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SSV Works Launches Lighted Speaker Pod Kits for Select Off-Road Vehicles

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OXNARD, CA (09.06.23) – SSV Works is proud to announce the launch of LIT Works, its new lighted speaker pod kits for select off-road vehicles. Now available, LIT Works is initially available for select Polaris RZR Pro Series, Polaris RZR, Polaris Ranger, Can-Am X3, and Kawasaki KRX1000.

“Or customers asked for a lighted, high-end, plug-n-play solution for leading off-road vehicles, and we have delivered with LIT Works,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “The kit provides everything the customer needs for a leading edge, end-to-end audio system for off-roading in any conditions.”

The lighted speaker pod kits include:

  • JVC MR1 headunit w/backup camera (JVC does not come with Polaris Ride Command Kits)
  • RGB lighting controller by SSV Works
  • Speaker enclosures and cage pods with 6.5-inch 120 watt RGB speakers
  • Subwoofer enclosure with the new SSV Works 1000-watt subwoofer
  • Phase EQ 800.5 Amp
  • MSRP: starting at $1,849.99

“All other companies backlight their speaker grilles to shine on the speaker cones,” Kaplan explained. “We went the extra step by adding LED lighting to the shape of our star grille for accent lighting. And the speaker pods? Others just illuminate their logo, but we went a step further by adding accent to the shape of the pod itself, making them stand out even more.”

For more information, please visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email sales@SSVworks.com.

DEI Sponsoring The Shootout 2023

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AVON LAKE, OH (09.06.23) – Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) is proud to be a 2023 class presenting sponsor of The Shootout, a premier drag racing event presented by Buschur’s LLC. In its 30th year, The Shootout is the world’s largest Mitsubishi/DSM racing event. This year’s event spans Sept. 15-17 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

There will be new offerings for the DSM and Mitsubishi communities, along with Ecoboost, A90 Supra, Z-car and other classes hosting the Mitsubishi vs. the World competition.

“We are thrilled once again to support this historic event, especially in its 30th anniversary year,” said Will Farkas, Social Media & Sponsorship Coordinator of DEI. “There is nothing like it for racing fans, and we are fortunate to have this world-class event right here in our backyard at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.”

There will be no shortage of DEI products at the event. DEI provides performance heat and sound control products that help drag racers be more competitive. Industry-leading materials and custom fit products provide cooler in-cabin temperatures and thermal containment, even in the tightest of spaces.

For a full schedule and more information about The Shootout 2023, visit importdrag.com. To learn more information about DEI’s complete line of heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

Rev Up Your Engines for the RPM Annual Dealer Show

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DOWNEY, CA (09.05.23) – “We are thrilled to announce the RPM Annual Dealer Show, a captivating event designed to connect industry players, enthusiasts, and families alike. Set against the backdrop of the Marconi Auto Museum, a haven for automotive enthusiasts, our event promises an experience that will engage and delight attendees of all backgrounds” Eddie Ramirez stated.

Event Details: Date: September 24th Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue: Marconi Auto Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, CA 92780

Ramirez continued to highlight was attendees can expect what to expect:

Vendor Showcase: Discover the latest innovations and products in the mobile electronics industry from Automotive Data Solutions, Autotek, Compustar, Drone Mobile, Hifonics, JVC, Kenwood, Lucas Lighting, Metra Electronics, Racesport Lighting, Soundskins, Triton Audio and more.

“Join us at the RPM Dealer Show to experience the incredible Hifonics GMR7V1 plus an exciting array of other top brands and products” Eddie Ramirez stated.

Tech Training: Don’t miss the exclusive Maestro training session from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This session introduces you to “Maestro idatalink,” the pinnacle of radio replacement solutions in the market. Learn about the best and easiest-to-install solution that’s transforming the way we experience car audio.

Giveaways and Raffles: A dynamic event isn’t complete without exciting giveaways and raffles. Attendees have the chance to win valuable prizes, including 75” TVs, Blackstone Grill, Apple, and mobile electronics products.

Delicious Food: Enjoy a delectable spread of food that caters to all tastes, ensuring that attendees remain energized and focused throughout the event.

Endless Fun: Engage in various entertaining activities suitable for individuals and families. Showcase of Fantastic Vehicles: Immerse yourself in a world of captivating automobiles that will leave you in awe.

For more information contact rpm@rpmsalesgroup.com, or visit website rpmsalesgroup.com.

