AAPEX is gearing up for an exciting debut of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Stage with free daily training to ensure automotive aftermarket professionals excel at ADAS repairs and are fully prepared to benefit from one of the largest emerging aftermarket opportunities. To stay up-to-date on everything ADAS, including the latest trends and insights, make sure to stop by the stage located in Joe’s Garage, Booth 7642, Level 1, The Venetian Expo.
AAPEX Reception to Honor Service and Repair Professionals
AAPEX 2024 will host a reception on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to honor automotive service and repair professionals for their vital commitment to keeping the motoring public on the road. The AAPEX 2024 Service and Repair Award recipients also will be recognized, and special guest and automotive technician Faye Hadley will be mingling among the crowd. Hadley is the co-host of MotorTrend’s All Girls Garage, the featured mechanic on MotorTrend’s Motor Mythbusters, and the owner of Pistons & PixieDust, an automotive repair shop specializing in Toyota with a focus on custom Supras. Make plans to join the celebration from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in Joe’s Garage, Level 1, The Venetian Expo.
AAPEX Receives Fastest-Growing Transportation Show Award
AAPEX recently received the prestigious Trade Show Executive (TSE) award for “Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Transportation Show in 2023 by Blended Percentage of Growth.” The award is based on exhibit hall and attendance growth at last year’s global automotive aftermarket event in Las Vegas. It was announced during TSE’s 2024 Gold 100 Grand Awards ceremony on Sept. 18 to recognize trade shows that were the largest and most ahead of the curve in innovative approaches in 2023.
Exhibitors Add News to Media Portal
AAPEX 2024 exhibiting companies have started uploading their press releases and press kits to the Exhibitor Press Room on the AAPEX Media Portal. Check back often for the latest news and events taking place in exhibitor booths.
Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Meeting Customer Expectations
The recent AAPEX Education Online webinar, “Consumers and Advanced Vehicle Technologies,” is now available on demand. Watch now to hear panelists discuss the investment shops need to make in equipment and training to service electric vehicles and perform advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibrations, as well as how to successfully demonstrate their skills and knowledge to today’s customer.
When and Why Shops Invest in Their Business
The final webinar in the AAPEX Education Online series will focus on, “When and Why Shops Invest in Their Business.” The free webinar will cover how shops select technology and products, how warehouse distributors (WDs) and manufacturers aid in the selection, what data should shops look at and how do owners decide when and how to invest in servicing electric vehicles and calibrating advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Sign up today to join the discussion on Thursday, Oct. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. ET.
