SEMA News—June 2014
MOBILE ELECTRONICS & TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Mobile-Electronics Products
Powerful Accessories That Boost Vehicle Efficiency and Functionality
New, more advanced electronic features are added to vehicles each year, both from the automakers and from specialty-equipment companies. No wonder that some of the most sought-after innovations were displayed in the Mobile Electronics section of the New Products Showcase at the 2013 SEMA Show. From navigation consoles to rearview cameras and from vehicle-tracking devices to some of the world’s loudest horns, the aisles were replete with entertainment, information and connectivity devices—along with the power cells, chargers and batteries to run them.
For this issue of SEMA News, we’ve gathered a listing of the products that were displayed in the showcases at the 2013 Show—the world’s largest automotive trade event. They’ll surely be among the top sellers for retailers in the coming months.
XS Power Batteries
| App-Tronics LLC App-Tronic’s staff dedicated a year to market testing the finished design, changing color schemes and pixilation to help attract consumers. The final version was picked because its colors are progressive and forward thinking, with the right balance of product info to keep customer focus. | |
Gives the user fully featured iGO GPS navigation. DVR continuous recorder with micro SD card that preloads ADR player, reverse HD camera, Bluetooth 4.0 with smartphone music integration, optional radar and laser diffusers, red light and speed-trap database, music, video and photo viewer—all on a captive 5-in. screen with standard size and OEM mounting. | Hornblasters Inc. The song of the south is available for vehicles with this Dixie Musical Horn System. The five trumpets compose the 11 notes of “Dixieland” by use of the supplied air compressor. The horns are individually mounted and can be installed anywhere on the vehicle. Now users can have the sound of the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazard at their fingertips. | |
App-Tronic’s staff dedicated a year to market testing the finished design, changing color schemes and pixilation to help attract consumers. The final version was picked because its colors are progressive and forward thinking, with the right balance of product info to keep customer focus. |
Custom-fit, vehicle-specific Qi wireless charging kit for Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Ram. Compatible with more than 55 Qi-ready smartphones and Qi charging sleeves. Seamlessly integrates into existing consoles, eliminating the need for plug-in chargers. | |
Peak Wireless Corp.
| Vizualogic Vizualogic says that its DVD/tablet headrest system is the first and only automotive tablet system with a DVD player integrated into an automotive headrest. The removable Wi-Fi-enabled Android tablet allows a consumer to watch Netflix, surf the web and utilize thousands of apps, including Angry Birds, and watch favorite DVD titles. | |
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The SmartView automotive camera system offers a full 360-degree view around the vehicle, including blind spots. The system comes with four cameras for views of the front, back, left and right sides of the vehicle. This real-time viewing system helps eliminate the risk of accidents and collisions. Simple installation for automotive installers. | Whoosh! Inc. Whoosh! Screen Shine Duo: Use it, see it, believe it. This awesome Duo+ pack is everything needed to keep all tech, gadgets and screens—large or small, near or far—shining like new. Cleans, polishes and protects. Safe for all screens. Non-toxic; ammonia and alcohol free. Resists fingerprints. | |
DashCommand is an app for cars/trucks. It turns a smartphone or tablet into an advanced display for engine data. Monitor fuel economy. Add custom gauges and graphs. Calculates 0–60 time, quarter-mile times, horsepower, torque and much more! DashCommand may also be used directly on many in-dash radio head units. | Whoosh! Inc. Whoosh! Screen Shine Duo: Use it, see it, believe it. This awesome Duo+ pack is everything needed to keep all tech, gadgets and screens—large or small, near or far—shining like new. Cleans, polishes and protects. Safe for all screens. Non-toxic; ammonia and alcohol free. Resists fingerprints. | |
Engineered to advance product durability and simplify the cost of installation with current integrated radar and laser diffuser technology. All interior components are now inside the NDR23—GPS antenna, DVR continuous recorder, trap warning database, speaker and display. Engine components, radar detector and laser diffusers transmit wirelessly to the NDR23. | Escort Inc.
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Adori redefines traditional radio, adding immense value for consumers with play, pause, rewind, fast-forward and record features for audio sources, including satellite radio and Internet streaming. Adori’s IP is modularized and designed to easily integrate with the car infotainment system. |
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Escort Inc.
