More than 150 companies were recognized by an international panel of automotive experts participating in the 2011 SEMA Show Global Media Awards Program. Marking the eighth consecutive year, the unique program consists of a prestigious group of international journalists serving as judges.
In 2011, the program included 26 judges from 12 key automotive markets. Each judge carefully reviewed and evaluated the items in the New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show before selecting those they felt would resonate and appeal most to consumers in their home countries.
Below, in alphabetical order by country, publication and participating journalists, are the winning exhibitors and products of the 2011 SEMA Show Global Media Awards. To learn more about the Global Media Awards Program, contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org. For tips on how to grow your international sales, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.
Brazil
FULLPOWER, Eduardo Bernasconi
| Auto Meter Products | Ultimate DL Playback Tach System |
| Auto Meter Products | 5th Gen Camaro Mounting Solution |
| Carriage Works Inc. | Driving-Simulator |
| Mastershift | MasterShift Push Button Shifter |
| Mastershift | VW Sport Shifter |
| Procar Seating by SCAT | PROCAR BY SCAT CLASSIC RECLINER |
| RACE RAMPS/Brute Industries | Flatstoppers |
| RACE RAMPS/Brute Industries | Tow Truck Flatbed Extension Ramp |
| Sprint Booster | USA SPRINT BOOSTER |
| Spyder Auto | Projector Headlight |
Brazil
EDITORA UNIVERSUS, Fabio Codellos
| Bushwacker Inc. | Bedrail Cap Merchandising POP |
| Cimble Corp. | SecureConnex |
| Gryphon Mobile Electronics | EasyGO Smart Key System |
| Intrepid Control Systems Inc. | neoECU-10 |
| NextBase-USA | Nextbase Click&Go iPad Active Car Mount |
| Paramount Restyling Automotive Inc. | Carbon Fiber Door Handle Covers |
| PLX Devices Inc. | Kiwi OBD2 to Smartphone Interface |
| RACE RAMPS/Brute Industries | 7-inch Trailer Ramp W/Flap Cut-Out |
| Ringbrothers | Terminator Touch Start Ignition System |
| U Ace Inc. | 3D MAXpider Car Mat |
Brazil
Crazy Turkey Editora, Miguel Ricardo
| Auto Meter Products | Ultimate DL Playback Tach System |
| Classic Instruments Inc. | V8 Speedster Series |
| iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels | CF10 Rotary Forged Carbon Fiber Edition |
| MITO Corp. | Gentex Mirror with Prodigy One Navigation |
| Motor House Marketing | Corvette ZR1 chronograph watch |
| NRG Innovations | Wood Grain Steering Wheel with Hub |
| Old Air Products Inc. | IP-350 |
| Palmer Performance Engineering | DashCommand |
| Retro Manufacturing LLC | Retrosound Model Two Radio |
| Shutt Auto Accessories Inc. | FTR-A FuelTech By Shutt Steering Wheel |
CANADA
Performance Publications (Performance Auto and Sound), Shane Chattergoon
| AEM Induction Systems | Scion tC Intake System |
| Deatschwerks | Subaru WRX/STi 1500cc Fuel Injectors |
| Litespeed Racing | Nissan 370z titanium exhaust |
| Metra Electronics Corp. | ASWC |
| Palmer Performance Engineering | DashCommand |
| Sailun Tires | SVR-LX |
| Spyder Auto | Projector Headlight |
| Stainless Showworks Inc. | Mirrored Polished Stainless Steel Engine Compartment Dress Up Kit: 2009-12 Dodge Challenger |
| TRUFIBER | TC10025-LG54R |
| Zeitronix |
BLACK BOX DATA LOGGER |
CANADA
V8 PASSION, Philippe Crowe
| Continental Tire the Americas LLC | Continental Cross Contact LX20 |
| Hotchkis Sport Suspension | 2011 Dodge Charger & Challenger TVS Kit |
