Global Update

150+ Companies Named SEMA Global Media Award Winners

By Becca Butler

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The Global Media Awards program consisted of 29 international journalist judges from 18 different countries who reviewed and evaluated products displayed in the New Products Showcase.

More than 150 companies were recognized by a panel of esteemed international journalists for having a product that would resonate with consumers in international markets. The Global Media Awards program consisted of 29 international journalist judges from 18 different countries who reviewed and evaluated products displayed in the New Products Showcase. Each judge selected 10 products that they believe would succeed in their home countries.

Winning exhibitors received their award and spoke with the journalists who selected their products at the International Happy Hour, which took place Wednesday, November 2, during the 2016 SEMA Show.

Below, in alphabetical order by country, publication and participating journalist, are the winning exhibitors and products from this year’s Global Media Awards.

To learn more about the program, visit www.sema.org/gmawinner.

 JudgePublicationCountryProduct Name  Company Name 
Alastair Ritchie Unique Cars MagazineAustralia 
                              CD-7 Ultra High Resolution 7-in. Digital Racing Dash AEM Performance Electronics 
COMP Cams SPR Radius Tip Rocker Arms For GM LS1 and LS3 Engines (Needle Bearing and Bu COMP Performance Group 
Firestone Wide Oval Radial Redline Tire Coker Tire 
Edelbrock Holden VN Performer RPM Air Gap Intake Manifold Edelbrock LLC 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
Pro Impact Magnetic Utility Gloves with TouchScreen Technology MagnoGrip Inc. 
McLeod Muscle Car 5 Transmission for Ford Applications McLeod Racing 
SB4 7.0 Crate Engine Mercury Racing 
WASPcam 9907 4K Escort/Cobra
LS12 V12LS.com 
Simon Christie4WD TVAustralia 
                              SOLAR BATTERY PACK Accele Electronics Inc. 
Antigravity Batteries RS-20 Lithium-Ion Performance Battery Antigravity Lithium-Ion Batteries 
Roll Bar Switch Pod Daystar Products 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
ProLink Expert Factor 55 
JET Performance Mass Air ’15–’16 Toyota JET Performance Products 
RearVision Pearl Automation Inc. 
RainBrella by Wipe New Rust-Oleum/Wipe New 
Trac-Grabber Trac-Grabber LLC 
TrailerLegs TrailerLegs.Com 
Matt Raudonikis4x4 AustraliaAustralia  
          Jeep JK Wrangler Billet Grab Handles American Trail Products 
Rock n Roll Recovery Kit BUBBA ROPE 
The Grabber BUBBA ROPE 
Tablet Dash Kit Carrichs Accessories 
Dynatrac DynaLoc 40-Spline Locking Hub Dynatrac 
Fast Fid Factor 55 
ProLink Expert Factor 55 
Tow-Pro Elite REDARC Electronics 
B6 4600 ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America 
LS12 V12LS.com 
Eduardo BernascoRevista FullpowerBrazil 
          Green 7315 – High Performance Air Filter – Volkswagen GTI Golf Audi Panel Green Filter USA 
Hooker Blackheart 2016 Camaro Axleback Exhaust Holley/MSD Group 
Flashpaq F5 Pro Holley/Powerteq Group 
AEM Cold Air Intake System ’12–’15 BMW 335i/M235i 3.0L K&N Engineering 
AIRAID Air Intake System; ’15–’16 GMC Canyon/ Chevrolet Colorado 2.8L/3.6L V6 K&N Engineering 
K&N Blackhawk Series Intake System ’16 Chevy Camaro SS 6.2L K&N Engineering 
’16+ Chevrolet Camaro SS LT1 6.2L Complete Exhaust System Kooks Headers & Exhaust 
Volkswagen Golf/GTI/Golf R Performance Air Intake, 2015+ Mishimoto Automotive 
JDM Series 52mm Gauges Prosport Gauges Inc. 
’16 Camaro SS Screamer Exhaust System Quick Time Performance QTP 
Nivaldo ReigadaCAR + STEREOBrazil 
          ARP Cummins 4BT Main Stud Kit ARP Inc. 
