The automotive aftermarket’s gravitas on this issue is commonly overlooked by publications outside the amazing aftermarket trade media

A post-show survey of AAPEX 2025 attendees conducted in December found 68% had already decided to return to AAPEX 2026

The theme for this year’s show, “Where the industry gets real,” is a testament to the fact that AAPEX is a venue where real business gets done

70% report supply chain diversification efforts as inventories rise and consumers increasingly shop for lower cost parts amid high new car prices

Annual automotive aftermarket tradeshow is accepting applications to present business management or technical training at one of its hallmark exhibit areas in November

Quick lube operators see a growth opportunity for preventative maintenance amid a buoyant market for M&A; many suppliers they rely on are long-standing AAPEX exhibitors

From Wayne Gretzky’s wisdom during the Keynote Breakfast to REPAIR Act momentum – key aftermarket insights from AAPEX 2025

Two students from North Kansas City Schools broke down and reassembled a Chevy 350 engine in 1 hour and 44 minutes; AAPEX to make student competition an annual event.

Honors individuals and businesses that set the example for operational excellence, customer service and reliable vehicle repairs

Co-branded exhibition underscores growing demand for qualified auto techs and highlights the variety of well-paid career prospects in this evolving trade.