The votes are in: SEMA Show exhibitors have chosen vehicles in five categories which they see as the best business opportunities for the aftermarket. The top three finalists in each of those categories (car, truck, 4×4/SUV, sport compact and powersports vehicle) will be presented Monday, No. 4, at the SEMA Show Vehicle Reveal, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The top finalists are:
SEMA Car of the Year: Audi R8, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang
SEMA Truck of the Year: Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-Series, RAM
SEMA 4×4/SUV of the Year: Chevrolet Blazer, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner
SEMA Sport Compact of the Year: Audi RS 3, Ford Focus, Volkswagen GTI
SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year: Honda Talon, Mahindra Roxor A/T, Polaris RZR
“SEMA Show exhibitors are the experts when it comes to knowing what trends to follow or which vehicles are the best for vehicle customization,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA VP of OEM & Product Development Programs. “We’re grateful that SEMA Show exhibitors have voiced their picks and are excited to recognize winning automakers at the upcoming SEMA Show.”
The SEMA Award Program is intended to improve awareness of aftermarket products. It showcases SEMA’s ongoing collaboration with automakers and aftermarket manufacturers, helping bring quality products to market. SEMA also aids aftermarket manufacturers with product development through the SEMA Garage, measuring sessions, 3-D printing and technology transfer.
For additional information about the SEMA Award program, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.