Global Update

SEMA Show Exhibitors Capture International Interest

By Della Domingo

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Carlisle Tire was one of the exhibitors recognized by the group of international journalists serving as judges for the 2013 SEMA Show Global Media Awards Program.

Hundreds of SEMA Show exhibitors were recognized by an international panel of automotive experts participating in the 2013 SEMA Show Global Media Awards Program. Marking the 10th consecutive year, the program consists of a prestigious group of international journalists serving as judges. 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 2013 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

  • Mercury Racing, Mercury Racing QC4v (quad cam, four valve) Crate Engine
  • Kooks Headers and Exhaust, ’12–’14 Jeep SRT8 6.4L Complete Header and Exhaust System Exclusively Manufactured utilizing 49 State EPA-certified Catalyst
  • American Autowire, Highway 22 Universal Wiring System
  • Viking Performance Inc., Viking Berserker ASM (Active Shock Management)
  • Holley Performance Products, Holley Dual Plane LS3 Carb Intake
  • Centerforce Clutches, Centerforce Clutches Triple DYAD Drive System: ’97–’11 Chevrolet LS Engines
  • United Pacific Industries Inc., ’32 Ford Five-Window Coupe Steel Body Shell
  • SCAT Enterprises Inc., 470-cid LS Rotating Assembly by Scat Crankshafts
  • Detroit Speed & Engineering Inc., ’63–’67 Corvette Electric Headlight Door Kit
  • Procomp Electronics, TK-2800KIT Procomp Electronics LS3 Manifold Throttle Body Kit

ARGENTINA

Pisteros Group, Alex Saligari

  • Eibach Springs Inc., Eibach Anti-Roll Kit for ’13 Ford Focus ST
  • PPG Automotive Refinish, PPG Crystallance Glass Flake Product
  • NRG Innovations, NRG Innovations Neochrome Colection
  • Nitrous Express, Ford Four-Valve Nitrous Plate System
  • iForged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels, 20-in. Forgestar F7S.2 Modular Two-Piece Wheel
  • Taper Pro USA Inc., TPI Conversion Kit
  • MBRP Inc., Focus Motor Mount
  • Intraphex, Integrated MyFord Touch Android System
  • Voxx Wheel, Voxx Asti
  • e-Motion LLC, nGauge

BRAZIL

Carstereo Magazine, Miguel Rica Puerta

  • Vizualogic, SmartLogic Tablet/DVD Headrest System
  • Vizualogic, SmartView Safety Camera System
  • K&N Engineering Inc., K&N Blackhawk Air Intake System 71-4519
  • Carlisle Tire, Cragar Modern Muscle 617 Series
  • Lokar Inc., Goolsby Edition by Lokar Billet Aluminum Dash Insert
  • American Force Wheels, American Force Nightmare Face Plate Wheels
  • Eddie Motorsports, Billet Aluminum Gauge Panel ’65-’66 Mustang
  • Glass Apps, Switchable Automotive Privacy Film
  • Spyder Auto, Volkswagen Jetta Projector Headlights
  • ESCORT Inc., MediaFlair by ESCORT

BRAZIL

Revista Fullpower, Joao Mantovani

  • Mitsubishi Turbo, BMW N20 Upgrade Turbo
  • KW Automtotive North America Inc., Ford Focus ST 2013+ KW Suspensions Variant 1 #10230059
  • Prosport Gauges Inc., JDM Series Gauges
  • K&N Engineering Inc., K&N Typhoon Air Intake System 69-4524TS
  • Amaxi Products, The Amaxi Merchandiser
  • Speed Dawg Shift Knobs, Competition Series Shift Knob
  • ZEITRONIX, Ethanol Content Analyzer
  • Billet Specialties Inc., XF550 B-Forged Road Wheel
  • Traxxas, Traxxas Ford Mustang NHRA Funny Car
  • VMS Racing, Honda and Acura Foldable and Adjustable Racing Tow Hooks

