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AAPEX 2026 Spices Up the Auto Aftermarket with Celebrity Appearances
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 VegasRead More -
AAPEX Earns High Marks on Two Industry Tradeshow Rankings for Performance
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. eventsRead More -
What steps is the aftermarket taking to address the skilled labor shortage?
Training is the top action aftermarket businesses are taking to attract and retain talent, according to a recent survey; AAPEX offers a range of free and premium trainingRead More -
The growing impact of rising repair costs [guest post]
Vehicle repair costs continue to climb – increasing pressure on consumers, insurers, repairers, and the broader collision repair ecosystemRead More -
The top 5 benefits auto technicians want from employers
87% of the 5,500 U.S. auto technicians surveyed by WrenchWay and ASE say proper shop equipment and paid vacation are “must-have” employee benefits,Read More -
Pragmatic ideas for solving the skilled labor shortage from a California shop owner
Demand for repair work is outpacing the supply of auto technicians; without a course correction, waiting time for service will grow, the cost will rise, and shops that are unable to recruit technicians may closeRead More -
AAPEX survey: More buyers are shopping for value in aftermarket parts and services
53% of aftermarket professionals polled say they have observed demand for lower-cost parts and services grow, yet quality is still the “top influence” for customer preference, suggesting many buyers are shopping for valueRead More -
AAPEX 2025 participants identify the top aftermarket challenges for 2026
AAPEX 2025 attendees point to supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and attracting qualified employees; meanwhile, exhibitors worry about attracting customers, tariffs and market positioningRead More -
The Cliff Notes to 28 New Products You Might Have Missed at AAPEX
Automotive aftermarket product announcements at AAPEX span a wide variety of categories, from steering, suspension, and braking to new diagnostics, tools, and shop softwareRead More -
The Aftermarket’s Next Competitive Edge? Data You Can Trust [guest post]
From garage floors to global supply chains, trusted data is becoming the automotive aftermarket’s most powerful performance upgradeRead More