After an exhilarating three-day event that ran from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, the 2020 virtual Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exhibition (AAPEX) has come to an end. This year, thousands of automotive professionals took part in the virtual conference, normally held…
The Virtual AAPEX Experience has announced the recipients of the new AAPEX Service and Repair Awards during a live-streamed ceremony. The awards recognize and elevate the essential services that shop owners, service advisors and technicians provide to keep the…
Industry executives participating in the Virtual AAPEX Experience struck a positive note when asked to comment on the future of the automotive aftermarket on Tuesday. In a session called “What to Expect on the Road Ahead,” aftermarket leaders…
Day two of this year’s virtual Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exhibition (AAPEX) continued with more business management webinars, technical trainings/demonstrations, and meetings between thousands of automotive professionals. Thousands of automotive professionals are expected to take part in the three-day event, co-hosted…
The annual Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exhibition (AAPEX) opened its virtual doors yesterday, with a town hall meeting and scores of workshops, demonstrations, and training sessions. Thousands of automotive professionals are expected to take part in the three-day event, co-hosted by…
By Allan Janssen Despite fears of a lingering pandemic, a panel of well-placed aftermarket executives agrees there is room to be optimistic about the industry’s prospects for the next 15 months. Speaking on an AAPEX webinar this week, Bob…
By Allan Janssen Automotive service professionals need not worry about being sidelined by new technology, says a senior Delphi executive. “Malcolm Sissmore, vice president of North American aftermarket sales for Delphi, told a virtual audience of industry players yesterday that…
Training sessions at the upcoming Virtual AAPEX Experience will cover a variety of topics, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) diagnostics and calibrations, European diagnostics, lab scope usage and controller area networks (CANs). Organizers of the event — virtual this…
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’21 (HDAW 2021) conference organizers have announced the annual event will be held virtually Jan. 25-28. The virtual conference will feature traditional HDAW opening sessions with the HDAW 2021 co-chairs and a comprehensive conference program that…
Following the cancellation of Canada Night at AAPEX, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. has announced it will host a virtual Canada Night as a part of its 2020 virtual Winter Shareholder Meeting. “Canada Night at AAPEX is always an…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will host a virtual symposium for owners of multiple repair facilities. The 9th Annual MSO Symposium will still take place the week of Nov. 9, at no cost for attendees. Ray Fisher, president and executive…
AutoVitals a provider of software as a service (SaaS) solutions to automotive repair and maintenance shops, says it is planning an “all-star line-up of speakers and sessions for the company’s upcoming online event, The Digital Shop Summit. The one-day…