Global Media Awards: South America

More than 150 companies were recognized by a panel of international journalists at the SEMA Show 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.

Below are the winning exhibitors and products as selected by leading publications in South America-including Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela-for Global Media Awards:

Publication: New Tune Up (Argentina)

• Affordable Fuel Injection for the Optimum EFI 33
• American Autowire for the Highway 22 Universal Wiring System
• Classic Instruments for its 1973-’87 Chevy Truck Direct-Fit Instrument Cluster
• FiTech EFI for its Easy Street, Easy Street Master Kit and Go EFI 3×2 Tri Power EFI
• Flaming River Industries Inc. for the Custom Column Gearshift for EPAS System (’57 Chevy)
• Haltech Engine Management Systems for the Haltech Elite VMS-T
• R3 Performance Products for its 1964-1/2 to ’70 Ford Mustang Front Suspension

Publication: Revista Fullpower (Brazil)

• Audi of America for its Wireless Charging Phone Cover and Wireless Charging Pad
• BBS of America Inc. for the BBS RE-Magnesium Wheel
• Brandmotion for the Universal 360° Vision System
• CON2R for its Solid Wood Grip Steering Wheels and Twin-Three Universal Instrument Set
• Holley/MSD for the Racepak SmartWire IQ3S Dash Combo
• Redarc Electronics for its In-vehicle DC-DC and Solar Battery Charger
• Retro Manufacturing for the RetroSound Wonder Bar Radio
• Vision Tech America Inc. for the BOYO Carrobot C2-Lite
• Voxx Electronics Corp. for its LOOK-IT

Publication: CAR + STEREO Magazine (Brazil)

• Baer Inc. for its 2010-’15 Camaro Rear Pro+ 14-in. Brake System
• BBS of America Inc. for the BBS RE-Magnesium Wheel
• Don Hardy Race Cars for its Valve Cover
• Energy Suspension for its 2007-’14 Jeep Wrangler JK 1.75-in. Suspension Lift Set
• Hangzhou Magic Power Racing Parts Ltd. for its BMW N54 Intake Pipe
• Holley/MSD for the Holley GM Licensed Muscle Series Valve Covers and Hooker LS Exhaust Manifolds with 2.5-in. Outlet
• McGaughy’s Suspension for the 2017 Jeep JK 3.5-in. Lift Kit
• OPTIMA Batteries for its OPTIMA YELLOWTOP in Group Sizes H6, H7
• Powerteq for the PowerPaq Stage 1

Publication: AutoZulia International (Venezuela)

• Antigravity Batteries for its MICRO-START XP-10 HEAVY DUTY
• Austin International Mfg Inc. for the Two-Ton Big-Wheel Jack
• BBS of America Inc. for its BBS RI-S Wheel
• Chevrolet for the Chevrolet Fullsize Truck Front Six-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade System in Red
• COMP Performance Group for the FAST XR Series Coils For GM LS Engines
• Decked for its DECKED Mid-Size In-Vehicle Storage System
• Holley/MSD for the Racepak SmartWire IQ3S Dash Combo
• R3 Performance Products for its 1964-1/2 to ’70 Ford Mustang Front Suspension
• Superwinch for its SUPERWINCH-EXP18SI-12V-Synthetic Rope Winch
• TYREDOG TPMS for the TPMS With Vibration Sensor