By Rachel Tatum
 The Global Media Awards program consisted of 27 international journalist judges from 17 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 creating products that resonate with consumers in international markets.
The Global Media Awards program consisted of 27 international journalist judges from 17 different countries who reviewed and evaluated products displayed in the 2017 SEMA Show New Products Showcase. Each judge selected up to 10 products that they believed 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 1, during the 2017 SEMA Show.
Below, in alphabetical order by country and publication, are the winning exhibitors and products from this year’s Global Media Awards.
To learn more about the program, visit www.sema.org/gmawinner.
Argentina: New Tune Up
| Affordable Fuel Injection American Autowire Classic Instruments FiTech EFI FiTech EFI FiTech EFI Flaming River Industries Inc. Haltech Engine Management Systems R3 Performance Products | Optimum EFI 33 Highway 22 Universal Wiring System ’73–’87 Chevy Truck Direct-Fit Instrument Cluster Easy Street The Easy Street Master Kit Go EFI 3x2 Tri Power EFI Custom Column Gearshift for EPAS System (’57 Chevy) Haltech Elite VMS-T ’64-1/2 to ’70 Ford Mustang Front Suspension |
Australia: Motive DVD
| 3pConnect/Turbosmart 3pConnect/Turbosmart BBS of America Inc. Haltech Engine Management Systems Haltech Engine Management Systems Holley/MSD Holley/MSD Holley/MSD | V Series 40mm Wastegate V Series 40mm Motorsport Wastegate BBS RE-Magnesium Wheel Haltech Elite VMS Haltech Elite VMS-T Racepak SmartWire IQ3S Dash Combo Racepak Vantage CL1 Cloud Based Data Kit Racepak Vantage CL1 Cloud Based Data Kit |
Australia: 4x4 Australia
| Bubba Rope Holley/MSD King Shocks MAXTRAX MAXTRAX Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Redarc Electronics Sprintex Superchargers Synergy Manufacturing TYREDOG TPMS | Gator-Jaw PRO Winch Line (powersports) Racepak SmartWire IQ3S Dash Combo ’07 + Toyota Tundra/Land Cruiser 200 3.0 Performance Series Kit MAXTRAX JaxBase MAXTRAX Xtreme Deegan 38 In-vehicle DC-DC and Solar Battery Charger Sprintex Pentastar Series II Supercharger System Jeep JK Rear Air Tank Mount TPMS with Vibration sensor |
Australia: 4WD TV
| Advanced Accessory Concepts Advanced Accessory Concepts Brandmotion Bubba Rope MechMan Alternators Redcat Racing Spider Tarp Zeitronix Inc. | Trigger “6 Shooter” Trigger POP Display SummitView Multi-Camera Display Gator-Jaw PRO Winch Line 240-amp Alternator for ’12–’17 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L Redcat Racing – Everest Gen7 Pro Spider Cord with Spider-Lock Hooks ZT-4 Dual Wideband Air/Fuel Controller with ZR-4 Super Slim, Dual Air/Fuel Gauge |
Australia: Street Machine
| 3pConnect/Turbosmart BG Products Inc. Drake Automotive Group Fiat Chrysler Automobiles/MOPAR Harrop ProCharger Supercharger Systems Turbonetics/Precision Turbo & Engine Vintage Air Vortech Superchargers WELD | V Series 40mm Wastegate BG Brake Fluid Conditioner Scott Drake Legendary Wheels LW-60 GT8 Series Mopar 6.2L Supercharged Crate Hemi Engine Kit Nizpro Marine Supercharged 450s ProCharger F-3X-143 Supercharger Supporting 3,500hp+ Ford Raptor Turbocharger upgrades ’57 Chevrolet Gen IV SureFit Kit Vortech V-30 Race Series Superchargers WELD Racing Alpha 1 Drag Race Wheel |
Brazil: Revista Fullpower
| Audi of America BBS of America Inc. Brandmotion CON2R CON2R Holley/MSD Redarc Electronics Retro Manufacturing Vision Tech America Inc. Voxx Electronics Corp. | Wireless Charging Phone Cover and Wireless Charging Pad BBS RE-Magnesium Wheel Universal 360° Vision System Solid Wood Grip Steering Wheels Twin-Three Universal Instrument Set Racepak SmartWire IQ3S Dash Combo In-vehicle DC-DC and Solar Battery Charger RetroSound Wonder Bar Radio BOYO Carrobot C2-Lite LOOK-IT |
