Exhibitor Showcase
Back to School On the tenth anniversary of KnowledgeFest Dallas, the industry showed no signs of slowing down. Manufacturers unveiled new products, networked with dealers and educated attendees through workshops and trainings. Directed Viper Connect VCM550 4G LTE GPS Module The new Viper Connect offers GPS monitoring and tracking. Additionally, it can be paired with one of the DS4 remote starts and security systems, providing nearly unlimited range through cellular command. In the Classroom: Directed led a technical training regarding Viper Powersports, DS4, SmartStart Pro and more. Attendees learned about Directed’s most recent technical updates and products.
Linkswell Universal Units The Linkswell universal line of systems are quicker and not oriented to CAN-bus systems. Models available for Subaru Legacy, Nissan Rogue, Altima, Ford Focus, Fusion, Chevy Cruze, Highlander, and Toyota Camry. MSRP starts at $200 and up.
Automatic OBD Adapter from Sirius XM Automatic is an OBD adapter that plugs into the OBD port, providing safety, security and maintenance features including crash alert and check engine light diagnostics. If the check engine light appears on the dash, the check engine light diagnostics will display on the user’s phone, offering a code, description and possible ways to resolve the issue. Live vehicle tracking is offered in the app. The app also lists trips and tells the user where the car has gone, how far and the fuel miles per gallon. Additionally, smart home integration allows you to ask, “Alexa, where’s my car?” and it will tell you where it’s parked. The product comes out of the box with a free service, upgradeable to a premium service. The MSRP is $99 dollars, and it comes with crash alert and diagnostics. To upgrade to tracking and other app integrations, the service is five dollars per month after a six-month promo.
Race Sport Lighting LED Replacement Bulbs Race Sport Lighting now offers LED replacement bulbs that replicate the size of the halogen bulb, which means there are no fitment issues that might be found with other bulbs. The line covers a full spread of replacement headlights which offer about twice the light of a halogen bulb. They are shipping now and the MSRP is $79. In the Classroom: Training focused on teaching attendees how to maximize their opportunities in the lighting category, and was followed by more in-depth information on the latest lighting technologies and how to eliminate any issues in the installation bay.
22 Mobile Electronics September 2019
