With 850 logistics leaders gathering, the real value lies in the Nov 2 preshow events at Planet Hollywood, not the main floor.
Priya Raman
14 min read
Mike Chung releases 2027 Auto Care Factbook data with forecasts through 2029. Use these hard metrics to align inventory with the projected 5.1% market growth.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
With women holding just 12.1% of repair roles, the industry needs active sponsorship over passive mentorship to drive real retention and growth.
Dmitry Volkov
15 min read
The AACF raised exactly $97,000 via a classic car sweepstakes to aid aftermarket families facing illness or disaster, proving community power.
Dmitry Volkov
12 min read
ASE acquired WrenchWay on June 30, 2026, to merge certification with workforce data, aiming to fix the broken technician pipeline.
Anna Petrova
9 min read
Nominations close August 7, 2026. Distinguish between the Art Fisher and Lifetime awards to secure genuine peer validation in the aftermarket.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
With only 3% of technicians EV-ready, AAPEX 2026 shifts focus to urgent workforce training and practical diagnostics for independent shops.
Priya Raman
12 min read
With Canada's fleet averaging 14 years by 2026, Herle must unify the $44B sector to secure vital repair data for independents.
Priya Raman
16 min read