Metra Electronics

Metra Electronics® Serializes Key Products to Improve Supply Chain and Retail Price Monitoring

Jan 18, 2023

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is excited to announce the launch of a serialization program for some of the manufacturer's most popular product lines. Individual batches of products will be tracked using a unique serialization process, allowing better supply chain control. The company is now serializing its popular Heise Pro Series replacement LED bulbs and will expand this process to include additional products in the near future. This is an effort to enforce the minimum advertised price (MAP) - the lowest price designated by Metra allowed to be publicly displayed for a product on sale by all distribution channels.

Metra Electronics® to Host Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Las Vegas, NV

Jan 17, 2023

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is heading to Las Vegas, Nevada to host new training sessions at KnowledgeFest™ and showcase their latest aftermarket installation products. At the booth will also be a Ford F-150 Lightning, built by Professional Car Audio of Visalia, CA, and customized with Metra products. Metra’s training sessions will cover new products launched at The 2022 SEMA Show. This includes new Shuriken Lithium Series batteries, dash kits, Axxess® integration products and DSPs, lighting and audio upgrades for Harley-Davidson® and Can-AM Ryker, aftermarket accessories that fit Jeep® and Bronco, and more. Metra is proud to once again support the industry by providing in-depth training sessions for installers at the event, hosted February 3-5. Training sessions include:

Shuriken to Launch Lithium Series Batteries at SEMA

Oct 31, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Shuriken® by Metra Electronics® will introduce a new line of Lithium batteries at the 2022 SEMA show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. On display will be more than a dozen different products from this new line, designed to fit numerous applications, including audio, motorcycle, marine, auto racing, powersports, solar energy storage, and more. These Lithium Iron and Lithium-ion batteries are an excellent choice for situations where the power source needs to be lightweight and compact, with a quick energy discharge. They weigh much less than other batteries while remaining long-lasting, reliable, and vibration-resistant. Their internal components are sectioned into independent cells that make them safer and prevent them from shorting out if damaged. Products on display at SEMA will include:

See New UTV and Golf Cart LEDs from Metra PowerSports® at SEMA

Oct 28, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra PowerSports® by Metra Electronics® will showcase a new Chasing LED Underglow Lighting Kit and a 3ft Chasing LED Whip Light designed to add brilliant lighting to UTVs and golf carts at SEMA 2022. These products install easily to provide fast and durable lighting solutions. They work with the Heise Connect Chasing Controller to allow users to control their LEDs from the palm of their hand when paired with the Heise Connect smartphone app.

Saddle Tramp® Debuts Lighting and Audio Products at SEMA

Oct 27, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® is introducing new products designed to fit select Harley-Davidson®, Indian, and Can-AM Rykers at the 2022 SEMA Show. The manufacturer has designed new accent lighting, driving lights, audio accessories, and a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery from Shuriken's new Lithium Series. New products launching at SEMA will include:

Metra Electronics® Showcases New Products for Jeep® at SEMA

Oct 26, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra PowerSports® by Metra Electronics® is introducing new lighting and aftermarket accessories designed to fit select Jeep® Gladiator and Wrangler models at the 2022 SEMA Show. Metra's Jeep® Accessories product line has expanded to offer new Chasing LED Headlights, Smoked Turn Signal Lights, a Fender Light Harness, Smoked Taillights, an Overhead Soundbar Adapter, an Under Seat Amp Rack, and a Fuse Holder Bracket. These new accessories are designed for popular Jeep models and for those who want to make their vehicle unique while remaining durable enough to stand up to off-roading wear and tear. New products launching at SEMA will include:

Heise LED Introduces New Lighting at SEMA 2022

Oct 25, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Heise LED Lighting Systems® by Metra Electronics® is bringing an assortment of new RGB, RGBW, and Chasing LED vehicle lighting to SEMA 2022. On display will be innovative Expandable Wheel Rings, newly designed Cube Lights, Sequential Tailgate Bars, Wide Angle Rock Lights, a 5-Meter Chasing LED Strip Light Kit, and more. These products will be showcased November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center and feature:

Heise LED Debuts Lighting Control Solutions at SEMA 2022

Oct 24, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Heise LED® by Metra Electronics® is excited to present three new Heise Connect controllers for their popular RGB, RGBW, and Chasing automotive lighting products that pair with an all-new, free downloadable app that will soon be available for smartphones and tablets. These new products will be on display at Metra's two booths at the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. These new solutions make it easy to customize and control LEDs and work with all pre-existing Heise LED lighting products. Metra's main booth, #11139, will be located in the North Hall, and its off-roading and powersports products will be on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall.