| Lista International Corp. | Technician Series Toolbox |
| Mr. Gasket/Prestolite Performance | ACCEL Super Coil for Ford 5.0L Coyote Eng. 2011 |
| Performance Automatic Inc. | Ford 6R80 Deep Aluminum Pan |
| RACE RAMPS/Brute Industries | 7-inch Trailer Ramp W/Flap Cut-Out |
| Rhino-Rack USA | Roof Mounted Cargo Basket |
| Royal Purple Inc. | Royal Purple SAE 0w20 |
| Specialty Wheel LLC | Artillery Wheel |
| Toyo Tires | Proxes T1 Sport |
Canada
Autoblog-Canada, Dave Pankew
| Aeromotive Inc. |
340 Stealth Fuel Pump |
| Design Engineering Inc. |
2010+ Hyundai Genesis Coupe T3 Turbo Exhaust Manifold |
| Enkei Wheels |
Apache II |
| iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels |
CF10 Rotary Forged Carbon Fiber Edition |
| Litespeed Racing |
Nissan 370z titanium exhaust |
| NRG Innovations |
Multi Color Combo Pack |
| Ohlins USA Inc. |
R/T Porsche 997 gt3 RS |
| OZMO Engineering |
Carbon Fiber Intake Manifold |
| Rotora |
Rotora Carbon-Ceramic Brake System |
| Whiteline Automotive |
BBF43/BBR44-Front/Rear Anti Sway Bar Kit-BMW 3 Series E90 |
Canada
Two Shoes Innovations, Kevin Willey
| ARB 4x4 Accessories |
ARB Maximum Airflow Portable Compressor |
| Ark Corp. |
ARKPAK |
| Bracketron Inc. |
Universal Tablet Headrest Mount |
| Bracketron Inc. |
Twist360 |
| Mac's Custom Tie Downs |
Mac's Jeep Box |
| Motor City Products/US Speedo |
"Spotlight Search" |
| OMIX-ADA®/Rugged Ridge |
Overhead Storage Console for Jeep |
| Sprintex Superchargers |
JK Jeep Supercharger |
| Stone River Gear LLC |
Lasered Damascus Ceramic Folding Knife SRG1TDL |
| Superwinch LLC |
Tiger Shark 17500 Winch |
France
GT Entertainment, Igor Subocz
| Ace Fuel Systems |
Adjustable Fuel Injector |
| Auto Meter Products |
Universal 3 Gauge Mounting Solution |
| B&M Racing & Performance Products Inc. |
2010+ Mustang Auto Plate and Stick Kit |
| Daystar Products International |
Can Cam Fuel and Water System |
| Flex-a-lite Consolidated |
Flex-a-chill - Radiator Coolant Additive (POP) |
| Kindig-It Design |
Patented smooth door handles |
| Macarbon |
Mercedes Custom Steering Wheel And Shift Paddle Extensions |
| MGP Caliper Covers |
MGP Caliper Covers |
| RimPro-Tec Wheel Bands |
Wheel Bands |
| SCT Performance |
SCT iTSX for iPhone |
France
Action 4x4 Magazine, Jerome Andre
| ARB 4x4 Accessories |
ARB Maximum Airflow Portable Compressor |
| Bilstein Shock Absorbers |
Bilstein 5160 Series Stock Mount Remote Reservoir Shocks F/R |
| BOLT locks |
Jeep Spare Tire Lock by BOLT |
| King Shock Technology |
3-inch IBP Shocks |
| OMIX-ADA®/Rugged Ridge |
Snorkel Intake Kit for Jeep(R) JK Wrangler |
| Pro Comp/G@/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express |
Smittybilt L1407 LED light pack |
| Pro Comp/G@/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express |
Smittybilt XRC Doors |
| Pro Comp/G@/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express |
Smittybilt XRC Body Cladding |
| TeraFlex |
TeraFlex Tera44 Front JK Replacement Axle Housing |
| Viper 4x4 LLC |
Front Ultima Bumper |
France
PRORIDER Magazine/GT Entertainment, Gerry Blynberg
| B&M Racing & Performance Products Inc. |
2010+ Mustang Auto Plate and Stick Kit |
| Baer Brake Systems |
Full Floating Rear End Conversion |
| Billet Specialties Inc. |
Streamline Valve Covers |
| Coker Tire |
Firestone Indy Tires |
| Donz Wheelz/Rennen International |
Rennen R8 Xtreme Concave Step Lip |
| Fidanza Engineering Corp. |
