STILLWATER, USA – Audio integration will be the focus of KICKER® trainings at MEA KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, February 3-5 at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center.

The first class is scheduled for Friday at 1:45 pm in Champagne 3, followed by a Saturday class at 5:30 pm in Champagne 4. Attendees will also have a chance to win a KICKER PowerBar™ soundbar or KICKER KEYLOC™ Smart Line-Out Converter. KICKER’s Tech Force product-training staff will be joined by Joe Hobart, the brand’s Director of Electrical Engineering, to host two one-hour courses during the weekend. Both classes will focus on modern integration techniques, aimed at the quick identification of acoustic and electrical challenges installers face when adding an amplifier. The classes will also discuss what equipment is needed to diagnose the issue.

Featured in the KICKER booth on the show floor will be the brand’s Fiat 500 Sport, equipped with the expanded KEY line of all-in-one smart amplifier/processors. The Fiat also features the monstrous KICKER Quad Box, a loaded enclosure made from heavy, birch-veneer plywood and filled with four L7 square subwoofers.

The full KICKER product line will be on display, including the highly anticipated Solo X® Subwoofer, and WX-Series “Warhorse” Amplifier. The currently shipping PXA Waterproof Powersports Amplifiers, ST-Series PA-style Speakers, Competition Gold Subwoofers and KMXL Horn-Loaded Speakers will also be on display.

KICKER will be in booth 706, facing the Main Entrance of the show floor. More than 50 of the world’s largest 12-volt manufacturers will attend the event.

For more details, interested parties can visit www.knowledgefest.org.

KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for boat and automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Consumers can follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio, and use the hashtags #kickeraudio and #livinloud.

Rich DeSclafani and Rep-Corps Inc. join to represent the German Maestro brand

January 27, 2023 – Pompano Beach, Fla. – Rich DeSclafani has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of the 12-Volt Industry, starting his career as an installer, specializing in wiring and circuitry. He has been a retail manager and expediter manager. On the supply side, he has held posts as a test engineer, sales manager, technical support manager, and product trainer.

Rich is a long-time fan of classic German audio, being a retail salesperson for MB Quart when it was still manufactured in Obrigheim, Germany and says that he is excited at the prospect of bringing the acoustical magic only comes from that region back to the U.S. Market in full force.

Rich will assist Rep-Corps in outreach to the entirety of the continental United States, leveraging his existing network of contacts through his high-end integration product line RDVFL to get German Maestro in the hands of capable Hi-End Dealers, and will be performing outreach and representation of German Maestro and future Rep-Corps brands.

Rich De Sclafani stated, "I am ecstatic to partner with Rep-Corps and to be part of the German Maestro brand! Retailers are going to be blown away by how good the whole line of speakers sound and the exquisite build quality. The whole speaker line of products are manufactured in Germany, even the entry level products are not farmed out. The best sound and highest quality is the core goal of the German Maestro brand. We offer $500 free freight at an average of 3 days to your door and a 3 year warranty on their products when installed by our authorized dealers to show we stand behind the quality of the products and our dealers. The German Maestro brand will be a niche, high end line for any retailer who brings them in. We will be VERY selective in who can carry the line to ensure not only territory protection but also no internet sales and proper representation of the products."

Here at the German MAESTRO headquarters, it is our aim to take in account all those small details every day anew. We take this challenge for our customers to provide products which honestly deserve the seal “Quality Product” and therefore represent a rewarding investment. We see ourselves as a combination of a manufacture and a production plant with the goal to transfer the highest quality possible into a series production. Of course such a structure cannot be developed overnight, but our factory here in Obrigheim, Germany continues a long tradition in loudspeaker manufacturing which dates back several decades and has started with the production of the brand MB-Quart. Since that time we produce high quality Car-HiFi components, Home speakers, Headphones & Headsets and Marine speakers at our factory.

To preserve our ideals, we created ourselves a guideline which represents the foundation of all our acting and therefore represents the foundation of our whole company as well. 

Quality before profit

The first moment a decision about the quality of a product has to be made always comes up at the early stage of development. Unfortunately, things like trade-off (cost and quality), outsourcing or planned obsolescence are terms that are more and more often used by development departments in the modern industry. Ever since we started, we successfully defend the philosophy that costs always just can be optimized to the degree, where the quality does not start suffering from it and that an in-house production wherever possible is to prefer to outsourcing. This strategy of course leads to increased production costs and less profit, however, a constant and over average high product quality will be granted - and that´s want counts in the long run.

Everything from a single source

If there is the aim to engineer and produce technically sophisticated but therefore benchmark setting products, an enormous amount of technological potential and well-founded knowledge is necessary. For this reason we run our own development department here at German MAESTRO, which is equipped with technical facilities that just a handful of other European audio manufacturers have access to: the so called “anechoic chamber” (also known as “dead room”). Due to its huge dimensions and its quite rare version as a full anechoic room without a solid floor, acoustical measurements of loudspeakers can be conducted without any disturbing interference of reflections, standing waves and echoes. Further, all headphones and headsets are acoustically measured and optimized by means of an artificial ear. Our operations management keeps this philosophy as well and continuously trusts in the granted high quality of an in-house production. As a result, our vertical range of manufacture is significantly higher than the sectoral average and even reaches down to the processing of raw materials, for example at our in-house plastics injection molding department.

Handcraft and automation

As common for manufactures, we strongly rely on handcraft at our production, because it often still is the key to a reliable production of technically sophisticated components. The high rate of handcraft at the production allows us to achieve a series production of loudspeakers with extremely narrow build tolerances, what significantly increases the performance and the accuracy of the products. We choose handcraft for all those complicated steps in the production that require human sense and feel for the product. Thereby, each small detail of a filigree high-tech product can be handled individually and with great care for every single piece we build. On the other hand, there are also steps in the production where the critical factor is not the interaction of human and product, but the necessity to repeat a task absolutely precise and in exactly the same way. Such processes are identified during the preproduction run and will be automated then. Hereby we always use machines which have been engineered by ourselves, to match them to our individual requirements. As a result, this intelligent mix of handcraft and automation is increasing our production outcome and the efficiency, whereas quality and flexibility stay on a high level.

