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

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

Four stages to feature free “mini sessions” on ADAS, EVs, market forecasts and trade policy.

The changes AAPEX has made to the show in 2025 helped put AAPEX on the cover of Aftermarket News in September 2025.

On a recent episode of the On Air podcast by the Auto Care Association, Jacki Lutz, Ted Hughes and Mark Bogdansky offer tips for exhibitors to get the most out of their investment at AAPEX.

Here are three trends automotive aftermarket reporters are watching for at AAPEX 2025.

Training and professional development are part of a strong business case for sending employees to tradeshows, like AAPEX 2025.

In an opinion piece published by Ward’s Auto, Bill Hanvey, CEO, Auto Care Association, says a key to solving the auto technician shortage is to change the perception of the job, compensation and career prospects.

AAPEX has extended the deadline for its all-new Student Engine Assembly Competition to September 15, 2025. The competition is a timed event where teams of vocational students will race to disassemble and reassemble a Chevy 350 engine.