Emerging Vehicle Technologies And Aftermarket Opportunities In Focus At AAPEX 2019
Attendees at this year’s AAPEX will have the opportunity to see how the auto care industry is staying competitive in the age of advanced vehicle technologies.
Americans Are Delaying Car Maintenance To The Tune Of Nearly $25 Billion
Summer driving season is upon us, which means at one moment you’re driving down the highway, the next you’re slamming on your brakes when you hit traffic. You trust yourself to stop, but do you trust the person behind you?
‘Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.’ Partners with National Pronto Association at NHRA Northwest Nationals
Together, they’re working to bring urgent attention to the issue of car-data access and control, which has implications for millions of car owners and drivers nationwide.
US Aftermarket Sales Reach $297 Billion in 2018, Exceeding Forecasted Growth
The 2019 Joint Channel Forecast Model predicts that the total aftermarket sales will grow from $297 billion in 2018 to $338 billion through 2022, a 3.3% compound annual growth rate from 2018.
Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey: Tariffs Are Hurting the Aftermarket, Making Roads Less Safe
Hanvey voiced the association’s support for the Trump administration’s efforts to address China’s unfair trade policies but warned the administration of the negative impact tariffs are having on the industry’s supply chain.
Women in Auto Care Accepting Entries for 2019 Automotive Communications Awards
The awards are designed to applaud companies and agencies that provide automotive information to consumers and trade professionals through outstanding advertising, marketing, merchandising and effective PR.
AAPEXedu to Feature Mix of Classroom, Hands-on and Underhood Training
The AAPEXedu program will feature a forum on advanced driver-assistance systems; a Service Professionals Summit; sessions on trends, market outlook, technologies, tariffs and more; as well as “Mobility Garage: Products and Training for Tomorrow” and “Let’s Tech” presentations.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Rallies Members to Political Action
On June 4, Auto Care Association Director of State Affairs Tom Tucker addressed nearly 400 Alliance members and channel partners at the Sheraton New Orleans to discuss the industry’s political status.
Independent Repair Shops Are ‘Blindfolded’ Without Access to Telematics Data, Auto Care Association CEO Asserts in Op-Ed
If lawmakers don’t intervene, the issue poses a threat to vehicle owners’ basic right to decide who fixes their car, Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey asserts in a New York Times op-ed.
WIX Filters Wins 2 ACPN Content Excellence Awards
WIX took home a silver award for the 2018 WIX light-duty application catalog and bronze for the WIX product numeric/interchange catalog.
Auto Care Association Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports
“While the Auto Care Association supports the Trump administration’s efforts to address China’s unfair trade practices and is encouraged by recent progress made through trade talks, we oppose the use of tariffs as a negotiating strategy,” Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey wrote.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Announces Denso as Recipient of 2019 Receiver’s Choice Award
Denso received exceptional ratings in every content category, including product details and attributes, marketing descriptions, images and timely delivery of quality data.
