STILLWATER, OK (09.08.2021) – KICKER has introduced Falcon Sales and Marketing as its new brand representative group in the U.S. Northwest. Falcon replaces longtime rep firm N&S Marketing, which had disbanded following the retirement of its principal.
“We always want somebody who is going to put KICKER first,” said Western Regional Sales Manager Tracy Focht. “They have the infrastructure we need and were ready to start working with us immediately. We are very excited to have (CEO) Dave (Gates) and his firm on board with KICKER.”
Falcon was chosen not only for its strong infrastructure, but for its founder David Gates. Gates has intimate knowledge of the brand, having been named a four-time KICKER Rep-of-the-Year during his tenure as a rep with N&S Marketing.
“KICKER’s kind of in my blood,” said Gates. “I always felt that KICKER was like family, so returning to a brand I truly love feels like a homecoming.”
The Washington-based firm has a dedicated warehouse with shipping, sales, fulfillment, and technical support.
Falcon will serve retailers across Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho, and Alaska out of its 5,000 square-foot distribution center in Washougal, Wash.
OXNARD, CA (09.08.2021) – SSV Works has announced that its new Polaris RZR Pro XP4 6.5-inch rear door speaker pods (p/n RZ5-DR65) are now shipping and come available unloaded, or with either SSV Works premium marine speakers or Kicker KM marine speakers.
“Utilizing new and superior technologies, including 3D modeling, we have fully optimized the space around the pod, allowing the RZ5-DR65 pods to fit perfectly every time while matching the original factory color and texture,” explained Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “The UV stable and all-weather durable door pods make sure that you never have to worry about the environment you ride in, and being able to choose between our premium speakers or Kicker marine speakers ensures an incredible audio journey.”
The RZ5-DR65 maximizes sound quality, is weather-proof and resistant to extreme environmental conditions, and is designed for quick and seamless integration. It easily installs on the top half of the front doors using factory mounting locations…it even works with factory lower door inserts.
SSV Works’ 6.5-inch, 120-watt (60w RMS) 2-way coaxial premium marine speakers started the revolution and are now upgraded to marine-grade speakers for ultimate reliability and sound quality. They produce excellent volume and clarity making them the best bang for your buck.
Kicker’s 6.5-inch 195 watt (65w RMS) 2-way coaxial KM marine speakers produce spectacular highs and midrange sounds, providing full-range audio specifically for a marine environment.
FREMONT, CA (05.28.2021) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has moved to an updated location in Fremont, California. Originally based in Union City, this updated location is the fifth Tint World center in California and is now under the co-ownership of Frank Helmand, William Kuan-wei Wu, and Kenny McCardie.
“William, Kenny, and I realized that there was a strong need for an auto styling business in our community of Fremont,” Helmand said. “Tint World offers high-end products that are sure to please all customers. In addition to providing great products, the team at headquarters showcases excellence in franchisee support and training. With their help, we will be able to provide our community with the services they need to customize their vehicles, homes/offices, and even marine craft – all from this brand-new, state-of-the-art location.”
Tint World Fremont, California offers a full variety of products and services, including window tinting, advanced driver-assistance systems, car stereo upgrades, custom wheel and tire packages, mobile electronics, nano ceramic coatings, paint protection films, security systems, color-change vehicle wraps, and residential and commercial window film.
“Frank, William, and Kenny are passionate entrepreneurs that possess the knowledge and skills to run a successful franchise,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “They will help us promote excellence under the Tint World brand as we continue our expansion.”
Tint World Fremont is located at 3030 Osgood Court, Fremont, CA 94539.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.28.2021) – Kyle Fickler of Driven Racing Oil has been elected chairman-elect and will help the SEMA Board of Directors lead the association over the next several years. Fickler fills the position held for the past two years by James Lawrence (Power Automedia), who will begin his term as chairman in July when Tim Martin (Aftermarket Advisors) concludes his term in that position.
Brian Reese (The Retrofit Source), Larry Montante (Keystone Automotive Operations), and Lindsay Hubley (Lodestone Events) were also voted onto the SEMA Board of Directors while Kim Pendergast (Magnuson Superchargers) and Steve Whipple (Jegs High Performance) were re-elected and will serve another term.
L to R: Kyle Fickler, Lindsay Hubley, Larry Montante
L to R: Kim Pendergast, Brian Reese & Steve Whipple
Kyle Fickler of Driven Racing Oil has been elected chairman-elect and will help the SEMA Board of Directors lead the association over the next several years. Brian Reese, Larry Montante, and Lindsay Hubley were also voted onto the SEMA Board of Directors while Kim Pendergast and Steve Whipple were re-elected to serve another term.
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, manufacturers’ representative, distributors/retailers, and services.
