SEMA Announces New Vehicle Awards

The best new vehicles for personalization were announced at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the organization announced. Voted on by exhibiting manufacturers, the SEMA Awards are presented annually to recognize the top trending vehicle models in five categories:

  • Car of the Year: Ford Mustang
  • Sport Compact of the Year: Toyota Supra
  • 4×4/SUV of the Year: Ford Bronco
  • Full-size Truck of the Year: Ford F-Series
  • Mid-Size Truck of the Year: Toyota Tacoma

“The SEMA Award celebrates the industry’s unique ability to identify and set trends that influence automotive enthusiast worldwide,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA President and CEO. “Consumers are able to look to SEMA Award winners for guidance on which vehicles offer the greatest opportunities for customization.”

The 2021 SEMA Award Winners: from left, Lisa Materazzo, Group Vice President, Toyota Marketing; Dave Pericak, Engineering Director, Unibody Applications, Ford; Chris Kersting, President and CEO, SEMA; Jackie DiMarco, F-Series Chief Program Manager, Ford; Phil Collaraeno, Executive Director for Global Programs, Ford.

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.