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Holly Hill, Fla. – T-Spec® by Metra Electronics® is shipping new oxygen-free ultra spec copper speaker cable kits, bulk front and rear channel speaker cable spools, a four-way power and ground distribution block, and black nickel finished couplers. These new products expand the brand’s line of premium competition-rated car audio accessories, designed with the finest materials for maximum performance.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Heise LED Lighting Systems® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping three new sets of LED wheel lights, available in 14-inch, 15.5-inch, and 17-inch sizes, for RGB, RGBW, and RGB chasing light options. These wheel rings have sturdy metal frames that are constructed from anodized aluminum and lined on two sides with IP68 rated LEDs to produce a brighter glow. The light ring sets include stainless steel hardware, harnesses, and have water-resistant connectors for a long-lasting installation. The lights mount to the OE disc brake shield and have thread locking adhesive included for a worry-free install.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® has new radio installation kits, digital signal processors, smart brake light flashers, a new and improved handlebar audio control retention interface, accessory harnesses, and an amp wiring kit, in stock now and shipping. All of these new products are designed to fit select Harley-Davidson® motorcycle models for easy installation, giving owners better options for audio system upgrades and customizations. These new products were first shown at the 2021 SEMA Show and will also be on display at the AIMExpo in the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 19th to 21st.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Heise LED Lighting Systems® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping its next generation of Blackout Series lightbars, driving and cube lights, featuring refined frames, cleaner lines, and upgraded optics. The optics have changed from a direct placement to an indirect placement, allowing more control of the location and pattern of the beam. This allows the lights to be tailored to the vehicle, its entire lighting system, and for the driver’s lighting coverage needs.
Holly Hill, Fla. – It is with great sadness and tremendous respect that Metra Electronics Corporation® announces the passing of its founder and innovator, Mr. Michael M. Somma. Metra’s president, Bill Jones, offered the following words as a tribute to honor the life of Mr. Somma:
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is heading to Dallas, Texas to host new training sessions at KnowledgeFest™ and showcase their latest aftermarket installation products. At the booth will also be a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD built by Extreme Offroad and Performance and customized from the front to the back with Heise LED lights and more. Metra’s training sessions will cover new products launched at the 2021 SEMA Show. This includes new Axxess® integration products and DSPs, Saddle Tramp® lighting and audio upgrades that fit Harley-Davidson®, aftermarket accessories that fit Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator, and new vehicle lighting solutions from Heise®. As a Diamond Ultra sponsor, Metra is proud to support the industry by providing in-depth training sessions for installers at the event, hosted December 10-12.
Holly Hill, Fla. – iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping new cameras and accessories launched at the 2021 SEMA Show. Two new tailgate handle cameras designed to fit older model Dodge Dakota or Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks provide an OE-style replacement handle with a high-quality backup camera. iBEAM is also now shipping a new universal micro camera that can be used to add a side, front, or rear-view camera to almost any vehicle. A new universal mount is also available for mounting iBEAM’s square-style cameras to the interior rear window. These are just a few of the many new safety solutions introduced from iBEAM at the 2021 SEMA Show.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Heise LED Lighting Systems® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping four new LED bulbs designed and optimized specifically for projector housings, but with the benefit of an instantaneous full lumen start-up, efficient LED output, and longer lifespan. The Heise HE-9005X fits 9005 housings, the HE-9006X fits 9006 housings, the HE-H7X fits H7 housings, and the HE-H11X fits H11 housings. These solutions are on display now at the 2021 SEMA Show with Metra Electronics.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® has launched new lighting and aftermarket accessories designed to fit 2020-up* Jeep® Gladiator JT and 2018-up* Jeep® Wrangler JL models at the 2021 SEMA Show. The Jeep® Accessories product line by Metra has expanded to offer a complete plug-n-play RGB lighting kit, a replacement grille, hood trim light, and power connection accessories. “Everything in our new line has been designed for a fast and easy plug-and-play installation into the latest Jeep models,” says Jason Anderson, VP of Product Research and Development at Metra Electronics.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is launching new dash kits at the 2021 SEMA Show. These new products fit a wide range of vehicles, with solutions ranging from simple plastic dash kits, replacement dash panels, and a sun shade, to a sophisticated TurboTactile® dash kit with integrated electronics and built-in interface technology. Metra is also launching several dash kits in its 107, 108, and 109 series designed specifically for select Pioneer® Modular Solutions receivers to fit new Honda and Kia models. Metra’s dash kits include the following new models:
Holly Hill, Fla. – October 26, 2021 – MetraAV™ is excited to participate in InfoComm, which is a new show for the company that recently rebranded and expanded its product line to include commercial integration solutions.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® announces that it will have two booths at the 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with booth 12141 in the North Hall and its off-roading and powersports products on display at booth 61041 in the West Hall. This year marks Metra’s 75th anniversary in manufacturing and will be celebrated with a look back at Metra’s car audio history on social media. As Metra Electronics releases new product announcements for the SEMA Show, it will also showcase a look at products from the past, celebrating both old and new innovations in the aftermarket automotive industry.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is now shipping two new dashboard panel kits designed to upgrade older model SUVs and trucks with a larger Double-DIN radio. These new solutions give installers an easier way to fit a larger aftermarket radio into the dashboard without labor-intensive custom fabrication, bringing modern technology to older vehicles.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is heading to Indianapolis, Indiana, to host six training sessions at KnowledgeFest™ and showcase their latest aftermarket installation products. At the booth will also be a 2020 Jeep® Gladiator Sport S built by Vincent Murray of Team Nutz. The Kevlar® coated Jeep® is customized from the front to the back with Metra’s Heise LED RGB lights and accessories, RGB underglow kit, Metra PowerSports whip lights, and more.
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is now shipping a new dual battery kit and battery busbar kit from its Metra PowerSports® product line. These kits help installers adding a second battery on a UTV to manage the power distribution of additional equipment, lighting, or audio accessories, without draining the primary starting battery. These two new products complement Metra’s popular AGM powersports batteries from its Shuriken® brand.