This policy will be kept for future developments and productions. We are proud to be a local employer which is regionally linked to many suppliers in the direct environment and globally connected with a good number of wholesale customers who appreciate the solid “Made in Germany” quality and spread it all over the world

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Shipping in February 2023, the New LED Wheel Rings are an Easy and Effective Way to Light Up the Wheels on Your Car or Truck with ColorSHIFT® Technology That Allows You to Select From Thousands of Colors and True White Output

METAIRIE, LA, Jan. 25, 2023 – Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com), the market leader in creating high quality lighting products and innovative LED solutions for the automotive aftermarket, is proud to announce the launch of its new universal fitment RGB+W LED Wheel Rings (p/n 4215-339). With an MSRP of $395.95, the new wheel rings are scheduled to ship February 2023,

“Oracle Lighting’s illuminated LED wheel rings are an easy and effective way to light up the wheels on your car or truck,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “This head-turning lighting product consists of a set of four LED illuminated aluminum rings which install around the brake rotor and attaches to the brake dust shield.”

Installation is easy with waterproof Plug & Play connectors that easily connect the individual rings to the central control box. Battery connection leads include ring terminals and in-line fuse for simplified wiring installation. There is also a pre-wired On/Off switch that can be used to manually turn the system on and off for maximum control. 

“Now featuring ‘Dual-Control’ that allows the user to utilize both the free Bluetooth smartphone App control and the included wireless remote control, you can change colors, control brightness, access strobing patterns, and sync with music,” Hartenstein continued. “This kit also features a true white 6000K from separate white LEDs for a true white output for a crisp and clean white light. Our ColorSHIFT® technology allows you to select from thousands of colors, as well.”

Additional upgrades to Oracle Lighting’s LED wheel lights include thicker aluminum rings, black powdercoat anti-corrosive finish, waterproof connectors, and pre-installed brackets. If your vehicle does not have a brake dust shield, you will need to modify the brackets (watch this video for a step-by-step installation guide). Additionally, for vehicles with drum brakes, you may need to create a larger bracket or purchase the XL brackets, reach out to our customer service for more answers to any of your questions.

Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive aftermarket since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today's world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, please visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Metairie, Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today's world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Oracle Lighting uses only premium-level LEDs, and we are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and staying on the cutting edge of lighting technology. We achieve this though constant innovation as well as first class customer care.

Located just outside New Orleans, Oracle Lighting has received accolades from numerous organizations for our business practices, including being listed on the Inc500 list of the Fastest Growing Businesses in the USA for multiple years, being awarded SEMA’s Manufacturer of the Year in 2021 and SEMA’s YEN Vanguard Award in 2021 for outstanding contribution to the automotive industry, winning the 2012 Bronze Stevie Award for Consumer Products Company of the Year, and being named The Small Business Administration's Exporter of the Year and a Small Business Champion by the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. In 2012, Oracle was named the Jefferson Parish Small Business of the Year by JEDCO. New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine also named ORACLE Lighting a Top Private Company in the Greater New Orleans Area in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Auburn Hills, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2023) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) welcomes Tri-State Enterprises as a new fulfillment center partner. Tri-State will support fulfillment in Alpine’s Territory 44 states (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas).

“We look forward to partnering with Tri-State Enterprises and believe this relationship will help our Alpine Authorized Dealers grow their Alpine business,” said Mike Anderson, Executive Director at Alps Alpine North America. “Tri-State’s dedication to building long-term partnerships, as well as their commitment to service, makes them the ideal partner to continue growth in this key territory.”

Headquartered in Fort Smith, AR, Tri-State Enterprises has distribution and cross dock locations with over 1 million sq. ft. of space throughout the central US. 300 delivery trucks ensure same day or next day delivery, up to two times per day. A team of expert 12V sales staff with over 50 years of combined experience is well prepared to assist customers.

"Tri-State is honored to be selected by Alpine to be the new fulfillment center for Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana,” said Roger Donald, Tri-State 12V Category Manager. “Alpine's commitment to quality and innovation fits perfectly with what Tri-State looks for in a partnership. We are excited for the opportunity to provide excellent service to all the Alpine Authorized Dealers in the region."

Details of the partnership were communicated earlier this month directly to Alpine Authorized Dealers in the territory.

(Pictured in the image, left to right: Devon Taylor, Tristan Taylor, Roger Donald, Robert Donald).

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

January 26th, 2023 - Ringwood, Ill. -- Race Sport Lighting will be exhibiting in booth 101 for dealers to visit and learn about their new lighting technologies. Staff will be available in the booth all weekend to answer any questions. The booth will feature a large custom 5-Axis display of hundreds of lights to test out with the push of a button. Race Sport Lighting will also have on display their nationwide best-selling Terminator™ LED Kits, the fast-growing DRIVE Series V2 LED kits and their USPTO patented GEN4® LED system.

“We can’t wait to meet with our dealers from all over the country and reconnect face to face with many. 2022 was a strange year full of global economic issues for many of our dealers, but I know dealers are ready to kick off 2023 in the right direction. We have added more patented and unique LED lighting solutions to our line up and added amazing value-added tools for our dealers to us. It’s going to be exciting to show them off in Vegas. I am particularly excited about the training on Friday that is brand new and will accelerate any dealers lighting category revenues,” said Steve Jergensen, President of Race Sport Lighting

Race Sport Lighting will host a training session during KnowledgeFest that will focus on “The Lighting Category Opportunity for the Owner, The Sales Counterman, and the Technician”. This 1-hour session will be divided up into specific training for everyone in the stores organization, and equip them with the knowledge needed to be successful in the lighting category and increase their revenues and confidence. This is a completely new redesigned training, and never presented before until this show.

Friday, February 3rd from 3pm – 4pm in Bordeaux training room

Race Sport Lighting 2023 Product Line Introduction and Training

Race Sport Lighting is the leading manufacturer of LED and HID lighting technology in North America, and serves the 12-Volt, Truck Accessory, Powersports, Motorcycle, Marine, and RV industries primarily. Founded in 2007, Race Sport Lighting is going on 16+ years leading the way as the Pioneer for the lighting category. They offer the highest quality lighting products to the industry and back it up with award-winning customer service and tech support. This reputation has earned them the position of “Preferred Lighting Vendor” for several prominent buying groups in the industries they serve.