VHX Analog Instrument System for ’70–’74 Mopar E-Body Rallye Dash Dakota Digital 
Sprint Booster V3 Johnston Research & Performance Inc. 
McLeod 1400 Hydraulic TOB McLeod Racing 
Reinforced Street Steering Wheel Kit NRG Innovations
ReadyLIFT Suspension Tundra TRD Pro 2/4/6-in. Lift Kits AMI (AllSales Mfg.)/ReadyLIFT Suspension 
B16 (PSS10) ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America 
Tire Printing Tire Stickers 
Sixth-Gen Camaro SS Supercharger System Vortech Engineering Inc. 
McLeod Ford Focus RS Mag Force SE McLeod Racing 
Dave PankewMOTOR1.CACanada 
          BBS Forged Magnesium Porsche GT3-RS Wheel BBS of America Inc. 
BLACKVUE Dash Cameras BlackVue 
DSC Sport Porsche Retro Series Active Suspension Package DSC Sport 
2.3L EcoBoost Crate Engine Control Pack Ford Motor Co. 
Carbon+Forged Series Wheel Forgeline Motorsports Performance & Racing Wheels 
Pro Utility Magnetic Glove with TouchScreen Technology MagnoGrip Inc. 
SR-T Series Big Brake Kit Front Set Rolloface
Speedmaster Chrysler HEMI 6.1L Downdraft EFI Fuel Injection System Speedmaster
B16 (PSS10) ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America 
Upgraded Turbo for Honda Civic Type R TurboZentrum Germany 
Darren GreenwoodGarageshots MagazineCanada 
          12VDC Plug-In Tracking Device AutoTrickz LLC 
’55–’57 Chevy Nomad wagon replaces fixed quarter glass 4023T into rear sliding curved glass BALL’s and Vintage Glass 
’32 ALL STEEL TUDOR PHANTON BODY Brookville Roadster Inc. 
’47–’54 Chevrolet Truck SuperStock Instrumentation CON2R 
Holley Sniper EFI – Dichromate Holley/MSD Group 
Blank And Custom Billet Steering Wheel L&B Forged 
Goolsby Edition Interior Door Pulls Lokar Inc. 
RearVision Pearl Automation Inc. 
Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W-30 Shell Pioneering Performance 
VMS Racing Lug Nut Plate SystemVMS Racing 
Micky SlingerPerformance PublicationCanada 
          AP Racing by Stillen: Radi-CAL II AP Racing/Stillen
Autodip Plus Autodip 
Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 
DSC Sport Nissan GT-R Active Suspension Package DSC Sport 
EcuTek EVI-BT Interface plus EcuTek ECU Connect App EcuTek Technologies Ltd. 
Haltech Street Display Dash Haltech Engine Management Systems 
VRS-17 RSVFORGED VIPMODULAR 
Radi8 Wheels r8t12Radi8 Wheels USA 
LS12 V12LS.com 
Dynapro 6A Big Brake Kit, MX-5 Miata Wilwood Disc Brakes 
Perry Mack4WDRIVE MagazineCanada 
                              ARI20101 Li-ion 20V Brushless Impact Driver ACDelco Auto & Equipment Tools 
Max Energy 2.0 Power Programmer ’15–’16 Ford F-150-5.0L Hypertech Inc. 
Jeep JK Wrangler Onboard Air System Kleinn Air Horns 
Submersible 150 PSI Automotive Air Compressor Kleinn Air Horns 
Lower Dash Auxiliary Switch Panel Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge/Alloy USA 
RearVision Pearl Automation Inc. 
D-SS | Dually Side Shooter Rigid
TeraFlex Axis Sun Visor System TeraFlex 
BedRug Jeep HeadLiner Truck Hero: Extang, TruXedo, BedRug, UnderCover, Advantage, Retrax, BAK Industries, A.R.E.
