AAPEX is the premier event for the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry. By attending as media, you’ll experience firsthand the vastness of the industry, while seeing innovative products and technologies, networking with top industry leaders and trainers, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and market intelligence. AAPEX also presents multiple opportunities to generate valuable content and story ideas, as well as conduct interviews with industry representatives from all segments of the aftermarket from around the globe. 

Media registration is complimentary to qualified media. 

Exhibitor Press Releases and Press Kits

Visit the AAPEX 2022 Exhibitor Online Press Room where you can browse press releases and press kits from exhibitors.

Press Releases

Get up-to-the-minute news and announcements from AAPEX, and read about AAPEX 2023 exhibitors and their exciting new products and technologies.

Media Partners

Promote AAPEX 2023 to your audience, and receive visibility leading up to and at AAPEX 2023 through our partner program, a trade opportunity that exchanges advertising of AAPEX for visibility to our audience. All relevant, qualified media channels are eligible to participate in the program and we welcome emerging media as well.

Influencer Partners

The automotive aftermarket industry is always evolving, and so are we. AAPEX is now offering trade opportunities and increased visibility to social media influencers as part of our influencer program. A limited number of relevant, qualified social media channels are eligible to participate in the program.

AAPEX Media Events

The annual AAPEX Media Reception will take place Sunday, Oct. 30, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Media Center, Casanova Room 601, The Venetian. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to AAPEX Media. Additional media events will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Facts & Figures

For background information about AAPEX use the AAPEX Fact Sheet, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Analysis, and AAPEX Media Guide.

AAPEX Images, AAPEX TV-360, B-Roll

Tour our Photo Gallery for highlights of AAPEX and watch AAPEX TV-360 videos for the latest news and industry trends. Download b-roll – broadcast-quality HD video content for your TV broadcasts and online purposes – categorized by topic.

AAPEX Blog

Read our AAPEX Blog for insights from industry experts on vehicle data, trends and market outlook, technology, ADAS and more.

Media Updates

View our Media Updates for the latest news and information specifically for media attending AAPEX.

Media Events

AAPEX 2021 will host several media events, including the AAPEX New Product and New Packaging Showcase Awards presentation, AAPEX Media Tours, the AAPEX Best Booth Awards presentation, the AAPEX Service and Repair Awards recognition, AASA’s Media & Member Briefing, and the Special Forecast: EV and E-Commerce Briefing and Press Conference. For more information, visit AAPEX 2021 Media Events.

Press Conferences

Press conferences will be held in The Venetian, Casanova Room 603. A schedule of press conferences will be available in late October.

Celebrity Appearances

AAPEX exhibitors often host celebrities in their booths. Check the celebrity list to see who will be at AAPEX this year.

Hotels/Travel

AAPEX partners with onPeak to offer discounts on hotel rooms. For air travel, AAPEX partners with major airlines to offer discounts on airfare.