12 Volt News

08/10/2026

Automotive Entertainment OC Builds on Successful Digital Fabrication Training with New September Class

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (08.10.26) — Automotive Entertainment OC is continuing its commitment to hands-on industry education following the success of its 3-Day Digital Fabrication Class, held July 24–…

08/10/2026

Jenny Tartikoff Named Senior Vice President and Head of Communications for SiriusXM

NEW YORK, NY (08.10.26) – SiriusXM announced that Jenny Tartikoff has been named Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10, 2026. Tartikoff will report to President and …

08/10/2026

KICKER has a major presence at Sturgis 2026 with the XRV and more on the Samsons Corner. The TRIIX Customs team of five rolled from Grand Forks ND and is handling sales and installations. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com. KICKER Triix Customs

08/09/2026

Hector Mena and members of the Momentum Marketing team are on site in the KENWOOD booth working with the Audio Edge crew doing sales and installations during Sturgis 2026. Hector snapped this selfie. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com. Kenwood USA Momentum Marketing - Mobile Electronics Chris Hulin

08/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our friends celebrating their special days this week including Ron Holtzman, Alan Roath, Brandon Mansbach, Cartronics Biscayne, Jenissa Lillard, Barry Vogel, Rob Anderson, Jake Landon and the gorgeous Lucette Nicoll. Happy Birthday to you all from the 12 V Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.

08/09/2026

The American FlatTrack is getting ready to go at the Sturgis rally Saturday evening. The Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT features a hybrid layout with right-hand turns, a jump and an asphalt section. Stay tuned for more. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally KICKER

08/09/2026

Catch CMA LIVE - ALL ACCESS, presented by SIRUSXM on Saturday, Aug. 8th at 8pm ET as we present the latest news in the 12v mobile electronics industry.

This week’s TOP STORIES:

SOUNDSHIELD - INTRODUCES NEW GASKIT
DIAMOND AUDIO - NEW NEO DSP AMPLIFIERS HXM 8” X 12” LID KIT
AUDIOCONTROL - INTRODUCES NEW ACCESSORY LINE
MEMPHIS AUDIO - EXCLUSIVE USA 250TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION LIMITED PRODUCT
LINKSWELL - NEW T-STYLE LITE RADIO FOR 2019-23 CHEVY SILVERADO

08/08/2026

Sturgis 2026 Day 2 is action-packed. Check out the action with these great images that Hector Mena-Momentum Marketing sent this way. This 12volt 6-Pack from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Momentum Marketing - Mobile Electronics

08/08/2026

Alpine is busy on Saturday morning. Attendees are the first to experience exclusive Dodge Audio Concepts designed to celebrate a shared legacy in Pontiac MI. Long before premium factory audio became common placed in American performance vehicles, Alpine and Dodge shared a vision for delivering an unforgettable driving experience. Beginning in the mid 1990s Alpine supplied factory audio systems for the legendary Dodge Viper, helping define the soundtrack of one America’s most iconic performance cars. That relationship would grow over the years with Alpine engineering, premium audio systems found in numerous Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM vehicles. Visitors to the Alpine display at Roadkill Nights will be the first anywhere to experience an exclusive preview of two early audio concepts created specifically with today’s Dodge enthusiast in mind. These concepts explore new possibilities for performance audio integration while celebrating the passion, power, and personality that defined the Dodge brand. Alpine isn’t introducing a new product… Not yet! Attendees will receive an exclusive first look… and more importantly, a first listen to ideas currently being explored by the Alpine engineering team. These concepts represent Alpine’s ongoing commitment to push pushing premium in-vehicle audio forward while honoring the performance heritage shared with Dodge enthusiast. “Roadkill Nights is where passionate enthusiasts come together to celebrate American performance” said Mike Henhard, Senior Vice President of Mobility Sales and Engineering at Alps Alpine North America. “There couldn’t be a better place to share what’s inspiring our engineers and to hear directly from the people who live and breathe these vehicles.” This news update from the 12volt Central Studios. Always more at 12voltnews.com. Alpine USA

08/08/2026

CAR•TOYS Oregon hosted an IASCA show weekend. House of Electronics shined at the SLINGFEST in Nashville. Mobile Solutions to raise the bar with new Digital Master Class. The Sturgis Rally 2026 is shaping up to be a record-setter. Plus the Vault Power getaway in Florida will drive future business. This HiLites update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.