Vickers AV to Distribute NavAtlas Products

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MARIETTA, GA (09.05.23) – Vickers AV has added NavAtlas products to the brands the Marietta GA based company distributes in the Southeastern US.

Kelley Vickers related, “NavAtlas products cover a wide selection for Powersports and outdoor vehicle applications. Dealers in our area are doing more business in the Powersports category so we added NavAtlas. We have inventory and already are shipping orders to dealers.”

Chloe pictured with a NavAtlas NS-14A when the shipment arrived in the Vickers AV warehouse.

Patrick Brooks, NavAtlas National Sales Manager stated, “Vickers AV has a strong reputation in their marketplace and it’s super to welcome them in the NavAtlas family. We have a broad lineup of products and the Soundbar category is really hot. We have 3 models in the lineup starting with a 14” unit. This unit is versatile and can mount anywhere. It is a perfect option for the Can AM Defender with windshield wipers. Riders can mount two NS14As to the front cage making it the only Soundbar you can do that with. It’s also being used to replace cage pods and the NA14 blows them away for sound.”

Continuing, “NavAtlas Soundbars are the only Soundbar on the market that offers audio out on the side of the unit. This unit gives riders the ability to daisy chain as many speakers into on system the riders wants. That is priceless for sound enthusiasts.”

“The NavAtlas line quickly got traction with dealers and the 35” Soundbar took off quickly,” Vickers concluded.

Visit vickersav.com and navatlas.com for more.

Tint World Adds Another Location to Home State with Pembroke Pines

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PEMBROKE PINES, FL (09.01.23) — Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of its 22nd location in the company’s home state of Florida.

Tint World Pembroke Pines, owned by Jeff Beauplan and John Blakley, will further expand access to the company’s premium automotive aftermarket accessories and services in southern Broward County and the Fort Lauderdale area. These products and services include automotive paint protection film, industry-leading window-tint solutions, wheels and tires, audio and video packages, custom lighting, detailing, and more. 

“John and I are college friends who graduated together and have always shared similar interests and a determination to succeed,” Beauplan said. “We’ve worked hard building our careers in technical fields, and it was time to pursue our entrepreneurial interests as well. With countless franchise options to choose from, Tint World stood out to us as the clear answer for ownership, combining a proven business model with an exciting brand and culture.”

Examples of customization offered at Tint World’s new Pembroke Pines FL franchise location.

“Their world-class training, processes and marketing make it intuitive to get started, and the products and services they offer meet and exceed the demands of everyday drivers and automotive enthusiasts alike,” added Blakley.

Beauplan and Blakley are software and chemical engineers by trade, respectively, and spotted Tint World as a lucrative investment while researching franchise options. 

“John and Jeff are impressive, driven young men and a perfect match for our brand at Tint World,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “Combining their experience and skill sets with our proven franchise systems and processes is delivering an immediate impact and is a recipe for sustained growth. When you look at what they’ve accomplished so far, there’s no doubt in our mind that their store will succeed and become a staple for drivers throughout the Pembroke Pines area.”

Tint World Pembroke Pines, located at 6941 SW 196th Ave #13-16, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33332, serves the Pembroke Pines, Weston, Miramar, and Fort Lauderdale communities. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store and its products and services, call (954) 385-0049 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/fl/pembroke-pines-007.

Meyer Distributing Announces 2023 Q2 Sales Performance Winner

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JASPER, IN (08.31.23) – Meyer Distributing announces its 2023 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. This award recognizes sales account managers who continuously surpass expectations at Meyer Distributing.

Our 2023 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award goes to Josh Miller, a Senior Account Manager in the Traditional Truck Accessories market. “Josh is an integral member of the sales team ­­– he goes above and beyond to understand and astound his customers,” states Jeremy Schnaus, Category Sales Manager for Traditional Truck Accessories. “Josh leads by example in many areas at Meyer. We are extremely lucky to have him on the team.” 

Josh Miller, holding his plaque, is flanked by Jeremy Schnaus (L) and Cody Ziegler-Meyer VP of Sales.

“Over the last 12 years here at Meyer, it has been a pleasure to work with my customers and coworkers on a daily basis,” notes Miller. “I look forward to strengthening those relationships at Meyer as my customer base continues to grow.”

Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor. With 94 locations nationwide and over 2,750,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, Meyer Distributing has a huge inventory of parts to service their customers. With strategically positioned warehouse facilities, Meyer Distributing is able to provide next day delivery to most locations using Meyer Logistics direct ship.