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Sondpex Electronics Features 6.5-in. woofer, 3-in. tweeter, built-in amplifier with 200W max power. Built-in FM radio receiver, USB and SD card reader, RCA and aux input. Dual power (110V AC and 12V DC). Dock for holding phones, digital music players and tablets; 5V USB output for charging portable devices. | |
Dealership Tracking Imagine 24/7/365 full nationwide GPS stolen-vehicle recovery coverage. Dedicated specialists using custom software with Google Earth are able to pinpoint the exact location of a vehicle and notify the local authorities if stolen. Fully upgradable with roadside assistance, concierge services and more. | Bracketron
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Utter madness at its best. These horns are the best bang for the buck for a five-chime train horn. Hornblasters says that they completely blow the competition away. |
Bluminate, with its patent-pending Passive Bluetooth Invocation technology, is an aftermarket add-on device that can lock/unlock doors, arm/disarm alarms, turn on/off lights. No hands needed. No apps to install. No extra fob to carry. If the user has a mobile phone handy, Bluminate does the rest. | |
ATP Products Inc. A 9-in. HDMI active headrest. Dual DVD Android system with Smart Link and iPhone IC. Interchangeable colors all in one SKU. Air mouse control for all apps and games. True 1080p HD picture and Internet connection for Google, Netflix, YouTube, Skype, Facebook and Angry Birds. The Lynx has landed. | Brandmotion The Eklips side visor easily attaches to side sport bars. Flips down to block the sun, then flips up and molds around the sport bar when not is use. | |
This five-chime train-horn kit brings loud to a whole new level. The horn was designed from the ground up to be the loudest of its class. Paired with a heavy-duty 5-gallon air supply, the user gets up to 10 seconds of insane horn-blasting power, a fast refill time and a reliable onboard air system for air tool and inflation needs. |
This 2-gallon tank has four 1/4-in. ports and two 1/2-in. ports. There are two 1/4-in. ports on the side, one 1/2-in. on each end, one 1/4-in. on top, and one 1/4-in. on the bottom. Made in the U.S.A. with the highest level of quality control. | |
All-new Unavi X5 for select vehicles. | Shenzhen Car-ku Technology Co. Ltd. Patented technology 12V lithium jump starter can jump start vehicles within 2 seconds. | |
Shenzhen Car-ku Technology Co. Ltd. Auto-switch 12V/24V rescue lithium jump starter. A professional tool strong enough to start trucks and big vehicles.
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A loud horn on a budget. This horn is | |
First to market navigation system. Touchscreen conversion kit, integrated camera input. Preserves all original OEM features. Three-year warranty. |
Garage door remotes with password protection. They are designed to prevent break-and-enters through the garage. The garage door cannot be opened without the PIN code. Garage Armour is compatible with all | |
Hornblasters is proud to introduce the Psychoblasters V2. This product includes a direct-drive air compressor, mounting hardware and a relay. Installation is quick and easy, with no tank required. |
FT-video free GM LAN interface—a new product that allows integration with the OEM system, allowing the user to install a rear camera, enable AV input and unlock video | |
Jumpstarts a range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, ATVs and tractors. Compact size fits in toolboxes, consoles and gloveboxes. Five-level LED battery power/charging indicator. Includes 2.1 USB charging port. Features high-output LED flashlight with strobe, SOS and beacon patterns. Includes a case with cables, 12V and home charger. |
A high-definition vehicle security camera. A single-lens camera that is placed on the windshield for a 120-degree wide-angle view. Dabonda Hunter creates video evidence to help guard against questionable claims. | |
When is portable power needed most? It’s when users are out living their active lifestyles. From the designer of the IndyCar Lithium battery comes a power solution built for the track and beyond. The Go Puck is the first sport battery designed to keep a phone and mobile camera powered up when they’re needed most. Mobile freedom! |
A P.A. people can actually hear, this powerful, 100-watt, public-address system screams. It’s seriously loud. In fact, it’s as loud as the ones used on law-enforcement vehicles. | |
Add navigation and a backup camera to any ’14 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Impala or Buick Regal with the factory 8-in. touchscreen. The Intraphex navigation system will integrate high-definition 800x480, rich graphic navigation to the existing factory touchscreen without losing a single factory-installed feature. It’s 100% plug and play. | Kingdom Communication One-hundred percent production in Taiwan for 25 years. KCA 2/4/8CH mobile DVR designed with D1 high-resolution recording and multifunction integration with GPS/ | |
Kinetik’s new line of HC Rev Series power cells feature advanced silver plate AGM technology and an all-new case designed for maximum output while keeping heat under control. Two-year warranty. Join the revolution today and provide your electronics the power they demand with Kinetik HC technology. |
Mid-bass loudspeaker made with a neodymium magnet, high power output, 150 watts RMS. Light and slim so it can be installed in any door panel without having to modify it. Mid frequencies enhance the sound system, complementing highs and lows. | |
