Ringwood, IL. November 14, 2023

Race Sport Lighting, a leading innovator in automotive lighting solutions, proudly announces the release of their latest product, the HOODKIT2 (PN# 1007752) LED Knight Rider Scanning Hood Brow DRL Flex Cool White Kit. This revolutionary lighting kit is designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal and visibility of cars and jeeps, providing a modern and stylish touch on any vehicle. The highly flexible light contours along the bottom of the hood lid and is very similar to some modern cars on the road. This comes months after the successful launch of their nationwide popular HOODKIT1 which is longer, in length, for Trucks and larger SUV’s.

“We are thrilled to introduce the HOODKIT2 LED Knight Rider Scanning Hood Brow DRL Flex Cool White Kit to the market to fit on cars, Jeeps, and smaller SUVs. The HOODKIT1 for trucks and larger SUVs launched over the summer has quickly grown in popularity and risen on our top-ranking product list nationwide. It was logical that we would launch a smaller version that fits up on smaller-width vehicles. We have already moved much of our opening production, as dealers had this product on pre-order for a few months now.” said Steve Jergensen, President at Race Sport Lighting.

3 Key Features of the HOODKIT2:

1. Knight Rider Scanning Effect: The HOODKIT2 features a distinctive Knight Rider scanning effect upon ignition before the final transition into a solid daytime running light while running. This attention-grabbing feature adds a touch of sophistication and modernity to the vehicle's appearance.
2. DRL Flex Cool White Technology: Equipped with cutting-edge Daytime Running Light (DRL) Flex Cool White technology, the HOODKIT2 ensures optimal visibility and safety on the road. The cool white illumination not only enhances the vehicle's presence and safety during the day but also contributes to a sleek and contemporary look.
3. Weather-Resistant Construction: Built to withstand various weather conditions, the HOODKIT2 is constructed with durable silicone materials that ensure long-lasting performance. Whether driving through rain, snow, article sub-temps in the northern hemisphere, or intense heat in the southern hemisphere, users can count on durability.

The HOODKIT2 LED Knight Rider Scanning Hood Brow DRL Flex Cool White Kit is now in stock and shipping from their Ringwood, IL warehouse to distributors and dealers near you. Resellers are encouraged to stock the HOODKIT1 and HOODKIT2 to universally service all small to larger body-width vehicles seeking to add safety and modern light effects.

Race Sport Lighting is a leading manufacturer of automotive lighting solutions in North America, specializing in cutting-edge LED technology. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Race Sport Lighting continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in automotive lighting design. For almost 17 years now, this lighting category Pioneer has paved the way and brought hundreds of exciting lighting solutions to the marketplace. This reputation has earned them the position of “Preferred Lighting Vendor” for several buying groups in the industries they serve.

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Industry Veteran Has More Than 30 Years Experience and is Based in Florida

MESA, Ariz. USA, Nov. 14, 2023 – MSC (www.msc-america.com), North American Distribution Partner for Audiotec Fischer, BLAM, Escort Radar, Mobridge Interfacing, and Stinger Radar, is proud to announce that it has named industry veteran Mike Eckley as Director of Specialty Dealer Development, effective immediately.

“Mike brings a wealth of 12volt experience to MSC, and we are proud and excited to have him join our team,” explained Larry Penn, MSC President. “Mike not only brings well rounded industry experience and product knowledge to the table, but also strong relationships throughout the country along with a work ethic that is synergistic with our company. Mike will be responsible for managing the relationships with our dealer partners across the country.”

Based in Florida, Eckley has more than 30 years industry experience with companies such as Rockford Fosgate, Lightning Audio, MB Quart, ADS/Precision Power, DOW Electronics, Sony, and, most recently, with AAMP Global as its outside national sales manager.

“I have also had the privilege of owning my own retail shop which provided me with a valuable dealer perspective that helps guide me even today,” said Eckley. “This foundational experience gave me insights and understanding that can only be gained from firsthand retail experience.”

Eckley has earned multiple industry awards, including Top 5 Rep of the Year (Mobile Electronics 2019, 2020) and Rep of the Year (Mobile Electronics 2017).

“Now, I am excited to join MSC and embrace its distinctive culture,” Eckley added. “I eagerly anticipate collaborating closely with current partners and contributing to future expansion and growth of the company.”

As a major marketing tool for when visiting with MSC partners and end users, Eckley’s 2023 Audi A4 will be outfitted with an “integrated audio” system featuring components from Audiotec Fischer and Escort Radar. This will include speakers from the exciting new Helix Compose speaker range, as well as best-in-class multi-channel DSP amplification from Helix. The system wouldn’t be complete without a little low frequency energy, and MSC will deliver on that with the Impact series subwoofers from Helix. Allowing Mike to “Drive Smarter”, the Audi will feature the new Redline CI integrated radar/laser defense system from Escort Radar.

“This presents a fantastic opportunity to offer our partners the firsthand experience of seamless OEM product integration while infusing a sense of style and flair,” Eckley concluded. “Seeing product online is one thing, but being able to fully immerse oneself in a vehicle that’s already been outfitted offers a completely different perspective.”

For more information, please visit www.msc-america.com, call 480-372-2929 (USA) or 403-698-3695 (Canada), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MSC is the North American Distribution Partner for premium brands including Audiotec Fischer (Brax, Helix, Match), BLAM Audio, Escort Radar, Stinger Radar as well as Mobridge integration products. MSC specializes in specialty independent retailer support with a heavy focus on training and advanced product integration. MSC also operates a full‐service retail facility which acts as the proof‐of‐ concept basis for new product development, techniques, and the backbone of partner support.

The Tuning Kit Includes a Fully Loaded Laptop with the Current Audiotec Fischer

DSP PC Tool Software, Audiotec Fischer MTK1 Tuning Microphone, AnyDesk

for Remote Assistance, Two Audiotec Fischer PTK1 Polarity Testers, a Bosch

Laser Measurement Tool, and All Necessary USB Connection Cables

MESA, Ariz. USA, Nov. 9, 2023 – MSC America (www.msc-america.com), North American distribution partner for BLAM, Brax, Helix, Match, Escort Radar, and Stinger Radar, is proud to announce the delivery of Audiotec Fischer DSP tuning kits. Free to dealers with a qualifying DSP order, the kits are the ideal solution to properly and efficiently set up and tune cars using proprietary software.

“The tuning kit has a laptop loaded with the current Audiotec Fischer DSP PC tool software, Audiotec Fischer MTK1 Tuning Microphone, AnyDesk so that we can login in remotely for assistance, two Audiotec Fischer PTK1 Polarity Testers, a Bosch Laser measurement tool, and all necessary USB connection cables,” explained Jason Digos, MSC America Vice President. “Since every installation is different and every customer has different wants and needs, it is an invaluable tool for every dealer and installer.”

MSC America has also been conducting its new Audiotec Fischer DSP Training for invited authorized dealers whereas these DSP tuning kits are featured. The purpose of these in-person trainings is to educate authorized Audiotec Fischer dealers on how to properly and efficiently set up and tune cars using proprietary software.

“We were thrilled to receive the DSP tuning kit from MSC America,” said Matt Hipps, manager of Sounds Good Mobile in Flagstaff, Ariz., who recently completed MSC America’s Audiotec Fischer DSP Training. “As vehicles and consumer behaviors evolve in the car audio market, MSC America has played a crucial role in preparing us for the fast changes. A time is approaching when after-market radios will be replaced by integrated factory systems. With Audiotech Fisher's products at our disposal, their exclusive DSP integration technology has made the previously impossible, possible.”