Visit mymeyer.com for more.

Volunteer on a SEMA Council or Network and Help Steer the Aftermarket Forward

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (08.31.23) – Volunteering can be a fulfilling and enriching experience for any professional looking to give back to the industry and the causes they care most about. For SEMA volunteers, it’s a way to get more involved in the aftermarket at large, contribute to the growth of their trade and develop new friendships and lasting memories in the process.

The nine communities in the SEMA Council and Network program have open volunteer positions within their subcommittees and task forces. Subcommittee and task force volunteers play a valuable role in helping council and network leadership create and execute meaningful programs that help their members succeed.

Many positions require minimal time (as little as one hour per month) and can work around the volunteers’ schedules.

“The professional relationships and friendships I have developed in the 10 years of volunteering with SEMA are some of the most important in my career,” reflected Amy Fitzgerald of Cool Hand Customs. “I am more confident, more knowledgeable and more comfortable with my industry and my peers.”  

Opportunities are available in areas such as communications, events, education, membership, SEMA Show and council- and network-specific programs–allowing individuals to align their contributions with what they are most passionate about.

“Through the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network, I have had the opportunity to work on different subtasks, such as communications and events, to help expand my skill set and allow me more experience than what my usual job offers,” said Aliceje Keyburn of Yamaha Motor Corporation. “I’ve also attended different virtual events, live chats and leadership conferences that have been very beneficial in giving me practical tips and advice on how to help grow and advance my career, and also in dealing with certain situations within the workplace.”

Doug Frymer of the Law Office of Douglas A. Frymer, added, “Being in SEMA since I was 26 years old and in the Young Executives Network (now the Future Leaders Network) as part of a member company gave me a whole second crew of folks I’ve grown up within the industry. This catapulted me into what is now the Wheel & Tire Council, and involvement in the Automotive Restoration Market Organization, Hot Rod Industry Alliance and Import Performance Committee/Sport Performance Council (now the Emerging Trends & Technology Network). This gave me a whole second family, a network and a set of advice, opinions, mentors and camaraderie apart from the legal world.” 

To learn about the nine SEMA Councils & Networks and the available subcommittee/task force volunteer opportunities, visit sema.org/volunteer.  

See Everything with MB Quart’s MBQ-CAM-1 Auxilary Camera Kit

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LIBERTYVILLE, IL (08.30.23) – Meet the ALL-NEW MB Quart MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit. Enhancing outdoor adventures with a 170-degree vertical angle and 150 horizontal angle – the MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit makes more out of your MB Quart source unit. Compatible with the GMR7V1, GMR-LED, and most other source units with camera inputs – flush and stand-alone mounts are included with this auxiliary camera kit, as well as a carling switch, to make accessibility and control easy and simple. See more from the great outdoors and embrace more from your MB Quart source unit on every Music. Defined. adventure.

The MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit is Marine-grade protected with an IP Rating of IP67/IP69K. Get ready to tackle the outdoor conditions while staying protected against the elements with the MBQ-CAM-1. A universal installation with flush and stand-alone mounts is included to cover all applications your vehicle fitment may require. Compatible with universal vehicle fitments and MB Quart source units as well as most other source units – the image sensor is a 1/3″ CMOS sensor camera as the input voltage is 12v DC.

Alden Stiefel, President of Maxxsonics, mentioned,“The MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit adds another layer of innovation and features to your GMR7V1 or GMR-LED MB Quart source unit. This is a must-have addition when traversing the outdoors as it makes seeing everything easier and effortlessly. We are very excited to have this upgrade to MB Quart source units and most other source units with camera inputs.”

ABOUT THE MBQ-CAM-1 AUXILIARY CAMERA KIT

No matter what the journey ahead brings, the MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit has you covered from all angles of sight. With 150 degrees on the horizontal angle and 170 degrees on the vertical angle – you will have eyes everywhere on every path ahead. A huge upgrade and enhancement to the GMR7V1 and GMR-LED MB Quart source units – obtain more protection against the elements with IP67/IP69K Marine-grade IP Rating and take on adventures around every corner.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • MARINE-GRADE PROTECTION / IP RATING

IP67/IP69K

  • COMPATIBLE VEHICLE FITMENT

Universal

  • COMPATIBLE VEHICLE MODELS

MB Quart and universal source units

  • INSTALLATION

Universal installation – flush and stand-alone mounts are included to cover all applications

Sam Dattalo, Vice President of Sales at Maxxsonics, said, “The perfect companion and a great addition to the GMR7V1 or GMR-LED MB Quart source units – the MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit delivers amazing performance and visual sight to any outdoor journey. These auxiliary camera kits are going to be a needed add-on to getting the most out of your MB Quart source unit and other source units with camera inputs, and I’m so excited to finally have this out. With the 1/3″ CMOS sensor camera covering every aspect around you and included mounting hardware and a carling switch, the MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit is the FULL UPGRADE PACKAGE for every source unit that seeks more from the great outdoors.”