These replacement side mirrors from Oracle Lighting feature an integrated set of powerful Cree LED light bars. This design allows for easy install and a clean OEM look while providing the driver with peripheral illumination for off-road use. The setup utilizes a total of 48 powerful Cree LEDs focused 45° through DBM Reflex Optics. U.S. patent 502357614. |
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KnowMyCar is a multi-protocol decoder with Bluetooth interface. It allows the user to read car information with the Mobees app free download. For example: vehicle speed, engine load, coolant temperature, intake-manifold pressure, intake air pressure, etc. | |
Ecoach is a multi-protocol logger with OBD decoder, GPS module, G-sensor, gyroscope, flash memory and Bluetooth interface. The eCoach app free download allows users to dump complete trip data onto a phone, including travel distance/time and fuel |
KnowMyTires is the tire-pressure monitoring system for iPod, iPhone and iPad. It is designed to increase safety, reliability and help drivers understand the tire conditions of their cars. Install the receiver and sensor of KnowMyTires and download the MyTires app for free. It will automatically monitor the pressure and temperature of the vehicle’s tires. | |
The PortaGrip universal phone holder with 811 suction-cup mount securely holds a mobile phone while the user drives. Designed for today’s smartphones with large touchscreens, thin bezels and various button and charging-port configurations, the new PortaGrip is the latest product in the 20-plus-year history of PanaVise phone holders and the PortaGrip name. |
Ram Mounts offers an effective way to mount a Bluetooth keyboard with an iPad or tablet. The Roto-View clamps an 8-in. tube between any Ram tablet cradle with a round adapter plate that allows for adjustment between landscape and portrait modes. Ram’s Magnetic Power Plate III allows for easy placement and removal of a Bluetooth keyboard. | |
The MyFord Touch Android kit allows MyFord Touch owners to seamlessly integrate an Android tablet experience into the existing full interactive touchscreen display while retaining the factory look and feel without replacing the factory radio. |
AMPS-compatible T-button mounting system. Users can easily position and reposition their electronics. Smooth adjusting action holds electronics firmly in place. Body is made of black, glass-filled composite. Extends approximately 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) from face of mount. | |
The PortaGrip universal phone holder with 709B telescoping suction-cup mount securely holds a mobile phone while the user drives. |
The Reikken WMD is the largest cell on the market and is labeled the weapon of mass destruction with a never-ending 250 amp hours of capacity from a single battery. This AGM cell can power just about any vehicle and aftermarket electronics. | |
The Reikken HO 3209 is a pure lead, Group 31 Power Cell that weighs 70 lbs. The 3209 is 12 volts, 120 amp hours, and its continuous wattage is 3,200. |
The all-new Reikken 100-amp power supply is designed for powering show cars, 12-volt sound boards and charging and maintaining batteries of all sizes and types. It comes with a standard plug for wall outlets; no adapter required. It provides clean power for noise-free operation and is rated for continuous stable output. | |
Silent Coat’s noise-isolation line is the next step for reducing overall road noise and works even better on panels that rub and cause squeaks. The noise-isolation line works well on its own or as a foundation for Silent Coat’s sound-absorbing line. |
LED daytime running lamp system for Jeep Wrangler (’07–’14). Includes two five-LED lamps, fender bezels, pulse-width-modulated power supply, weatherproof connectors and custom harnesses. One-hour installation. | |
All-in-one integrated LED SMD motorcycle license-plate frame with 71 LED/SMD lights. Five functions in one. Low-profile lightweight frame. Brake lights (20 LEDs), turn signals (eight LEDs), license-plate lights (newly design SMD) and running lights (20 LEDs). Easy wire connect system; 3M adhesive at the back. |
ScanTool.net says this is the world’s fastest OBD-II Wi-Fi adapter and the world’s first Wi-Fi adapter to include GM SW-CAN and Ford MS-CAN support. Works with Android, iOS, Windows and more. Includes apps for iOS and Android. MX appears as a standard Wi-Fi hotspot, or it can be configured to join an existing Wi-Fi network. Ready for cars enabled with in-car Internet. | |
Silent Coat’s sound-absorbing line is quintessential sound-deadening material for the automotive industry. The company says that its material reduces up to 40% better than the competing brands. The proprietary design is said to offer better ease of installation and better results for customers. |
A compact and lightweight portable 12,000-mAh, dual 5V USB power bank, car battery jump-starter and LED flash-SOS-light that is easy and simple for everyone to use. Can fit in pants pocket, carry bag or vehicle glovebox for convenience and emergency use. Anyone who owns a smartphone, tablet or drives a car will find this device extremely useful. | |
Silent Coat offers a vast assortment of sound-dampening products. The sound-absorber line delivers unparalleled dampening and ease of installation. Most materials on the market reduce exterior noise, while Silent Coat US says that its sound-absorber line helps eliminate noise coming from the interior as well. | Utechzone Co. Ltd.
