Metra Electronics® Celebrates the Life of Founder Michael M. Somma
Dec 10, 2021
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:
Metra Electronics® to Host New Manufacturer Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Dallas, TX
Nov 30, 2021
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.
iBEAM® Ships New Tailgate Handle Cameras, Micro Camera, and Window Mount
Nov 23, 2021
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.
Heise® Ships New LED Bulbs for Projector Lights
Nov 5, 2021
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.
Metra Electronics® Showcases New Products for Jeep® Gladiator and Wrangler at SEMA
Nov 4, 2021
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.
Metra Electronics® Introduces New Dash Kits at SEMA Show
Nov 3, 2021
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:
Metra Electronics® to Attend SEMA Show and Celebrate 75 Years of Innovation
Oct 13, 2021
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.
Metra Ships New Dash Panel Kits Designed for Older Model Ford, Lincoln, and Dodge Ram Trucks
Oct 6, 2021
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.
Metra Electronics® to Host Six Manufacturer Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Indianapolis
Sep 29, 2021
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.
Metra PowerSports® Ships New Power Distribution Kits for UTVs
Sep 24, 2021
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.