The entire 2021-2022 SEMA Board of Directors will be honored and recognized during the SEMA Installation & Gala on July 30 in Las Vegas. At the same time, outgoing SEMA Immediate Past Chair Wade Kawasaki (Legendary Companies) and board members Donnie Eatherly (P&E Distributors), Dan Kahn (Kahn Media), and Brian Lounsberry (One 6 Motorsports) will be concluding their volunteer terms and honored for their service and contributions. The event will also feature a special tribute to 2021 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Jessi Combs, Rick Love, Bob Moore, and Carl Schiefer.
NEW YORK, NY (05.28.2021) – SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of INDYCAR, the sanctioning body for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, will offer nationwide coverage of the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
SiriusXM listeners will have access to the live call of the race from Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday, May 30. Pre-race coverage begins at 11:00 am ET, with the green flag scheduled to start the race at approximately 12:45 pm ET, on SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation (SiriusXM channel 205) and NBC Sports Audio (SiriusXM channel 211). These channels are available on SiriusXM radios, on the SXM App, and at home with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant or however subscribers stream in their home or on the go.
From now through June 8, non-subscribers can get the SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation and NBC Sports Audio channels as part of the SiriusXM Listen Free Event. During this event, SiriusXM will feature a sampling of over 100 SiriusXM channels including ad-free music of every kind, plus sports, talk, news and entertainment available to non-subscribers on inactive SiriusXM radios in their car and on the SXM App, with no credit card required. The SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation and NBC Sports Audio channels will be available to these listeners only on the SXM App.
SiriusXM will be the co-title sponsor on two cars in the field for the Indy 500 – the No. 06 INDYCAR driven by three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves and the No. 60 of Jack Harvey, who had a top ten finish in last year’s Indy 500. Both drivers compete for Meyer Shank Racing. SiriusXM’s branding on both cars will promote the company’s Listen Free Event, alerting people they can “Listen Free” through June 8.
Prior to race day, INDYCAR fans can also tune in to exclusive programming hosted by three of the drivers who will be in the field on Sunday, giving them access to the one-of-a-kind perspective of those who know what it is like to compete in the biggest event on the INDYCAR calendar.
2004 series champion Tony Kanaan and Jack Arute will host a special Indy 500 preview edition of SiriusXM’s INDYCAR show, Brick by Brick, tonight (7:00-8:00 pm ET) on the NBC Sports Audio channel (SiriusXM channel 211). The show will replay multiple times, including prior to Sunday’s race broadcast. Kanaan won the 2013 Indy 500 and will be competing for the 20th time in the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” when he drives the No. 48 Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing.
Andretti Autosport teammates James Hinchcliffe and Alexander Rossi host a new episode of their SiriusXM podcast, Off Track with Hinch & Rossi, this week. Hinchcliffe is a six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner and finished 7th in last year’s Indy 500. Rossi, a seven-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner, won the Indianapolis 500 in 2016 as the first American rookie to win at Indianapolis since 1928. Their podcast can be heard on the SXM App, Pandora and Stitcher, and it will air prior to Sunday’s race coverage on SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation (channel 205).
On Saturday at 1:00 pm ET, SiriusXM will air a special three-hour edition of Brick by Brick, featuring interviews with many of the drivers in the 2021 Indy 500 field, on the NBC Sports Audio channel. It will replay on Sunday as part of the SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation channel’s pre-race programming.
PHOENIX, AZ (05.17.2021) – MTX Audio, of the MiTek Electronics and Communications Group, is announcing that pre-order is now available for their new audio kits and components for select Can-Am Maverick X3 model vehicles.
All new complete plug and play packages will be available in three, five, six or eight speaker layouts and all will incorporate 1000-watts of RMS amplifier power to drive them. They will be packaged with everything needed for installation including integrated audio and power harnesses as well as all necessary hardware. Installation of the kits requires minimal vehicle modification, and comprehensive installation videos are also available for step-by step guided instruction showing the entire process, start to finish.
Additionally, new components are also available for pre-order and consist of a low-profile dash mounting kit that works with our AWMC3 media receiver, fully assembled front upper and separate lower speaker enclosures as well as available driver and passenger loaded subwoofer enclosures.
“Consumer expectations have risen and it’s not just about power and the number of speakers anymore. Consumers need to trust that the product sounds just as good with helmets on and the throttle pinned as it does while hanging around camp.” said Director of Sales and Marketing, Jason Fickas.
“The level of thought and detail that has gone into these kits is unmatched in the industry both in performance and integration, and we’re anxious for our customers to see the results of combining the ground-up resources of MTX with a talented development team who just happen to be passionate enthusiasts as well.”
The new Can-Am X3 kits and components are slotted to start shipping in mid-June and more details can be found at MTX.com.