Become a USA Reseller today - https://www.racesportinc.com/customer/account/create/

The product will be revealed during the Exhibitor Show on the first day of KnowledgeFest

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2023) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the upcoming Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) KnowledgeFest hosted in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5.

As a premier opportunity for KnowledgeFest attendees, Alpine will reveal an exciting new product in their 2023 lineup: “Optim8™.” The reveal will take place in the Alpine booth (exhibit #806) on the first day of KnowledgeFest. More information on the product will be distributed to the media following the reveal.

The Alpine booth will also feature new event displays with High-Resolution sound and display audio family systems from the 2023 Alpine Product Line, including the High-Resolution Alpine Status line, High-Resolution head unit line, and Next-Generation R-Series and S-Series sound system Line.

“This will be the first opportunity to showcase a complete lineup of High-Resolution sound and display audio products in one setting,” said Mike Anderson, Executive Director at Alps Alpine North America, Inc. “The trend to Hi-Res music is undeniable and we believe our 2023 lineup sends a strong message to our partners and further solidifies Alpine in the premium car audio space.”

A new Tesla Model 3 demo vehiclewill be on display in the Alpine booth featuring the new Optim8™. The vehicle will also feature the Next-Generation S-Series line to demonstrate the new High-Resolution playback capabilities of the sound system and the new Alpine PrismaLink™ S-Series Wedge Preloaded Subwoofer Enclosures, a new enclosure from Alpine that features a plug-and-play RGB lighting system and multi-link capable design for single, dual, and even quad-enclosure applications.

A Toyota Tundra demo vehicle will also be on-site with the High-Resolution Alpine Status line. Demos will be available to all Alpine booth visitors.

Alpine will host 3 training sessions during KnowledgeFest that will focus on the 2023 Product Line:

Friday, February 3 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Champagne 2

Alpine 2023 Product Presentation 

Friday, February 3 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Champagne 2

Alpine 2023 Product Presentation 

Saturday, February 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Champagne 4

Alpine Optim8™: The Future of Car Audio Tuning

All KnowledgeFest attendees are welcome to visit the Alpine booth, join the training sessions, and meet with Alpine staff from the sales, marketing, and product planning teams. Attendees are encouraged to visit www.knowledgefest.org and use the “Education Workshops & Vendor Training” link to register for the Alpine training sessions. 

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

Newton, NC -- Sundown Audio is proud to become a part of the XS Power line of products.

Sundown designs and manufactures a complete line of 12-volt audio speakers and amplifiers for automotive, powersports and marine applications. With countless records in the SPL and SQ competition arenas, Sundown is world renowned for both exceptional build quality and sound quality.

XS Power’s president and head of operations noted of the acquisition, “I have always had a deep respect for Sundown Audio’s company culture as well as their brand image in the car audio community. I am proud to be able to work with the team on growing an already phenomenal brand into a household name.”

“We are excited to be a part of the XS Power family. We look forward to gaining exposure with a customer base we’ve not previously worked with,” said Jacob Fuller, founder and president of Sundown Look for both XS Power and Sundown at several local and national events in 2023.

With product education and brand awareness being top priority, any audio enthusiast will benefit from the decades of combined knowledge the relationship brings. Sundown Audio is a manufacturer and distributor of high-end car audio, Powersports products, cable and accessories. They offer high-end audio and accessories at an affordable price. Please visit their website at www.sundownaudio.com or call 828-459-1980 for more information.

Directechs.com Now Supports Authorized Dealers In Multiple Languages

ORLANDO, FL. – January 24, 2023 – VOXX•DEI LLC a wholly-owned subsidiary VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), announced that they have rolled out a new feature for their Directechs.com technical support chat system that automatically translates multiple foreign languages.

“Supporting our dealers goes farther than just picking up the phone, we feel it is important to support them in their native language, especially when they are dealing with highly technical product,” said Ed Catapano, Service Group Vice President, VOXX Electronics Corporation.

Directechs supports all VOXX•DEI brands: Viper, Clifford, Avital, Python, AstroStart, AutoStart, AutoMate, and Install Essentials and now has the ability to automatically translate most languages spoken today, meaning if the dealer’s installer is in Quebec and would rather type in French, they can. It will be translated on the fly to a Directechs member that can respond in English and that will be translated back into the Technician’s native language – making the process simpler, efficient, and personalized.

With Remote Start season in full peak, VOXX•DEI’s award-winning tech support has extended support hours till February:

            Monday – Friday – 9:00am – 8:00pm EST.
            Saturday & Sunday – 9:00am – 5:00pm EST.

VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products. VEC is a recognized leader in the sales and marketing of automotive rear-seat entertainment, vehicle remote start & security, telematics, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

VEC sells its products through an extensive distribution network that includes expeditors, mass merchandisers, regional mobile electronics chains and independent specialists both domestic and internationally. VOXX Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products rank among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell. Primary brands include: Advent, Audiovox, CarLink, Code Alarm, Crimestopper, Flashlogic, Invision, Omega, Prestige, Pursuit, Viper, Clifford, Python, Avital, AutoMate, AutoStart, AstroStart, and Install Essentials.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.voxxelectronics.com.

VOXX Electronics Corporation Contact:
Jonathan Frank                                                       
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January 2023 -- Global Audio Marketing was formed in 2022 with the purpose of providing exceptional service and highest quality Car Audio products to the U.S. It will do so with Direct to Dealer programs that are protected, profitable and mindful of each of our Brick-and-Mortar Retail Partners.

Chris Bennett joins Global Audio Marketing with a rich history of success in all aspects of the 12-volt industry. He was a successful retail shop owner in California with Audio Habitat before his work with several prominent vendors over the last 20 years. “His knowledge, understanding and passion for our Dealer Network will drive our growth and assure a positive impact in our industry and the MUSWAY Brand for years to come,” said Andrew Bishara, President at Global Audio Marketing.