CANADA

4WD Magazine, Perry Mack

  • Monster Hooks Inc., Monster Swivel Hook
  • McHitch Automatic Trailer Couplers, McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupler
  • TITAN Fuel Tanks, Spare Tire Fuel System
  • Sprintex Superchargers, Sprintex 3.6 Pentastar Supercharger for Jeep and Ram
  • Mountain Offroad Enterprises M.O.R.E., Jeep ARB Dual Air Compressor Bracket for underhood mounting
  • Palmer Performance Engineering, DashLogic
  • Flex-a-lite, ’07–’13 Jeep Wrangler for Hemi Conversation Radiator/Fan Combination #52389

CHINA

FB Life, Hua Xin

  • McHitch Automatic Trailer Couplers, McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupler
  • Hornblasters Inc., Katrina
  • Sprintex Superchargers, Sprintex 3.6 Pentastar Supercharger for Jeep and Ram
  • King Shock Technology, Jeep JK Front Bump Stop
  • Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, G2 Core 44 Axle Assembly
  • Truck Accessories Group LLC (TAG) includes LEER, Raider, Century, Pace Edwards, Leer Locker
  • Status Alloy Wheels/Ruff Racing, Ruff M/T Tire 37x13.50x26
  • Bushwacker Inc., ’14 Toyota Tundra "OE" Style Fender Flares
  • Vision X Lighting, 6.7-in. 50 Watt LED Light Cannon by Vision X Lighting
  • AnzoUSA, LED Utility Light Bar with two rechargeable LED flashlights

CHINA

Modi Auto, Bingjian Pan

  • Mitsubishi Turbo, BMW N20 Upgrade Turbo
  • Merced A/C Equipment Service Inc., Fire On Ice
  • Hypertech Inc., PowerWire
  • Eagle Motorsport, Electroactuated Gear
  • Ground Force Suspension, Green Filter USA PN 7158 ’14 Ford Fiesta ST Filter
  • GSC Co. Ltd., Spolier
  • Samco Sport, ProShield Titanium Exhaust/Muffler Wrap
  • Brisk USA Racing & Performance Spark Plugs, Brisk USA Racing & Performance Spark Plugs – Silver Electorde Multi-Spark Plugs
  • MasterShift, Mastershift paddle shifter for Nissan VQ Transmission
  • Energy Suspension, ’08-’13 Subaru Impreza WRX Hyper-Flex Polyurethane Master Set

CHINA

Option & 4WD, Junglong Sun

  • DeWitts Aluminum Radiators, New 42mm High Pressure Racing Radiator Core
  • Race Ramps, Portable Pit Stop Ramp
  • Ranch Hand Truck Accessories, ’14 Chevrolet Silverado Ranch Hand Grille Guard
  • Pitboxes.com, Large Double Drawer Pitbox
  • Kleinn Air Horns, Kleinn ProBlaster Air Horn Kit Model HK9
  • WD-40 Co., WD-40 Specialist Machine and Engine Degreaser Foaming Spray
  • Whiteline Suspension, FR-S BRZ Roll Center/Bumpsteer Correction Kit
  • Espresso Veloce, Espresso Veloce
  • Bilstein Shock Absorbers, BILSTEIN B16 iRC Suspension System
  • Vee Rubber International Co. Ltd., Veento G-3

CHINA

Overlander 4WD, Haixiao Liu

  • Shenzhen Nova Technology Co. Ltd., Nova Cree Led 5W Single Row 30W, Booth #50632
  • COMP Performance Group, FAST Blackout Big Mouth LT 87mm Throttle Body for 5.7/6.1/6.4 Hemi Engines
  • Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, Smittybilt Gen 2 XRC Rear JK Bumper
  • Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Rugged Ridge Performance Vented Hood ’07-’14 Jeep Wrangler JK
  • ProCharger, i-1 Intercooled ProCharger System for Ford Raptor
  • Superwinch, Roam by Superwinch Smartphone Winch Control
  • Race Car Dynamics Inc., RCD Low Profile Jeep TJ/YJ Bumers
  • Factor 55, FlatLink
  • Sprintex Superchargers, Sprintex 3.6 Pentastar Supercharger for Jeep and Ram
  • King Shock Technology, Jeep JK Front Bump Stop