Jump Starter 44 Weego 
Baokun LyuFB LifeChina 
                              Trigger Relay/Wireless Switching System Advanced Accessory Concepts LLC 
Marvel Shift Knob Pilot Automotive 
G2 Axle & Gear CORE Dual Rate Sway Bar Pro Comp/Smittybilt/G2 Axle/Rubicon Express/Poison Spyder/LRG Rims 
Extreme Skull RGB Headlight Razer Auto 
Griptex Snow Socks Shark Industries Ltd. 
Retractable Auto/Motorcycle Covers Speed-Way Shelters 
TeraFlex Axis Sun Visor System TeraFlex 
Aftermarket Whitewall Tire Stickers With Optional Integrated Designs Tire Stickers 
TX6R Front Big Brake Kit, Cadillac Escalade Wilwood Disc Brakes 
7308- Green High Performance Air Filter – Colorado Canyon ’15–’16 Green Filter USA 
Bingjian PanModiAuto.com.cnChina 
                              Antigravity Batteries RS-20 Lithium-Ion Performance Battery Antigravity Lithium-Ion Batteries 
DSC Sport Nissan GT-R Active Suspension Package DSC Sport 
EXO Sleeve Design Engineering Inc. 
E1 Carbon Fiber Wheel ESE Carbon Company 
NT03RR Enkei Wheels 
Hooker Clamp-on Oxygen Sensor Bung Holley/MSD Group 
FA20 Subaru BRZ, Scion FSR, Toyota 86 PowerPak Piston Kit MAHLE Motorsports 
BMW N54/N55 Stage 4 Boost Cooler Platinum Water-Methanol Injection Kit Snow Performance 
Sparta Evolution Triton R Brake System Sparta Evolution 
Upgraded Turbo for Ford Mustang Ecoboost TurboZentrum Germany 
Hai Xiao LiuCHINA4WDMagChina 
          Antigravity Batteries RS-20 Lithium-Ion Performance Battery Antigravity Lithium-Ion Batteries 
Tablet Dash Kit Carrichs Accessories 
FOX Factory Race Series 2.0 Bump Stop IFP FOX 
ProLink Expert Factor 55 
Jeep JK Wrangler Onboard Air System Kleinn Air Horns 
Modular LED Bar Mounting System Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge/Alloy USA 
’07–’17 Jeep Wrangler JK 4 Door, Tubular Matrix Doors W/Out Mirror Paramount Automotive 
ProCharger High Output Intercooled Supercharger System for the ’12–’17 3.6L Jeep JK Wran ProCharger 
EXP8Si Superwinch 
TeraFlex Falcon Nexus EF Series 2.2 Stabilizer TeraFlex 
Meng HuanAutohomeChina 
           ENDO-CVT (Compressor Valve Tank) AccuAir Suspension 
Nitrous Power Storage Canister/Tool Roll Advanced Accessory Concepts LLC 
MGP Caliper Covers MGP Caliper Covers 
Marvel Valve Cap Pilot Automotive 
Premium EVO Series 52mm Gauges Prosport Gauges Inc. 
Griptex Snow Socks Shark Industries Ltd. 
Protect Dip Tire Penz 
Tire Printing Tire Stickers 
Turbonetics EcoBoost 2.3L Mustang Turbocharger Turbonetics Inc. 
LockdownVoyomotive 
Dynapro 6A Big Brake Kit, MX-5 Miata Wilwood Disc Brakes 
Tomi EronenAmerikan RautaFinland 
                              ENDO-CVT (Compressor Valve Tank) AccuAir Suspension 
HDX Analog Instrument Systems for ’47–’87 Chevy pickup Dakota Digital 
Center Line Alloy Wheels 635MB MM6 Classic Muscle Design Infini Inc. 
GM LS Pro Street stroker kit Eagle Specialty Products Inc. 
Ultimate LS Master Kit for LS1/LS2/LS6 – 500hp without Transmission Control with Inline Fuel Pump FiTech EFI 
Holley Street Warrior Carburetor Holley/MSD Group 
6 Lug Spider Cap KNS/Grand General Accessories Mfg. 
Hoonigan-Mishimoto Oil Cap Mishimoto Automotive 
Radi8 Wheels r8s5Radi8 Wheels USA 
Wilwood Colored Calipers Wilwood Disc Brakes 
Baptiste GuillevicAuto Works MagazineFrance 
          ENDO-CVT (Compressor Valve Tank) AccuAir Suspension 
Nitrous Power Storage Canister/Tool Roll Advanced Accessory Concepts LLC 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
Conformable Sander Malco Products Inc. 