“Getting started in 2023 with the MUSWAY Brand is a dream come true,” said Chris Bennett, VP of sales for Global Audio Marketing. “We will impact our dealers with amazing programs, solid products, and service beyond that of traditional manufacturers. We now have 29 new products that will launch in the 1st quarter and are heavily investing into products that exceed expectations.”

Global Audio Marketing looks forward to investing time and energy into building meaningful business partnerships with their Direct to Dealer protected product range. MUSWAY USA offers and provides the best-in-class Mobile Electronics and support possible. Please contact us to learn more and remember “Music is the Way.”

To learn more about MUSWAY, please visit www.muswayusa.com or email Chris Bennett directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

MUSWAY engineers and manufactures a wide range of award-winning high-end electronics including DSP processors, DSP amplifiers, MX amplifiers, and a full line of accessories that include the OLED display DRC1 Digital Remote and USB dongles with features including: Hi-Res streaming and DSP App control.

Global Audio Marketing is headquartered in Murrieta, California. For more information, please contact Chris Bennett at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Knoxville, Tenn -- XS Power Batteries is proud to announce the acquisition of premium audio brand Sundown Audio of Newton, North Carolina.

Sundown designs and manufactures a complete line of 12- volt audio speakers and amplifiers for automotive, powersports and marine applications. With countless records in the SPL and SQ competition arenas, Sundown is world renowned for both exceptional build quality and sound quality. XS Power’s president and head of operations noted of the acquisition, “I have always had a deep respect for Sundown Audio’s company culture as well as their brand image in the car audio community. I am proud to be able to work with the team on growing an already phenomenal brand into a household name.”

“We are excited to be a part of the XS Power family. We look forward to gaining exposure with a customer base we’ve not previously worked with,” said Jacob Fuller, founder and president of Sundown Look for both XS Power and Sundown at several local and national events in 2023.

With product education and brand awareness being top priority, any audio enthusiast will benefit from the decades of combined knowledge the relationship brings. XS Power is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries, chargers, capacitors, cable and accessories. They offer AGM lead acid, lithium, and custom-made power solutions, as well as a complementary line of accessories to the automotive, powersports, marine and commercial markets worldwide.

Please visit their website at www.xspowerbatteries.com or call 865-688-5953 for more information

Auburn Hills, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2023) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) is now shipping R-Series Shallow Subwoofers available in 12” or 10” raw or enclosed versions. The ultra-shallow subwoofers deliver the same “Loud and Fun” performance synonymous with Alpine’s R-Series Line, now in a shallow subwoofer designed to fit in most vehicle applications.

Ultra-Shallow Design

The R-Series Shallow Subwoofers offer a 12” or 10” High-Performance Shallow Bass Driver that’s available in both a 4Ω (RS-W12D4, RS-W10D4) or 2Ω (RS-W12D2, RS-W10D2) dual voice coil (DVC) version.

With an ultra-shallow subwoofer design and powerful sound output, the R-Series Shallow Subwoofers provide the best of both worlds in size and sound. Even with a mounting depth of 3.25”, the shallow subwoofers still provide the same cone movement (20mm of linear excursion) as the full-size R-Series Subwoofers, for extreme low-end in a shallow woofer design.

At the heart of the subwoofer is an oversized, USA-manufactured 4” voice coil that is controlled by a powerful neodymium magnet and provides an impressive 600W RMS / 1800W of power handling. Exclusive to Alpine is the Gen2 DD-Linear Magnetic Circuit technology, a compact and efficient dual-gap voice coil structure that allows for better control over the motor, resulting in lower distortion and precise bass control.

Cosmetic design features like a lightweight allow the cone to stay cooler for enhanced reliability with minimal distortion for a deep, up-front bass kick. The die-cast aluminum frame provides rigid and sturdy construction with integrated heat sync fins to wick heat from the coil for uninterrupted performance.

For extra protection, an optional Shallow Subwoofer Grille Kit is available in 12” (KTE-RS12G) and 10” (KTE-RS10G) version (sold separately).

Bigger Bass in Less Space

The R-Series Shallow Subwoofers are also offered in a 12” or 10” Sealed Preloaded Enclosure for those looking for a complete subwoofer application. Measuring a minimal 5.25” in depth without mounting feet, the enclosures are the ideal application for vehicles that lack bass and space.

Intentional designs like rubber modular “feet” allow the enclosure to be adjusted in height to accommodate uneven vehicle floors. The feet can also be configured for an upfire or downfire configuration where a pre-installed mesh grille provides a clean finish and extra protection for the speaker cone. The rear panel exposed motor radiates heat from the inside of the subwoofer to the outside of the box for enhanced thermal reliability.

The R-Series Raw Subwoofers are available now in a 12” (RS-W12D4, RS-W12D2) for $649.95 and 10” (RS-W10D4, RS-W10D2) for $599.95. Preloaded Subwoofer Enclosures are also available in a 12” (RS-SB12) for $799.95 and 10” (RS-SB10) for $749.95. Optional Grille Kits are offered in a 12” (KTE-RS12G) and 10” (KTE-RS10G) option for $29.95. All models can be purchased at Alpine Authorized retailerd Preferred Online Stores. Please check the store locator on www.alpine-usa.comfor details.

Features:

RS-W12D4/RS-W12D2 12” R-Series Shallow Subwoofer

• 12” High-Performance Shallow Bass Driver  
• 600W RMS / 1800W Peak Power Handling
• Alpine Gen2 DD Linear Magnetic Circuit   
• Cast Aluminum Frame  
• Aluminum Dust Cap  
• Neodymium Magnet  
• Mounting Depth: 3.25” (82.55mm) 
• X-Max: 20mm  
• Voice Coil: 4”(102mm) 
• Frequency response: 26Hz – 200Hz  
• Sensitivity (1W/1M): 82bB  
• Dual Voice Coil: 4Ω (4+4 for RS-W12D4) or 2Ω (2+2 for RS-W12D2)
• Compatible with KTE-RS12G Subwoofer Grille Kit (sold separately)   

RS-W10D4/RS-W10D2 10” R-Series Shallow Subwoofer

Same as above with:

