Automotive Trends: A Mostly Positive Outlook For The Aftermarket

The looming shift to autonomous technology is one of five trends that Seng highlighted in his AAPEX presentation, “Five Trends in Five Minutes: Key Trends Impacting the North American Automotive Aftermarket.”

California On The Cusp Of Half-Million Electric Cars

According to just-released numbers, the state has just under 9,000 sales to go before it hits the goal.

Auto Value & Bumper To Bumper Announce Orlando Experience Sweepstakes Round Two Winners

As in the round one drawing, another 10 professional technicians have won a grand-prize trip package for a family of four to the magical world of Orlando, Florida.

CNN’s John King And Political Strategist Karl Rove Open AAPEX 2018

CNN’s John King and political strategist Karl Rove gave their views on the upcoming midterm elections and how tariffs could impact the automotive aftermarket industry during the grand opening keynote breakfast at AAPEX 2018 in Las Vegas.

University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Gives Update At AAPEX

In 2018, the foundation received 635 complete scholarship applications and awarded 302 scholarships for a total of $450,100. Fourteen of those scholarships were awarded to veterans.

Management Success Announces Rebrand To DRIVE At Their Newly Expanded Shop Owner’s Expo

The Shop Owner’s Expo and its anticipated announcement attracted hundreds of shop owners, industry leaders, parts suppliers, trade associations and media to the Sheraton Fairplex in Pomona, California, on October 19-21.

Thousands From The Alliance Take To The Streets To Attend AAPEX Show

The Alliance Aftermarket Jackpot Convention made history yesterday with a record number of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper customers crossing Las Vegas Boulevard together to attend the AAPEX Show.

Women In Auto Care Announces 2018 Women Of The Year Award Winners

The three recipients of the Women of the Year Awards will be recognized at the Women in Auto Care press conference and awards ceremony from 4-5 p.m. on Oct. 30 in Las Vegas.

Global Brake Safety Council Partners With IPR Center To Promote Automotive Safety With Warnings About Replacement Brake Pads

The effort is the result of recent concerns expressed by the GBSC over what it calls “the infiltration of fraudulent brakes” that are jeopardizing the safety of motorists with brake pads and other brake system components that it says can lead to malfunction or complete brake system failure.

New Study Shows How 16- To 24-Year-Olds Drive And Accessorize Their Cars

Despite some misconceptions, the SEMA Young Accessorizers report shows that young people do care about cars and driving.

EPA Considering Eliminating Refrigerant Sales Restrictions

Specifically, the proposed rule suggests reversing a 2016 rule that instituted air conditioning appliance maintenance and leak repair requirements to non-ozone depleting substances.

New ‘Virtual Vehicle Challenge’ To Take Place At AAPEX

Challenge winners will receive free AAPEX 2019 registration and housing for four nights.