Hifonics THOR Powered 10 Speaker Bluetooth Soundbar for Marine and Powersports Maxxsonics 
Marvel Drift Charm Pilot Automotive 
Long Beach SXM Retro Manufacturing 
Super-slim Jump Starter PowerPack Shenzhen Car-Ku Technology Co. Ltd. 
Tire Printing Tire Stickers 
LED/Illuminated Tire Stickers Tire Stickers 
Jerome AndreACTION 4x4 MagazineFrance 
            Ultimate Dana 44 Axle with optional ARB Air Locker or Electronic Locking Differential Dana Axles Spicer Driveline & Victor Reinz Gaskets 
Daystar Cam Can Display Daystar Products 
Coilover Conversion System ’07–’16 Jeep Wrangler Fabtech 
UltraHook XTV Factor 55 
Poison Spyder Jeep JK Bruiser Full Width Front Bumper with Recessed Winch Pro Comp/Smittybilt/G2 Axle/Rubicon Express/Poison Spyder/LRG Rims 
Procomp Xtreme MT2 Tire Pro Comp/Smittybilt/G2 Axle/Rubicon Express/Poison Spyder/LRG Rims 
Smittybilt Jeep JK Gen2 XRC Armor Pro Comp/Smittybilt/G2 Axle/Rubicon Express/Poison Spyder/LRG Rims 
ProCharger High Output Intercooled Supercharger System for the ’16–’17 Chevrolet Camaro ProCharger 
TeraFlex Axis Sun Visor System TeraFlex 
B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable) ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America 
Juan Carlos CuellaSobre RuedasHonduras 
          WTF Ratcheting Flare Nut Wrench AGS Company 
AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Transmission Fluid AMSOIL Inc. 
Pedal Cover Display Riser with Stainless Steel Pedal Caps Audi of America 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
Recovery Gear Kit – Mesh Bag Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge/Alloy USA 
Smittybilt Premium Winch Accessory BagPro Comp/Smittybilt/G2 Axle/Rubicon Express/Poison Spyder/LRG Rims 
Side Storage Bags Rightline Gear 
SeaSucker Talon SeaSucker 
Tire Penz Display Tire Penz 
VT-001-S4AP Vampire Tools 
Rio AviantaraOtomotif WeeklyIndonesia 
          Chevy LSX Front Serpentine Drive System All American Billet 
ViewShield Custom Car Cover Covercraft Industries LLC 
EcuTek EVI-BT Interface plus EcuTek ECU Connect App EcuTek Technologies Ltd. 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
’17 F-250 X-act Contour Floor Liners Husky Liners 
Automatic Electronic Sport Mode Shifter Lokar Inc. 
Recovery Gear Kit – Mesh Bag Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge/Alloy USA 
Long Beach SXM Retro Manufacturing 
Davies Craig 14-in. Brushless Electric cooling fan TurbosmartUSA/3pConnect 
Drenth Sequential Gear Box USAuto Performance 
Marko BazerkoMuscleCarsZoneMacedonia 
          T1S-G09 C7 Corvette LT1 Street Twin Disc Kit Advanced Clutch Technology Inc. (ACT) 
B-2 Bomber Billet Side Mirrors Assault Industries 
’55–’56 Chevrolet SuperStock Instrumentation CON2R 
Synthetic Rope Load Spools Factor 55 
RX-7 TIP Pilot Automotive 
6 Ton Quick Start Jack Stands THA Hydraulics 
Aftermarket Tire Tracking & Inventory Management Tire Stickers Tire Stickers 
TX6R Front Big Brake Kit, Cadillac Escalade Wilwood Disc Brakes 
Tire Tie Down Strapworks LLC 
Hell’s Angel Weldpak Combo SFA Companies 
Daniel Garcia SolisV8 MusclecarsMexico 
          AlloyGator Rim Protection Alloygator North America 
Cyclone Dirt Trap Car Wash Bucket Insert Chemical Guys/SmartWax 
Ready Now Auto Safety Kit DC Safety Sales Co. Inc. 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
Crystal Serum Light Gtechniq 
Slime Pro-Series Super Duty Inflator ITW Global Brands 
NOVOL for Classic Car NOVOL 
RearVision Pearl Automation Inc. 