Short-throw Shifter for 2010+ Camaro SS |
| Holley Performance Products |
Holley NASCAR Cup Spec EFI Throttle Body |
| Kindig-It Design |
Patented smooth door handles |
| OZMO Engineering |
Carbon Fiber Intake Manifold |
| Rocket Racing Wheels |
Rocket Strike |
Germany
VW Speed and Tuning, Mathias Albert
| ARP Inc. |
Subaru EJ 2.0/2.5L Custom Age 625+ Head Stud Kit |
| Auto Meter Products |
Universal Ecometer |
| CORSA Performance |
BMW Performance Exhaust |
| Directed Electronics Inc. |
Viper SmartStartGPS |
| Fist Enterprises LLC |
BIOSmartStart |
| inCarBite |
iPad Detachable Case and Head Rest Car Mount |
| KW Automotive North America |
KW Suspensions BMW M3 E46 (2000-2006) 3 Way Clubsport |
| MITO Corp. |
Gentex Mirror with Prodigy One Navigation |
| RimPro-Tec Wheel Bands | Wheel Bands |
Germany
AUTONEWS, Gregor Hebermehl
| Bully Dog Technologies |
3-Stage Auto Nitrous Injection System |
| EWP Global Inc. |
EWP Global Double Bank Grille |
| Intro-Tech Automotive Inc. |
Pitstop Furniture |
| Macarbon |
Mercedes Custom Steering Wheel And Shift Paddle Extensions |
| Mac's Custom Tie Downs |
Chassis Stabilizer |
| Mastershift |
MastersShift Corvette Manual Transmission Paddle Shifter (C5/C6/ZO6/ZR1) |
| Monster Hooks Inc. |
Monster Hook |
| OZMO Engineering |
Carbon Fiber Intake Manifold |
| Palmer Performance Engineering | DashCommand |
| Superwinch LLC |
Tiger Shark 17500 Winch |
Honduras
Sobre Ruedas, Juan Carlos Cuellar
| Bracketron Inc. |
Twist360 |
| Cobra Electronics |
Cobra Universal Mini Mount |
| Daystar Products International |
Fork Armor |
| Pearl Way Co. Ltd. |
Auto-Release Adjustable Wrench |
| Pro Comp/G@/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express | Smittybilt L1407 LED light pack |
| Relief Pod International |
Large Deluxe Emergency Kit |
| Sirius Light Technology Co. Ltd. |
7-inch LED Headlamp |
| SKM Industries Inc./TV Hat |
Planet Pleaser Screen Cleaner |
| Stone River Gear LLC | Ceramic Money Clip Knife SRG1MCB |
| SuperSpare Tire Repair |
SuperSpare Tire Repair |
Mexico
Supercar, Angel Alcala
| AFCO Racing/Dynatech |
Dynatech 2011 6.4L DODGE CHALLENGER LONG TUBE HEADER SYSTEM |
| Auto Meter Products |
Nostalgia Series Tri-5 Mounting Solution |
| Baer Brake Systems |
Full Floating Rear End Conversion |
| Billy Boat Performance |
Performance Exhaust |
| Dakota Digital Inc. | HX Hybrid Instrument System, ’66–’77 Ford Bronco |
| McGaughys Suspension |
2009-2012 F-150 6.5-inch Lift Kit |
| MSD Ignition |
Atomic EFI |
| Nelson Racing Engines Inc. |
Patent mirror image turbos |
| PLX Devices Inc. | XWave Sonic |
| SLP Performance Parts Inc. |
High-Output Superchargers for Camaro/Corvette/GM Truck/Challenger and Mustang |
Mexico
V8 MUSCLECARS, Daniel Garcia Solis
| Auto Meter Products |
Universal 3 Gauge Mounting Solution |
| CFR Performance |
Chevy Small Block Complete Pulley, Bracket & Pump Set (LWP) |
| Intro-Tech Automotive Inc. |
Pitstop Furniture |
| OPTIMA Batteries |
OPTIMA Chargers (TM) Digital 1200 Battery Charger |
| Specialty Auto Parts USA Inc./PROFORM | Chevy Orange Small Block Engine Dress-up Kit |
| Specialty Wheel LLC |
Artillery Wheel |
| SuperSpare Tire Repair |
SuperSpare Tire Repair |
| TMI Products Inc. |
TMI 1964-93 Mustang Pony Sport Seat Upholstery & Foam |
| United Pacific Industries Inc. | 1970-73 Camaro L.E.D. Tail Light |
| Workshop Hero, a Div. of ARMOR Protective Packaging |
Metal Rescue Rust Remover Bath |
New Zealand
Street Machine, Alastair Ritchie