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XS Power Batteries says that this is the only mobile audio complete secondary battery kit available today. The kit powers up to a 1,500-watt audio system and comes complete with battery, hold down, power and ground wire, fuses and fuse holders, wire ties, heat shrink, pre-crimped ring terminals and everything else needed to install the XP750 as a secondary power source in a vehicle.
PN: 2300
App-Tronics LLC
PN: MH-DIXIE
App-Tronics LLC
Brandmotion
Organic oil additive made from plant extracts. Has the ability to clean the engine by removing carbon deposits and make the car younger and stronger. It will make the engine run more smoothly, increase fuel efficiency, increase lubricity, reduce engine exhaust gases and more, the company says.
Charge or power two devices at the same 
Bongiovi DPS headphones are designed to accommodate today’s consumers in all areas of their lives and incorporate leading technology from Bongiovi Acoustics.
Vizualogic
PN: 31100BMLSSR
App-Tronics LLC
Introducing Passport Max, the world’s only high-definition radar detector. DSP technology and ultra-fast signal processing offer record-setting range, benchmark performance and DNA signal analysis for ultimate threat clarity and radar ticket protection.
Adori Labs Inc.
Auto-i (Canada) Corp.
PN: XP4000
Installs easily into a vehicle’s cup holder, 
Hornblasters Inc.
Beanco Technology
PN: ATP90M
PN: 2000-4302
Hornblasters Inc.
Hornblasters Inc.
Unavi USA
Hornblasters Inc.
Mocar America
Garage Armour
Hornblasters Inc.
Faaftech
Whistler
Janus Cam
Braille Battery
Hornblasters Inc.
Intraphex
4CH-8CH Mobile DVR/VMS Tracking
Kinetik
Mc Laren Sound Systems
Oracle Lighting
MITO Corp.
MITO Corp.
Peak Wireless Corp.
Peak Wireless Corp.
Peak Wireless Corp.
PanaVise Products Inc.
Ram Mounting Systems
Intraphex
PanaVise Products Inc.
PanaVise Products Inc.
Reikken
Reikken
Reikken
Silent Coat US
Rostra Precision Controls Inc.
S.M.D. Lighting & 
ScanTool.net
Silent Coat US
Gryphon Mobile Electronics
Silent Coat US
The Intelligent Co-Pilot is a system designed for monitoring driver behavior. It tracks
It’s been quite a year for SEMA on the technology front. Just last May, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) went live for the first time with a fully functioning Product Information Management System. Since that time, more than 300 industry suppliers have engaged with the SDC to gather, validate, store and distribute their product data to more than 350 data receivers—a number that is growing every week. 
And did I mention that SEMA Search is free? That’s right. Manufacturers (suppliers) that manage and distribute their product data in the SDC are included in SEMA Search at no charge, providing yet another level of service to this valuable member benefit. 
All segments are represented, said Wayland “Butch” Cox, vice president of sales for Royal Purple Inc., including American performance, truck, powersports, off-road, sport compact, exotic and European.
The U.S. delegation spent a day touring specialty shops. Fancy’s owner Javad Pisheh (center in the light blue shirt) and his family posed with the U.S. participants. 
Josh Abbott (center), international sales manager for Borla Performance Industries Inc., said that this was the company’s third year of participation at the SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference. “As always, it turned out to be a great success,” he said. “These events keep providing us with the unmatched chance to meet many prospective buyers as well as our existing customers. We are proud to be a part of this effort of bringing companies and markets together for the greater good of the industry.”
