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2026 SEMA Show Media Choice Award Winners Revealed

By SEMA News Editors

SEMA Media Choice Award recipient at 2026 SEMA Show.

 

SEMA has unveiled the winners of the 2026 SEMA Show Media's Choice program, celebrating the new products that will resonate with the audiences of some of the most notable and influential media outlets covering the automotive aftermarket.

This year, a panel of 18 editors representing top consumer, enthusiast and trade publications explored the New Products Showcase to identify the products they believe will capture the attention of enthusiasts, builders, retailers and industry professionals alike.

The award-winning products, alongside hundreds of breakthrough aftermarket innovations, were on display in the New Products Showcase during the 2026 SEMA Show, offering attendees a firsthand look at the industry's latest advancements.

The 2026 SEMA Show Media's Choice award winners are:

Autobody News

Judge: Lisa McArdle

  • Celette | WebTools
  • KECO Body Repair Products | KECO XR2 GPR System
  • Mirka | DEXOS 1230X M HEPA AFC

 

Auto Italia Magazine

Judge: Mike Rysiecki

  • CTEK | RB 1500 Booster
  • Gtechniq | GT1 Ceramic Coating Kit
  • Valvetronic Designs | Ford Mustang HEX Pipe Midpipe

 

AutoZulia International

Judge: Henry Pierini

  • Performance Electronics | OBDII Blocker
  • Specialty Auto Parts USA/Proform | Brushless Ultra-high Efficiency Stack Plate Cooler
  • Vapor Trapper | Vapor Trapper

 

CEoutlook

Judge: James Chevrette

  • DS18 Car Audio | Project360.88
  • Firstech | Compustar 710HD Vehicle Infotainment System
  • VUEROID Dashcam | H1 4K Infinite

 

Collision Repair Magazine

Judge: William Simmons

  • 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division | 3M Precision Finish Nozzle -- 5 nozzles/box
  • Celette | WebTools
  • Revv | Identify by AirPro + Revv

 

Dealernews

Judge: Robin Hartfiel

  • Kawasaki Motors | KX327
  • Stinger | Horizon XTR
  • Denago PowerSports | RanchHawk 650FI 4x4

 

Generation 4x4 Magazine

Judge: Jerome Andre

  • Broken Rock | Max Clearance Hitch Roller
  • Gtechniq | GT1 Ceramic Coating Kit
  • MARSTRAIL | MARSTRAX: MARSTRAX MT3

 

Hot Rod

Judge: KJ Jones

  • Edelbrock Group | FAST LS XCR LS3 Intake Manifold 112 MM
  • Livernois Motorsports & Engineering | Electronic Returnless Dual Fuel Pump System for 2015-2026 F150
  • Scoggin Dickey Parts Center | Hellcat Flex Fuel Kit

 

MotoIQ

Judge: Mike Kojima

  • Auto Meter | COBB Tuning: CAN Gateway for Factory ECU Sensor Expansion
  • Corsa/Haltech | Haltech Ti8HP
  • Hoosier Racing Tire | Hoosier TrackAttack Pro ECE R117

 

New Tune Up

Judge: Luis Zschocke

  • Collino | Inline 6-cyl 292 250 Chevy Intake Manifold
  • McLeod Racing | McLeod RXT 3D for 2011-2017 Mustang with TREMEC Magnum
  • Speedmaster | GM Powerglide 10 Clutch Drum Assembly Kit

 

On All Cylinders

Judge: Paul Sakalas

  • American Autowire | Track20 Modular Wiring System
  • Corsa/Haltech | Rebel K
  • McLeod Racing | Silver Sport M22-Style 4-Speed Manual Transmission

 

OVR Magazine

Judge: Jerry Tsai

  • Scosche Industries | MagicMount SL Grip Starlink Compatible Bar Grip
  • Vintage Air | 89-90 Totota FJ 60/62 Gen 5 SureFit kit
  • Warn Industries | ZEON XC 12-S for Hidden Winch Mounts

 

Performance Digital Entertainment

Judge: Guillermo Moeller

  • NAPA | NAPA XcceleratoR XR Training Goggles
  • Ridetech | Ridetech Bolt-On 4-Link
  • Summit Racing Equipment | Quick Change LS Valve Spring Compressor

 

Pro Tool Reviews

Judge: Clint DeBoer

  • Milwaukee Tool | M18 FUEL STRIKER Hammer Chisel
  • Westin/Superwinch | EZ Grid Bed Mat
  • Wiha Tools | Metric MagicRing Ratcheting Wrench Tray Set

 

Revista Garagem Old School

Judge: Ludmilla Kruppa

  • Flaming River Industries | Watertight Swivel Floor Mount Series
  • Street Juice Products | Them Thangz
  • Vapor Trapper | Vapor Trapper

 

THE SHOP

Judge: Jef White

  • RANDYS Worldwide | USA Standard / Zumbrota - NSG370 Upgraded Shift Tower Assembly - 2005-2018 Jeep
  • TMI Products | TMI Late Model Leather Upholstery
  • Wilwood Disc Brakes | XRS Six Piston radial mount Street Performance Calipers

 

Tire Business

Judge: David Manley

  • Auto Meter | COBB Tuning: Accessport for non-hybrid Toyota Sequoia (23+) and Tundra (22+)
  • Holley Performance Products | 1955-1986 Jeep CJ Cluster
  • Tmat Products | Fishing Rod Holder with Tmat Anchors

 

Traction

Judge: Matthew Walker

  • Atturo Tire | Trail Blade XTS
  • Turbo Tires | Lexani RFX Max
  • Venom Power Tire/Predator Tire | Apex Striker