Brazil: CAR + STEREO Magazine
| Baer Inc. BBS of America Inc. Don Hardy Race Cars Energy Suspension Hangzhou Magic Power Racing Parts Ltd. Holley/MSD Holley/MSD McGaughy’s Suspension OPTIMA Batteries Powerteq | ’10–’15 Camaro Rear Pro+ 14-in. Brake System BBS RE-Magnesium Wheel Valve Cover ’07–’14 Jeep Wrangler JK 1.75-in. Suspension Lift Set BMW N54 Intake Pipe Holley GM Licensed Muscle Series Valve Covers Hooker LS Exhaust Manifolds with 2.5-in. Outlet ’17 Jeep JK (two-door and four-door) 3.5-in. Lift Kit New OPTIMA YELLOWTOP in Group Sizes H6, H7 PowerPaq Stage 1 |
Canada: AutoNation
| 3pConnect/Turbosmart Advanced Clutch Technology Inc. (ACT) BBS of America Inc. Dinan/APR EBC Brakes USA Edelbrock LLC Energy Suspension Enkei Wheels Holley/MSD SPEC Clutches & Flywheels | V Series 40mm Motorsport Wastegate T1S-F11 ’07–’15 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 BBS RE-Magnesium Wheel DINANTRONICS Elite Performance Tuner for Mercedes C63 S Apollo-4 Brake Caliper E Force Supercharger, Mazda MS-5 2.0L ’16–’17 ’06–’14 Audi & VW Polyurethane Suspension Components RC-T5 Racepak Vantage CL1 Cloud Based Data Kit ‘14–’18 BMW M2/M3/M4 Super Twin |
Canada: Garageshots Magazine
| Billy Boat Exhaust Flaming River Industries Inc. Granatelli Motor Sports Inc. Illinois Lock Company NRD LLC Restomod Air Retro Manufacturing Speedmaster United Pacific Industries | Stainless Steel Polishing Kit Custom Column Gearshift for EPAS System (’57 Chevy) Granatelli Motor Sports Universal Electronic Exhaust Cutout Kit Electro-Mechanical Locking Handle Neutralizer AC The INVent A/C Vent RetroSound Wonder Bar Radio Speedmaster ZL1 Camaro Limited Slip Differential ’64.5–’66 Ford Mustang Exterior Mirror with LED Turn Signal |
Canada: Performance Publications
| 3SDM Wheels USA Dinan/APR Edelbrock LLC Eibach Holley/MSD Prosport Gauges Inc. Sparta Evolution Thermal R&D Exhaust Waylens Inc. WELD | 3SDM 0.09 APR Golf R and S3 Valved Catback Exhaust System E Force Supercharger, Mazda MS-5 2.0L ’16–’17 Civic Type R (’18) | Eibach PRO-PLUS System Racepak Vantage CL1 Cloud Based Data Kit EVO Series Electronic Boost Controller Titan 4 Piston Small Annulus Caliper (4P-Lite) Honda Civic Type R Secure360 Automotive Security Camera MOMO Heritage 6 |
Canada: 4WDrive Magazine
| Antigravity Batteries Baxter Performance Factor 55 Focus Auto Design Inc. Insane Audio Kleinn Air Horns Lund International Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge Pareto Point Industries Rock-Slide Engineering | Antigravity Lithium-Ion Performance Stater Battery Cartridge to Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter FlatLink Multimount Tough FormFit Guard (Jeep) I/A JK2001 6350RC Waterproof Heavy-Duty Air Compressor Lund Max Rack CB/AM/FM Antenna System Filteröl: An Advanced Continuous Serial Flow Oil Filtration System Next Generation Step Slider |
China: FB Life
| 4LOADER Kicker Owens Products Inc. Pittman Outdoors "AirBedz" PowerBass Rock-Slide Engineering TOPFIRE TOPFIRE TOPFIRE Transfer Flow Inc. | 4LOADER 44PRZ35 Ellipse Lit Cargo Management AirBedz The Original CAMO Truck Bed Air Mattress XL-1200 Soundbar Generation 2 Auto Step Wrangler Accessories Wrangler Accessories Wrangler Accessories 60-gallon high-capacity replacement fuel tank for ’17 Ford Super Duty |
China: ModiAuto.com.cn
| aFe Power Pro 5R Cold Air Intake System AST Suspension/MOTON Suspension Borla Performance Industries Inc. EBC Brakes USA Eibach Enkei Wheels GC Cooling LPC Thermal R&D Exhaust TKO Clamping Systems | ’17–’18 Ford F-150 Raptor EcoBoost V6-3.5L (TT) Magnum FORCE Stage-2 “Super Raptor” Moton Motorsport 3-Ways for Mazda ND Miata ATAK Exhaust for ’17 Focus RS With Polyphonic Technology (Patent Pending) #140730CFBA Apollo-4 Brake Caliper Civic Type R (’18) | Eibach PRO-PLUS System RC-T5 Smart Fan Intelligent Spark Plug Honda Civic Type R TKO Hose Clamps and Mounting Anchors |
