Ford and General Motors presented design awards during the 2009 SEMA Show to recognize and honor the design excellence of the specialty-equipment industry.

Ford’s Corporate Design Awards are given annually to the vehicles that make significant contributions to vehicle design and stand apart from others at the SEMA Show. Similarly, the GM Design Awards recognize builders and companies for innovation, creativity and contributions to the specialty-equipment industry.

Ford Corporate Design Award Winners

Outstanding Achievement in Design

• Best of Show: Ring Brothers, ’64 Fairlane
• Best of Ford Show Stand: Detroit Street Rod, ’34 Ford Ecoboost
• Best Heritage Vehicle: Brodie Stoud, ’60 Starliner

Special Achievement

• 3dCarbon, Mustang
• Street Scene, Mustang
• Steeda, Mustang
• Falken, Flex
• Mobsteel, Taurus SHO
• MRT, Fusion I-4
• K-Daddyz Kustomz, F-250
• Creation N Chrome, Focus
• Raceskinz, MKS

Outstanding Project Vehicle Development and Execution

• Hellwig, F-150
• Skyjacker, F-150
• H&R Springs, Mustang
• ACV Motorsports, Fusion

GM Design Awards Winners

• Best GM Vehicle: 2010 Light Green Camaro, Neil Tjin, Tjin Edition
• Best GM Midsize Car: '65 Black Pontiac GTO, Josiah Coy, Coybilt
• Best GM Sports Car: 2010 Silver Camaro, Ken Lingenfelter, Lingenfelter Performance
• Best GM Restored Vehicle: '67 Burgundy Buick GS, Gus Stewart, Original Parts Group Inc.
• Best GM Hot Rod: '58 Black Corvette, Phil and Jeremy Gerber, Roadster Shop
• Best GM Truck: '59 Black Chevy Pickup, Rodger Lee, Ironworks Speed & Custom
• Best New GM Interior: 2010 Black Camaro, Chris Magnum, D.S.O. Eyewear
• Best New GM Exterior: 2010 Red Camaro, Rich Stokes, Status Customs
• Best New Product: 2010 Orange Camaro, Rick Bottom, Rick Bottom Designs
• Best High-Performance Product: 2010, White, Orange and Black Drift Camaro, Conrad Grunewald and Luke Lonberger, Grunewald Racing
• Most Innovative Product: 2010 Black Camaro, Nic Ashby Leadership Design
• Best New Accessory, Carbon Fiber Hood, Decklid, Fenders, Doors, GFX Kit and Spoiler, Michael Macare, Seibon Carbon

Ford and General Motors presented design awards during the 2009 SEMA Show to recognize and honor the design excellence of the specialty-equipment industry.

Ford’s Corporate Design Awards are given annually to the vehicles that make significant contributions to vehicle design and stand apart from others at the SEMA Show. Similarly, the GM Design Awards recognize builders and companies for innovation, creativity and contributions to the specialty-equipment industry.

Ford Corporate Design Award Winners

Outstanding Achievement in Design

• Best of Show: Ring Brothers, ’64 Fairlane
• Best of Ford Show Stand: Detroit Street Rod, ’34 Ford Ecoboost
• Best Heritage Vehicle: Brodie Stoud, ’60 Starliner

Special Achievement

• 3dCarbon, Mustang
• Street Scene, Mustang
• Steeda, Mustang
• Falken, Flex
• Mobsteel, Taurus SHO
• MRT, Fusion I-4
• K-Daddyz Kustomz, F-250
• Creation N Chrome, Focus
• Raceskinz, MKS

Outstanding Project Vehicle Development and Execution

• Hellwig, F-150
• Skyjacker, F-150
• H&R Springs, Mustang
• ACV Motorsports, Fusion

GM Design Awards Winners

• Best GM Vehicle: 2010 Light Green Camaro, Neil Tjin, Tjin Edition
• Best GM Midsize Car: '65 Black Pontiac GTO, Josiah Coy, Coybilt
• Best GM Sports Car: 2010 Silver Camaro, Ken Lingenfelter, Lingenfelter Performance
• Best GM Restored Vehicle: '67 Burgundy Buick GS, Gus Stewart, Original Parts Group Inc.
• Best GM Hot Rod: '58 Black Corvette, Phil and Jeremy Gerber, Roadster Shop
• Best GM Truck: '59 Black Chevy Pickup, Rodger Lee, Ironworks Speed & Custom
• Best New GM Interior: 2010 Black Camaro, Chris Magnum, D.S.O. Eyewear
• Best New GM Exterior: 2010 Red Camaro, Rich Stokes, Status Customs
• Best New Product: 2010 Orange Camaro, Rick Bottom, Rick Bottom Designs
• Best High-Performance Product: 2010, White, Orange and Black Drift Camaro, Conrad Grunewald and Luke Lonberger, Grunewald Racing
• Most Innovative Product: 2010 Black Camaro, Nic Ashby Leadership Design
• Best New Accessory, Carbon Fiber Hood, Decklid, Fenders, Doors, GFX Kit and Spoiler, Michael Macare, Seibon Carbon

Ford and General Motors presented design awards during the 2009 SEMA Show to recognize and honor the design excellence of the specialty-equipment industry.