FINLAND

Tuning, Tomi Eronen

  • JE Pistons, JE Proseal Subaru 102.3mm MLS Head Gasket
  • Platinum VIP, Platinum VIP Cup Kit Suspension
  • DeatschWerks Fueling Solutions, 1.8T High Flow Euro Fuel Pump
  • DeatschWerks Fueling Solutions, Side-feed to Top-feed Conversion Fuel Rails
  • Goodridge USA, Goodridge G-FLEX 511 Series Hose
  • PLX Devices Inc., Smart Wideband Oxygen Sensor Controller and Gauge
  • Carlisle Tire, CRAGAR 617 20X10 5-120 Alum Black 1P
  • PowerflexUSA, Powerflex Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) Front Strut Top Mount Bushings
  • BorgWarner Turbo Systems, S400SX3 by BorgWarner Turbo Systems

FRANCE

Action 4x4 Magazine, Jerome Andre

  • Ironman 4x4, Ironman 4x4 Monster Winch with Synthetic Rope
  • Ironman 4x4, Ironman 4x4 Multi-Purpose Rear Wheel Bag
  • Ironman 4x4, Ironman 4x4 Foldable Touring Toilet
  • Warn Industries Inc., PowerPlant 12
  • Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, Smittybilt Gen 2 X2O Winch
  • Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Rugged Ridge Hurricane Flat Fender Flare Kit ’07–’14 Jeep Wrangler JK
  • BOLT Locks, BOLT Family of Locks now available for GM 2014 ignition's key
  • Putco Inc., 50-in. Luminix Radius LED Light Bar
  • Dynatrac Products Co. Inc., Land Rover DYNATRAC Pro60 HD Full Float Axle Assembly
  • Bulldog LED Lighting, Bulldog LED Lighting Arc Bar

FRANCE

ProRider, Baptiste Guillevic

  • Espresso Veloce, Espresso Veloce
  • Dupli-Color/VHT, Carbon Fiber Paint Kit
  • Platinum VIP, Platinum VIP Cup Kit Suspension
  • NRG Innovations, NRG Innovations Neochrome Colection
  • Big Mike's Performance Parts, STO N SHO- Detachable Front License Plate Bracket
  • American Force Wheels, American Force Nightmare Face Plate Wheels
  • Jet-Hot High Performance Coatings, Graphic Ceramic Coating
  • Glass Apps, Switchable Automotive Privacy Film
  • Whistler, Jump & Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply

FRANCE

ProRider, Gerry Blyenberg

  • Circle Racing Wheels Inc., Billet Knutkace
  • Circle Racing Wheels Inc., Billet Royale
  • King Shock Technology, Easy Bypass Adjusters
  • King Shock Technology, Jeep JK Front Bump Stop
  • Lokar Inc., Goolsby Edition by Lokar Brake and Clutch Arms
  • Intoxalock, Intoxalock
  • American Force Wheels, American Force Wheels Master Face Plate Wheels
  • American Force Wheels, American Force Wheels Nightmare Plate Wheels
  • Billet Specialties Inc., Power Steering Bracket & Pulley Kit – GM Type II
  • Billet Specialties Inc., XF880 B-Forged Road Wheel
  • ProCharger, i-1 Intercooled ProCharger System for ’14 Camaro SS

GERMANY

Auto News, Gregor Hebermehl

  • Comp Turbo Technology, CT Billet 91X 106 Triplex Ceramic Turbocharger
  • Espresso Veloce, Espresso Veloce
  • Automatic Cargo Light, 8' Dual LED Automatic Cargo Light
  • Relief Pod International, Goodyear Automotive Safety Kit – Large (75 items)
  • Warn Industries Inc., PowerPlant 12
  • Extreme Outback Products, Extreme Outback Recovery Kit Pro
  • Bully Dog Technologies, PMTII
  • Leap Innovations, Weigh Safe – Trailer Hitch Scale – Measures Tongue Weight
  • Save Phace Inc., EFP Welding Helmet
  • The Busted Knuckle Garage, Magnetic Finger Tool