MSC America tries to do as much hands-on as possible so that its dealers are in the cars using the software and performing the tuning process.

“We use simulators to show different scenarios they may see on today’s modern OEM audio systems and how to correct them,” Digos added.

Hipps concluded, “These tuning kits have simplified the integration process into vehicles, making it seamless. We have other test equipment at our store, and we have used the Audiotech Fisher tuning kit more than anything else in the last six months. Moreover, the tuned vehicles always sound exceptional. MSC America's top-notch training and products always create an unforgettable experience. “

For more information, please visit www.msc-america.com, call 480-372-2929 (USA) or 403-698-3695 (Canada), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.." style="color: #000000;">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MSC is the North American Distribution Partner for premium European brands including Audiotec Fischer (Brax, Helix, Match), BLAM Audio, Escort Radar, Stinger Radar as well as Mobridge integration products from Australia. MSC specializes in specialty independent retailer support with a heavy focus on training and advanced product integration. MSC also operates a full‐service retail facility which acts as the proof‐of‐ concept basis for new product development, techniques, and the backbone of partner support.

Sets Stage for 2024 MasterTech Expo

Tempe, Ariz., Nov. 09, 2023 – Mobile Solutions, a leader in creating the tools and training needed for custom automotive electronics, audio, and interior installations, is proud to announce it had an immensely successful SEMA 2023 show, and is looking forward to its 2024 MasterTech Expo.

“This year's SEMA Show was a platform for Mobile Solutions to display our latest advancements in fabrication products,” explained Bryan Schmitt, Mobile Solutions founder/CEO/president. “Additionally, we spotlighted our upcoming MasterTech Expo event slated for 2024. Attendees were treated to a series of live fabrication demonstrations, showcasing our commitment to hands-on, dynamic education. At Mobile Solutions, our mission aligns with staying ahead of the curve and equipping top-tier builders with the newest innovations in tools and techniques that set the industry standard.”

The SEMA Show, renowned as the globe's premier automotive specialty products trade event, showcases the finest in talent and automotive marvels. The event is a phenomenal opportunity to renew old friendships and cultivate new connections within the automotive community.

“Mobile Solutions is at the heart of this vibrant network, fostering a culture of continuous learning and superior craftsmanship,” Schmitt concluded.

The 2024 MasterTech Expo is scheduled for March 3-6 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Ariz. To learn more and register for the event of the year, please visit www.MasterTechExpo.com.

The final 2023 MasterTech training event will be held at Mobile Solutions headquarters in Tempe, Ariz. Nov. 16-19. For more information and to register, visit www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/modern-fab.

Mobile Solutions USA is an innovation-driven company creating tools and delivering training that enable custom automotive electronics, audio and interior installations progress with a level of efficiency not otherwise efficiently achieved in the aftermarket automotive business. With the patented Smart Templates™ brand of design tools and many other process-driven innovations, Mobile Solutions USA serves the aftermarket automotive technician, fabricator and retail store community through direct sales and distributors around the globe.

For more information, please visit www.mobilesolutions-usa.com.

Pompano Beach, FL – RDV Automotive Technology a leader in OEM integration is proud to announce the first releases of it’s new Amplifier replacement line of products the AR1 line. The first of its kind amplifier interface for BMW vehicles with the iDrive 7 and iDrive 8 infotainment system. Also being released is a BMW MOST 25 amplifier replacement interface.

Rich De Sclafani the owner of RDV said about the new products being released. “This new interface for BMW is a game changer! The new AR1-BMW-E provides exactly what is needed from the new BMW’s iDrive system to seamlessly integrate aftermarket amplifiers into new BMW’s. The AR1-BMW-E works on ALL of the ID7 and ID8 iDrive platforms. The 12volt community has been asking for this and I am extremely happy to bring these products to market. These two interfaces will be available to ship no later than January 1st. We have more applications that we will be releasing very shortly for VW, Mercedes Benz, Land Rover/Range Rover, GM, Lexus, Volvo and more makes and models moving forward.”

Pre-order now

Shipping no later than January 1st

Compatibility:

AR1-BMW-E: iDrive: ID7 & ID8

1 Series: 2019+, 2 Series: 2020+, 3 Series: 2019+, 4 Series: 2020, 5 Series: 2018, 6 Series 2018+, 7 Series: 2020+, 8 Series: 2019+, X3 2020+, X4 2020+, X5 2019+, X6 2020+, X7 2019+, Z4 2019+ / All M-SERIES performance versions of the cars are also compatible.

Features:

• Plug n play
• Full frequency digital output
• Retains all OEM sounds (door gong, turn signals, Bluetooth etc.)
• Front and Rear Toslink and Coaxial outputs
• Software tunable
• 3 Year Warranty

AR1-BMW-M: iDrive: CCC, CIC, NBT, EVO ID7 & EVO ID6

2004 and up BMW’s with MOST 25 Fiber Optic systems (Except 7-Series)

Features:

• Plug n play
• Full frequency digital output
• Retains all OEM sounds (door gong, turn signals, Bluetooth etc.)
• Toslink and Coaxial outputs
• Software tunable
• Includes Logic 7 Software Programming
• 3 Year Warranty

The AR1-BMW-E and AR1-BMW-M digital amplifier replacement interface for BMW is an advanced electronic device designed to seamlessly replace the factory-installed amplifier in select BMW vehicles. It is engineered to integrate with the existing audio system and provide improved sound quality and functionality without the need for extensive modifications or rewiring.

Key features of the AR-BMW-E / AR1-BMW-M digital amplifier replacement interface are:

1. Compatibility: Tailored to work specifically with certain models of BMW vehicles, ensuring a direct fit and functionality with the car's audio system.
2. Enhanced Audio Quality: The interface is engineered to deliver superior sound quality by leveraging digital signal processing (DSP) and data controlled functions.
3. Plug-and-Play Installation: Designed for straightforward installation, the interface often requires minimal modifications or wire splicing. It typically connects directly to the existing wiring harness making it a very easy install.
4. Integration with OEM Controls: It allows seamless integration with the vehicle's original controls and head unit, preserving features like volume control, Bluetooth, and other audio settings.
5. Customizable Sound Settings: Our interfaces offer customizable sound settings, allowing users to adjust audio parameters such as door gong, Bluetooth, and other audio preferences for a personalized listening experience.
6. Designed for Aftermarket Upgrades: Optical output and coaxial output provide flat hi bit rate digital signal directly to your amplifier or DSP.
7. Reliability and Durability: Built to meet high standards of durability and reliability, ensuring long-term performance and stable operation within the vehicle with a 3 year warranty
8. Compatibility Updates: Some interfaces might come with firmware or software updates that improve compatibility with new technologies or provide additional features over time.

This interface effectively serves as a modern replacement for the factory amplifier, offering significant improvements in sound quality and customization without compromising the original functionality of the BMW's audio system. Users can experience an upgraded audio performance tailored to their preferences while retaining the seamless integration and control offered by the vehicle's original entertainment system.

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Auburn Hills, Nov. 6, 2023 –Alps Alpine North America, Inc. announced today that it was named Stellantis’ North American Supplier of the Year during the Company’s third annual Global Supplier Awards ceremony at the Conner Center in Detroit.