• 10” High-Performance Shallow Bass Driver  
• Frequency response: 29Hz – 200Hz  
• Sensitivity (1W/1M): 79bB  
• Nominal Impedance: 2Ω (4+4 for RS-W10D4) or 4Ω (2+2 for RS-W10D2)

RS-SB12 12” R-Series Shallow Preloaded Subwoofer Enclosure

• Preloaded 12” R-Series Shallow Subwoofer (RS-W12D4)
• 600W RMS / 1800W Peak Power Handling
• Optimally sized sealed cabinet
• Alpine Gen2 DD Linear Magnetic Circuit   
• Aluminum Dust Cap 
• Neodymium Magnet    
• Voice Coil: 4”(102mm) 
• Pre-installed steel mesh grille  
• Rubber, modular stackable foot design 
• Dimensions: 26.5” W x 5.25” H x 16” D 
• Frequency response: 26Hz – 200Hz  
• Sensitivity (1W/1M): 79bB  
• Nominal Impedance: 2Ω  
• Dual 4Ω voice coils wired in parallel for a 2Ω load
• Compatible with S2-A60M or R2-A75M Mono Amplifiers or HDA-V90 5 Channel

RS-SB10 10” R-Series Shallow Preloaded Subwoofer Enclosure

Same as above with:

• Preloaded 10” R-Series Shallow Subwoofer (RS-W10D4)
• Dimensions: 21.5” W x 5.25” H x 16” D 

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

Directechs.com Now Supports Authorized Dealers In Multiple Languages

ORLANDO, FL. – January 24, 2023 – VOXX•DEI LLC a wholly-owned subsidiary VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), announced that they have rolled out a new feature for their Directechs.com technical support chat system that automatically translates multiple foreign languages.

“Supporting our dealers goes farther than just picking up the phone, we feel it is important to support them in their native language, especially when they are dealing with highly technical product,” said Ed Catapano, Service Group Vice President, VOXX Electronics Corporation.

Directechs supports all VOXX•DEI brands: Viper, Clifford, Avital, Python, AstroStart, AutoStart, AutoMate, and Install Essentials and now has the ability to automatically translate most languages spoken today, meaning if the dealer’s installer is in Quebec and would rather type in French, they can. It will be translated on the fly to a Directechs member that can respond in English and that will be translated back into the Technician’s native language – making the process simpler, efficient, and personalized.

With Remote Start season in full peak, VOXX•DEI’s award-winning tech support has extended support hours till February:

            Monday – Friday – 9:00am – 8:00pm EST.
            Saturday – 9:00am – 5:00pm EST.

VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products. VEC is a recognized leader in the sales and marketing of automotive rear-seat entertainment, vehicle remote start & security, telematics, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

VEC sells its products through an extensive distribution network that includes expeditors, mass merchandisers, regional mobile electronics chains and independent specialists both domestic and internationally. VOXX Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products rank among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell. Primary brands include: Advent, Audiovox, CarLink, Code Alarm, Crimestopper, Flashlogic, Invision, Omega, Prestige, Pursuit, Viper, Clifford, Python, Avital, AutoMate, AutoStart, AstroStart, and Install Essentials.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.voxxelectronics.com.

VOXX Electronics Corporation Contact:
Jonathan Frank                                                       
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Sun, Jeeps, and an ALL-NEW MB Quart Jeep Wrangler JL Tuned OEM Subwoofer!

Daytona Beach, FL – As the official audio sponsor for Jeep Beach 2023 - MB Quart is heading down to Daytona Beach, Florida, for the biggest Jeep party under the sun! Attracting over 200,000 visitors and 20,000 Jeeps every year, MB Quart is looking to join in on the Jeep Wave fun by showcasing a variety of Jeep Tuned Audio Kits including the reveal of the ALL-NEW Jeep Wrangler JL Tuned OEM Subwoofer Upgrade MBQJL-SUBR-1.

BIGGER BASS STARTS NOW.

Enhancing every Jeep Wrangler JL Tuned Audio Kit with incredible and deeper bass dimension, the MBQJL-SUBR-1 is a 400-watt subwoofer upgrade for MB Quart Jeep Wrangler (JL) Tuned Audio Kits. This 10-inch complete OEM premium subwoofer upgrade delivers earth-shaking layers of bass into every song and genre of audio. Completing every Jeep Wrangler JL Tuned Audio Kit by infusing audio with a richer sound that seeks heavier bass impact, the Jeep Wrangler JL Tuned OEM Subwoofer Upgrade is the definitive experience of what an in-vehicle concert feels and sounds like.

Brian Sherman, Vice President of Product and Marketing, said, “This subwoofer will transform the way audio is heard in every Jeep Wrangler JL. Not only is this 10-inch OEM subwoofer upgrade heavy in sound by diving deeper into songs with greater force and bass impact - the playback and clarity of this Subwoofer Upgrade is valued and performs. From undistorted bass drops in every note to clean, steady bass - this Jeep Wrangler JL subwoofer upgrade will round out every Jeep Wrangler JL Audio Kit with a lasting impact by creating earth-shaking bass within any song.”

400-watt high-efficiency Class-D compact NA2 amplifiers with onboard equalization make audio come alive in every Jeep Wrangler JL (2018 through current with OEM premium audio subwoofer) vehicle. With an easy-to-install mount/harness using OEM premium subwoofer system enclosure and hardware, only basic hand tools are required to start enjoying every song in deeper bass dimensions of Music. Defined. Jeep Tuned Audio performance.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• COMPATIBLE VEHICLE FITMENT: Jeep Wrangler JL (2018 through current with OEM premium audio subwoofer)

• COMPACT HIGH-EFFICIENCY AMPLIFIER: 400-watt high-efficiency Class-D compact NA2 amplifier with on-board equalization

• HIGH OUTPUT SUBWOOFER: 10-inch application, specific long-throw high output subwoofer: Frequency Response – 20Hz to 250Hz, Sensitivity – 87db, Impedance – 2 Ohm

• MOUNT / HARNESS: Easy installation uses OEM premium subwoofer system enclosure and hardware

• TIME AND TOOLS: Easy OEM fitment makes for a quick installation with basic hand tools

“I am extremely proud of the team for the performance of this subwoofer. This OEM Subwoofer upgrade completes every Jeep Wrangler JL Audio Kit with a heavier sound, deeper playback, and a richer dimension of bass that brings out more from any song. I know for a fact - with the Subwoofer Upgrade I have installed in my Jeep that there is just no going back," concluded Sherman.

