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AAPEX Welcomes Reporters, Journalists and Influencers
Get up-to-the-minute news and announcements from AAPEX and read the latest on AAPEX 2026 exhibitors, including their exciting new products and technologies.
Hear the latest updates straight from the AAPEX exhibitors themselves. Read about everything from product launches to the latest innovations.
Find the latest industry news and articles to stay informed on the trends and developments shaping the aftermarket.
Read our AAPEX Blog for insights from industry experts on vehicle data, trends, and market outlook, technology, ADAS, and more.
Media Contact
To be added to our list for news announcements or for general media inquiries, please send an email to: [email protected]
Every year 1,300 reporters, journalists, and influencers converge on AAPEX (the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) – and for good reason: AAPEX is a great place to find stories that span from manufacturers and distributors to retailers and independent auto service shops.
AAPEX represents a market that is valued at nearly $435 billion in the U.S. and $2.3 trillion globally. It’s one of the fastest-growing conferences in the world. Last year, the event attracted more than 45,000 attendees from 128 countries and 2,600+ exhibitors from 46 countries
Media Resources
Lives
Lives
The official source for news and highlights from AAPEX, featuring key moments, announcements, and coverage all in one place.
Facts & Figures
Facts & Figures
For background information about AAPEX, please refer to the 2025 AAPEX Media Guide.
AAPEX Show Photos and B-Roll
AAPEX Show Photos and B-Roll
Tour our Photo Gallery for highlights of AAPEX. Video footage coming soon!
Get a Feel for AAPEX
You’ll find people of all ranks at AAPEX too, from vocational students to CEOs.
Some of the topics you can explore at AAPEX include:
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing and distribution
- Retail (parts and repair)
- Economics
- Supply chain and logistics
- Workforce and talent development
- Dealmaking and industry consolidation
- Innovation in manufacturing, distribution and auto repair
To really get a feel for AAPEX, check out their impressive YouTube channel filled with highlights and insights, along with a fantastic photo gallery showcasing memorable moments from past years.




Media Partners
Promote AAPEX to your audience and receive visibility leading up to and at the event through our partner program — a trade opportunity that exchanges AAPEX advertising for access to our audience. All relevant, qualified media channels are eligible to participate in the program. We also welcome emerging media to participate.

Digital Content Creators
AAPEX is now offering trade opportunities and increased visibility to social media influencers as part of our Digital Content Creator Ambassador Program. A limited number of relevant, qualified social media channels are eligible to participate in the program.