By Chris Gardner, senior vice president, AASA
We sure have heard a lot about telematics and connected vehicles over the past few years – and for good reason. The penetration, spread and utilization of these technologies is headed our way quickly, so it only makes sense to prepare for… READ MORE
By Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association
After over a year of not being able to be together, there really are no words to express how I feel about the prospect of AAPEX finally being our homecoming this November.
This is the year that challenged us. This is… READ MORE
By Brian Plott, executive director, Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI)
I started this year with great anticipation, feeling that 2020 would be a year charged with evolutionary change in the industry and powerful growth in the automotive aftermarket. As if to confirm this feeling, our first quarter activities came out… READ MORE
By Carolina Arregoces, associate, international affairs, Auto Care Association
This year, the Virtual AAPEX Experience will offer attendees the opportunity to reach the over $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry. It will be a unique, interactive way to connect with industry professionals and to identify business opportunities with current and… READ MORE
By Aaron Lowe, AAP, senior vice president, government and regulatory affairs, Auto Care Association
While COVID-19 has clearly placed challenges on the automotive aftermarket industry and its employees, it also has helped many in the industry to realize just how essential it is to the American way of life. Whether… READ MORE
By Larry Northup, senior director, community engagement, Auto Care Association
Everyone knows it’s been a tough spring season for the motor vehicle aftermarket. By early April, business was down more than 35% in many areas, with the declines extending up and down the supply chain.
Due to their position at… READ MORE
By Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association
The year 2020 is off to an unusual start – and although the circumstances have been less than ideal, the reality of our current global health situation is that the world has come together in unprecedented ways.
Amid social distancing, we’re… READ MORE