GERMANY

VW Speed & Tuning, Jennifer Reitz

  • MGP Caliper Covers, MGP Caliper Covers – Licensed by Mopar
  • KW Automtotive North America Inc., Ford Focus ST ’13+ KW Suspensions Variant 1 #10230059
  • KW Automtotive North America Inc., Mercedes CLA 45 AMG ’14 KW Suspensions Variant 3 #35225065
  • Achilles, ATR Sport 2
  • B.BOSS & Amasso Wheels, Amásso iDEMO
  • Billet Specialties Inc., XC730 B-Forged Road Wheel
  • Palmer Performance Engineering, DashCommand
  • ProCharger, i-1 Intercooled ProCharger System for C6 LS3 Corvette
  • TFP Inc., The Mirror Drip Catch
  • Spyder Auto, Mercedes Benz W204 C-Class Projector Headlights

HONDURAS

Sobre Ruedas, Juan Carlos Cuellar

  • Antigravity Batteries, Antigravity Batteries Micro-Start
  • Rimskins, Rimskins
  • AMSOIL Inc., Diesel Injector Clean
  • Rampage Products, WiFi Tailgate Camera
  • SCT Performance, X4 Power Flash
  • Royal Purple LLC, HMX 5W30 – High-Mileage Motor Oil
  • AutoTrickz, Touch Activated Trigger for Keyless Entry and other Accessories
  • Billy Boat Performance Exhaust, Corvette C7 Billet Exhaust Tips
  • Whistler, Jump & Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply
  • Motul, Motul TF Range
  • KC HiLiTES Inc., KC Flex Series LED

MEXICO

V8 Musclecars, Daniel Garcia Solis

  • 3M, 3M Scratch & Scuff Removal Kit
  • DC Safety Sales Co. Inc., Top Gear Premium Roadside Kit
  • Specialty Auto Parts/Proform, 141-121 Chevy Bowtie Die Cast V/C - Red Carbon-Style
  • Sovella Inc., Perfo-Stor Perforated Tool Panel
  • No-Choke LLC, Seat Belt Comfort Device
  • Quality Aerosols, Shield Glass Treatment
  • MSD Performance, Brainwave
  • PanaVise Products Inc., PortaGrip 15504
  • Silent Coat US, Silent Coat’s Vibration Damping products
  • ESCORT Inc., MediaFlair by ESCORT

NORWAY

AMCAR Norway, Chet Kjetil Sveistrup

  • AP Racing/STILLEN, STILLEN designed AP Racing Radi-Cal Brake Upgrade
  • Warn Industries Inc., PowerPlant 9.5
  • DU-HA Inc., Humpstor
  • CFR Performance, Direct Fit Chrome and Polished Radiator Module
  • Race Ramps, Portable Pit Stop Ramp
  • WeatherTech, WeatherTech BumpStep
  • Lund International: AVS, LUND, BELMOR, Summit Ridge Running Board
  • Procomp Electronics, TK-2800KIT Procomp Electronics LS3 Manifold Throttle Body Kit
  • Legendary Auto Interiors Ltd., Legendary ’68–’70 Charger Padded Door Uppers

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Off Road Drive, Andrey Subdin

  • Rimskins, Rimskins
  • Bracketron, Universal Tablet Cupholder Mount
  • Warn Industries Inc., PowerPlant 9.5
  • Warn Industries Inc., Premium Winch Hook
  • Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Mastercraft Courser MXT
  • CarCapsule USA, Outdoor CarCapsule
  • Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, Pro Comp 5035 Predator Series
  • Extreme Outback Products, Extreme Outback Recovery Kit Pro
  • Rampage Products, WiFi Tailgate Camera
  • HP Tuners, HP Tuners VCM Suite for the ’14 C7 and Silverado

