Global Update

SEMA Show Exhibitors Capture International Interest

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C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. receives two Global Media Awards for their new Toyota HiLux products.
   

More than 150 companies were recognized by an international panel of automotive experts participating in the 2012 SEMA Show Global Media Awards Program. Marking the ninth consecutive year, the program consists of a prestigious group of international journalists serving as judges. 

In 2012, the program included 25 judges from 16 key automotive markets. Each judge carefully reviewed and evaluated the items in the Ideas Alive: Featuring 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 2012 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.

ARGENTINA

New Tune Up, Luis Zschocke

Aeromotive Inc., ’67–’69 Camaro Stealth Fuel Tank
Circle Racing Wheels Inc., 20-in. M-500 Billet Wheel
Detroit Speed, ’64.5–’70 Mustang Aluma-Frame
E-Stopp, E-STOPP
Mastershift, Magnum Paddle and Sequential Type Shifter
MSD Performance, MSD Atomic EFI, Dual Quad
Procomp Electronics Inc., SM4750 Procomp Electronics SBC Forged Flat Top Pistons
U.S. Wheel Corp., YearOne Pontiac Rally II Wheel
Weld Racing LLC, Weld Racing Delta 1 Drag Race Wheel
Whiteline Suspension, KDT916 – Whiteline watts link conversion kit – ’05+ Ford Mustang

BRAZIL

Carstereo, Ricardo Luiz Kuppa

COMP Performance Group, Quarter Master Optimum-SR 10.4-in. Two-Disc LS Clutches
GoPro, HERO3 Black Edition
Holley Performance Products, Holley 1475 CFM Gen 3 Ultra Dominator
INTRAPHEX, Smartphone Integration Device (S.I.D.)
Kindig-It Design, Square style Patented Custom Smooth Door Handle
K-Tuned, K-Tuned Billet RSX Shifter
Lokar Inc., Billet Aluminum Throttle Plate with Kickdown and Spring Return Kit for 4150 Style Carburetor
Top Street Performance, JM6516 TSP Early Model Chevy 6-Cylinder HEI Distributor
Wheel Vintiques, 17-in. Steel Artillery Wheel
Wilwood Disc Brakes, Scion FRS Big Brake Front and Rear Brake Kits

BRAZIL

Fullpower magazine, Eduardo Bernasconi

COMP Performance Group, RHS 23-Degree Aluminum Intake Manifolds
Auto Meter, LCD Competition Dash
E-Motion Products, nGauge OBD2
EuroStop USA LLC, ESM Wheels, DTMFiberWerkz, www.ESMWheels.com Model ESM-001, available In sizes 15x8, 16x8, 16x9, colors Matte Black/White/Silver High and Low Offsets
Holley Performance Products, Holley 950 CFM Terminator EFI System
ID4motion, digital instrument cluster
OPTIMA Batteries, OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 12V Performance Battery Charger
Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, Smittybilt M1 Universal Truck Tie Down
TRUFIBER, 2010-Up Mustang V6 GT Carbon Fiber Center Console Kit
VMS Racing, Billet Aluminum Anodized Oil Caps

CANADA

4WDrive magazine, Perry Mack

B.A.D. Wheels Inc., Bead Assist Device – Eklipse 17
Baja Designs Inc., OnX LED Lightbar
Daystar Products, Jeep Wrangler Hood Vents
Edge Products/Superchips, TrailDash
ENGO Industries LLC, AC10000
FOX, FOX Factory Series Internal Bypass Reservoir Jeep JK Shocks
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Baja ATZ P3
OMIX-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Braided Steel Brake Lines by Rugged Ridge for Jeep JK Wrangler
OMIX-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Cold Air Intake System by Rugged Ridge for 3.6L Wrangler JK
OMIX-ADA/Rugged Ridge, XHD Bumper High Clearance Modular Ends by Rugged Ridge