Alps Alpine was recognized for their collaboration and partnership in creating industry-leading products, including Premium Audio Systems, as well as for their innovation and technology in new products. This is the second Supplier of the Year award Alps Alpine has received from Stellantis. 

“We are honored to be recognized by Stellantis as the top supplier in North America,” said Robert Hill, President and CEO of Alps Alpine North America. “This award recognizes the superior efforts and dedication of the entire Alps Alpine team that supports our Stellantis business and programs.”

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s ‘Supplier of the Year’ winners whose dedication and impeccable standards have helped us navigate challenges and achieve new heights,” said Maxime Picat, Chief Purchasing and Supply Chain Officer, Stellantis. “Their collaborative spirit, exceptional performance, uncompromising quality, and timely delivery of parts and services have been integral to our achievements.”

The 2023 Global Supplier Awards recognized 40 suppliers around the world for their outstanding commitment, performance, quality, and operational excellence in 2022. Suppliers were selected by cross-functional leadership teams at Stellantis to receive the “Supplier of the Year” award.

Alps Alpine, 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.

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading automakers and a mobility provider. Its storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.

METAIRIE, La., Nov. 2, 2023 – ORACLE Lighting, the market leader in innovative LED solutions and high-quality automotive lighting products, announces Melissa Parker-Boudreaux has won the annual She is SEMA Woman of the Year award from the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN). The award was announced at the SBN banquet during the 2023 SEMA Show and recognizes the recipient’s outstanding achievements and contributions in the automotive aftermarket industry.

The SBN is a dynamic group of professionals representing the women of SEMA that provides mentoring, networking, resources and more to women in the aftermarket industry. Melissa has been a proactive volunteer and contributor with SBN for the past several years, providing unwavering advocacy and support of SBN programs. As current co-chair of the SBN volunteer committee, Melissa has provided invaluable support to key initiatives, such as the all-female Bronco build, moderating and creating material for educational sessions and much more.

“Melissa’s enthusiasm for supporting women in the industry has shone through her remarkable dedication and volunteer work for SBN,” said Tiffanie Hartenstein, ORACLE Lighting's CEO and co-founder. “That dedication and the great strides she has made in her own career make her highly deserving of this honor.”

Melissa serves as senior sales and marketing manager at ORACLE Lighting, overseeing sales and distribution channels, as well as leading the company’s marketing efforts.

For more information on ORACLE Lighting and its complete product line, 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..

ALL-NEW Colossus Classic amplifiers bring out Colossus power in your classic Hifonics amplifier size.

Libertyville, IL – Reinvented Colossus sound through your classic Hifonics amplifier size – ALL-NEW for 2023 Colossus Classic amplifiers deliver audio playback with clean levels of sound in every beat. Hear audio transcend to new heights of power and performance within a classic Hifonics heat sink amplifier size.

Colossus Classic has been REBORN through the power of amplified playback fitted to a classic amplifier size. Creating POWER FROM THE GODS power in your classic Hifonics amplifier size, Colossus Classic amplifiers showcase audio in richer quality, adding layers of details and higher sound throughout every song. Take in more from audio with Colossus expectations and hear everything with the Colossus Classic amplifier line.

Sam Dattalo, Vice President of Sales, said, “The Colossus Classic amplifier line infuses your classic Hifonics amplifier size with Colossus sound pushed further in performance and quality. The Colossus Classic lineup gives audio that enhancement of Colossus and combines it within a classic Hifonics amplifier heat sink. The playback and sound quality from this Colossus Classic line of amplifiers takes audio to a bar for Hifonics amplifiers. I am super excited for others to hear the quality of sound this amplifier line creates!”

ABOUT THE COLOSSUS Classic AMPLIFIER LINE 

The Colossus Classic presents that classic Hifonics Colossus feel and audio playback but is elevated in performance with richer layers of sound quality and completely reinvented for the ALL-NEW 2023 Colossus family amplifier line.

Colossus Classic amplifiers bring Colossus POWER to every POWER FROM THE GODS listening session. Control every Colossus Classic amplifier with a built-in/variable crossover to tailor specific frequencies to speakers and subwoofers and obtain variable bass boost up to +10dB with the bass equalizer (4-channel amplifiers only). A Super D-Class design utilizes high-speed microprocessors with proprietary D/A conversion algorithms - resulting in lower distortion playback, upping audio performance to Colossus standards of sound. Additionally - an extruded aluminum heat sink design minimizes heat buildup on Ultra-Fi™ output devices. Obtain POWER FROM THE GODS Colossus Classic sound and feel the difference in audio quality and playback.

COLOSSUS Classic FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Low Noise Preamplifier Circuit – Maximum low voltage signal from the source unit comes into the amplifier circuit with minimal distortion.
• RCA Inputs – Tiffany-style nickel-plated RCA jacks create the most efficient High/Low-Level audio connection and resist corrosion.
• Built-In / Variable Crossover – Control the amplifier output with on-board electronic crossover to tailor specific frequencies to speakers and subwoofers.
• (Mono Classic amplifiers) Bass Equalizer – Dial in the perfect bass performance by setting bass width and sweep on the mono amplifier’s control panel - allowing you to fine-tune the frequency range and bass level output to your desired listening tastes.
• (4-channel Classic amplifiers) Bass Equalizer – Variable bass boost up to +10dB.
• Class / Topology – Super D-Class™ design utilizes high-speed microprocessors with proprietary D/A conversion algorithms to efficiently control current consumption. Hifonics amplifiers with Super D-Class circuitry result in lower distortion, higher current efficiencies, and less heat than conventional D-Class amplifier designs.
• Output Device Technology – Ultra-Fi™ MOSFET is designed for high output with high efficiency for cooling and minimal distortion.
• Heat Sink – Extruded aluminum heat sink design to minimize heat buildup on Ultra-Fi™ output devices.
  

Alden Stiefel, President of Maxxsonics, mentioned, “I am thrilled for others to hear the sound quality and performance of this ALL-NEW line of Colossus Classic amplifiers. Raising the bar in overall sound quality within your classic Hifonics amplifier size – the Colossus Classic line of amplifiers produces audio in superior playback while giving sound a refreshing feel of BIGGER Colossus POWER.”

Get ready to create POWER FROM THE GODS power in your classic Hifonics amplifier size with Colossus Classic amplifiers. Showcasing audio in richer quality by adding layers of more details and higher sound playback – every genre of audio is heightened through higher quality layers of listening while staying within that classic Hifonics footprint of an amplifier size.

Obtain a classic Hifonics feel and sound with Colossus Classic amplifiers! Make sure to contact your sales representative or customer service at 847-540-7700 immediately to secure your order.

Full line details are available on the Hifonics website at https://hifonics.com/.

ABOUT HIFONICS

Hifonics is the audio brand bestowed directly from the gods above and is known for its bold-looking designs while producing powerful and high-quality sound. Founded by Helmut Stieglitz in 1982, Hifonics continues to innovate and push the limits for quality audio products including amplifiers, subwoofers, car speakers, soundbars, compression horns, Marine speakers, and signal processors forged by the gods above. Our slogan, POWER FROM THE GODS, is the superhuman standard for how Hifonics holds itself accountable for pushing the bar to the absolute limit. Consumers of these products can experience a wide range of audio solutions, from delivering their needs from Powersports to Mobile vehicles. The Hifonics brand is owned by Maxxsonics, based near Chicago, IL.

For additional information, go to the brand website athttps://hifonics.com/about.

ABOUT MAXXSONICS

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 athttps://maxxsonics.com/.