| BorgWarner Turbo Systems |
Engineered For Racing 7163 |
| Braille LLC |
Braille Lithium Battery |
| CFR Performance |
Chevy Small Block Complete Pulley, Bracket & Pump Set (LWP) |
| EZ Connector Inc. |
EZS7-02 |
| Haltech Engine Management Systems | ETC2 DBW Throttle Controller |
| ICON Vehicle Dynamics LLC |
2007+ Toyota FJ Cruiser / 2005+ Tacoma Uniball Upper Control Arm |
| Link Engine Management USA | KnockLink G4 |
| MSD Ignition |
Atomic EFI |
| Ohlins USA Inc. | R/T Porsche 997 gt3 RS |
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OZMO Engineering Pro Comp/G@/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express |
Carbon Fiber Intake Manifold Smittybilt All Element Ramps |
NEW ZEALAND
PARKSIDE MEDIA, Todd Wylie
| American Autowire |
1970-74 Cuda/Challenger Classic Update Wiring Kit |
| Drake Automotive Group |
1965-68 FORD MUSTANG TRI-Y STAINLESS STEEL HEADERS - PART # C5ZZ-9430-SS |
| Eddie Motorsports |
Billet aluminum Under-hood kit for 1955-1957 Chevys |
| Link Engine Management USA |
KnockLink G4 |
| MSD Ignition | Atomic EFI |
| Plio Grip by Valvoline |
Like90 Turbo Pad for Bumpers |
| PLX Devices Inc. |
Kiwi OBD2 to Smartphone Interface |
| Procomp Electronics |
289/302W Ford Downdraft Weber EFI Kit |
| Ron Francis Wiring | Express Series Switch Panels |
| Top Street Performance |
LS Motor Fabricated Aluminum Coil Covers |
Norway
Bil Revyen, Espen Skogen
| Big Time Auto Parts/Austin International Manufacturing Inc. |
BT-431 |
| CT Johnson Enterprises Inc./Deadbolt Products |
BLOCKHEAD Trailer Coupler Lock |
| DIRECTUS |
Prodigy One Pro - TCT System |
| Escort/Beltronics Radar Detectors |
ESCORT Live! |
| goPoint Technology | GoPoint Technology BT1 with Android |
| Kindig-It Design |
Patented smooth door handles |
| Paladin Innovations | Rescue Bit |
| Phoenix Systems LLC |
Hose Candy Hose Skins |
| RimPro-Tec Wheel Bands | Wheel Bands |
| Rohana Wheels | Rohana RC5 |
Russia
Tuning Auto, Denis Arendarchuk
| BOLT locks |
Jeep Spare Tire Lock by BOLT |
| Bracketron Inc. |
Nav-Mat III Universal GPS Dash Mount |
| Daystar Products International |
Can Cam Fuel and Water System |
| Drake Automotive Group |
2011 JEEP JK 6SPD SHIFT KNOB - PART # JP-181112-BL |
| ECS Automotive Concepts | RPM - Rust Prevention Magic |
| EWP Global Inc. |
EWP Global Double Bank Grille |
| Fathom It Distributing |
Air Booster Seat |
| iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels |
CF10 Rotary Forged Carbon Fiber Edition |
| SCT Performance | SCT iTSX for iPhone |
| SuperSpare Tire Repair | SuperSpare Tire Repair |
Sweden
Bilsport 19/ Bilsport Classic Magazine, Johan Eriksson
| Eagle Specialty Products Inc. |
429 CID Chevy LS3 Stroker Kit |
| Eibach Springs Inc. |
Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 Coil-Over |
| Flaming River Industries Inc. |
1963-68 Corvette Power Rack and Pinion Cradle Kit |
| Hotchkis Sport Suspension |
2011 Camaro Convertible Race Pack TVS Kit |
| LOKAR Performance Products | Drive-by-Wire Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) |
| MAHLE Motorsports |
BMW M3 S52 3.2L E36 engine PowerPak |
| Phoenix Systems LLC |
Hose Candy Barb Bites |
| PLX Devices Inc. |
PLX Multi Gauge Color DM100 |
| Sprintex Superchargers |
Mini Cooper R52 & R53 Supercharger |
| TMI Products Inc. | TMI Sport Seats 67 Chevelle |
United Kingdom
Acclr8, Mark Guest
| AEM Induction Systems |
Honda CRZ Intake System |
| AEM Induction Systems |
Mini Cooper S Induction System |