Ford’s Corporate Design Awards are given annually to the vehicles that make significant contributions to vehicle design and stand apart from others at the SEMA Show. Similarly, the GM Design Awards recognize builders and companies for innovation, creativity and contributions to the specialty-equipment industry.

Ford Corporate Design Award Winners

Outstanding Achievement in Design

• Best of Show: Ring Brothers, ’64 Fairlane
• Best of Ford Show Stand: Detroit Street Rod, ’34 Ford Ecoboost
• Best Heritage Vehicle: Brodie Stoud, ’60 Starliner

Special Achievement

• 3dCarbon, Mustang
• Street Scene, Mustang
• Steeda, Mustang
• Falken, Flex
• Mobsteel, Taurus SHO
• MRT, Fusion I-4
• K-Daddyz Kustomz, F-250
• Creation N Chrome, Focus
• Raceskinz, MKS

Outstanding Project Vehicle Development and Execution

• Hellwig, F-150
• Skyjacker, F-150
• H&R Springs, Mustang
• ACV Motorsports, Fusion

GM Design Awards Winners

• Best GM Vehicle: 2010 Light Green Camaro, Neil Tjin, Tjin Edition
• Best GM Midsize Car: '65 Black Pontiac GTO, Josiah Coy, Coybilt
• Best GM Sports Car: 2010 Silver Camaro, Ken Lingenfelter, Lingenfelter Performance
• Best GM Restored Vehicle: '67 Burgundy Buick GS, Gus Stewart, Original Parts Group Inc.
• Best GM Hot Rod: '58 Black Corvette, Phil and Jeremy Gerber, Roadster Shop
• Best GM Truck: '59 Black Chevy Pickup, Rodger Lee, Ironworks Speed & Custom
• Best New GM Interior: 2010 Black Camaro, Chris Magnum, D.S.O. Eyewear
• Best New GM Exterior: 2010 Red Camaro, Rich Stokes, Status Customs
• Best New Product: 2010 Orange Camaro, Rick Bottom, Rick Bottom Designs
• Best High-Performance Product: 2010, White, Orange and Black Drift Camaro, Conrad Grunewald and Luke Lonberger, Grunewald Racing
• Most Innovative Product: 2010 Black Camaro, Nic Ashby Leadership Design
• Best New Accessory, Carbon Fiber Hood, Decklid, Fenders, Doors, GFX Kit and Spoiler, Michael Macare, Seibon Carbon

Ford and General Motors presented design awards during the 2009 SEMA Show to recognize and honor the design excellence of the specialty-equipment industry.

Ford’s Corporate Design Awards are given annually to the vehicles that make significant contributions to vehicle design and stand apart from others at the SEMA Show. Similarly, the GM Design Awards recognize builders and companies for innovation, creativity and contributions to the specialty-equipment industry.

Ford Corporate Design Award Winners

Outstanding Achievement in Design

• Best of Show: Ring Brothers, ’64 Fairlane
• Best of Ford Show Stand: Detroit Street Rod, ’34 Ford Ecoboost
• Best Heritage Vehicle: Brodie Stoud, ’60 Starliner

Special Achievement

• 3dCarbon, Mustang
• Street Scene, Mustang
• Steeda, Mustang
• Falken, Flex
• Mobsteel, Taurus SHO
• MRT, Fusion I-4
• K-Daddyz Kustomz, F-250
• Creation N Chrome, Focus
• Raceskinz, MKS

Outstanding Project Vehicle Development and Execution

• Hellwig, F-150
• Skyjacker, F-150
• H&R Springs, Mustang
• ACV Motorsports, Fusion

GM Design Awards Winners

• Best GM Vehicle: 2010 Light Green Camaro, Neil Tjin, Tjin Edition
• Best GM Midsize Car: '65 Black Pontiac GTO, Josiah Coy, Coybilt
• Best GM Sports Car: 2010 Silver Camaro, Ken Lingenfelter, Lingenfelter Performance
• Best GM Restored Vehicle: '67 Burgundy Buick GS, Gus Stewart, Original Parts Group Inc.
• Best GM Hot Rod: '58 Black Corvette, Phil and Jeremy Gerber, Roadster Shop
• Best GM Truck: '59 Black Chevy Pickup, Rodger Lee, Ironworks Speed & Custom
• Best New GM Interior: 2010 Black Camaro, Chris Magnum, D.S.O. Eyewear
• Best New GM Exterior: 2010 Red Camaro, Rich Stokes, Status Customs
• Best New Product: 2010 Orange Camaro, Rick Bottom, Rick Bottom Designs
• Best High-Performance Product: 2010, White, Orange and Black Drift Camaro, Conrad Grunewald and Luke Lonberger, Grunewald Racing
• Most Innovative Product: 2010 Black Camaro, Nic Ashby Leadership Design
• Best New Accessory, Carbon Fiber Hood, Decklid, Fenders, Doors, GFX Kit and Spoiler, Michael Macare, Seibon Carbon