DroneMobile XC Dash Cam Wins the Award in the Mobile Electronics Category

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV: Firstech, makers of Compustar and DroneMobile connected car solutions, was awarded SEMA Best New Product for the upcoming Drone XC Dash Camera. Firstech’s 1st place win was announced at SEMA’s Kickoff Breakfast, along with winners in seventeen other automotive categories.

Firstech will be showing the DroneMobile XC Dash Camera along with the company’s security and remote start product lines at SEMA in the North Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center in booth #10339.

DroneMobile XC is the first-to-market dash camera to integrate with an aftermarket remote start and security system – giving drivers full visibility, control, and monitoring over their vehicle from virtually anywhere in the world. All of these capabilities will be available in a new update to the DroneMobile App for iPhone and Android smartphones. The retail price of the DroneMobile XC (part number: XC-LTE) will be $379.99 MSRP.

While an exact shipping date has not been announced, Firstech shares that DroneMobile XC will be available some time this Winter 2023.

To learn more about DroneMobile XC, please visitwww.dronemobile.com/xc-lte-dash-cam.

For questions, contact Firstech marketing director Justin Lee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Holly Hill, Fla. – November 1, 2023 – T-Spec® by Metra Electronics® will showcase new clean wire audio installation products and more at SEMA 2023. The brand will debut a 3-position ground distribution block, a 3-position fused distribution block, and a 380-piece heat shrink label and ferrule kit that can be perpetually replenished with a variety of new ferrule and heat shrink restocking packages. These new products will be displayed from October 31 to November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, expanding the brand’s premium competition-rated car audio accessories designed with the finest materials for maximum performance.

3-Position Ground Distribution Block

T-Spec's new 3-position ground block, the VDB3, helps distribute every ounce of power that a car’s electrical system can deliver to aftermarket amplifiers by providing a high-quality ground distribution system that multi-amp systems require. Solid, all-brass construction provides maximum current flow to amplifiers. The compact design is a fraction of the size of traditional distribution blocks and uses T20 Torx® screws for a hassle-free installation. A newly redesigned high-tech appearance and black nickel finish make this distribution block look as good as it performs, and the 3-position style is ideal for systems with 3 amps.

3-Position Fused Distribution Block

T-Spec's new 3-position fused distribution block, the VFDB3, has all of the innovative features as the VDB3 and provides the same high-quality power distribution for high-end aftermarket amplifiers. However, this product also features fused outputs to ensure that audio system components are protected and accepts MANL fuses. Both of these new distribution blocks feature:

● (1) 1/0-4 AWG in, (3) 4/8 AWG Out
● TPE-wrapped soft touch
● Set of dual gasket sizes
● Water-resistant
● Solid brass construction
● Black nickel finish
● T20 Torx® screws
● Universal applications
● 1-year warranty

Clean Wire Installation Heat Shrink Label and Ferrule Kit

T-Spec's new 380-piece clean wire installation heat shrink label and ferrule kit, the VCLEAN-KT, includes the ferrules and heat shrink labels needed to make clean wire audio installations seamless. These easy-to-use clean wire solutions elevate an installation to showroom quality by helping installers perfect every last detail. This kit includes:

● (20) 10GA heat shrink labels (V10GA-20)
● (20) 8GA heat shrink labels (V8GA-20)
● (20) 4GA heat shrink labels (V4GA-20)
● (20) 0/1GA heat shrink labels (V0GA-20)
● (120) Speaker wire heat shrink labels (VSPHS-PK)
● (10) Blue 16/18GA ferrules (V1618BL-FERR)
● (50) Red and (50) black 16/18GA ferrules (V1618GA-FERR)
● (10) Red and (10) black 10GA ferrules (V10GA-FERR)
● (10) Red and (10) black 8GA ferrules (V8GA-FERR)
● (10) Red and (10) black 4GA ferrules (V4GA-FERR)
● (10) Red and (10) black 0/1GA ferrules (V0GA-FERR)

T-Spec is also introducing each of the individual quantities of heat shrink labels and ferrules included in this kit as an individual product that can be ordered separately as convenient refill packs. This will give installers the flexibility to replenish their clean wire audio installation components without purchasing an entirely new kit.

More product details will be available at TSpecOnline.com soon after the show.Combined TurboTactile™ and TurboTouch®

At Metra, 12volt 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®, Daytona Lights®, and Tsunami®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

COMPACT SIZE creating Colossus PRO POWER – the Colossus Mini amplifier line has arrived!

Libertyville, IL – Utilize PRO SOUND anywhere your installation demands with Colossus Mini amplifiers. The call for tighter space in your audio installation/setup can be a burden when you still want PRO POWER or LOUDER sound. Colossus Mini amplifiers are ALL-NEW for 2023 and are the smallest size footprint of Colossus amplifiers from the Hifonics Colossus family. Higher performance meets compact space with Colossus Mini!

A smaller footprint but Colossus PRO SOUND – Colossus Mini amplifiers signify the smallest footprint the Colossus family of amplifiers has to offer but utilize innovative technology to make and create PRO POWER within every audio setup. Get ready to feel your audio come alive with HIGHER POWER and playback within a reinvented, smaller footprint. Demand PRO SOUND anywhere!

Sam Dattalo, Vice President of Sales, said, “If you need more space in your audio installation but want PRO POWER and PRO SOUND from your amplifiers – the ALL-NEW Colossus Mini lineup of amplifiers will take care of everything. Showcasing sound in a smaller heat sink but producing PRO SIZE POWER in every beat and song, audio heard through the Colossus Mini line comes close to the Colossus PRO line of Hifonics amplifiers. I am blown away by the BIGGER and LOUDER SOUND that comes from such a smaller footprint. Get ready to hear your sound go PRO with Colossus Mini amplifiers!”

ABOUT THE COLOSSUS Mini AMPLIFIER LINE

The Colossus Mini is the perfect amplifier when space is tight, and that installation setup calls for something smaller (but just as mighty as the Colossus PRO in louder sound) with ultimate POWER FROM THE GODS playback. COMPACT SIZE creates Colossus PRO POWER with the Colossus Mini line of amplifiers. Presenting PRO audio with higher playback of details innovated in a smaller footprint that can fit anywhere your audio installation/setup demands - Colossus Mini amplifiers demonstrate incredible PRO POWER within the smallest size of the Hifonics Colossus family.

A smaller footprint - but utilizing full range Class-D chipsets (including the mono models) - all Colossus Mini amplifiers are compatible with a wide range of drivers, especially pro-style speakers. Colossus Mini amplifiers incorporate a smaller footprint design that enables them to be placed in motorcycles, UTVs, and other automotive vehicles - all while still creating Colossus sound. A high tolerance output device utilizes high output power and thermal dissipation through a proprietary coupling method, making LOUDER sounding playback in every beat, while a mass-loaded extruded aluminum heat sink results in better thermal management and output performance - resulting in HIGHER POWER audio. With fly-cut CNC badging on every Colossus Mini amplifier, the Hifonics and Colossus logo badges are CNC machined aluminum, presenting a sleek and stylish finish to every car audio installation. Embrace PRO SOUND with more space through Colossus Mini!

COLOSSUS Mini FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Full Range Class-D - All Colossus Mini amplifiers feature a full range Class-D chipset, including the mono models, making them compatible with a wide range of drivers, especially pro-style speakers.

• Compact Design – Small footprint design suites a wide range of applications like motorcycles, UTVs, and automotive vehicles.  