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Polniy Privod 4x4, Petr Likholitov

  • McHitch Automatic Trailer Couplers, McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupler
  • ATP Products Inc., ATP90M
  • Ironman 4x4, Ironman 4x4 50L Ice-Cube Fridge / Freezer
  • Warn Industries Inc., ZEON 10-S
  • Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Deegan 38
  • Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, Pro Comp 2014 GM 1500 6-in. Suspension Kit
  • Rampage Products, WiFi Tailgate Camera
  • Palmer Performance Engineering, DashCommand
  • Bully Dog Technologies, PMTII
  • Mechanix Wear, Material4X M-Pact Glove

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Tuning Auto Magazine, Dmitry Kolotilin

  • Enkei Wheels, RS05RR
  • L&B Forged, Power Bolts
  • Spec-D Tuning, 2012-UP Scion FRS/Subaru BRZ LED Tail Lights Red
  • Taper Pro USA Inc., TPI Conversion Kit
  • Hotchkis Sport Suspension, VW Golf R Sway Bar Kit
  • DeatschWerks Fueling Solutions, Side-feed to Top-feed Conversion Fuel Rails
  • Eibach Springs Inc., Eibach Anti-Roll Kit for 13+ Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ
  • Dec-O-Art Inc., Deco-Form by Dec-O-Art
  • Takata Racing, RACE 4
  • BorgWarner Turbo Systems, EFR 6258 by BorgWarner Turbo Systems

SOUTH AFRICA

Automotive Business Review, Graham Erasmus

  • App-Tronics LLC, SmartNav 5
  • ESCORT Inc., Passport Max
  • Hitch Demon, Hitch Demon
  • RageTank, Ragetank (>_<) – The Social Network for Motorsports
  • Advanced Clutch Technology Inc. (ACT), SB7-XTSS Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 Heavy Duty Performance Street Clutch
  • Viking Performance Inc., Viking Berserker ASM (Active Shock Management)
  • ZipGripGo, ZipGripGo
  • WeatherTech, WeatherTech BumpStep
  • Leap Innovations, Weigh Safe – Trailer Hitch Scale – Measures Tongue Weight

SOUTH AFRICA

Leisure Wheels, Jannie Herbst

  • Garage Armour, Garage Armour-Garage Door Remote with Password Protection
  • Shenzhen Car-ku Technology Co. Ltd., 12V Patented Technology Lithium Jump Starter
  • Rostra Precision Controls Inc., ’07-’14 Jeep Wrangler LED Lighting
  • PipeMaster Tools, 3in1 Truck Ties
  • Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear, Smittybilt Atlas JK Bumper Line
  • CARR, Tool Box Flip Step 10
  • WeatherTech, WeatherTech BumpStep
  • Bed Wood and Parts, EZ Tailgate Butcher Block
  • Shark Kage, Shark Kage Multi-Use 6 in 1 Ramp
  • Amanda Products, Speedhook – Receiver Mount – Black

UNITED KINGDOM

Racecar Engineering, Tony Tobias

  • Ferrea Racing Components, Titanium Hollow Stem Valves
  • Wavetrac Differentials, Wavetrac Differential for C5 and C6 Corvette
  • Samco Sport, Stretch & Seal Tape – Multi-Purpose Self-Amalgamating Repair Tape
  • Eibach Springs Inc., Eibach Multi-Pro R2 Coilover for 13+ Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ
  • Eibach Springs Inc., Eibach Anti-Roll Kit for ’13 Ford Focus ST
  • VEI Systems, Intelligent Multi-source Datalogger
  • SPA Technique Inc., SPA 6-point Steering Wheel Quick Release
  • SPA Technique Inc., SPA Mechanical Firing Head
  • ARP Inc., Manual Transmission Mounting Stud Kits
  • Braille Battery, GO PUCK Powered by Braille Battery

