
{"id":671,"date":"2018-10-31T12:45:01","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T12:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/chrisauffenberg\/?p=671"},"modified":"2024-01-12T11:38:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T11:38:48","slug":"ford-focus-mustang-f-series-bring-home-top-honors-at-2018-sema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/ford-focus-mustang-f-series-bring-home-top-honors-at-2018-sema\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Wins Three Vehicle of the Year Awards at Vegas Tradeshow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ford lineup won big at the 2018 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show in Vegas this week with three of its models taking home\u00a0Vehicle of the Year awards. The three winning models include the Ford Focus, Ford Mustang, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/power-stroke-diesel-engine-offers-30-mpg-highway-on-ford-f-150\/\">Ford F-Series<\/a> pickup truck lineup. Learn more about what Ford and SEMA are saying about the recent accolades below.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[<strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/2019-ford-ranger-release-date-and-photos\/\">2019 Ford Ranger Release Date and Photos<\/a>]<\/p>\n<h2>Ford Focus, Mustang, F-Series Bring Home Top Honors at 2018 SEMA<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-3\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4407 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113610\/2018-Ford-Focus-Sedan-B_o.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Ford Focus sedan exterior in gray\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113610\/2018-Ford-Focus-Sedan-B_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113610\/2018-Ford-Focus-Sedan-B_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ford Focus<\/h3>\n<p>The Ford Focus is no stranger to SEMA awards. Its lineup of sedan and hatchback variants has won four repeat awards. ST and RS Focus variants specifically receive the highest acclaim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1\" >\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113613\/2018-Ford-Mustang-B-1_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Ford Mustang side profile\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113613\/2018-Ford-Mustang-B-1_o-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113613\/2018-Ford-Mustang-B-1_o-1-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ford Mustang<\/h3>\n<p>The Ford Mustang was named Car of the Year in this year\u2019s SEMA showoff. Previously, the Mustang has won both Car of the Year and Sports Coupe of the Year categories in past SEMA shows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113834\/2018-Ford-F-150-B12_o.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Ford F-150 \" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113834\/2018-Ford-F-150-B12_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2018\/10\/12113834\/2018-Ford-F-150-B12_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ford F-Series<\/h3>\n<p>The Ford F-Series pickup truck lineup was named the Truck of the Year for the eighth time. It\u2019s an impressive feat considering SEMA has only been handing out awards for nine years total.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe are honored that SEMA Show exhibitors have bestowed Ford with these prestigious awards. We make a point of embracing the aftermarket and appreciate this endorsement from the SEMA community as we strive to keep our best-selling nameplates among the most customized vehicles around the world.\u201d said Hermann Salenbauch, global director, Ford Performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFord vehicles serve as a great platforms for personalization, evident by the three SEMA Awards announced today. Regardless of whether drivers are choosing a car, truck or sport compact vehicle, they can be confident in knowing there\u2019s a tremendous range of options for customization when they select a Ford vehicle,\u201d said Chris Kersting, SEMA President and CEO.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Looking for a new Ford model? Browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/new-ford-missouri-and-illinois\">current Ford car, SUV and truck inventory<\/a> available for test drive and purchase at Chris Auffenberg dealerships via our online inventory pages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ford lineup won big at the 2018 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show in Vegas this week with three of its models taking home\u00a0Vehicle of the Year awards. The three winning models include the Ford Focus, Ford Mustang, and Ford F-Series pickup truck lineup. 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