The next-generation 2012 BMW 3-Series may seem a long way off, but Brenda Priddy tells us these are the first shots of the next 3-Series prototype. From these photos, it appears the typical 3-Series proportions—short rear overhang, aggressive stance typical of the E36 through current E90 models—will remain. But the overall look is slimmer and more toned than the current 3, Priddy says.

Her sources also tell her that the front of the car will receive a widened kidney grille (but smaller than the current 5-Series), and classic L-shaped lighting units and typical BMW layout in back. The convertible will retain the folding hardtop, as the current folding hardtop has proven to be the most successful 3-Series cabrio yet.

The next 3 will also likely incorporate the latest in BMW’s Efficient Dynamics technologies. Like the 1-series, there will be an active hybrid model using a range-extended three-cylinder engine connected to an electric motor as well as BMW's active aerodynamics, a solar roof panel for energy efficiency in the use of interior controls, brake energy regeneration, stop-start and pre-heating technology for the engine, gearbox and differential.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

The next-generation 2012 BMW 3-Series may seem a long way off, but Brenda Priddy tells us these are the first shots of the next 3-Series prototype. From these photos, it appears the typical 3-Series proportions—short rear overhang, aggressive stance typical of the E36 through current E90 models—will remain. But the overall look is slimmer and more toned than the current 3, Priddy says.

Her sources also tell her that the front of the car will receive a widened kidney grille (but smaller than the current 5-Series), and classic L-shaped lighting units and typical BMW layout in back. The convertible will retain the folding hardtop, as the current folding hardtop has proven to be the most successful 3-Series cabrio yet.

The next 3 will also likely incorporate the latest in BMW’s Efficient Dynamics technologies. Like the 1-series, there will be an active hybrid model using a range-extended three-cylinder engine connected to an electric motor as well as BMW's active aerodynamics, a solar roof panel for energy efficiency in the use of interior controls, brake energy regeneration, stop-start and pre-heating technology for the engine, gearbox and differential.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

The next-generation 2012 BMW 3-Series may seem a long way off, but Brenda Priddy tells us these are the first shots of the next 3-Series prototype. From these photos, it appears the typical 3-Series proportions—short rear overhang, aggressive stance typical of the E36 through current E90 models—will remain. But the overall look is slimmer and more toned than the current 3, Priddy says.

Her sources also tell her that the front of the car will receive a widened kidney grille (but smaller than the current 5-Series), and classic L-shaped lighting units and typical BMW layout in back. The convertible will retain the folding hardtop, as the current folding hardtop has proven to be the most successful 3-Series cabrio yet.

The next 3 will also likely incorporate the latest in BMW’s Efficient Dynamics technologies. Like the 1-series, there will be an active hybrid model using a range-extended three-cylinder engine connected to an electric motor as well as BMW's active aerodynamics, a solar roof panel for energy efficiency in the use of interior controls, brake energy regeneration, stop-start and pre-heating technology for the engine, gearbox and differential.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

The next-generation 2012 BMW 3-Series may seem a long way off, but Brenda Priddy tells us these are the first shots of the next 3-Series prototype. From these photos, it appears the typical 3-Series proportions—short rear overhang, aggressive stance typical of the E36 through current E90 models—will remain. But the overall look is slimmer and more toned than the current 3, Priddy says.

Her sources also tell her that the front of the car will receive a widened kidney grille (but smaller than the current 5-Series), and classic L-shaped lighting units and typical BMW layout in back. The convertible will retain the folding hardtop, as the current folding hardtop has proven to be the most successful 3-Series cabrio yet.

The next 3 will also likely incorporate the latest in BMW’s Efficient Dynamics technologies. Like the 1-series, there will be an active hybrid model using a range-extended three-cylinder engine connected to an electric motor as well as BMW's active aerodynamics, a solar roof panel for energy efficiency in the use of interior controls, brake energy regeneration, stop-start and pre-heating technology for the engine, gearbox and differential.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

Mainstream consumers are discovering the benefits of vehicle customization through an industry-wide consumer awareness program. Articles educating the public on how the industry’s products could give their older car or truck a new look or increase its performance were developed in June. The articles have attracted media attention from throughout the country, resulting in 985 published stories in mainstream newspapers and websites. Notable clips include the Chicago Sun-Times, southern California’s Orange Country Register, Flint Journal in Michigan and the Reading Eagle in Pennsylvania.

Read two of the most recent articles from the outreach campaign.