CANADA

Autoblog Canada, Dave Pankew

Advanced Clutch Technology Inc. (ACT), 2013 Scion FRS/Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86
Carbon Revolution, Carbon Revolution CR-9
DeatschWerks, BRZ/FR-S Fueling Kit
General Motors Corp., Chevrolet Performance LSX376-15 crate engine
iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels, Forgestar Super Deep Concave F14
Innovate Motorsports, Twin Screw Supercharger for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86
ISC Suspension North America, ISC N1 Coilover kit
K&N Engineering Inc., ’11–’13 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8 Intake System
KW Automotive North America Inc., KW Suspensions DDC ECU Coilover kit for ’12+ BMW 3-Series (F30)
Wiseco/K1, Ford Coyote Boss 5.0 Piston

CHINA

FB Life, Hua Xin

AnzoUSA, ’07 and up Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 5 Function LED Tailgate Spoiler
Bushwacker Inc., ’13 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Pocket Style Fender Flares
Gibson Performance Exhaust, ’13 Ford F-150 SVT 6.2L Raptor Metal Mulisha Peformance Exhaust
Inventive Products Inc., LR Mud Flap Kit
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Fun Country
OMIX-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Modular Steel Bumper System For ’07–’13 Jeep JK Wrangler
Rigid Industries, LEDGrilles
TITAN Fuel Tanks, TITAN, 56 Gallon Under-Body, Midships Replacement Fuel Tank for Dodge Crew Cab Short Bed Trucks ’10-’12 (7030210)
VPR 4x4, Toyota 80 Series Front Rally PD-053
Warn Industries Inc., WARN ZEON 8-S Truck/SUV Winch

CHINA

Modi Auto, Pan Bing Jian

Auto Meter, LCD Competition Dash
Carbon Revolution, Carbon Revolution CR-9
Hotchkis Sport Suspension, Scion FRS, Subaru BRZ Total Vehicle System
iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels, Forgestar Super Deep Concave F14
Innovate Motorsports, Twin Screw Supercharger for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86
ITW Global Brands, Slick 50 Supercharged Engine Treatment
LiteBrake Tech, Steel Clad Aluminum Brake Rotor
Powertrain Control Solutions (PCS), Paddle Shifter – 9 Bolt
Rosen Entertainment Systems, AV7900 iDOC Media Center
Vortech/Paxton, Vortech Supercharging System for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ

CHINA

4WD, Yao Wei

Cipher Auto, CPA2010FBKRD
Eagle Specialty Products Inc., Ford 351C competition stroker kit
Genesis International Holdings, Drive Green Learning system
Hornblasters Inc., HornBlasters 5 Chime Boat Air Horn
ID4motion, digital instrument cluster
Innovate Motorsports, Twin Screw Supercharger for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86
MITO Corp., Gentex Rear Camera Display mirror w/ OEM Camera Options
PLX Devices, Kiwi 2 Bluetooth
United Pacific Industries Inc., ’55–’57 Chevy Car Exterior Mirror With LED Turn Signal Arrow
Wilwood Disc Brakes, Quick-Silver Caliper Finish

CHINA

Overlander 4WD, Hai Xiao Liu

Ark Corp., ArkPak
Factor 55, ProLink
FOX, FOX Factory Series Internal Bypass Reservoir Jeep JK Shocks
Full Throttle Suspension, ’11-’13 CHEVY/GMC 2500/3500 4WD 4-in. KIT
Grip-Tite, GT Pro Series 6pc Wrench Set, Metric
OUT 4X4, OUT 4X4 Jeep JK Roof Rack System
Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, Smittybilt M1 Truck and SUV Bumpers
Strike Force Zebra, Strike Force Zebra - JK Front LED Light Mount
VPR 4x4, Toyota 80 Series Front Rally PD-053
Warn Industries Inc., WARN ZEON 8-S Truck/SUV Winch

FINLAND

Runing, Tomi Eronen

BD Diesel Performance, Dodge 5.9L Cummins Stainless Exhaust Manifold
Easy Performance Products, Classic Car Sequential Taillights
KW Automotive North America Inc., KW Suspensions Variant 3 Coilover kit for 2012+ BMW 3-Series (F30)
LLoyd Mats, Lloyd Mats New Licensed Mopar Logo Floor and Cargo Mats
MSD Performance, MSD Atomic LS, EFI for LS Engines
Pioneer Car Electronics, AVH-X5500BHS
Retrosound, RetroSound Model Two Radio
Ridetech, Monotube Struts
Rimblades Ltd., Rimbands
Specialty Auto Parts/Proform, LS Valve Cover Box

