Tag: AAPEX

MAHLE Tech Promotion Winner Chooses 1,000-hp Petty Z06 Corvette

(From left to right) John Force Racing team members, Austin Prock, Brittany Force, Robert Hight, and John Force; Linda McGough and Bob Mattliano, 2023 Choice of Champions winner; Casey Currie; Thad Moffitt, professional race car driver and grandson of Richard Petty; and Greg Steadman, chief operating officer at Petty’s Garage.

Bob Mattliano was the grand prize winner of the MAHLE: The Choice of Champions technician promotion…

Your Goals for the SEMA Show

The idea behind this successful Lincoln Navigator package was sparked by a project vehicle I saw at last year’s SEMA Show.

This article originally appeared in the November 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. I don’t remember the exact year of my first SEMA Show, but I know it was more than 25 years ago. In fact, it was long enough ago that when I ate breakfast at the casino that morning, the steak and eggs… Continue reading Your Goals for the SEMA Show

AAPEX Show Previews General Session Speakers

The 2023 AAPEX Show, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, will offer two general sessions highlighting the latest aftermarkets trends, market research and insights, the organization announced. The first session, “Trends Impacting the North American Aftermarket,” will be held on Oct. 31, while “Aftermarket Outlook 2024,” will take… Continue reading AAPEX Show Previews General Session Speakers

Be a Trade Show Star

Finding success at trade shows involves prioritizing what’s best for you and for your business.

This article originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Karl M. Stearns They stand there like they are just about to step into the Land of Oz. Trade show attendees at the entrance to the vendor exhibits. Thousands of people are pouring in. Lights, noise, eye-candy everywhere. And then—what? They… Continue reading Be a Trade Show Star

Hot Shot’s Secret Winter Defense Fuel Booster Wins Award

Hot Shot’s Secret EDT+ Winter Defense fuel booster has won a MOTOR Top 20 Award for 2023, parent company Lubrication Specialties announced. The winners of MOTOR’s Top 20 Awards, an annual, online voting product competition, will be recognized at the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. Lubrication Specialties Brand Manager Josh Steinmetz will accept the… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Winter Defense Fuel Booster Wins Award

AirSept Diagnostic Tool Wins MOTOR Top 20 Award

The AirSept A/C Sight Glass Diagnostic Tool was selected for a MOTOR Top 20 Award for 2023, the company announced. In the MOTOR Top 20 Award competition, products are judged through an online voting system to determine the final twenty for recognition, competition officials said. Winners will be recognized during the 2023 AAPEX Show in… Continue reading AirSept Diagnostic Tool Wins MOTOR Top 20 Award

AAPEX Webinar to Cover Global Supply Chain

The AAPEX Webinar Series is hosting an upcoming webinar that will cover how to navigate global trade, the organization announced. The webinar, “Reducing Risk and Cost in the Global Supply Chain: Top 5 Strategies,” is scheduled for Sept. 26, and will be hosted by Thomas Cook, managing director of Blue Tiger International (bluetigerintl.com). Cook will… Continue reading AAPEX Webinar to Cover Global Supply Chain

AAPEX Now Accepting Student Program Applications

AAPEX is now accepting applications for its student program, representatives of the annual trade show announced. The program offers two options for students to attend this year’s event, as well as an opportunity for aftermarket companies to get involved in the program, according to event officials. The first option is the Student Sponsorship Program that… Continue reading AAPEX Now Accepting Student Program Applications

AAPEX Updates Mobile App for 2023 Show

The free AAPEX 2023 Mobile App is now available, event organizers announced. The app features tools to help attendees plan and maximize their show experience, organizers said, including interactive floor plans, a searchable exhibitor list and a My Show Planner for customized schedules. Attendees who still have last year’s AAPEX app will receive an automatic… Continue reading AAPEX Updates Mobile App for 2023 Show