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Registration open for 2020 Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo
November 25, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Midwest Auto Care Alliance has opened registration for the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo in Kansas City, Kansas. The event will be held March 5-8 at Overland Park Convention Center, featuring over 100 educational sessions featuring leading business management…

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ShopPros to offer service advisor training course
October 18, 2019 by Allan Janssen

ShopPros will offer its AdvisorPro 16 Service Advisor Training course. The live virtual training event launches in November. ShopPros says implementation of the key lessons in the program is guaranteed to increase sales and generate happier customers with a focus on…

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AAPEX to host virtual challenge
October 17, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Attendees at the Automotive Aftermarket Pars Exhibition (AAPEX) 2019 are invited to virtually install parts on a vehicle and compete for the best time during a Virtual Vehicle Challenge. Daily winners with the fastest time will receive free AAPEX 2020 registration…

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AAPEX to feature ‘Ted Talk’ style presentations
October 1, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Industry experts and technical trainers will offer quick learning presentations on new products, technologies, and trends on the “Let’s Tech” stage at AAPEX 2019, The presentations will be modeled after the popular TED Talks, with Let’s Tech speakers delivering short,…

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New A.R. tool coming to AAPEX
September 23, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Motor Information Systems will demonstrate an augmented reality (AR) application for vehicle maintenance and repair. The system, called Augmentor will allow show attendees to complete a 21-point inspection on a 3-D Ford F-150 truck, through an entirely virtual experience while…

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AAPEX summit to address consolidation
September 23, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The training arm of the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX) will tackle the hot topic of consolidation in the automotive service world at this year’s show. AAPEXedu will feature a Service Professionals Summit dubbed “Aftermarket 2030: Consolidation Trends, Opportunities and…

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Messe Frankfurt to organise Festival of Motoring
September 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Messe Frankfurt and trade publisher Crain Communications are joining forces to launch Festival of Motoring USA. The event will have with static and interactive content from mainstream, exotic, classic cars, and off-road vehicles. Festival of Motoring USA will be held…

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Registration opens for MACS 2020
September 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Registration is now open for the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) 40th anniversary training event and trade show. The MACS ACcess show will be held Feb. 19-22, 2020 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Attendees…

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AAPEX 2019 to host ADAS forum
September 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX) will host a three-hour Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Forum to prepare auto repair shops for the opportunities and challenges of servicing modern vehicles. The Forum will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, in…

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Lindertech to feature training for the whole shop
September 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Cochrane Automotive in Toronto has lined up four days of shop owner, service advisor, and technician training for the annual Lindertech fall training event. It will be held Oct. 2-5 – the first three days at John and Leah Cochranes…

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CAF symposium intends to prepare youth for skilled trades
August 30, 2019 by Renee Montague

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) wants to find out from the apprenticeship community how the CAF-FCA can provide young people with a better understanding of the value of apprenticeship and skilled trades careers.   They are hosting a National Symposium: Preparing…

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Aftermarket riders to tour Death Valley before heading to AAPEX / SEMA
August 29, 2019 by Renee Montague

Heading down to Vegas for Industry Week? You might be interested in joining other aftermarketers for a motorcycle tour from Las Vegas to Death Valley and Yosemite National Park. The “Ride for the Future” is organized by The Automotive Aftermarket…