SEMA Announces Vehicles of the Year

— Ford Mustang, F-Series, Focus, Jeep Wrangler and Polaris RZR Turbo
S named 2018 SEMA Award winners —

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The top trending vehicle models in five categories were announced
yesterday at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. Selected by
manufacturing exhibitors of the world’s premier automotive trade show,
the SEMA Vehicle of the Year award winners are:

• SEMA Car of the Year: Ford Mustang
• SEMA Truck of the Year: Ford F-Series
• SEMA 4×4/SUV of the Year: Jeep Wrangler
• SEMA Sport Compact of the Year: Ford Focus
• SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year: Polaris RZR Turbo S

Voted on by SEMA Show exhibitors, the SEMA Award winners represent the
cars, trucks and SUVs that aftermarket manufacturers are investing in
and developing products and accessories for. Consumers can be confident
knowing that these vehicles have an array of options for customization.

With three SEMA Award winning vehicles this year, Ford continues a long
history of collaboration with the aftermarket community. The automaker
was among the first to participate in the Tech Transfer Program and
provide advance details to aftermarket manufacturers for product
development.

The Jeep Wrangler, which remains the reigning SEMA 4×4/SUV of the Year
winner, has also been a favorite of the aftermarket community. The
vehicle provides outstanding options for every day driving or for
off-roading.

New this year is the Powersports Vehicle of the Year, presented to
Polaris for the RZR XP Turbo S.

“As the powersports segment becomes more and more popular, the Polaris
RZR XP Turbo S is a great new vehicle for enthusiasts to discover the
thrill and excitement of off-roading,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris
Kersting. “We’re pleased to present the first-ever SEMA Powersports
Vehicle of the Year award to Polaris for the RZR.”

The SEMA Vehicle of the Year Awards heighten awareness for aftermarket
products, and it is an example of the industry’s partnership between
automakers and aftermarket manufacturers. The exhibitors who select the
award winners are manufacturers of products designed to improve
performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance
appearance and comfort.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products that are
available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market
Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since
the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the
leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the
automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA
Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort,
convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are
available at www.semashow.com
or www.sema.org,
909/396-0289.

Contacts

SEMA
Juan Torres, 909-978-6722
juant@sema.org