12 Volt News

01/06/2026

Sean Davis spotlights KICKER Warhorse and LX Amplifiers on the display wall in Mid-State Distributing Chicago branch. “At Mid-State we are in love with the new KICKER LX Amplifiers and our dealers are Livin’Loud too!” Davis, Branch Manager, stated. With locations in Illinois, Wisconsin plus the Dakotas Mid-State has KICKER products in stock and ready to ship. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.

01/06/2026

Scan the QR Code and Pioneer launches SPHERA receiver at CES 2026. There are new purpose built JL Audio AP Marine Amplifiers from Garmin plus 2026 SEMA Scholarship and Loan forgiveness applications are now open. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.

01/05/2026

The 12voltBeat is in your inbox with news from the KICKER ArenaCross, longtime KICKER rep Tom Ebleing retires plus Nicoll Public Relations begins a journey in retirement. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.

01/05/2026

The KICKER AMA ArenaCross Round 3 Was Livin’Loud In The Blue Arena

LOVELAND, CO (01.05.26) – The KICKER AMA ArenaCross filled the Blue Arena in Loveland CO on Saturday January 3rd for Round 3 of the 25-26 PRO AMA ArenaCross schedule. Riders hit the track on the fi…

01/05/2026

KICKER Gives Proper Sendoff to Long-Time Sales Representative

STILLWATER, OK (01.05.26) – Long-Time KICKER Sales Representative Tom Ebeling journeyed into retirement Dec. 31, ending a 40-plus-year career with the audio brand. Ebeling is the principal at Tree…

01/05/2026

Nicoll Public Relations Begins A Journey In Retirement

NORWOOD, MA (01.05.26) – After a very long, successful and beautiful journey in the Audio industry Lucette and John Nicoll have decided to close Nicoll Public Relations and embark on the new …

01/05/2026

The winners of the BULLFROG during the KICKER T-Shirt toss in the Blue Arena are all smiles with their prize. Lorin Morrell, along with Ray and Louie from Foss Car Toys Ft Collins, were in the KICKER booth during the event and engaged with many local enthusiasts. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.

01/04/2026

The AIM EXPO, to take place January 7-9 in the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim CA, is the largest Powersports Trade Show in North America. Scott Hochmuth, Real Performance Marketing Principal, will be on to site connect with dealers to spotlight JBL Powersports products along with helmets from SMK and KYT. “The Powersports category is growing rapidly and we will show JBL Powersports Audio products in booth 679 along with KYT helmets in booth 525. We plan on engaging in person with members of the 12volt and Powersports industries at the event” Hochmuth related. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.

01/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our friends celebrating their special days this week including Craig Cambron, Albert Castillo, James Meadows, Sam Taylor, Danny Hays, David ‘Fishman’ Rivera, Jimmy Walker and Kris Bellinghausen. Happy birthday to all from the 12volt Central Studios and many, many, many more.

01/03/2026

It’s cold outside in Loveland CO on Saturday, January 3. Practice laps are taking place early in the afternoon to get race-ready for racing action that starts at 3pm. Lorin Morrell has the KICKER booth set up in the lobby where enthusiast will check out KICKER products as they enter the Blue Arena for Round 3of the ArenaCcross 2026 series. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.

01/03/2026

After a very long, successful and beautiful career in the audio industry Lucette and John have decided to close Nicoll Public Relations and embark on the adventure of a lifetime-retirement. On December 31 2025 Lucette and John, along with Warren Buffett, announced their retirement. “Since starting the company in 1987, we have had the most amazing clients whose friendships will we will cherish forever. And I’ve had the most wonderful husband and business partner to share the journey with. We have made so many friends in this industry, it’s hard to acknowledge everyone of you, but please know that you all hold a special place in our hearts. Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and joyous 2026” Lucette related. This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com.

01/02/2026

Was looking back yesterday, January 1st, through the 12volt News newspaper which grew from a 1-page announcement in 1994 to 192 pages a month. With the growth of the internet we quit publishing in 08. It was 10 tons when we took her to the post office and handed them a check for $20 K…. A week or 10 days later it arrived at dealers stores! Delivering fresh industry has certainly changed. That said, delivering positive industry news is still very important. With the Internet and digital opportunities along with social media, the 12volt News through the 12volt Central Studios, delivers more fresh industry news than any industry platform. With the 12voltSTP Tool industry news can be delivered the same day. We thank all for your support through the years. Let’s have a great 2026 and beyond! This news update from the 12volt Central Studios… Always more at 12voltnews.com and .