• High Tolerance Output Device – Ultra-Fi MOSFETS are designed for high output power and thermal dissipation through a proprietary coupling method.  

• Power Supply – Air core transformer is more effective for higher frequencies and energy loss due to its open-core design.

• High-End Preamplifier Circuit – Accepts a wider range of input signals.

• RCA Inputs – Nickel-plated RCA jacks create an efficient connection that is corrosion-resistant.

• Clean Board Construction – Multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCB) with surface mount components require fewer parts and result in a cleaner design.

• Delayed Turn-On Function – Ensures compatibility with a wide range of source units to eliminate unwanted turn-on/off noises (like hisses and pops).

• Mass-Loaded Heat Sink – The mass-loaded extruded aluminum heat sink results in better thermal management and output performance – no fan cooling required.

• Triple Protection Circuits – Over/under voltage, short circuit, and thermal protection circuits give you peace of mind that your investment (audio system and vehicle) will be protected (under nearly every circumstance).

• Fly-Cut CNC Badging- The Hifonics and Colossus logo badges are CNC machined aluminum (giving a sleek and stylish finish).

• Bass Remote – The included bass remote allows you to adjust the bass level relative to the setting on the amplifier end panel. The LED indicator light displays green when the amplifier is powered ON and red if the amplifier enters protect.

Alden Stiefel, President of Maxxsonics, mentioned, “The Colossus Mini line of amplifiers has you covered when space runs tight in your vehicle or audio setup. If you want to still receive PRO POWER and SOUND for your Hifonics audio system - the Colossus Mini amplifier line delivers on all of it. A smaller footprint has been reinvented with Colossus PRO technology giving your audio a taste of the Colossus PRO line but repurposed for a smaller footprint within the Colossus Mini. I am very pleased with the development and outcome of this Colossus Mini amplifier line and can’t wait for others to hear the PRO HIGHER POWER sound and playback for themselves.”

Embrace PRO SOUND and POWER in a Mini footprint with Colossus Mini amplifiers. Make sure to contact your sales representative or customer service at 847-540-7700 immediately to secure your order.

Full line details are available on the Hifonics website at https://hifonics.com/.

ABOUT HIFONICS

Hifonics is the audio brand bestowed directly from the gods above and is known for its bold-looking designs while producing powerful and high-quality sound. Founded by Helmut Stieglitz in 1982, Hifonics continues to innovate and push the limits for quality audio products including amplifiers, subwoofers, car speakers, soundbars, compression horns, Marine speakers, and signal processors forged by the gods above. Our slogan, POWER FROM THE GODS, is the superhuman standard for how Hifonics holds itself accountable for pushing the bar to the absolute limit. Consumers of these products can experience a wide range of audio solutions, from delivering their needs from Powersports to Mobile vehicles. The Hifonics brand is owned by Maxxsonics, based near Chicago, IL.

For additional information, go to the brand website athttps://hifonics.com/about.

ABOUT MAXXSONICS

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 athttps://maxxsonics.com/.

METAIRIE, La., Oct. 31, 2023 – ORACLE Lighting, an innovator in automotive LED solutions, announces its new 2021-24 Ford Bronco Off Road LASER + LED Fog Light Kit for steel-bumper Broncos. Featuring both a DOT/SAE-compliant fog light and an off-road laser module, the new combo lights provide unparalleled lighting power for current-generation Broncos in a rugged and easy-to-install package. The kits will be available beginning in December of this year.

The combination of LED and laser technology in a single unit delivers unmatched long-distance lighting power while being able to control each module separately for on and off-road driving. The LED-only on-road mode projects light to 980 feet, while the hyper-focused off-road laser projection distance is an astounding 3,250 feet. The fog lights produce 7,000 total raw lumens while drawing just 1.8 amps in LED and 3.6 amps in laser mode. Each beam level can be individually adjusted to account for vehicle lifts and desired beam angle.

“We’ve combined the two best lighting technologies into a single unit to deliver a truly unparalleled lighting solution,” said Justin Hartenstein, ORACLE Lighting's director of development. “Laser really is the next evolution in lighting, and these combination lights are perfect for those looking for maximum visibility, especially when driving at higher speeds off road where visibility over longer distances is critical.”

As rugged as they are functional, the new ORACLE fog lights feature polycarbonate lenses with unique skeletonized carbon-steel brackets and die-cast aluminum housings. The tactical blacked-out design is further enhanced by the laser-etched bezels around each projector lens. The lights are IP67 rated, making them both waterproof and protected from dust over an extended period of time. The kit mounts easily using factory hardware.

The fog light module has separate cables that can be connected to the factory fog light switch or an auxiliary switch. If the Bronco is not equipped with optional auxiliary switches, ORACLE offers a harness (part number 2088-504) for easy wiring installation. The laser lights are intended for off-road use only and should be connected to an auxiliary switch.

The ORACLE Lighting Ford Bronco Off Road LASER + LED Fog Light Kit fits 2021-24 models with a factory steel bumper. The kit includes two light modules and two dual Deutsch DT 2M cable connectors. MSRP is $1,449.95 and a two-year replacement warranty is included.

For more information on ORACLE Lighting and its complete 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.." style="color: #000000;">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 aftermarket since 1999. ORACLE’s philosophy is that in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, 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 is committed to exceeding its customers’ expectations and staying on the cutting edge of lighting technology. It achieves this through constant innovation as well as first-class customer care.

ORACLE Lighting has received accolades from numerous organizations for its business practices, including being listed on the Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Businesses in the USA for multiple years, being awarded SEMA’s Manufacturer of the Year and SEMA’s YEN Vanguard Award in 2021 for outstanding contribution to the automotive industry, winning a 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 the fastest growing company in the New Orleans Metro Area in 2022. 

The ALL-NEW 2023 Colossus PRO amplifier line is set to deliver the ultimate listening experience with Hifonics sound reinvented through powerful levels of playback.

Libertyville, IL – BIGGER power meets LOUDER sound through reinvented Hifonics Colossus performance. Offering incredible GODLIKE POWER FROM THE GODS and loudness throughout every listening session – ALL-NEW for 2023 Hifonics Colossus PRO amplifiers signify ULTIMATE POWER and PLAYBACK by bringing out LOUDER levels of detail and incredible sound within audio. Get ready to hear what audio can sound like when it is given the PRO POWER of Colossus!

BIGGER POWER meets LOUDER SOUND with the Colossus PRO amplifier line. Signifying the top-of-the-line in ULTIMATE POWER and playback and leading the Colossus family of amplifiers in PRO sound and powerful performance - every song is reborn through more enhancements and elevated innovation with  Colossus PRO amplifiers. Colossus PRO brings out deeper sound and incredible audio.

Sam Dattalo, Vice President of Sales, said, “The Colossus PRO amplifier line takes performance and elevates it with true POWER FROM THE GODS. Every Colossus PRO amplifier delivers a listening experience that pushes the boundary in LOUDER sound quality, and I am so excited for everyone to get their hands on these amplifiers and hear the difference in ultimate playback power. The Colossus PRO line of amplifiers truly signifies what Hifonics stands for – POWER FROM THE GODS.”

ABOUT THE COLOSSUS PRO AMPLIFIER LINE

The Colossus PRO signifies the flagship of the Hifonics Colossus family of amplifiers, giving sound ultimate enhancement in every genre of audio. Every listening session becomes enhanced through a BIGGER soundscape within any beat and note. Colossus PRO amplifiers bring incredible performance to audio.