FRANCE

ProRider, Igor Subocz

Billet Specialties, Formula, Billet "D" Shaped Steering Wheel
Clayton Machine Works, Billet Throttle Assembly and Matching Pedal Covers
E-Motion Products, CANalog gauge pod adapter
GoPro, HERO3 Black Edition
INTRAPHEX, Smartphone Integration Device (S.I.D.)
Kindig-It Design, Square style Patented Custom Smooth Door Handle
MSD Performance, MSD Atomic LS, EFI for LS Engines
Nexon Motors, Audi RS4 Smaller Diameter Custom Carbon Steering Wheel
Orange Electronic Co. Ltd., Tire Vitals (P418)
Rosen Entertainment Systems, AV7900 iDOC Media Center

FRANCE

Action 4x4 magazine, Jerome Andre

AIRAID Filter Co., AIRAID MXP Cold Air Intake System for ’12 Jeep JK Wrangler
BOLT Locks by STRATTEC, BOLT padlock 2.0
Daystar Products, Cam Can Trail Storge Box
FOX, FOX Factory Series Internal Bypass Reservoir Jeep JK Shocks
OMIX-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Modular XHD Snorkel Kit by Rugged Ridge Includes (Low Mount and Ram High Mount), ’12-’13 Wrangler (3.6L)
Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, G2 TJ Rear Dana 44
Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, Smittybilt Jeep JK XRC Rock Guards With Step
TeraFlex, TeraFlex JK HD Hinged Carrier and Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit
TeraFlex, TeraFlex JK Tera30 Heavy Duty Front Replacement Axle Housing
Warn Industries Inc., WARN ZEON 8-S Truck/SUV Winch

GERMANY

VW Speed and Tuning, Mathias Albert

C&R Racing Inc., C&R Racing 9'-in. Rear Gear with Internal Pump and REM Finish
E-Motion Products, nGauge Analog
Forgiato Wheels, Forgiato Hawkeye Retractable Hidden Headlight Grille
INTRAPHEX, Capacitive Touch Rear View Mirror with GPS
KW Automotive North America Inc., KW Suspensions DDC ECU Coilover kit for ’12+ BMW 3-Series (F30)
KW Automotive North America Inc., KW Suspensions Variant 3 Coilover Kit for ’12 Scion FR-S
Lexani Wheel Corp., RBP Rear Window Graphic
Palmer Performance Engineering, DashCommand
Rosen Entertainment Systems, AV7900 iDOC Media Center
Velvet Cars, VELVET ELITE WRAP 9100

HONDURAS

Sobre Ruedas, Juan Carlos Cuellar

BOLT Locks by STRATTEC, BOLT family of locks now available for Nissan ignition's keys
Bracketron, Universal USB Power Dock Pro Flex
Daystar Products, Jeep Wrangler Hood Vents
Fuel-Tool, Fuel-Tool MC100 Motorcycle Fuel Sharing System
Looxcie, Looxcie HD Explore
MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd., WeatherTech Racing Apparel
Orange Electronic Co. Ltd., Tire Vitals (P418)
Pop & Lock LLC, PL3700 Mitsubishi L200 Tailgate Lock
RePlay XD, RePlay XD 1080 HD Camera System
Retrosound, RetroSound Model Two Radio