| American Car Craft LLC |
Universal Fluid Cap Covers |
| inCarBite |
iPad Detachable Case and Head Rest Car Mount |
| KW Automotive North America | KW Suspensions Nissan GT-R Skyline (R35) 2009+ 3 Way Clubsport Coilover |
| KW Automotive North America |
ST Suspensions Volkswagen Jetta VI 2011+ Coilover |
| Palmer Performance Engineering |
DashCommand |
| PLX Devices Inc. |
Multi Gauge DM6 Wideband Combo |
| RACE RAMPS/Brute Industries |
7-inch Trailer Ramp W/Flap Cut-Out |
| Shutt Auto Accessories Inc. | FTR-A FuelTech By Shutt Steering Wheel |
UNITED KINGDOM
Polni Privod/MOTORSPORT.COM, Robb Pritchard
| Dee Zee Inc. |
Dee Zee Portable Safe Display |
| Ningbo Kingone Industrial Co. Ltd. |
Winch |
| Palmer Performance Engineering |
DashCommand |
| PLX Devices Inc. |
Kiwi OBD2 to Smartphone Interface |
| Pro Comp/G@/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express | Smittybilt M1 Toyota Bumper |
| Superwinch LLC |
Tiger Shark 17500 Winch |
| Warn Industries Inc. |
VR10,000-S Winch |
UNITED KINGDOM
Tipping, Andy "Fly"
| Banks Power |
Banks Ram-Air for ’07-’11 Dodge5.9 liter Cummins |
| Enkei Wheels |
Apache II |
| KW Automotive North America |
KW Suspensions BMW 1 Series M Coupe 2011+ Variant 3 Coilover |
| Mac's Custom Tie Downs |
Chassis Stabilizer |
| Ohlins USA Inc. | R/T Porsche 997 gt3 RS |
| Palmer Performance Engineering |
DashCommand |
| PLX Devices Inc. |
Multi Gauge DM6 Wideband Combo |
| RACE RAMPS/Brute Industries |
7-inch Trailer Ramp W/Flap Cut-Out |
| Shutt Auto Accessories Inc. |
FTR-A FuelTech By Shutt Steering Wheel |
| Speed Dawg Shift Knobs | Racing Series Shift Knob |
UNITED KINGDOM
RACECAR ENGINEERING, Tony Tobias
| Ace Fuel Systems |
Adjustable Fuel Injector |
| Aeromotive Inc. |
340 Stealth Fuel Pump |
| ARP Inc. |
ARP Ring Compressor Lineup |
| Bilstein Shock Absorbers |
B4 Damptronic Porsche 911 (997) C4 |
| BrakeQuip | 37 Degree Flaring Tool Kit |
| Eibach Springs Inc. |
Eibach Pro-Kit |
| Fuelab |
Electronic Fuel Pressure Regulator |
| Goodridge |
G-Max Hose |
| PLX Devices Inc. |
Multi Gauge DM6 Wideband Combo |
| Total Seal Piston Rings | M2 Piston Ring |
Venezuela
AutoZulia, Henry Pierini
| 2 Go Keyless |
2GOKeyless Push button start system |
| Cap-Pack Truck Products LLC |
Cap-Pack Storage System |
| Car-O-Liner Company |
EVO |
| Custom Wheel Solutions |
Nutek Concave Wheels |
| Extang/Truxedo/BedRug/Undercover | UnderCover Flex |
| MITO Corp. |
Gentex Mirror with Prodigy One Navigation |
| OPTIMA Batteries |
OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 Battery Charger |
| Palmer Performance Engineering |
DashCommand |
| Tornador Tools |
Z-020 Tornador® Black |
| Workshop Hero, a Div. of ARMOR Protective Packaging | Metal Rescue Rust Remover Bath |
Venezuela
ZUAUTO PRODUCCIONES CA, Alejandro Villalobos
| Billet Specialties Inc. |
Billet LS Valve Covers |
| Ce'zzanne Collection/Iris International |
8ight |
| CFR Performance |
Chevy Small Block Complete Pulley, Bracket & Pump Set (LWP) |
| Classic Instruments Inc. |
SkyDrive |
| Dakota Digital Inc. | VHX Hybrid Instrument Systems-1947-87 Chevy Trucks |
| Dresden Auto Design |
Dresden Auto Design Luxury Grille Showroom Display |
| iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels |
CF10 Rotary Forged Carbon Fiber Edition |
| SPEC Clutches & Flywheels |
SPEC Super Twin for BMW V10 M5/M6 |
| TRUFIBER |
TC50021-A23 |
| VDO Instrumentation and Accessories | VDO Viewline 5-inch Gauges (includes Quad) |