Alden Stiefel, President of Maxxsonics, said, “I am extremely proud and happy of the entire team that helped innovate and deliver this superior-sounding subwoofer. From the ground-shaking bass in every bass drop to how clear it sounds with undistorted levels of playback and immersion - this OEM Subwoofer Upgrade will transform every MB Quart Jeep Wrangler JL Tuned Audio Kit to new expectations of sound and performance.”

Having a hugely successful Jeep Beach 2022 - Jeep Beach 2023 looks to build upon the excitement and commitment that MB Quart has invested in Jeep Tuned Audio. This ALL-NEW OEM Subwoofer Upgrade will truly define Music. Defined. forever. All the action takes place at Daytona Beach, Florida, and starts on Sunday, April 23rd, and runs through Sunday, April 30th. Get ready for the ultimate Jeep party under the sun and hear the ALL-NEW MBQJL-SUBR-1 Jeep Wrangler JL Tuned OEM Subwoofer Upgrade!

For a complete breakdown of the ALL-NEW OEM Subwoofer Upgrade, head to the MB Quart website at https://mbquart.com/shop/mobile/mobile-vehicle-kits/jeep-wrangler-tuned-systems/mbqjl-subr-1-400-watt-jeep-wrangler-jl-tuned-oem-subwoofer-upgrade/.

MAKE SURE to contact your Maxxsonics Sales Representative NOW as orders for the ALL-NEW MB Quart OEM Subwoofer Upgrade are GOING FAST! For complete event/show details on Jeep Beach 2023, follow the link at https://www.jeepbeach.com/.

MB Quart is a high-end audio brand known for its elaborate and distinctive designs while producing rich sound quality. Established in 1962, MB Quart began producing professional studio microphones and headphones at its headquarters in Obrigheim, Germany. Through research, innovation, and a dedication to the highest standard of sound quality, MB Quart continues to grow its product line throughout its 50-year history. Our slogan Music. Defined. is the superior standard to how MB Quart holds itself accountable for pushing the bar forward. Consumers of these products can experience a wide range of audio solutions that will deliver all their needs for Powersports and marine machines. The MB Quart brand is owned by Maxxsonics and is based near Chicago, IL. For additional information, go to the brand website at https://mbquart.com/about. 

Established in 2001 and headquartered in Libertyville, IL, Maxxsonics is a global leader in the Mobile, Marine, and Powersports audio industries. Innovating products that bring out the best in audio and sound, Maxxsonics specializes in designing and manufacturing amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers, and accessories branded; Hifonics, MB Quart, Crunch, and Autotek. Additionally - Maxxsonics is the premier OEM audio supplier of audio solutions/systems for Kawasaki off-road vehicles, Polaris® off-road vehicles, and CFMOTO. Founded by a handful of consumer electronics and automotive security veterans – Maxxsonics products are now heard and experienced around the world. For additional information, go to the corporate website at https://maxxsonics.com/.

January 2023 -- VAIS Technology, Englewood CO. has released new satellite radio integrated solutions specifically designed for 2021-23 Mazda. This solution allows owners of these models to add SiriusXM® satellite radio to their existing factory stereo, without compromising factory functionality.

“Since 2003, VAIS Technology have been developing satellite radio adapters for vehicles that aren’t equipped from the factory with SiriusXM® tuners,” Dennis Hopper, EVP, says. “While satellite radio is more popular than ever, many new OEM vehicles still don’t come equipped from the factory with satellite tuners. For 2022 several more OEM’s have removed satellite tuners from their platforms. Over the last few years Hyundai, Mazda, Kia, Jeep, Honda and Ford have removed satellite tuners from their base model vehicles. VAIS Technology develops simple, easy to install integrated solutions that add satellite radio, but preserve factory functions.”

The new kits provide coverage for new Mazda models equipped with Sync 4 Radios. Also, all these models are compatible with the GSR-UV01 (universal unit) which can be flashed using online software. This allows dealers to only stock one unit to do almost all applications. This adapter connects directly to the original factory radio and allows the vehicle owner to listen to satellite radio through the existing factory system. The VAIS integrated solution also allows for full control of satellite radio functions - changing stations, setting presets, steering wheel functions, etc.

GSR-MZ04 is available for order now. Retail price is $349.99 with SXV300 tuner included.

About VAIS Technology: Founded in 2003, VAIS Technology offers a wide variety of automotive accessories, including SiriusXM add-on adapters, kits for adding a Bluetooth music streaming, Push Button Start kits, and SEER Passive Keyless Entry. All VAIS Technology products are built to OEM standards and are designed to offer seamless functionality for best user experience. VAIS Technology products come with one-year warranty and do not affect OEM warranties. Visit http://www.vaistech.com to learn more.            

January 2023 -- VAIS Technology, Englewood CO., has released new satellite radio integrated solutions specifically designed for ’21-‘23 Ford F-150, Bronco and Transit with Sync 4. This solution allows owners of these models to add SiriusXM® satellite radio to their existing factory stereo, without compromising factory functionality.

“Since 2003, VAIS Technology have been developing satellite radio adapters for vehicles that aren’t equipped from the factory with SiriusXM® tuners,” Dennis Hopper, EVP, says. “While satellite radio is more popular than ever, many new OEM vehicles still don’t come equipped from the factory with satellite tuners. For 2022 several more OEM’s have removed satellite tuners from their platforms. Over the last few years Hyundai, Mazda, Kia, Jeep, Honda and Ford have removed satellite tuners from their base model vehicles. VAIS Technology develops simple, easy to install integrated solutions that add satellite radio, but preserve factory functions.”

The new kits provide coverage for new Ford models equipped with Sync 4 Radios. Also, all these models are compatible with the GSR-UV01 (universal unit) which can be flashed using online software. This allows dealers to only stock one unit to do almost all applications. This adapter connects directly to the original factory radio and allows the vehicle owner to listen to satellite radio through the existing factory system. The VAIS integrated solution also allows for full control of satellite radio functions - changing stations, setting presets, steering wheel functions, etc.

