Why You Shouldn’t Leave Right to Repair on the Back Burner
I want you to take yourself back to last week, in the kitchen making Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey is in the oven and every burner on the stovetop has a job to do. You’re timing everything perfectly… until your nose tells you otherwise. The beans on the back burner are burning! This is how Tom
AAPEX Keynote Speakers Discuss Elections, State of Aftermarket
AAPEX 2022 kicked off Nov. 1 with a keynote discussion between political icon, James Carville, and political strategist, Karl Rove, who provided their points and counterpoints on this year’s midterm elections. The discussion was moderated by Ann Wilson, senior vice president of government affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and Lisa Foshee, senior vice
Babcox Media Honors Industry Leaders at Night of Excellence
Babcox Media announced the recipients of three automotive excellence awards – Tomorrow’s Tech’s School of the Year, presented by Wix Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts; Counterman’s Counter Professional of the Year, presented by WIX Filters; and Tire Review’s Top Shop, presented by Coats. The event was held in the Venetian Expo on the first floor
AAPEX 2022 Announces Service and Repair Award Winners
AAPEX announced the winners of the third annual Service and Repair Awards that recognize and elevate the essential services provided by shop owners, service advisors and technicians to keep the motoring public on the road, the organization said. AAPEX awarded Shop Owner of the Year to Kristi Hudson, Donnie Hudson and Frank Hudson, Troy Auto
Hankook & Company Showcases Battery Products at AAPEX 2022
Hankook & Company, the holding company of global tire maker Hankook Tire, is showcasing its battery products for various automotive segments as well as next-generation prototypes at the 2022 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. Hankook & Company says its Energy Solution (ES) business will showcase its lead-acid battery technology and a lineup of its latest
Road to AAPEX Ep. 6: The End of the Road
It all comes down to this. “I didn’t want something easy. I wanted something that was going to be an ‘Are you going to make it?’ moment every time I get in the car.” That’s how Babcox Media’s Joe Keene set the stage in the first episode of Road to AAPEX, well before he knew
PRT Presents New Innovations in Ride Technology at AAPEX 2022
PRT announced it will be exhibiting new products and various first-to-market applications at the Sands Expo during this week’s AAPEX Show. Some of the launches apply to brand-new vehicles such as the 2022 Honda CR-V and the 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The new product line, PRT Air Shocks, is an OEM quality replacement for air suspension
AAPEX Show 2022: Full List of Events, Locations for Networking
At this year’s AAPEX Show, the Auto Care Association will open different locations and host several events for attendees. The organization encourages attendees to meet its staff and get the most out of the AAPEX experience at the following event locations. For more information about event registration, click here. Auto Care Association Member Center Times
Epicor To Offer No-Obligation Tech Consultations at AAPEX
Epicor announced it will offer free, no-obligation technology consultations for automotive aftermarket suppliers, distribution businesses and vehicle service shop operators throughout AAPEX 2022, November 1-3, in Las Vegas. The company says these free sessions will be available in the Epicor booths (A2238 and R9030) as well as through virtual meetings and are part of the
GMB Launches New Product Categories in Time for AAPEX 2022
GMB North America, Inc. has added three new exclusive product categories to its line-up and will showcase them at the 2022 AAPEX Show at Booth A3433. These include automotive batteries, motor oil and oil filters. GMB’s team of product developers, engineers and manufacturers has produced a number of new parts in addition to the new
Coats Previews Shop Solutions Coming to 2022 AAPEX Show
Coats has expanded its product offerings and will display them at the 2022 AAPEX Show from Nov. 1-3. Coats will conduct live demonstrations of its aligner, vehicle inspection lane and Bayley Service Intelligence platform as well as its full array of tire changers and wheel balancers at its booth in #R8838, and in Bay 3
AAPEX 2022: Popular General Sessions Return
The AAPEX Show will again offer two free general sessions on the top automotive trends from 11 a.m. to noon at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. On Nov. 1, Todd Campau, associate director of Aftermarket Solutions at S&P Global Mobility, will share his annual overview of key industry trends and new insight affecting the