Analysts see resilience in the automotive aftermarket, expect growing consumer demand amid record-high new car prices, and an increased pace of dealmaking.

Quick lube operators see a growth opportunity for preventative maintenance amid a buoyant market for M&A; many suppliers they rely on are long-standing AAPEX exhibitors

Automotive aftermarket product announcements at AAPEX span a wide variety of categories, from steering, suspension, and braking to new diagnostics, tools, and shop software

From resistance to results: work with Gen Z, not against them

From Wayne Gretzky’s wisdom during the Keynote Breakfast to REPAIR Act momentum – key aftermarket insights from AAPEX 2025

From garage floors to global supply chains, trusted data is becoming the automotive aftermarket’s most powerful performance upgrade

Two students from North Kansas City Schools broke down and reassembled a Chevy 350 engine in 1 hour and 44 minutes; AAPEX to make student competition an annual event.

Sports can teach many lessons about business for the aftermarket, according to Wayne Gretzky during the AAPEX 2025 Keynote Breakfast.

As fleets and owner-operators push for greater efficiency in an increasingly competitive market, solutions like one-tank flushes represent the future of diesel maintenance

Honors individuals and businesses that set the example for operational excellence, customer service and reliable vehicle repairs