With an Ultra-High efficient design power supply making every Colossus PRO amplifier the most efficient amplifier in Hifonics history - POWER FROM THE GODS transcends previous Hifonics amplifier lines with innovated full range, Class-D technology performance. Hear minimal interface with other vehicle electronic systems with Ultra-Low EMI design and accept a wider range of input signals with high-end preamplifier circuits. Superior performance meets PRO levels of playback while staying protected under nearly every circumstance with triple protection circuits and a PRO thermal management system. Additionally, a delayed turn-on function ensures compatibility with a wide range of source units to eliminate any unwanted turn-on/off noises. Adjust the bass level relative to the setting on the amplifier end panel with an included bass remote. Transcend your expectations of POWER FROM THE GODS with Colossus PRO AMPLIFIERS FROM THE GODS.

COLOSSUS PRO FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Full Range Class-D - All Colossus PRO amplifiers feature a full range Class-D chipset, including the mono models, making them compatible with a wide range of drivers, especially pro-style speakers.

• Ultra-High Efficient Design - A thoughtful power supply design coupled with carefully selected parts results in the most efficient amplifiers in Hifonics history making them truly POWER FROM THE GODS.

• Half Bridge Design – A more efficient design with fewer components results in higher power output.

• Ultra-Low EMI Design – Minimal interface with other vehicle electronic systems.

• High Tolerance Output Device – Ultra-Fi MOSFETS are designed for high output power and thermal dissipation through a proprietary coupling method. 

• Power Supply – Iron core transformer assists in the ultra-low EMI design while providing high power at an unmatched value.

• High-End Preamplifier Circuit – Accepts a wider range of input signals.

• RCA Inputs – Nickel-plated RCA jacks create an efficient connection that is corrosion-resistant.

• Clean Board Construction – Multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCB) with surface mount components require fewer parts and result in a cleaner design.

• Delayed Turn-On Function – Ensures compatibility with a wide range of source units to eliminate any unwanted turn-on/off noises (like hisses and pops).

• Thermal Management System – Variable speed fan cooling combined with the mass-loaded extruded aluminum heat sink results in better thermal management and output performance.

• Triple Protection Circuits – Over/under voltage, short circuit, and thermal protection circuits give you peace of mind that your investment (audio system and vehicle) will be protected under nearly every circumstance.

• Stylized Badging – The Hifonics logo is illuminated with blue LEDs and the Colossus logo badge is fly cut CNC machined aluminum (which gives a sleek and stylish finish).

• Bass Remote – The included bass remote allows you to adjust the bass level relative to the setting on the amplifier end panel. The LED indicator light displays green when the amplifier is powered on and red if the amplifier enters protect.

Alden Stiefel, President of Maxxsonics, mentioned, “We have created an amplifier line that signifies the POWER of what Hifonics stands for – Colossus PRO is changing the game in HIGHER POWER! The engineers at Hifonics have truly created and delivered a product of expectations that brings MEAN SOUND, INCREDIBLE POWER, and SUPERIOR PLAYBACK in performance with Colossus PRO amplifiers. I am very excited for others to hear the true potential of their sound with a PRO amplifier line that brings out even more detail and layers of audio.”

Colossus has been REBORN through THE POWER of PRO with Hifonics! It’s time to dive deeper into audio with the epitome of Hifonics PRO amplifier sound. Resetting the Colossus standard of audio with more enhancements and features – the ALL-NEW Colossus PRO lineup of amplifiers showcases audio and sound through higher power and playback. Get ready to HEAR LOUDER SOUND through Colossus PRO POWER!

Hear the best in your sound with more POWER, more LOUD, and more GODLIKE abilities through the power of Hifonics Colossus PRO amplifiers. Get ready to hear audio infused with POWER FROM THE GODS adrenaline that distributes incredible layers

and details upon audio and songs. It’s time to GO COLOSSUS PRO!

Make sure to contact your sales representative or customer service at 847-540-7700 immediately to secure your order.

Full line details are available on the Hifonics website at https://hifonics.com/.

ABOUT HIFONICS

Hifonics is the audio brand bestowed directly from the gods above and is known for its bold-looking designs while producing powerful and high-quality sound. Founded by Helmut Stieglitz in 1982, Hifonics continues to innovate and push the limits for quality audio products including amplifiers, subwoofers, car speakers, soundbars, compression horns, Marine speakers, and signal processors forged by the gods above. Our slogan, POWER FROM THE GODS, is the superhuman standard for how Hifonics holds itself accountable for pushing the bar to the absolute limit. Consumers of these products can experience a wide range of audio solutions, from delivering their needs from Powersports to Mobile vehicles. The Hifonics brand is owned by Maxxsonics, based near Chicago, IL.

For additional information, go to the brand website at https://hifonics.com/about.

ABOUT MAXXSONICS

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/.

Holly Hill, Fla. – October 31, 2023 – Axxess® by Metra Electronics® has expanded its product line to include additional vehicle applications for popular integration solutions and will showcase these new products at the SEMA show. Launching at the show are new vehicle-specific DSP packages, MOST25 audio system interfaces, Total Control series interfaces, a backup camera retention harness, interfaces designed for Pioneer® radios, OnStar® retention interfaces, and more. These new automotive accessories will be displayed from October 31 to November 3 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at Metra's main SEMA Show booth, #10539. These new integration accessories are designed to help installers deliver upgraded sound systems and everyday convenience to drivers.

DSP Packages

Axxess's new DSPL and DSPX packages include applications to fit select GM vehicles and a much-anticipated integration for 2021-up* Teslas with amplified systems. This package will be among the first of its kind in the industry, designed specifically to upgrade the audio system of this vehicle brand. These DSP packages include amplifier bypass harnesses and feature combined digital signal processor and data interface technologies that allow installers to upgrade their music experience and customize their sound system. The DSP is designed to integrate with factory audio systems and retain factory chimes and voice prompts. Axxess's DSPL series provides six channels of output and a 15-band graphic EQ per channel, while the DSPX series features 10 channels of output and a selectable 31-band graphic EQ or 5-band parametric EQ per channel. Both products offer selectable crossover slopes, feature independent equalization for each output, and the ability to read, write, and store configurations for future recall. All tuning is done via Bluetooth® wireless technology in a free downloadable app for smartphones and tablets. The Axxess app is compatible with both Android® and Apple® devices.

MOST25 Interfaces            

Axxess is debuting new interfaces designed for vehicles with MOST25 amplified audio systems. These interfaces provide accessory 12-volt power, parking brake, reverse, and speed sense NAV outputs, retain audio controls on the steering wheel, and are micro “B” USB updatable.

New applications include the following vehicles:

• 2004-2013 BMW 1 Series and 3 Series
• 2006-2012 Land Rover and Range Rover
• 2005-2009 Land Rover 3 and Range Rover Sport
• 2003-2008 Mercedes CLS, E, and SLK
• 2006-2011 Mercedes GL, ML, SLK, and E
• 2002-2007 and 2007-2010 Porsche Cayenne
• 2004-2009 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman

Total Control Interfaces              

Two new interfaces have been added to Axxess's Total Control Series, designed for use when replacing the radio in the 2009-2016 Porsche and the 2016-up* Mercedes. These products utilize patented auto-detect technology that automatically detects the vehicle type, radio connection, and preset controls while allowing the ability to dual-assign steering wheel controls. They provide wires for multimedia radios (parking brake, reverse, speed sense), accessory power, a 12-volt illumination output, and retaining R.A.P., balance, and fade. The Axxess Total Control Series is a universal solution designed to work with all major radio brands and can be manually programmed for most vehicles. They will retain memory settings even after battery disconnection or interface removal.

