The top reasons attendees say they come to AAPEX are to find new products and innovations (65%); find new suppliers (58%); and maintain existing relationships (54%).

AAPEX attracts a “Who’s Who” list of the aftermarket. Here is a sample of brands registered to exhibit or attend AAPEX 2025 to date.

Here’s a list of auto tech scholarships from: 1. University of the Aftermarket Foundation 2. Autel 3. Northwood University and Women In Automotive 4. Department of Labor 5. CNCDA Foundation and AAG 6. Ford Philanthropy

Auto aftermarket roundup: 1. Consumers are buying up used EVs at a discount, 2. EVs are a billion-dollar opportunity, 3. EV repairs are less frequent but have higher margins, 4. EV owners struggle to find repair and maintenance options

“Automotive and tire manufacturers predict that their top workforce-related challenge over the next year will be change management (37%), ensuring employees and departments effectively adopt new technology and processes.

According to a survey of 4,700 technicians, shop owners, managers, instructors and students by WrenchWay in 2024, the median salary for an auto technician is $90,159.

The combined market capitalization of O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY), AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) and Advanced Auto Parts (NYSE: AP) grew from $67.5 billion in 2015 to 159.3 billion in 2025 – a 42% increase.

The average age of U.S. vehicles, including light trucks, rose to 12.8 years in 2025, according to a new analysis from S&P Global Mobility.

Auto aftermarket roundup: 1. M&A heats up in the automotive aftermarket; 2. Global automotive wheels market growing at 4.9% CAGR; 3. Analysts predict AutoZone stock price to move higher.

Northwood University is launching a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program tailored for automotive professionals.