Findings from a trio of surveys describe how technicians prefer to learn; the parts shops are buying; where AI could add the most value to the aftermarket

“We’re in the business of fixing people’s personal transportation,” says Seth Thorson, who will be leading a class on Tesla networks for shop owners and technicians at AAPEX 2026

Stars familiar with fans of the NWSL, NBA, NASCAR, MLB, NFL, and Hollywood, will make public appearances and sign autographs at the event in Las Vegas

AIA Canada Night returns to AAPEX, providing Canadian aftermarket leaders a space for meaningful conversations and networking

Technicians prioritize proper equipment, paid time off, retirement benefits, and paid training when evaluating employers

Functioning as an ‘industry marketplace’ placed this automotive aftermarket event in the top 1% of its peer class amid an estimated 10,000 annual U.S. events

New AAPEX Forum optimizes capacity, adds new amenities, improves access to mass transit and enables attendees to efficiently engage more exhibitors

AI can simplify searches, summarize large amounts of data, and retrieve technical bulletins, but it’s limited by training data and can’t make a diagnosis

Winningest NCAA basketball head coach faced change and uncertainty over his career – one of the most notable parallels for the automotive aftermarket

2026 Voice of the Technician survey finds “77% of automotive technicians agree that higher pay is the biggest issue the industry needs to address”