Backup Camera Retention Interface

Axxess will also display a new backup camera retention interface for the 2008-2015 Volkswagen. This interface allows the factory camera to be used with an aftermarket radio. A convenient, plug-n-play design saves integrators time since cutting wires is not required for installation.

Pioneer Radio Interfaces

Axxess is introducing various vehicle-specific interfaces at SEMA for installing select Pioneer® radio models. With these interfaces, vehicle information and settings controlled on the factory screen are retained, displayed, and controlled on the Pioneer® touchscreen. These displays, such as HVAC functions, would otherwise be lost after replacing the head unit. The built-in integration technology from Axxess also retains safety chimes through an included offboard speaker, retains audio controls on the steering wheel, retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power), and provides 12-volt 10-amp accessory power and NAV output for parking brake, reverse, and speed sense. These interfaces allow for auto stop/start override, if equipped, and the retention and adjustment of the OE Personalization Settings. Total Control interfaces are installed with easy plug-n-play connectivity, and a radio antenna adapter and an antenna adapter for GPS are included. New interfaces launching at SEMA include applications for:

• 2013-Up* Chrysler
• 2021-Up* Chrysler
• 2010-2017 GM
• 2014-Up* GM
• 2019-Up* GM
• 2011-Up* Ford
• 2020-Up* Ford
• 2015-Up* VW

OnStar® Retention Interfaces

Two new interfaces will debut at SEMA designed specifically for the 1997-2005 Cadillac with amplified systems and the 2004-2007 Saturn with non-amplified audio systems. These interfaces will retain OnStar® functionality, chimes, balance and fade, and R.A.P. (retained accessory power). They also provide NAV outputs, including parking brake, reverse, speed sense, and 12-volt 10-amp accessory power.

Turn-on Interface

The AXTO-MAX interface is designed to fit 2016-up* Nissan Maximas with amplified systems. Interfaces from this series are intended for vehicles that require a data signal to turn on OEM amplifiers, retain rear seat entertainment, and more. This new interface will retain the factory backup camera, the audible parking sensor warning, the factory AUX-IN jack, and balance. It also provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp) and wires for multimedia radios (park brake, reverse, speed sense). This interface can be paired with the AXSWC steering wheel control interface (sold separately), and a pre-wired AXSWC harness is included.

Add-a-Sub Interfaces

Various new interfaces from Axxess's Add-a-Sub series will be introduced at SEMA to fit select Chrysler, Ford, and GM vehicles. These interfaces have 2-channel non-fading 5V RMS output, a fixed low pass frequency of 234Hz, and 250mA remote turn-on output. There are options designed for amplified and non-amplified vehicles, and a bass knob & vehicle-specific harness are included. New applications to be displayed at SEMA include:

• 2007-2018 Chrysler
• 2013-Up* Chrysler
• 2007-2017 Ford
• 2013-2021 Ford
• 2022-Up* Ford
• 2014-2019 GM
• 2014-Up* GM
• 2019-Up* GM
• 2021-Up* GM

More product details will be available at AxxessInterfaces.com soon after the show.

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

At Metra, 12volt 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®, Daytona Lights®, and Tsunami®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

The Next Era of Automotive Innovation Begins

Clearwater, FL (October 30, 2023) AAMP Global announced today that it will be rebranding the company to Stinger. Starting as an old-school aftermarket parts distributor, to now a leading Global automotive solutions provider, Stinger has undergone an exciting transformation reflecting their expanded integration, infotainment, car audio, safety, fleet services, and lighting categories. The rebrand to Stinger aims to better align the company’s identity with its hunger for continuous innovation, capturing the enthusiasm the team feels about the company.

Throughout the rebranding process, extensive research has been conducted to ensure that the vision aligns with the needs of the valued Dealer Network. “We transformed the business globally. The Stinger brand represents who we are today and where we are going in the future. The transition to the name Stinger goes beyond the aesthetic. It promises a stronger brand recognition that aims to fuel growth for our Dealers,” Scott Forst, President, and CEO, shared. And while the name has changed, the core values, teams, customer service and commitment to Dealers, Fleet, and OEM customers remain top tier and unwavering.

While Stinger will be the corporate name, the industry's most recognizable brands such as PAC, Connects2, AudioControl, and EchoMaster will continue to be at the forefront of our messaging.

The rebranding announcement kicks off this week at SEMA, where the Stinger booth (North Hall #10409) will feature the latest products from PAC, Connects2, Stinger, AudioControl, and EchoMaster. The neighboring Stinger Fleet (previously known as AAMP Commercial) booth (North Hall #10417) will showcase the latest technology for fleet, commercial, and OEM applications, marking the beginning of the company's transition. With over 40 years as an innovator in the automotive industry, Stinger will continue to push cutting-edge product solutions that revolutionize the market and beyond.

For over 34 years Stinger has advanced automotive aftermarket technology. The company’s R&D capabilities have positioned Stinger as the market leader in highly engineered integration solutions, which enable aftermarket audio, safety, and infotainment products to work seamlessly with factory systems. Stinger is known for its PAC, AudioControl, Stinger Commercial, EchoMaster, and Connects2 brands. Stinger’s focus on customer satisfaction from design to fulfillment has made it a trusted supplier globally. For more information, please visit www.stingersolutions.com.

Holly Hill, Fla. – October 30, 2023 – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is launching an assortment of new audio installation solutions at the 2023 SEMA Show. These products fit a wide range of vehicles, making aftermarket sound system upgrades easy. Metra will introduce new dash kits, including additions to its TurboTactileTM and TurboTouch® lines, kits designed specifically for select Pioneer® Modular Solutions receivers, and several new speaker adapters. Metra’s new vehicle-specific dash kits are designed to fit the following vehicles:

• 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota (DP-6508)
• 2021-2023 Ford Bronco with factory 8” screen (107-FD2)
• 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport (95-5868)
• 2022-Up* Honda Civic (107-HO1)
• 2022-Up* Hyundai Santa Cruz with factory manual climate controls (95-7297)
• 2020-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander, excluding ES (95-7021HG)
• 2022-Up* Nissan Frontier (95-7641B)
• 2012-2019 Porsche 911, 2013-2016 Boxster and Cayman (95-9618B)
• 2021-Up* Subaru BRZ (95-8272B)
• 2015-2017 Toyota Prius V (95-8273B)

TurboTactile™

• 2019-Up* RAM trucks with factory 8.4” screen & dual-zone climate (107-CH6B)

Combined TurboTactile™ and TurboTouch®

• 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder (95-7643)

Designed to fit Pioneer® Modular Solutions receivers

• 2022-Up* Ford Maverick (AXPIO-MAV1)
• 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder (AXPIO-NI2)

Metra's first dash kit for the new Ford Bronco, the 107-FD2, is designed to fit 2021-2023 vehicles with factory 8” screens. This dash kit is exclusively manufactured to install Pioneer’s 6.8-inch modular receivers into the dash, like the DMH-C2550NEX and the DMH-C2500NEX†. This kit will also accommodate most shallow-mount or L-shaped radios with the chassis at the top of the screen. The 107-FD2 has a glossy ABS trim panel to match the aftermarket radio’s finish.