UNITED KINGDOM

Super Fly, Carmen Baumann

  • Jet-Hot High Performance Coatings, Graphic Ceramic Coating
  • Relief Pod International, Roadside Safety Kit – Medium (56 items)
  • Rimskins, Rimskins
  • Platinum VIP, Platinum VIP Cup Kit Suspension
  • Big Mike's Performance Parts, STO N SHO – Detachable Front License Plate Bracket
  • ZipGripGo, ZipGripGo
  • RapidPro Manufacturing Corp., Slip-Not Automotive Traction Control
  • Glass Apps, Switchable Automotive Privacy Film
  • Whistler, Jump & Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply

UNITED KINGDOM

Super Fly, Tony Matthews

  • Jet-Hot High Performance Coatings, Graphic Ceramic Coating
  • My Shop Assist, My Shop Assist
  • Espresso Veloce, Espresso Veloce
  • Platinum VIP, Platinum VIP Cup Kit Suspension
  • NRG Innovations, NRG Innovations Neochrome Colection
  • American Force Wheels, American Force Nightmare Face Plate Wheels
  • Classic Instruments Inc., ZST – Zeus Speedometer Technology
  • Delta PAG, Delta PAG Performance Brushless Cooling Fan

UNITED STATES

SEMA News, John Stewart

  • Torque Trends Inc., rx-Torque Box
  • Uni-Dolly, Uni-Dolly
  • Multiplaz N.A., Multiplaz 3500
  • Ultra Wheel Co., WORX SERIES 806
  • Eagle Abrasives, Tolecut Touch-Up System
  • Cloud-Rider Designs, Flared Fusion Bond Long Flap
  • Cloud-Rider Designs, Advantage SS Tow Flap
  • Cloud-Rider Designs, Licensed Advantage MF Mud Flap
  • Morgan Design Group, Premium 3D Chrome Emblem
  • Shiniest Industries Inc., CS18N Wheel Simulator
  • Shiniest Industries Inc., DM-700V In-Car Tablet PC Holder with Dashboard Mount
  • Shiniest Industries Inc., FantasmaOWL – WL-1702R On-Wheel Lighting/Image System
  • Radium Engineering, Multi Pump Fuel Surge Tank
  • Radium Engineering, Competition Catch Can
  • Radium Engineering, Fuel Surge Tank with Integrated Pressure Regulator
  • Radium Engineering, Fuel Surge Tank with dual Bosch Pumps

VENEZUELA

Auto Zulia, Henry Pierini

  • App-Tronics LLC, SmartNav 5
  • COMP Performance Group, FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 LS Self Tuning Engine Control Kit
  • Warn Industries Inc., PowerPlant 9.5
  • Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Sidebiter II
  • Aeromotive Inc., Phantom 200 Stealth Fuel System
  • MSD Performance, Brainwave
  • BOLT Locks, Coupler Pin Lock by BOLT
  • Flex-a-lite, ’04–’07 Super Duty 6.0 Diesel Radiator/Fan Combo #59274
  • AutoTrickz, Touch Activated Trigger for Keyless Entry and other Accessories
  • ODYSSEY Battery by EnerSys, ODYSSEY Performance Series 34-790 battery

VENEZUELA

Zuauto Magazine, Alejandro Villalobos

  • Desity Traffic Industry Co. Ltd., Running Board
  • Intro-Tech Automotive Inc., Pitstop Furniture – LeMans Series Bar Stool
  • Prosport Gauges Inc., JDM Series Gauges
  • Carlisle Tire, Cragar Modern Muscle 617 Series
  • Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Rugged Ridge Custom Fit All Terrain Floor Liner ’10–’13 Toyota Hilux
  • Race Ramps, Crib Cruiser Combo
  • ENGO Industries LLC, ENGO P Series 50-in. LED CREE Light Bar
  • Rigid Industries LED Lighting, ’14 GMC 1500 Grille
  • Bushwacker Inc., ’14 GMC Sierra Boss Pocket Style Flares
  • Race Car Dynamics Inc., RCD Low Profile Jeep TJ/YJ Bumers