Bar’s Leaks and Rislone at 2015 SEMA Show
Bar’s Leaks and Rislone are expanding their Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week presence with their first-ever booth at the 2015 SEMA Show. Bar’s Leaks will debut its Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair and the Head Seal Blown Head Gasket Repair at booth #32303 in the Upper South Hall Racing & Performance section of the Las Vegas
MAM Displaying Cloud, E-commerce Software at AAPEX
MAM Software Inc. will be at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas to demonstrate its cloud-enabled business tools and e-commerce software. The company will showcase the latest version of Autopart, the company’s Windows based point-of-sale, inventory and e-commerce system for parts distributors, retailers and jobbers; Autopart Online, the Software as a Service (SaaS) version of
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 –
YANG to Host Young Professionals Program at AAPEX
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association will host its second annual Young Professionals Program for auto care industry professionals under 40 at AAPEX on Nov. 4 in Las Vegas. The program will include the YANG Town Hall featuring an executive panel of members of the auto care industry and
AAPEXedu Host Session on Disruptive Technologies
AAPEXedu 2015 will host several sessions focusing on disruptive technologies impacting the automotive aftermarket and how businesses can deal with them. AAPEXedu 2015 will feature nearly 50 free sessions and are free for attendees. Sessions focusing on disruptive technologies include: Disruptive and Emerging Technologies: Which Ones Will Impact the Aftermarket? Selling in the Age of
AIA Accepting People Awards Nominations
The Auto International Association is accepting nominations for its 2015 AIA People Awards through Aug. 7. The awards will honor the excellence of four people in the import auto care industry. The awards include the Hall of Fame Award, AIA Lifetime Industry Achievement Award, Young Executive of the Year Award and Peter Klotz AIA Person
AAPEX Mobile App Released
The AAPEX 2015 Mobile App has launched, allowing instant access to information on the November event. The app will feature an exhibitor search, interactive floor plans and map, schedules, a personalized itinerary planner, product information and social media links. The app is available for download on Apple’s App Store, Google Play or the AAPEX website.
Auto Care Association Accepting Nominees for Award
The Auto Care Association is accepting nominations for its Impact Award: Four for the Future. The annual award recognizes four aftermarket professionals, age 40 or younger, who have made a remarkable contribution within the auto care industry, the association said. Winners will be selected by the Auto Care Association Marketing and Communications Committee and representatives
AAPEX Releases New Logo
As part of its efforts to transform its brand image, AAPEX has unveiled a new logo. The logo is designed to capture the current and future direction of AAPEX. The logo features a streamlined look and contemporary feel in sync with many technological advances in the automotive industry today, AAPEX said. It is also designed
Conference To Address Recruiting and Retaining Employees
As part of AAPEX’s educational sessions, AAPEXedu, AAPEX will host a free conference on recruiting and retaining. The conference will take place Nov. 3 in Las Vegas. The conference includes case studies of outreach and recruiting programs, a session entitled, “Attracting, Engaging and Retaining High Talent,” by Dr. Bob Nelson, and a panel discussion called
YANG Networking Event at AAPEX
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), a program of the Auto Care Association, will host a networking event during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. The Young Professionals Program is scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Venetian Hotel Las Vegas. The program kicks off at 3:45 with “Networking for Your Future” by expert Allison Graham
Forbes to Keynote New AAPEX Session
Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will be the keynote speaker for the new General Session at AAPEX on Nov. 5. The new General Session replaces the Town Hall breakfast, hosted by the Auto Care Association, and the Executive Breakfast, hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “We are responding to event
