Nov. 10, 2016—The Import Vehicle Community, formerly the Auto International Association (AIA), announced its 2016 Import Product and Marketing Award Winners during a press conference at AAPEX in Las Vegas.
The 2016 Import Product and Marketing Award winners are:
- Best Overall Import Aftermarket Product or Product Line: Akebono Brake Corporation, Akebono EURO® Ultra-Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pads
- Best New Product or Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks: AISIN World Corp. of America, Air Suspension Compressor
- Best Performance Product, Accessory or Functional Fluids for Import Cars or Trucks: Centric Parts, StopTech Big Brake Kits for 1965-1989 Porsche 911
- Best New Tool for Repairs on Import Cars or Trucks: Redline Detection, Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Locator
- Best Problem-Solver for Import Cars or Trucks: CRP Automotive, Rein Automotive Water Pump Problem Solver Kit - WPL0016
- Best Packaging of a Product for Import Cars or Trucks: Beck/Arnley, European ECO Coolant
- Best Merchandising/Advertising of a Product for Import Cars or Trucks: Permatex, Fast Orange Grease X Mechanic's Laundry Detergent
- Best Print or Electronic Catalog of a Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks: SenSen Shocks & Struts, SenSen 2016-2017 Catalog
- Best Website Presentation of Product(s) for Import Cars or Trucks: DENSO, DENSO Auto Parts
- Best Social Media Campaign for Import Cars or Trucks Product and/or Brand Marketing: DENSO, DENSO 2 Win NHRA Sweepstakes