AAPEXedu Adds Telematics, Connected Car Sessions

AAPEX 2015 will include AAPEXedu sessions that focus on the role of telematics as a revenue generator and issues related to autonomous vehicles and connected cars.

The sessions include:

Tuesday, Nov. 3

“Connected Vehicles: Gearing Up for Security,” 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
“Telematics Support for Independent Shops,” 11 a.m. – Noon
“21st Century Vehicles – Keeping Drivers Safe and Connected While Respecting the Environment,” 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

“Telematics and the Independent Vehicle Service Industry,” 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
“Connected Vehicles: The Future of Transportation,” 11 a.m. – Noon
“New Safety Technology: Does It Work?” 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5

“Connected Vehicles – Have You Lost Connection with Infotainment?” 11 a.m. – Noon.

There are more than 50 sessions planned for the 2015 AAPEXedu, and all sessions are free and begin on Monday, Nov. 2, the day before the official start of AAPEX. AAPEXedu sessions will take place at the Venetian, Palazzo Congress Center Level 1, Marco Polo Rooms 701-707 and 801-804, and Casanova Rooms 506-507 and 606-607.

AAPEX 2015 runs from Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.

For a complete schedule of sessions, visit www.aapexshow.com.

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