Import Vehicle Community Project Awards Announced

Nov. 8, 2019

The Import Product and Marketing Awards consist of 10 categories and recognize innovative products and marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket.

LAS VEGAS, November 8, 2019—The Import Vehicle Community, a community of the Auto Care Association, announced the winners of its annual Product and Marketing Awards. The awards were presented to the winners at the Import Vehicle Community booth during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) currently taking place in Las Vegas.

The Import Vehicle Community is a community of the Auto Care Association that is focused on serving the needs of all businesses engaged in import nameplate products and services. The Import Product and Marketing Awards consist of 10 categories and recognize innovative products and marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket.

The 2019 Import Product and Marketing Award winners are:

Best Overall Import Aftermarket Product or Product Line

  • Company: Akebono Brake Corporation
  • Entry: Akebono EURO® Ultra-Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pads

Best New Product or Product Line

  • Company: APC Automotive Technologies
  • Entry: GCX and GCX FC Brake Rotors

Best Performance Product or Accessory

  • Company: ATEQ TPMS Tools
  • Entry: ATEQ TPMS Tools Sync-ID Technology

Best New Tool for Repairs

  • Company: Redline Detection
  • Entry: TotalVac®

Best Problem-Solver

  • Company: Spectra Premium Industries
  • Entry: VWP36A Aluminum Oil Pan with Steel Thread Inserts

Best Packaging of a Product

  • Company: Continental
  • Entry: ClearContact

Best Merchandising/Advertising of a Product

  • Company: Continental
  • Entry: ClearContact

Best Print or Electronic Catalog of a Product Line

  • Company: Standard Motor Products
  • Entry: Intermotor eCatalog

Best Electronic Media

  • Company: Dayco
  • Entry: Dayco Catalog App

Best Functional Fluid

  • Company: CRP Automotive
  • Entry: Pentosin ATF 9 Automatic Transmission Fluid - P/N 1058111 (1L) / 1058211 (5L)

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