The Detail Mate Multi-Function Cleaning Tool The Detail Mate-Cleaning Tool 
Jump Starter 44 Weego 
Paul GraceNZ Hot Rod MagazineNew Zealand 
          Antigravity Batteries RS-20 Lithium-Ion Performance Battery Antigravity Lithium-Ion Batteries 
LS Valve Cover Adapter HZ-8000 CFR Performance 
COMP Cams SPR Radius Tip Rocker Arms For GM LS1 & LS3 Engines (Needle Bearing & Bu COMP Performance Group 
Firestone Retro Wide Oval Radial Tire Coker Tire 
Firestone Wide Oval Radial Redline Tire Coker Tire 
Rebel EMP 215ic ESAB Welding & Cutting 
Edelbrock Holden VN Performer RPM Air Gap Intake Manifold Edelbrock LLC 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
McLeod Muscle Car 5 Transmission for Ford Applications McLeod Racing 
SB4 7.0 Crate Engine Mercury Racing 
Chet Kjetil SveistruAMCAR MagazineNorway 
                              Antigravity Batteries RS-20 Lithium-Ion Performance Battery Antigravity Lithium-Ion Batteries 
Flex-a-lite 200 Dehumidifier Flex-a-lite Consolidated 
RB10 Hitch Step Go Rhino/Big Country Truck Accessories 
InduraPower Series 108 InduraPower Battery 
RJ Lock RJ Lock 
Long Beach SXM Retro Manufacturing 
Speedmaster Chrysler HEMI 6.1L Downdraft EFI Fuel Injection System Speedmaster
Aftermarket Tire Tracking & Inventory Management Tire Stickers Tire Stickers 
Drenth Sequential Gear Box USAuto Performance 
BRISK Premium EVO Multiple Spark ER15SXC Spark Plug BRISK USA Performance & Racing Spark Plugs 
Vitaly GavinskiyOFF-ROAD DRIVERussian Federation 
          ENDO-CVT (Compressor Valve Tank) AccuAir Suspension 
Antigravity Batteries RS-20 Lithium-Ion Performance Battery Antigravity Lithium-Ion Batteries 
DU-HA Squad Box DU-HA Inc. 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
Fast Fid Factor 55 
Synthetic Rope Load Spools Factor 55 
Model 8790 Adaptive LED Motorcycle High/Low Headlight J.W. Speaker Corporation 
G2 Axle & Gear Jeep JK Transmission Oil Cooler Pro Comp/Smittybilt/G2 Axle/Rubicon Express/Poison Spyder/LRG Rims 
Procomp Xtreme MT2 Tire Pro Comp/Smittybilt/G2 Axle/Rubicon Express/Poison Spyder/LRG Rims 
aFe Control Sway-A-Way 2.5-in. Performance Shocks aFe POWER 
Young Jun YuCar and TechSouth Korea 
          Battery Guard – The Clever Battery Monitor Battery Guard – The Clever Battery Monitor 
Like90 Quick Check Temporary Gloss Simulator Bonding Solutions 
The Tape Caddy Collision Edge 
Wrench Extender Mueller-Kueps 
RearVision Pearl Automation Inc. 
HD 67-in. Magna Service Ramp Race Ramps 
Super-slim Jump Starter PowerPack Shenzhen Car-Ku Technology Co. Ltd. 
