget and performance need. SolarFX Window Films is one of the fastest growing window films companies in the US and we invite all to… Feel the FX of SolarFX Window Films.”

For more see dragondistributing.com or call 816-630-6011 or 800-825-3746.

NEW YORK, NY (12.19.23) – SiriusXM began debuting its new streaming app within the App Store, on Google Play, on Amazon Fire devices and on web. With discoverability and personalization at the forefront, listeners can quickly and easily find and dive into the content they love across SiriusXM’s 400+ channels and tens of thousands of hours of on-demand content and podcasts. The new SiriusXM app allows fans to go deeper into their passions and get closer to their favorite music, artists, personalities and sports.

Uninterrupted, Live As-It-Happens Premium Audio

The new SiriusXM app puts SiriusXM’s unique content offering at the forefront, including: live human curated music channels, one-of-a-kind celebrity talk shows, and a one-stop destination for the most comprehensive live sports coverage and analysis. From in-studio performances to interviews with the biggest stars to the late game comebacks, listeners using the new app will enjoy upgrades across every content type, including:

MUSIC: Discover the perfect soundtrack for every moment with access to SiriusXM’s full music lineup, including its many hosted and exclusive artist, brand and homegrown stations; more than 200 streaming-only music channels; and additional features and functionality such as skips and a new pivot feature that presents listeners with alternative recommendations to quickly and easily jump into content better suited to their vibe.

SPORTS: Access SiriusXM’s unparalleled sports offering and never miss a game with a new centralized sports hub with all the latest live broadcasts, dedicated league and team pages, start of game notifications, local feeds, and more.

TALK & PODCASTS: Dive into talk and podcast programming across comedy, news, entertainment and more with transcription, playback speed adjustment, key moment markers, auto downloads, and an expanded library.

Seamless Experience, Everywhere You Listen

The new SiriusXM app provides a seamless listening experience across streaming devices that reflects listener preferences and interests and ensures subscribers never miss a moment wherever they are and whenever they want to listen.

The new SiriusXM app began rolling out today on web as well as the App Store, Google Play, and on Amazon Fire devices, with additional platforms and features to come in early 2024.

New Compelling Price Point

Aimed at welcoming in a new generation of SiriusXM listeners, beginning today, SiriusXM’s All Access (App Only) Plan is available at a simple, new, lower price, giving subscribers access to all of SiriusXM’s content for just $9.99 a month*.

So Much More to Come

The app launch is the next phase of SiriusXM’s ongoing commitment to delivering current and new listeners unparalleled experiences, cultivated by the hosts and experts who share their passions. Ramping up in 2024, upcoming initiatives include: exclusive live events; new channel and show launches; an extensive, connective brand campaign highlighting how SiriusXM brings fans closer to the music and stars they love (with creative takes such as today’s Metal Holiday Sweater); and over 175 guest DJs – the world’s top artists and bands from across genres – airing on more than 40 channels on SiriusXM. Additionally, with new features and functionalities rolling out both in-app and in-car over the course of the coming year, SiriusXM subscribers have never had more to look forward to.

Visit siriusxm.com for more.