AAPEX is offering an improved press release site to post your news, has added a press conference area to the show floor and considers guest posts all year round

Survey of 430 shop owners reveals revenue ranges, staffing levels, KPI tracking benefits, average repair-order values, and current posted labor rates as practical benchmarks

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

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

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

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,

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 close

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 value

AAPEX 2025 attendees point to supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and attracting qualified employees; meanwhile, exhibitors worry about attracting customers, tariffs and market positioning

Nearly six in 10 repair shops indicated the tech shortage was having a “high” or “moderate” impact on the business