GSR-FD04 is available for pre-order now with a ship date around end of January. Retail price is $349.99 with SXV300 tuner included. https://vaistech.com/product/gsr-fd04-w-tuner-kit/

About VAIS Technology: Founded in 2003, VAIS Technology offers a wide variety of automotive accessories, including SiriusXM add-on adapters, kits for adding a Bluetooth music streaming, Push Button Start kits, and SEER Passive Keyless Entry. All VAIS Technology products are built to OEM standards and are designed to offer seamless functionality for best user experience. VAIS Technology products come with one-year warranty and do not affect OEM warranties. Visit http://www.vaistech.com to learn more.            

Case Study: Commercial Application in the USA

Solutions: CC9381HV; FD9187-HT; IB-9387-ETV; FE9191; MS9321; MS9390

Total Quantity: 38

January 18, 2023 -- When a customer brings a vehicle into an auto service center, often times the vehicle has pre-existing damage, even as small as chips in the windshield and scrapes on the bumper. Then when the customer charges that the dealership caused the damage after the vehicle was brought in to be serviced, disputing the claim often is difficult and sometimes impossible, thus resulting in a settlement and costing the dealership thousands of dollars to fix an issue they did not cause.

As a result, a video surveillance system was requested to detect damage of any and every size as the vehicle entered the dealership’s service bay to be able to dispute any unwarranted claims.

Challenge

One of the more challenging requests for this system was to design an application whereby virtually every angle of the vehicle could be caught on video surveillance in such a way that it could detect pre-existing damage on the vehicle.

Solution

ARG Communications, a leading provider of business telephone systems, VoIP, voice data and fiber cabling, and video surveillance in and around Delaware and Philadelphia, Penn., chose VIVOTEK and a total of 38 of its indoor and outdoor security solutions to solve Martin Honda, Mazda, Kia security surveillance solution issues.

The VIVOTEK Video Surveillance System was designed to be on its own network. ARG installed a separate network router/firewall and POE switches for this system. ARG’s Lead Technician Richard Pharoh, working with Aaron Logan, designed an application whereby the cameras could detect such pre-existing damage for any size vehicle from a standard car to a minivan to a full-size SUV. They came up with a solution in which the VIVOTEK cameras were mounted offset from the wall covering the left and right sides of the vehicle for all three of the dealership’s bays, and the top of the vehicle was covered from above. There were a total of eight cameras installed for this application alone.

Overall, ARG installed 32 other cameras throughout the service center, carwash, and parking lot. Two CC9381-HV panoramic network cameras are being used for stairwells. 13 FD9187-HT fixed dome network cameras are being used in various indoor locations. Six IB9387-HT bullet cameras are being used in various exterior locations. 13 FE9191 360 degree fisheye network cameras are being used in the service bay. Three MS9321 20MP multi-sensor panoramic network cameras are being used in the parking lot. One MS9390 multi-sensor network camera is being used in the parking lot. And two ND9541P 32-channel NVRs provide the throughput and storage needed for the system.

To date, this solution has proven that damage occurred either prior to a customer bringing a vehicle in for service, or that the damage did in fact occur while it was in the hands of the service personnel. They installed two NVR’s with 32TB of storage each to record each camera and hold recordings for the requested timeframe. As a part of this system installation, they also installed monitors for the Service Manager and Assistant Service Manager to view live video. ARG installed VMS client software and a cell phone application so that they could also view and access recordings on their PC’s or cell phones from anywhere.

Customer Feedback

The system has performed as the customer had hoped. When you can prove damage was on the car when they drove it in, it makes it easy to refute unwarranted claims and save thousands of dollars as a result. It is true that “a video is worth a thousand words.” With a drive thru that sees more than a 100 vehicles every day, the customer really needed a robust system. The customer has already avoided more than 25 damage claims in the first six months of operation.

“The customer was very pleased with the quality of the system and picture,” said Joseph Ruggieri, ARG Communications president. “They were even asked by another vendor working on the project to provide our contact information, as this vendor works with other dealerships that would be interested in this specific design.”

Added Dave Jernegan, Service and Parts Director for Martin Honda, Mazda, Kia, “I really appreciated the flexibility [ARG] showed in tuning the cameras so we could see everything we needed to see. [ARG] was outstanding as they brought the ideas we brainstormed into a reality for us. We couldn't be more pleased with the product or its implementation.”

For more information about VIVOTEK and its comprehensive product line, please visit www.vivotek.com.

VIVOTEK Inc. (TAIEX: 3454) was founded in Taiwan in 2000. The company markets VIVOTEK solutions worldwide, and has become a leading brand in the global IP surveillance industry. Its comprehensive solutions include network cameras, video servers, network video recorders, PoE solutions, and video management software. Through the growing proliferation of IoT, VIVOTEK aspires to become the Eye in IoT by drawing on its expansive technological capabilities in image and audio. The company has established offices and subsidiaries in the United States (California), Europe (Netherlands), India (Delhi), Middle East (Dubai), Latin America (Mexico), and Japan (Tokyo) in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 respectively. To create a sound industrial ecosystem, VIVOTEK has expanded strategic alliances with leading international software and hardware partners and works with more than 183 authorized distributors across 116 countries. For more information, please visit www.vivotek.com.

Ringwood, Ill. – January 16, 2023 - Race Sport Lighting is pleased to announce the launch of their NEW IQ Series Quad Optical Auxiliary Lighting. This new auxiliary light series is 4 times brighter with more lumen and LUX Light output than any current products on the marketplace. IQ Series uses Race Sport Lighting’s New Exclusive Quad Optics that feature 4 high power diodes encased in one single long cast optic. The IQ series was designed and tested in the lab to Industrial grade standards, which exceed normal automotive grade testing standards and can take more abuse, more vibration, and are more durable in all environments they will have to endure.

The IQ Series auxiliary lights are in stock and shipping now out of their Midwest warehouse. There are 12 total skus in this simple line up featuring (4) round sizes, (4) square sizes and (4) rectangle sizes to choose from. There is a size and wattage for every install or job for the reseller or upfitters. The warranty is 3-years and is perfect for not only aftermarket offerings, but OEM, Dealership, and Upfitting vehicles and machinery.