New Safety Solutions from iBEAM to Launch at SEMA

Oct 21, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems by Metra Electronics® is introducing an assortment of new safety and surveillance solutions at the 2022 SEMA show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. On display will be a 9" Live View Streaming Rearview Mirror, a 4K Dual-View Dash Camera With DVR, a Universal Hardwire USB, and a variety of vehicle-specific Rearview Mirror T-Harnesses. These products are designed to increase safety for an assortment of vehicles and are easy to install.

New Axxess Integration Accessories are Coming to SEMA 2022

Oct 20, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – 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 on November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Now shipping are new vehicle-specific DSP packages, amp retention interfaces, STOP/START engine override interfaces, AXTC Series interfaces, line output converters, and DSP T-harnesses. These new integration accessories are designed to help installers deliver upgraded sound systems and everyday convenience to drivers, with less labor and work in the install bay. New products launching at SEMA include:

Metra Electronics® Launches New Products for Ford Bronco at SEMA

Oct 19, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is introducing new products designed to fit select Ford Broncos at the 2022 SEMA Show. The manufacturer has launched its collection of Bronco accessories by adding Lighting Brackets with features such as a corrosion-resistant black powder-coated finish and plastic covers that conceal the mounting hardware. Metra will also showcase new aftermarket audio accessories such as a Dash-Mount Tweeter Plate, Speaker Harnesses, and a Kick Panel Speaker Adapter Plate. In addition, they will introduce patent-pending Rear Speaker Pods that allow installers to easily upgrade the 4" factory rear pods to considerably larger 6.5” or 6.75” speakers.

Metra Electronics® Introduces New Speaker Adapter Plates at SEMA

Oct 18, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is introducing new speaker adapter plates at the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. These new products expand on the manufacturer's line of audio system solutions and make it easy to install aftermarket speakers in an assortment of vehicles. These adapter plates are sold as a pair in most cases and have innovative features such as breakaway tab designs and mounting that mirrors the factory location so that no drilling is required. New adapters launching at the SEMA Show include:

Metra Brings New Dash Kits to SEMA 2022

Oct 17, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is launching an assortment of new dash kits at the 2022 SEMA Show. These new products fit a wide range of vehicles, and expand on Metra's TurboTactileTM, TurboTouch®, and TouchTronix® lines. Additionally, Metra has designed several new dash kits designed specifically for select Pioneer® Modular Solutions receivers. Metra’s new products include vehicle-specific dash and stereo solutions designed to fit the following vehicles*:

Metra Electronics® to Unveil Over 100 Products at SEMA 2022

Oct 4, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® announces that it will have two booths at the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center; booth #11139 in the North Hall and its off-roading and powersports products on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall. Metra has supported SEMA throughout its virtual events and other safety protocols because the trade show is so vital to 12 volt and other industries. This year will mark a return to pre-pandemic attendance for the SEMA show, and the manufacturer is looking forward to welcoming a larger number of 12 volt enthusiasts to their booths than they've seen in the past two years.

Saddle Tramp® Ships Combined DSP and Interface Products

Aug 9, 2022

Holly Hill, Fla. – Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® has added new products to their inventory designed to fit select 2014-up* Harley-Davidson® FLH and FLT motorcycles to allow riders to upgrade their music experience and customize their sound system. These products feature combined DSP and Interface technologies. The DSP reflashes the OE radio and gives full tuning control from the palm of your hand. It is designed to integrate with factory audio systems and offers easy expansion of the sound system when using other Saddle Tramp accessories. These products are in stock now and available for shipping.