LAS VEGAS — The Auto International Association (AIA) hosted its 21st Annual Product/Marketing Awards Program on Tuesday Nov. 3 in Las Vegas to recognize manufacturers, suppliers and marketers for excellence in product introductions and marketing programs specifically designed for the import vehicle market.
This year’s winners are:
Best Overall Import Aftermarket Product: Premium Japanese Brand Timing Belt Kit, Nitoma Inc.
Best New Product For Import Cars or Trucks: Volkswagen, Jetta, Golf/Audi TT High Performance CV Axle, DSS CV Axles.
Best Merchandising/Advertising of a Product For Import Cars or Trucks: “It’s Denso, Relax” Trade Ad Campaign, Denso Sales California Inc.
Best New Packaging of a Product for Import Cars or Trucks: Blister Packaging, Valeo Wiper Systems.
Best Catalog of a Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks: 2009 Quality-Built Alternator & Starter Catalog, MPA Motorcar Parts of America Inc.
Best New Web site of a Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks: www.centricparts.com, Centric Parts.