China: China4WDMag
| Advanced Accessory Concepts Chevrolet Factor 55 Lund International Paramount Automotive Pittman Outdoors “AirBedz” Rock-Slide Engineering TOPFIRE Transfer Flow Inc. Ultimaker | Trigger POP Display Chevrolet Colorado Bedliner with integrated pockets FlatLink Rope Guard Lund Max Rack R-5 Canyon Stubby Front Bumper for JK Wrangler AirBedz The Original CAMO Truck Bed Air Mattress Generation 2 Auto Step Wrangler Accessories 60-gallon high-capacity replacement fuel tank for ’17 Ford Super Duty Ultimaker 3 and 3 Extended |
Finland: TUNING.FI
| Chevrolet Edelbrock LLC Holley/MSD Retro Manufacturing Retro Manufacturing Slam Specialties Speed Dawg Shift Knobs Wheel Vintiques Zeitronix Inc. | Chevrolet Performance L96 Crate Engine AVS II Carburetor MSD Chevy Cam Sync Plug RetroSound ’73–’85 Chevy Truck Kick Panels RetroSound Monterey Radio Slam Specialties SSF Series Air Springs Metal Flake Pinstriped Shift Knob by Von Hot Rod O.E. Six-Lug Steel Wheel ZT-4 Dual Wideband Air/Fuel Controller with ZR-4 Super Slim, Dual Air/Fuel Gauge |
Germany: Tuning
| Air Design USA BBS of America Inc. Chevrolet DashLogic Dinan/APR EZ Lynk EZ Pulley Retro Manufacturing Thermal R&D Exhaust | ’18+ Mustang Carbon Fiber Rear Deck Spoiler BBS CC-R Wheel Chevrolet Camaro Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade System in Red RaceBoss APR Golf R & S3 Valved Catback Exhaust System Auto Agent ez Pulley RetroSound Wonder Bar Radio Honda Civic Type R |
Netherlands: GT Events/BimmePortal
| AST Suspension/MOTON Suspension AST Suspension/MOTON Suspension BBS of America Inc. CERAMIC PRO DashLogic DeatschWerks Fuel Systems GFB Go Fast Bits Level Ride Air Suspension Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Waylens Inc. | AST 2000 Series for BMW E36 3 Series Moton Motorsport 3-Ways for Porsche 991.1 GT3 and GT3 RS BBS RE-Magnesium Wheel Ceramic Pro: PPF and Vinyl RaceBoss High Flow Fuel Rails Hybrid Blow-Off Valve Level Ride Air Suspension BILSTEIN Clubsport | ’16+ BMW M2 Secure360 Automotive Security Camera |
New Zealand: NZ Hot Rod Magazine
| 3pConnect/Turbosmart Antigravity Batteries BorgWarner Classic Instruments Cobra/Escort/WASPcam Holley/MSD MAXTRAX MITO Corp. Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners Ohlins USA | V Series 50mm Wastegate Antigravity Lithium-Ion Performance Stater Battery S300SX-E 72mm Full Sweep Instrument Set- AutoCross Yellow Series Max360c Racepak Vantage CL1 Cloud Based Data Kit MAXTRAX JaxBase Pecca Automotive Leather Kits Mothers PowerCone 360 Ford Mustang R&T Suspension Kit |
Norway: AMCAR Magazine
| 4LOADER Custom Autosound Manufacturing Dannmar Lifts EZ Pulley Flaming River Industries Inc. Heidts Hot Rod & Muscle Car Parts Ningbo Henri Development Trade Co. Ltd. Retro Manufacturing Show Cars Automotive Inc. Vertically Driven Products – VDP | 4LOADER Three Radio Display MaxJax ez Pulley Aluminum Roadster Column ’93–’02 Camaro and Firebird Suspension Kit Stain Billet Steering Wheel with Full Leather Wrap RetroSound Wonder Bar Radio Chevrolet 348 Valve Cover Under Seat Storage Vault |
Russian Federation: OFF-ROAD Drive
| Advanced Accessory Concepts Decked Hard Korr Lighting Hunter Engineering Company King Shocks OPTIMA Batteries RIVAL RIVAL TITAN Fuel Tanks Warrior Products | Trigger “Volt” Bluetooth voltage monitor Decked Mid-Size In Vehicle Storage System 200w Folding Solar Mat Revolution tire changer with WalkAway Operation ’17 Can-am Maverick X3 Performance Series UTV Coilover Kit New OPTIMA YELLOWTOP in Group Sizes H6, H7 RIVAL aluminum bumper RIVAL deep stamped 6mm alloy skid plate TITAN Trail Trekker Transfer tANK MOD Box (18-in. Length) |
South Korea: Car and Tech