Upgrade your MB Quart GMR7V1, GMR-LED, or most other source units with camera inputs with the MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit. See more from the outdoors and add another layer of enhancement to your MB Quart audio installation!

MAKE SURE to contact your Maxxsonics Sales Representative NOW as orders for the MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit are GOING FAST!

For a complete breakdown of the MB Quart MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Kit – head over to https://mbquart.com/shop/marine/marine-accessories/mbq-cam-1-auxiliary-camera-kit/.

Customizing With Confidence: SEMA Garage to Release White Paper on an ADAS-Equipped Truck

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (08.30.23) – In May, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) relating to the adoption of a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to require automatic emergency braking (AEB), including pedestrian AEB, systems on light vehicles. These systems utilize various sensors and components to automatically apply a vehicle’s brakes in a crash-imminent situation when a driver fails to brake enough or at all.

Rapid adoption of ADAS features raises new challenges–and opportunities–for vehicle modifiers.

Under the proposal, OEMs would be required to meet all the standard’s requirements within four years of publication. Small-volume manufacturers and alterers would have an additional year to comply. 

NHTSA’s projections suggest the rule could save hundreds of lives and prevent tens of thousands of injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians annually. If adopted, the rule could significantly impact the aftermarket.

“Depending on the type of modification, and the vehicle make, model and year, it may be illegal to knowingly manufacture, sell or install any product–including aftermarket equipment–that would take a vehicle out of compliance with any safety standard, including the vehicle-based standards,” explained SEMA Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs Eric Snyder. “This is informally known as the ‘make inoperative’ provision. The implementation of a safety standard is what triggers the make-inoperative provision, and parts manufacturers must have a reasonable basis to conclude that their product won’t take a vehicle out of compliance with the standard.” 

Currently, there is little data available to help anyone modifying an ADAS-equipped vehicle understand the exact degree of risk associated with changes to the vehicle. However, ongoing research at the SEMA Garage Detroit ADAS Research Center seeks to change all that.

Click here to read the full story on sema.org

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is only applicable to the specific ’22 Chevy Silverado LTZ vehicle used in the SEMA Garage research and the specified modifications and shall not be construed to indicate any results from additional modifications to the ’22 Silverado or for the modification of any other vehicle.

KICKER Begins Shipping Amplified Square Powersports Speakers with Bluetooth Pairing

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STILLWATER, OK (08.29.23) – KICKER is now shipping the weather-proof PowerCans™ 6.5-inch amplified speaker system, made especially for powersports applications. Versatile KICKER PowerCans will be available for purchase at Authorized KICKER Dealers in-store and online. Soon to be introduced to the world on the KICKER UnMASKED! Live™ streamed show, PowerCans will retail for $699.99 and will also be available for purchase online at http://www.kicker.com.

The two-way system, which connects to most devices via Bluetooth, is designed to deliver exceptional sound quality while enduring the toughest outdoor conditions, adding music to anything with a 12-volt battery. Amplified with 150 total watts and equipped with auxiliary inputs and outputs, this system boasts powerful and clear audio that will keep the listener immersed while on the trail or in the mountains. These all-weather speakers are IP66-rated and can be installed on round tubing from 1.5-to-two inches wide with included easy-mount clamps.  Square clamps for golf carts are also available and sold separately.

A hardwired remote is included and features backlit, oversized buttons for gloved hands that change volume, track, and source on the fly, allowing you to stow away your device. The line output allows system expandability such as a subwoofer for full-range sound.

PowerCans also feature vibrant RGB LED lighting, adding an extra element of excitement to any off-road experience.  Another accessory sold separately, the KICKER KMLC LED Controller can add up to 20 colors and 19 thrilling lighting modes for more fun on the trails.

Visit kicker.com for more.