AAPEX 2018 featured the latest new products and innovations, advanced training by industry experts, and current and futuristic technology demonstrations.
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.”
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.
Challenge winners will receive free AAPEX 2019 registration and housing for four nights.
AAPEX 2018 pre-registered buyers are invited to vote for their favorite products in the AAPEX New Product Showcase starting Monday, Oct. 15.
The interface allows secure, standard, safe and direct access to vehicle data and information.
The 20-minute presentations will cover advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), telematics, vehicle-to-vehicle communications (V2V), the digital service adviser and digital technician, and repairing cybersecure vehicles.
The expanded program includes training on shop equipment and technology, electric car and alternative fuel vehicles, advanced diagnostics, heating and cooling and business management.
The 2018 AAPEXedu program is offering 18 sessions discussing how attendees can position themselves to stay ahead of the curve and grow their businesses.
Attendees will be able to have one-on-one interactions with exhibitors in the Mobility Garage, as well as an augmented reality experience to test and install parts.
The Service Professionals General Session at AAPEX 2018 will tackle an important industry issue: building rewarding careers for automotive technicians and ensuring they have the skills to repair vehicles equipped with new technology, regardless of where they are employed in the automotive aftermarket.
AAPEX 2018 has lined up leading experts of advanced driver assistance systems to discuss the growing number of technologies and products that can be installed on millions of vehicles in the car parc that will significantly increase safety functionality.