“The IQ Series is going to be a great family addition to our lineup. As our auxiliary line up expands into multiple industries, there has been a growing demand for exponential brightness, more durability, and more variety of size and wattage requirements for various applications. The IQ Series gives our Resellers and Upfitters everything they are looking for in one product family and is unbelievably bright. This product was testing at 4x the performance of our flagship Street Series Auxiliary family on similar size lights. The lumen and LUX Outputs far exceed any of our competitors highest output product offerings and put us in the lead,” said Steve Jergensen, President of Race Sport Lighting

Race Sport Lighting is the leading manufacturer of LED and HID lighting technology in North America, and serves the 12-Volt, Truck Accessory, Powersports, Motorcycle, Marine, and RV industries. Founded in 2007, Race Sport Lighting is going on its 16th year leading the way as the Pioneer for the lighting category. They offer the highest quality lighting products to the industry and back it up with award-winning customer service and tech support. This reputation has earned this SEMA Member the position of Preferred Lighting Vendor in several industry buying groups.

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Holly Hill, Fla. – January 18, 2023 – Metra Electronics® is excited to announce the launch of a serialization program for some of the manufacturer's most popular product lines. Individual batches of products will be tracked by using unique labeling, allowing better control of the supply chain. The company is now serializing its popular Heise Pro Series replacement LED bulbs and will expand this process to include additional products in the near future. This is an effort to enforce the minimum advertised price (MAP) - the lowest price designated by Metra allowed to be publicly displayed for a product on sale by each retailer. The MAP is designed to ensure that products aren't advertised below a specific price. Serialization will increase the profitability of distributors carrying Metra products by tracking and enforcing MAP and MSRP across larger online retailers.

Products will now be traced from the moment they are manufactured and followed to when they are sold to consumers, which will also prevent the potential sale of counterfeit items. According to Jake Bates, Vice President of Sales for Metra Electronics, the enforcement of the company's MAP policies and pricing standards will serve to keep the overall brand image, product quality, and reputation pristine while protecting Metra's valued customers. A simple procedure has been implemented wherein the manufacturer's team will seek out and purchase products online that fall outside the specified parameters in order to identify the seller. The seller will then be contacted by a Metra representative and provided an opportunity to correct their pricing. Vendors who fail to adjust their pricing on Metra products after contact has been made will be penalized.

This new process will help to curb undercutting by retail giants and ensure consistency across all retailers. Metra has established a price sheet with MSRP and MAP, which is made available by Metra salespersons. MSRP for each product is also displayed on the company's website, MetraOnline.com.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Shipping in Mid 2023, the New LED Tail Lights Fit 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche MJ Models and Feature an OEM Appearance with Modern Refinements

METAIRIE, LA, Jan. 18, 2023 – Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com), the market leader in creating high quality lighting products and innovative LED solutions for the automotive aftermarket, is proud to announce the launch of its new LED tail lights for Jeep Comanche (MJ). Scheduled to ship in mid 2023, the new taillights fit the 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche MJ models and feature an OEM appearance with modern refinements while still honoring its classic styling.

“Oracle Lighting has created LED tail light upgrades for many Jeep models and is now bringing that design expertise, innovation, and quality to the often overlooked MJ platform,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “Modern refinements include LED Stop/ Turn/ Parking lights which provide an updated appearance and provide better visibility than the original halogen lights.”

Another major refinement for these tail lights is a high powered LED Reverse Light integrated into the design. This module features six high powered LEDs designed to provide 1,000+ total lumens for ample reversing visibility. These LEDs are focused with mixed-beam reflector optics to provide both peripheral and distance light visibility for the driver when backing up at night. 

Another option that Oracle Lighting will offer is Standard (p/n: 5909-003) or Tinted Lenses (p/n: 5909-020). The standard lens option will have a more original OE-style appearance while the tinted option will have a more aggressive blacked-out styling. These options give consumers more ability to choose a traditional classic appearance or a more aggressive modern smoked lens.

Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive aftermarket since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today's world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, please visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Metairie, Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today's world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Oracle Lighting uses only premium-level LEDs, and we are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and staying on the cutting edge of lighting technology. We achieve this though constant innovation as well as first class customer care.

Located just outside New Orleans, Oracle Lighting has received accolades from numerous organizations for our business practices, including being listed on the Inc500 list of the Fastest Growing Businesses in the USA for multiple years, being awarded SEMA’s Manufacturer of the Year in 2021 and SEMA’s YEN Vanguard Award in 2021 for outstanding contribution to the automotive industry, winning the 2012 Bronze Stevie Award for Consumer Products Company of the Year, and being named The Small Business Administration's Exporter of the Year and a Small Business Champion by the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. In 2012, Oracle was named the Jefferson Parish Small Business of the Year by JEDCO. New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine also named ORACLE Lighting a Top Private Company in the Greater New Orleans Area in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

January 18, 2023 -- Join Chris Bennett and Joseph Norton as they debut new MUSWAY products and discuss the features and benefits the product offering has for our Authorized Dealer Partners. Chris Bennett starts the class with an introduction to business with Global Audio Marketing.

Showcasing the benefits for MUSWAY retail partners that include profitability, programs, and support. Joseph Norton will be doing hands-on training and demonstrating the attributes and audio quality found in all products throughout the MUSWAY product assortment. Join these sessions as Global audio Marketing debuts the uncompromising quality and sound reproduction from MUSWAY Products and remember “Music is the Way.”

MUSWAY training times during Las Vegas KnowledgeFest will be:

Friday, February 3rd 1:45pm in room Versailles 4.

Saturday, February 4th 5:30pm in room Versailles 4.

MUSWAY engineers and manufactures a wide range of award-winning high-end electronics including DSP processors, DSP amplifiers, MX amplifiers, and a full line of accessories that include the OLED display DRC1 Digital Remote and USB dongles with features including: Hi-Res streaming and DSP App control. Global Audio Marketing is headquartered in Murrieta, California. For more information, please contact Chris Bennett at Global Audio Marketing at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..