The Road To AAPEX, Ep. 5: The Road Less Traveled
Last episode, the 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham gave Babcox Media’s Joe Keene a good scare. But that was only the beginning….
AMN Drivetime Quick Hit: AAPEX 2022
Just in case you weren’t already excited for AAPEX 2022, this AMN Drivetime Quick Hit conversation with the the Auto Care Association’s Bill Hanvey and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA) Paul McCarthy, co-owners of the AAPEX show, will get you pumped up for this year’s event. AAPEX 2022 will take place Nov. 1-3 in
The Road to AAPEX, Ep 4: Halfway There – What Could Go Wrong?
The literal road to AAPEX has been smooth, so far; But, Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician who fixed up a battered 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham, has been getting his kicks on Route 66 as he drives 2,500 miles from Akron, Ohio, to Las Vegas. In this episode, he checks out iconic roadside attractions like
The Road to AAPEX Ep. 3: You Wouldn’t Believe Who and What You’ll See on Route 66
It’s the stuff road trips are made of–the unexpected, the interesting and even the bizarre. They’re the roadside detours that are so intriguing you can’t help but pull the car over and soak it all in. Luckily, the 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham was running well. Babcox Media’s ASE-certified technician Joe Keene fixed it up with high-quality
The Road to AAPEX Episode 2: Will A 33-Year-Old Cadillac Even Start?
“A lot of things happened, except when I turned the key.”
AAPEX 2022: What Tire Dealers Can Expect [Audio]
It’s that time of year again—show time! With about a month and a half before the SEMA and AAPEX Shows, we’re gearing up to bring you live coverage from both…and give you a sneak peek at what to expect at the shows this year. Whether you’re busy planning your trip to Vegas for the biggest automotive aftermarket event
The Road to AAPEX Starts Here
You may notice a different type of show car at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) this year. It only has 140 hp, with a four-speed automatic transmission and clocks in at 20 feet long. This car is not arriving at the show on a trailer. Instead, it’s coming from Akron, Ohio, on its own power. The
AAPEX 2022: What Tire Dealers Can Expect
It’s that time of year again—show time! With about a month and a half before the SEMA and AAPEX Shows, we’re gearing up to bring you live coverage from both…and give you a sneak peek at what to expect at the shows this year. Whether you’re busy planning your trip to Vegas for the biggest
4 New Tires in 1 Year: Nexen Talks Product Strategy, Marketing Goals
In the last year, Nexen Tire Americas has launched four tires in key segments with no plans of stopping. It has also moved its headquarters from southern California to Richfield, Ohio, to be closer to its R&D center, and has doubled down on its motorsports partnerships and OE fitments. So, how is the tiremaker faring
AAPEX 2022 Announces Keynote Speakers
AAPEX announced that political consultant James Carville and political strategist Karl Rove will participate in a keynote discussion at this year’s event for the global automotive aftermarket industry. The keynote discussion, “Differing Opinions Discuss the 2022 Midterms and Beyond,” will be held on Nov. 1. With AAPEX taking place the week before the 2022 midterm
Toyo Tire’s Graber: More Tires Coming for US Dealers, All-Weather is ‘Growth Segment’
When tire dealers tell you, “Keep doing what you’re doing, I just need more tires,” that’s a simple yet hard mandate to follow, especially in an environment where the supply chain is as predictable as the weather. Yet this is what Toyo Tires dealers told Michael Graber, president and CEO of Toyo Tire USA, when
AAPEX 2022 Introduces Programs to Attract Automotive Aftermarket Talent
AAPEX 2022 is introducing a Student Sponsorship Program and Sponsor a Tech program to help increase and retain the talent pool for the automotive aftermarket industry. AAPEX will take place Nov. 1-3, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The Student Sponsorship Program aims to nourish the industry with young talent by introducing students to