Bluetooth In-Car Handsfree Speakerphone Sondpex Electronics 
The Detail Mate Multi-Function Cleaning Tool The Detail Mate-Cleaning Tool 
LockdownVoyomotive 
Christofer WillhansBilsport Classic MSweden 
         ’47–’54 Chevrolet Truck SuperStock Instrumentation CON2R 
Element Handheld Fire Extinguisher Element 
Gooolsby Edition Billet Aluminum Hood Vents Lokar Inc. 
Malco Headlight Restoration Wipe-On Kit Malco Automotive 
Conformable Sander Malco Products Inc. 
Classic Steering WheelNingbo Henri Development Trade Co. Ltd. 
Uni-Dolly Uni-Dolly 
Aluminum Fender Trim Molding- polished, narrow width TFP USA 
Jeep Smoothie Steel Wheel Wheel Vintiques 
Zlatko MulabegovicTop PerformanceUnited Arab Emirates 
          Autodip Plus Autodip 
Classic Series Instruments Classic Instruments 
’15+ V6/V8 Ford Mustang Hyper-Flex Master Bushing Set Energy Suspension
Ultimate LS Master Kit for LS1/LS2/LS6 – 500hp without Transmission Control with Inline Fuel Pump FiTech EFI 
3851 Ground Force Suspension Jeep Wrangler .75-in. leveling kit Green Filter USA 
Hooker Clamp-on Oxygen Sensor Bung Holley/MSD Group 
Alloy USA Aluminum Differential Covers (D30/D35/D44) Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge/Alloy USA 
ProCharger High Output Intercooled Supercharger System for the ’12–’17 3.6L Jeep JK Wran ProCharger 
Challenger/Charger 5.7/6.1/6.4 Stage 4 Boost Cooler Platinum Water-Methanol Injection Kit Snow Performance 
Retractable Auto/Motorcycle Covers Speed-Way Shelters 
Tony MatthewsGlobal AutomotivUnited Kingdom 
           ENDO-CVT (Compressor Valve Tank) AccuAir Suspension 
Chevrolet Performance LT1 ERod Crate Engine Chevrolet
Concept Rendering KEG Media 
VXS-610 RSVFORGED VIPMODULAR 
Radi8 Wheels r8s5Radi8 Wheels USA 
Radi8 Wheels r8t12Radi8 Wheels USA 
Long Beach SXM Retro Manufacturing 
Retractable Auto/Motorcycle Covers Speed-Way Shelters 
Customizable Tires Tire Stickers 
VMS Racing Lug Nut SystemVMS Racing 
LockdownVoyomotive 
Tony TobiasRacecar EngineerUnited Kingdom 
          CD-7 Ultra High Resolution 7-in. Digital Racing Dash AEM Performance Electronics 
Essex Designed AP Racing Competition Brake System - Focus RS AP Racing/Essex 
ARP Cummins 4BT Main Stud Kit ARP Inc. 
RC6 – Aftermarket caliper Alcon Specialist Brakes & Clutches 
COMP Cams SPR Radius Tip Rocker Arms For GM LS1 & LS3 Engines (Needle Bearing & Bu COMP Performance Group 
Eibach Ford Focus RS, Stabilizer Bar Systems Eibach 
Eibach Pro-Spacer Systems Eibach 
FIA Extreme Aps Fire Suppression SystemSPA Technique Inc. 
Steering Wheel Quick Release, LightweightSPA Technique Inc. 
ZR-4 Super Slim, Dual Wideband Air/Fuel Gauge Zeitronix
Henry PieriniAutoZulia InternatVenezuela 
          Tablet Dash Kit Carrichs Accessories 
Cyclone Dirt Trap Car Wash Bucket Insert Chemical Guys/SmartWax 
Ready Now Auto Safety kit DC Safety Sales Co. Inc. 
Crystal Serum Light Gtechniq 
RearVision Pearl Automation Inc. 
Pilot HD 360 CAM Pilot Automotive 
12/24V Extreme Jump Starter PowerPack. Shenzhen Car-Ku Technology Co. Ltd. 
V3300 Diagnostic Imaging Wheel Alignment System Snap-on 
The Detail Mate Multi-Function Cleaning Tool The Detail Mate-Cleaning Tool 
Jump Starter 44 Weego