TULSA, OK (05.06.2021) – Code Zero Customs had a major presence at the recent Starbird Car Show in Tulsa. The event, the 57th Annual, was held in the Tulsa Expo Center April 30th thru May 2nd. This was the 5th year for Code Zero Customs to exhibit and the proactive Tulsa-based 12volt retailer was an event sponsor. As part of the event sponsorship there were 2500 VIP’s on the floor wearing branded Code Zero Customs lanyards.
The Code Zero Customs Booth as setup was complete.
2500 custom VIP lanyards were part of the Code Zero Customs Sponsorship package.
Cody Landis, Code Zero Customs owner, related, “Being on site with a 20×40 booth at the Starbird Car Show is always a real branding opportunity for our company. Attendees are serious automotive enthusiasts and it is a great way to showcase our brand and products to the right audience. We had 3 vehicles on display in our booth. A tricked out Lexus 350, 2014 Chevy Silverado and ’59 Ford. Each vehicle showcased our custom work and put smiles on faces. By design we did not have any products for sale in the booth. The Lexus 350 featured AudioFrog products and the Silverado featured JL Audio gear.”
The Chevy Silverado demo was set to draw attention.
The custom work in the Lexus 350 showcased Code Zero Customs’ work.
Continuing, Landis offered, “But we definitely struck deals and set up four appointments for new business at the show. The Tuesday following the show we sold another 3 very nice jobs. One job in particular was a custom console the gentleman saw in our Silverado demo in the booth.”
During the event, the Code Zero Customs store was closed as Bobby and Jinny joined Cody working the booth.
The Starbird Car Show filled the Tulsa Expo Center.
Cody Landis (L) pictured with Joe and Amanda Martin from Martin Brothers Customs and ‘Iron Resurrection’ Show.
The Tulsa Expo Center covers 450,000 square feet was filled with hot rods, custom cars, consumer activities and more.
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. is the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics. Alpine is the only manufacturer specializing in mobile multimedia, an integrated system approach incorporating digital entertainment, security and navigation products for your mobile entertainment. As a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world’s premier manufacturers of electronic components for computer, communications and car electronic equipment, Alpine is the specialized supplier of quality mobile electronics systems.
Job Summary:
The Product Planner will conduct research, evaluates new products/technologies and consumer/market trends toward product/market requirements, business case and development feasibility.
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To view the full job description and/or apply online please follow the link below.
Alpine offers competitive salaries with a great work environment. Our comprehensive employee benefits package includes:
PPO Health Benefits (medical/dental/vision): Effective on Start Date
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Opportunity for Annual Bonuses
Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Product Purchase Discounts
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Alpine values its members as individuals and is committed to forming an energetic and attractive company where the quality of work is enhanced.
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Alpine to consider all job applications on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Kustom Car Solutions is currently searching for a highly qualified 12 volt installer
Experience within the mobile electronic industry as cars; semi-trucks and motorcycles is preferred, but we are willing to train. Must have some experience working with cars.
Qualification: This position requires automotive or electrical/electronics experience 5+ years of car audio; mobile video experience. Encompassing a broad range of vehicles and audio systems. Knowledgeable on foreign cars also.
Kustom Car Solutions is a reputable shop who strives to always create quality work and provide excellent customer service. We consistently stay on top of the automotive aftermarket trends and new products in the automotive electronics industry.
We can install from basic car stereo installation to fully custom fabricated audio systems. We take pride in our products, craft and being able to provide quality installations that will serve our clients for years to come.
Attention to detail along with strong problem solving skills; must have a great work ethic and positive attitude.
Tools: Technicians are required to have their own basic 12v installation tools.
BOCA RATON, FL (04.13.2021) —Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has added Kelly Wruck as director of franchise operations at their headquarters.
In her role, Wruck will serve as the point-of-contact for new owners. She will be responsible for onboarding new franchisees as well as take part in project management across multiple departments.
Kelly Wruck
“Kelly has more than 10 years of experience in the franchising industry and that knowledge will be a great asset to Tint World,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World. “We have an amazing headquarters staff that contributes to our excellence as a leading franchise brand on a daily basis, and Kelly will add value to that team.”
Wruck will help new owners set up their locations while also distributing information to the departments at the headquarters. In addition to helping franchisees set up their stores, she will assist in the compliance department by working with new owners on their taxes, leases, and franchise development.
“I’m excited to be a part of the onboarding team, welcoming new location owners to the Tint World family,” Wruck said. “As new owners come on board, there can be a brief learning period – both from a legal and an informational standpoint. I’m pleased to help guide them through these important first steps in owning a franchise location.”
Before joining Tint World, Wruck worked in sales and logistics for companies such as Straus Building Solutions, Beerhead Bar & Eatery and United Franchise Group. In her roles with these companies, she aided in acquiring accounts for franchisees as well as developed business plans while leading franchisees through the onboarding process. Wruck is also a former police officer and has worked for the Department of Homeland Security.
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more.
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