| Celette Inc. Hard Korr Lighting MIG BUDDY/GeorgeB Design MONTI Tools Inc. MONTI Tools Inc. PERTRONIX LLC Pliogrip Like 90 Portaband Pro The Detail Mate Winjet Automotive Inc. | Cameleon 200w Folding Solar Mat MiG Buddy – Welding Gun Holder Die Blaster Vinyl Zapper PerTronix GM Weather Pack Quick Change Ratchet Crimp Kit White-Wash by Like90 Sharp Shooter The Detail Mate PRO Ford F-250 Taillights with LED Illuminated bars and sequential turn signal |
Sweden: Bilsport Classic Magazine
| Drake Automotive Group JJ’S Rods & JJ’S E-Z Boots JJ’S Rods & JJ’S E-Z Boots Kleinn Air Horns Metra Electronics Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners NFS Sport International Show Cars Automotive Inc. Wheel Vintiques Wilwood Disc Brakes | Scott Drake Legendary Wheels LW-60 GT8 Series Brake and Clutch pedal rubber boot seal Steering Column Firewall rubber boot seal 6350RC Waterproof Heavy-Duty Air Compressor iBeam Replacement Mirror Monitor and Camera Kit Mothers PowerCone 360 Need for Speed Accessories Chevrolet 409 valve cover Jumbo Hot Rod Wheel Tandem Brake and Hydraulic Clutch Pedal Kit |
United Arab Emirates: Zlatko Top Performance
| Adams Polishes American Autowire BBS of America Inc. Bubba Rope Dakota Digital DeatschWerks Fuel Systems Midland Radio Corp. MONTI Tools Inc. Viking Performance Inc. | Adam's Professional Line ’63–’67 Chevy Corvette Classic Update Wiring System BBS FS Wheel PowerSports Winch Line HDX Instrument System ’66–’77 Ford Bronco and ’62–’84 Toyota FJ High Flow Fuel Rails Portable Power Station Vinyl Zapper Viking Berserker Mobile Active Shock Tuning Tool |
United Kingdom: Global Automotive Connection & SuperFly Magazine
| All American Billet Brookville Roadster Inc. Holley/MSD Intellitronix JJ’S Rods & JJ’S E-Z Boots Liquid Armour Protective Coatings LLC ProCharger Supercharger Systems | ’67–’72 Chevy Slammed C10 Billet Hood Hinges ’32 All-Steel Full Fendered Two-Door Phanton Kit N.O.S Complete Coyote Plate Kit With Controller Universal 3D Analog Six-Gauge Panel Brake and Clutch pedal rubber boot seal 9H Ceramic Coating Kit ProCharger F-3X-143 Supercharger Supporting 3,500hp+ |
United Kingdom: Autosport Engineering
| Eibach Grypmat Holley/MSD JE Pistons OPTIMA Batteries SPA Technique Inc. Wavetrac Differentials Zeitronix Inc. | Civic Type R (’18) | Eibach PRO-PLUS System Grypmat Trio Racepak Vantage CL1 Cloud Based Data Kit “Pro Series” Forged Piston for 2017 KX250F New OPTIMA YELLOWTOP in Group Sizes H6, H7 Dirt Late-Model Fire Suppression System Wavetrac Differential – Ford Focus RS ZT-4 Dual Wideband Air/Fuel Controller with ZR-4 Super Slim, Dual Air/Fuel Gauge |
United Kingdom: Race Tech
| 3pConnect/Turbosmart 3pConnect/Turbosmart AP Racing/Essex AutoMeter COMP Performance Group Driven Racing Oil Holley/MSD JE Pistons Milltek Sport Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America | Davies Craig Digital Water Pump and Fan Controller V Series 40mm Motorsport Wastegate Essex Designed AP Racing Radi-CAL CP9668 Competition Brake System Nissan GT-R Digital II Series Gauges COMP Cams Micro Surface Enhancement SR50 20W-50 Conventional Racing Motor Oil Racepak Vantage CL1 Cloud Based Data Kit “Perfect Skirt” Piston Skirt Coating LITEBLOX High Performance Lightweight Batteries BILSTEIN Clubsport | ’16+ BMW M2 |
Venezuela: AutoZulia International
| Antigravity Batteries Austin International Mfg Inc. BBS of America Inc. Chevrolet COMP Performance Group Decked Holley/MSD R3 Performance Products Superwinch TYREDOG TPMS | MICRO-START XP-10 HEAVY DUTY Two-Ton Big-Wheel Jack BBS RI-S Wheel Chevrolet Fullsize Truck Front Six-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade System in Red FAST XR Series Coils For GM LS Engines DECKED Mid-Size In-Vehicle Storage System Racepak SmartWire IQ3S Dash Combo ’64-1/2 to ’70 Ford Mustang Front Suspension SUPERWINCH-EXP18SI-12V-Synthetic Rope Winch TPMS With Vibration Sensor |