The new 107-CH6B TurboTactile™ dash kit for select 2019-Up* RAM trucks features a built-in OLED screen that displays the status of climate functions. Additional factory-style hard buttons have laser-etched graphics for access to vehicle personalization menus. The buttons control features that are typically lost after removing the factory radio. Metra’s built-in patented interface technology retains climate control functions, factory amplifier, and steering wheel control features. Additionally, the 107-CH6B is exclusively manufactured to install Pioneer’s 6.8-inch modular receivers, like the DMH-C2550NEX and the DMH-WC5700NEX†, into the dash of 2019-Up* RAM trucks with the factory 8.4-inch screen and dual-zone climate. This kit will also accommodate most shallow-mount or L-shaped radios with the chassis at the top of the screen. TurboTactile™ kits are painted to match the factory finish and include installation parts for Double-DIN aftermarket radio installations.

The new 95-7643 dash kit designed to fit the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder will combine the best of what the TurboTouch and TurboTactile kits offer. This kit features easy-to-use rotary knobs that allow for the control of climate functions along with a 7” touchscreen that retains most of the features typically lost when replacing the factory radio. Additional factory-style hard buttons have laser-etched graphics for access to vehicle personalization menus. Metra’s built-in patented interface technology retains climate control, safety, and steering wheel control features. The vehicle’s hazard button and passenger airbag indicator have also been integrated into the kit, which is painted scratch-resistant matte black to match the factory finish and includes installation parts needed for a Double-DIN aftermarket radio installation.

The AXPIO-MAV1 dash kit designed to fit 2022-Up* Ford Maverick and the AXPIO-NI2 designed to fit the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder are fully integrated dash kit packages designed specifically for select Pioneer® receivers†. These complete solutions include an AXPIO Series interface, vehicle-specific harnessing, a dash kit, and more. Vehicle information and settings controlled on the factory screen are retained, displayed, and managed on the Pioneer® touchscreen. These settings would otherwise be lost after replacing the head unit. The built-in integration technology from Axxess also retains audio controls on the steering wheel, retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power), and provides accessory power (12-volt-10-amp) and NAV output for the parking brake, reverse, and speed sense.

Metra is also introducing new speaker adapter plates that make upgrading select Volkswagen or Honda speakers easy and a pair of universal adapter plates designed to surface-mount 6.5-inch or 6.75-inch speakers to a flat surface.

• 1993-2015 Volkswagen, 1997-2007 Honda (82-7806)
• 2019-Up* Mazda 3, 2020-Up* Mazda CX-30, 2023 Mazda CX-50 (82-7502)
• Universal 6.5” or 6.75” speaker adapters (82-UNIV6.5-POD)

These new products will be showcased from October 31st to November 3rd in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at Metra's main SEMA Show booth, #10539. Contact your Metra Electronics sales representative or visit MetraOnline.com for more information.

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

† Refer to the radio manufacturer for the most up-to-date information and current models.

At Metra, 12volt 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®, Daytona Lights®, and Tsunami®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® will showcase a booth filled with world premieres, custom vehicles, and celebrity appearances at this year’s SEMA Show. KICKER will be located in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, booth 10739.

The 50-year manufacturer of premium mobile-audio products will unveil a truckload of new gear on the SEMA Show floor, including the debut of the KICKER Pro Class, and an expansion of the Marine, Powersports and 12-volt product lines. Included in that will be KICKER’s new truck-specific, Dual L7T® Subwoofer Enclosures. A perfect form-fitting, under-back-seat solution for select versions of the Ford® F-150,® Chevy® Silverado,® GMC® Sierra,® and RAM,® two L7T ultra-thin square subwoofers have been placed into heavily braced MDF enclosures, delivering up to 1,200 watts (RMS) of bass.

The brand’s big-power offering has grown, leading to the formation of KICKER Pro Class. The Pro Class features KICKER’s new competition-grade products – SoloX® Subwoofers, ST-Series Speakers, and Warhorse Amplifiers. The perfect complement to the Warhorse 3,600-watt Mono Amplifier that will begin shipping this year, KICKER’s new Warhorse WXA1000.4 Four-Channel Competition Amplifier is a full-range powerhouse, rated at 250x4 at four Ohms, 450x4 at 2 Ohms and features 8 AWG speaker outputs. This amp is more than ready to run a massive, multi-speaker door set up in even the loudest competition vehicles.

The remaining sizes of the behemoth SoloX L7X Subwoofer line, the 10- and 15-inch, will both begin shipping this year, along with the previously released L7X12.

KICKER audiophile-grade KSS-Series 3-Way Component Systems also debut as a high-fidelity, drop-in upgrade solution, compatible with select models of GM,® Ford, Chrysler,® Jeep,® Dodge,® and more. Two model sizes will be available.

Several heavily customized vehicles will be displayed in the KICKER booth: a 2020 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® touring bike and Polaris® RZR® will both be packed with the newest KICKER Powersports products. A custom-wrapped GMC Sierra will sport four 15-inch SoloX Subwoofers in a powerful 8,000-watt system. The truck will tour across the country in 2024, attending shows and inspiring KICKER dealers from coast to coast.

In a tribute to SPL legend Alma Gates, KICKER’s 2021 Ford Bronco returns to the SEMA booth this year, loaded with nine SoloX 12-inch Subwoofers and as many Warhorse 3600-watt Mono Amplifiers. A trio of seven-inch ST-Series midrange drivers are installed in each custom door panel, as are four one-inch ST bullet tweeters.

To complete the SEMA Show experience, KICKER is excited to have NHRA legend Cruz Pedregon visiting fans in the booth on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. to shake hands and sign autographs. The hosts of Motor Trend TV’s Ride of Your Life, co-hosts Bryan Fuller and Courtney Hansen, stop by Thursday at 3 p.m. to meet their fans and talk cars.

More information on KICKER new products can be found at www.kicker.com/sema2023.

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.

Ford and F-150 are registered trademarks, owned and used under license by Ford Motor Company.

GM, Chevy, GMC, Silverado, and Sierra are registered trademarks of GM, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors.

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM are registered trademarks of FCA US LLC.

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Harley-Davidson and Road Glide are among the trademarks of H-D U.S.A., LLC.

Polaris and RZR are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries, Inc.

Holly Hill, Fla. – October 26, 2023 – Heise LED Lighting Systems® by Metra Electronics® will display a new 6 Gang Switch Panel with 3 power levels at this year's SEMA show. This device makes it easy for installers to integrate lighting into any vehicle. SEMA attendees can see this new product and many more automotive LED accessories from October 31 to November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Heise LED's new 6 gang switch panel, the HE-SWP6, is durable enough for off-road use and has a narrow footprint for easy installation. Users can connect up to 6 different auxiliary LED lights or electrical devices for easy control. This device is designed to be safe for all connected accessories and is compatible with any switches capable of latching to ground. This switch panel has 10 feet of cable for versatile mounting options throughout the vehicle's interior, such as the dash panel, center console, or vehicle pillar.

Features:

• Painted aluminum base
• Polycarbonate smoke-tinted cover
• Spare fuses included (1 of each)
• Fuse puller included
• DEUTSCH trigger connectors
• #2 Phillips head securing screws included
• Universal applications
• 1-year warranty

Metra's main SEMA Show booth will be #10539 in the North Hall of the LVCC, and its off-roading and powersports products will be on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall. More product details will be available at HeiseLED.com soon after the show.

At Metra, 12volt 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®, Daytona Lights®, and Tsunami®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.