MALAYSIA

Motorsport Playground, Remus Chang

Dana-Spicer, Spicer Life Series Ultra-Premium Synthetic Grease
HeadlightRenewDoctor.com, HeadlightRenewDoctor.com
Hi-Lustre Car Care Products, Nano Carnauba Spray Wax
KBD Urethane, 04-08 Lamborghini Gallardo GST Front Bumper
MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd., WeatherTech® TechCare Retail Display Rack
MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd., WeatherTech® TechFloor Countertop Display
PLX Devices, Kiwi 2 Bluetooth
PLX Devices, Kiwi 2 wifi
Quality Aerosols, Speed Clay
Quality Aerosols, Waterless Wash and Wax
Race Ramps, Aluminum Trailer Ramp
Shining Monkey Corp., 360 Mate Paint and Vinyl Cleaner and Protector
Shining Monkey Corp., BLOCK 43 RALLY SHINE
Solution Finish Trim Restorer, Solution Finish, Rich Evans DIY Kit
Velvet Cars, VELVET ELITE WRAP 9100
Velvet Cars, VELVET ELITE WRAP 9100

MEXICO

V8 Musclecars, Daniel Garcia Solis

Auto Meter, Instrument Point of Purchase Displays
Auto Meter, Prestige White Gauge Series
Drake Automotive Group, ’67 Mustang Grille Horse and Corral
Eddie Motorsports, Billet Aluminum Exterior Door Handles for Chevy Musclecars
Mustang Project, ’06–’12 Challenger LED Sequential Kit
Presta Products, Ultra 2 Step Buffing System
Ratchet Tech Wrenches, Ratchet Tech Wrench
Relief Pod International, Relief Pod Roadside Emergency Kit
Specialty Auto Parts/Proform, LS Valve Cover Box
Vintage Air Inc., Vintage Air ’55–’59 Chevy Pick-Up Gen IV SureFit Heat/Cool/Defrost System

PANAMA

Cars & Sport Panama, Graciliano Leal

Auto Meter, Jeep YJ Replacement Gauge Kit
C.R. Laurence Co. Inc., C.R. Laurence Power Slider for Toyota Hilux Truck
Carbon Revolution, Carbon Revolution CR-9
E-Motion Products, nDash
ENGO Industries LLC, EPF10000
INTRAPHEX, Capacitive Touch Rear View Mirror with GPS
Myron & Davis by Johnson Safety Inc., 1/4 Din Overhead DVD Player
Pioneer Car Electronics, AVH-X5500BHS
Putco Inc., G3 LED DayLiner Point-of-Purchase Display
Rigid Industries, Flushmount Dually, SRM and SRQ LED Lights

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Speed and Tuning, Oleg Lazovoy

Classic Instruments, Esquire Series
Detroit Speed, ’64.5-’70 Mustang Aluma-Frame
iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels, Forgestar Super Deep Concave F14
KW Automotive North America Inc., KW Suspensions Variant 3 Coilover kit for ’12+ BMW 3-Series (F30)
Nexon Motors, Audi RS4 Smaller Diameter Custom Carbon Steering Wheel
Pin Hsiu Rubber Co. Ltd., EVO-R Nissan 370Z Carbon Fiber Interior Kit
PLX Devices, Kiwi 2 wifi
ProCharger, ProCharger F-1X supercharger
SPEC Clutches & Flywheels, SPEC Clutch and Flywheel for Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS
Wilwood Disc Brakes, D154 Pro Series Rear Parking Brake Kits

SOUTH KOREA

Car & Tech, Young Jun Yu

Cool-A-Zone, CoolBox C100
Cool-A-Zone, CoolBox Mini C25
HeadlightRenewDoctor.com, HeadlightRenewDoctor.com
INTRAPHEX, Smartphone Integration Device (S.I.D.)
JOSN Electronic Co. Ltd., TPMS FOR SMART PHONE (APP & ANDROID)
MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd., WeatherTech Side Window Deflector Countertop Display
MITO Corp., Gentex Rear Camera Display mirror w/ OEM Camera Options
OPTIMA Batteries, OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 12V Performance Battery Charger
OPTIMA Batteries, OPTIMA Chargers Digital 400 12V Performance Maintainer and Battery Charger
PLX Devices, Kiwi 2 Bluetooth

