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AAPEX Day 3: Virtual event concludes
November 6, 2020 by Christine Hogg

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…

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Industry watchers offer positive outlook
November 5, 2020 by Allan Janssen

    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…

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AAPEX Day 2: Highlights from this year’s virtual event
November 5, 2020 by Christine Hogg

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…

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AAPEX Day 1: Industry meets in virtual space
November 4, 2020 by Allan Janssen

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…

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AASA Mobility Innovation Conference spotlights aftermarket mobility tech
October 28, 2020 by Christine Hogg

The annual AASA Mobility Innovation Conference has officially concluded. The conference, held virtually this year from Oct. 20 – Oct. 22, provided opportunities for automotive aftermarket professionals to come together and share insights and strategies related to the future of…

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Aftermarket bounce-back will be quicker than other industries: AASA
October 26, 2020 by Allan Janssen

A new report from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) suggest the aftermarket will bounce back from the pandemic quicker and return to normal sooner than many other manufacturing industries. “The automotive aftermarket’s ability to recover is due in large part…

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New AIA study measures COVID-19 impact on aftermarket
October 21, 2020 by Christine Hogg

  COVID-19 has disrupted the Canadian economy, and, inevitably, the automotive aftermarket, a recent study shows. Published every two years, the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada’s 2020 Outlook Study provides an in-depth examination of the state of the Canadian…

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New tech will bring new opportunities: Delphi exec
October 20, 2020 by Allan Janssen

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…

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AAPEX releases speaker line-up
October 16, 2020 by Allan Janssen

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…

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Chris Chesney to explore future vehicle tech in free webinar
October 15, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Carquest senior trainer Chris Chesney will host a webinar on Tuesday covering new vehicle technology. The free event, organized by the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA) is open to industry professionals AT 8 p.m. EST. Chesney will cover the changes…

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Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2021 to be a virtual event
October 14, 2020 by Allan Janssen

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…

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Alliance announces virtual Canada Night
October 14, 2020 by Allan Janssen

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…