SWEDEN

Bilsport Classic magazine, Christofer Willhans

Auto Meter, Prestige White Gauge Series
Classic Instruments, Nostalgia VT Series
Divers Street Rods, NotcHead Grip
Drake Automotive Group, ’65 Mustang "GT" Fender Cloisonné Emblem
Grip-Tite, GT Pro Series 6pc Wrench Set, Metric
JENNOVA (JE Wireless Innovations), Self-Powered Wireless Tachometer
NRG Innovations, NRG Domestic Upgrade Package
Pittman Outdoors "AirBedz", AirBedz Lite Truck Bed Air Mattress
Rampage Products LLC, Trailcan Storage Box
Retrosound, RetroSound Model Two Radio

UNITED KINGDOM

Global Automotive Connection, Carmen Baumann

Classic Instruments, Nostalgia VT Series
Dale Adams Enterprises Inc., The Tail Bone Rough Rider Mechanic's Seat
GoPro, HERO3 Black Edition
MSD Performance, MSD Atomic LS, EFI for LS Engines
Nexon Motors, Audi RS4 Smaller Diameter Custom Carbon Steering Wheel
ProCharger, ProCharger i-1 supercharger
Relief Pod International, Relief Pod Roadside Emergency Kit
Sanctiond Automotive Group, Mister Cartoon's Sanctiond Auto Motive Metal Polish
United Pacific Industries Inc., ’55–’57 Chevy Car Exterior Mirror With LED Turn Signal Arrow
Velvet Cars, Velvet Elite Wrap 9100

UNITED KINGDOM

Global Automotive Connection, Tony Matthews

Airbagit/Chassis Tech, I-Phone Smart Ride
Billet Specialties, Formula, Billet "D" Shaped Steering Wheel
COMP Performance Group, ZEX Nitrous Level Gauge
iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels, Forgestar Deep Concave CF5V
Swisstrax Corp., Swisstrax Illuminated LED Work Mat
Wheel Vintiques, 15X4 O.E. Chrysler Wheel
Wheel Vintiques, 17-in. Steel Artillery Wheel

UNITED KINGDOM

Racecar Engineering, Tony Tobias

ARP Inc., Ford Flathead V8 Head Stud Kits
Auto Meter, LCD Competition Dash
Auto Meter, Prestige White Gauge Series
Bilstein Shock Absorbers, B12 Sportline
Braille Battery, Braille GU1R Green-Lite Lithium Battery
Burns Stainless LLC, Burns Merge Collector
Edge Products/Superchips, iHawk
Eibach, Scion FR-S Multi-Pro R2 Coilover
Link Engine Management, VW/Audi 1.8 Plug-In Engine Management
Wilwood Disc Brakes, Floor Mount Brake/Clutch/Throttle Pedal Assembly

VENEZUELA

AutoZulia, Henry Pierini

Del City, Brake Line Wrench Kits
Edge Products/Superchips, Flashpaq Linq
Hotchkis Sport Suspension, Hotchkis Performance Wheels Model – H Sport
INTRAPHEX, Capacitive Touch Rear View Mirror with GPS
Malco Products Inc., TurboXTools Hemming Air Tool
Pilot Automotive, Nitrode Performance Spark Plug
PowerStation LLC, 5-Ton Aluminum Jack Stands
Rosen Entertainment Systems, AV7900 iDOC Media Center
Scorpion Truck Bed Linings/Al's Liner, Scorpion 1-Gallon Spray Gun + Material
Taylor/Vertex, ThunderVolt Coil-On Plug

VENEZUELA

Zuauto Magazine, Alejandro Villalobos

Auto Meter, Jeep YJ Replacement Gauge Kit
C.R. Laurence Co. Inc., C.R. Laurence Power Slider for Toyota Hilux Truck
Dakota Digital, VHX-40F 1940 Ford Direct-Fit Analog Instrument System
ENGO Industries LLC, EPF10000
Full Moon Wheels, Soccer Ball Wheel
KBD Urethane, ’09–’13 Ford F-150 STD Window Rear Roof Spoiler
PRO-TECH-IT, PRO-TECH-IT Reusable Covers
Putco Inc., G3 LED DayLiner Point-of-Purchase Display
Sterile Auto & Sterile Doctor, Sterile Auto
Wheel Bands by RimPro-Tec North America, Wheel Bands Extreme