AAPEX Learning Forum Offers Education for All Aftermarket Segments
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Learning Forum will feature 30 education sessions with specific classes recommended for general aftermarket audiences, warehouse distributors, manufacturers, retailers, auto repair shops and parts stores. Sessions will take place throughout AAPEX, Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV.
Recovery & Ruin: Could the Recovery Mean Tough Times for Shops?
With many economic indicators like unemployment, same store sales and the stock market pointing to a final recovery, it is time to look at what it really means for your shop. While these are some of the toughest times to operate a shop, it is also a period of great opportunity and prosperity for shops willing to make investments in training, tools and people.
ETI Launches Important Collision Repair Market Research Study
In an effort to assist its members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has launched a series of Market Research Projects. The current survey covers numerous Collision Repair topics.
Perspectives: Positive Service Implications from a Sophisticated Aftermarket
Arming consumers with vehicle information gives them a better understanding of the importance and complexity of the various automotive systems
Directions: Will You Be Servicing a 100-MPG Vehicle in the Near Future?
Vehicles in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-PRIZE vie for $10 million in prizes that will be awarded to teams that develop production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 miles per gallon or energy equivalent (MPGe).
ETI’s ToolTech Event Continues to Grow in Popularity
The Equipment and Tool Institute’s (ETI) Annual ToolTech conference continues to be a popular industry event for tool and equipment professionals, according to ETI, drawing more than 125 professionals to this year’s event in Napa Valley, CA. ToolTech participants networked with industry peers, met potential customers and product providers, conferred with clients, met in one-on-one
Ramping Up for 2010: What Are You Doing to Stand Out from the Competition?
As you get ready to close the book on another year, it’s not uncommon to think about challenges in the year ahead and how you will be handling them. Many shop owners take a hard look at their business model and make strategic adjustments that will help pave the way for increased profits and a bigger market share.
Live ‘Shop of Tomorrow’ Demonstrations Slated for AAPEX
Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) attendees will get a first-hand look at how wireless communications and telematics will give the independent aftermarket service providers a competitive edge at the “Shop of Tomorrow.”
OnStar: Helping Drivers Save Millions on Auto Maintenance
The Shop of Tomorrow exhibit at AAPEX 2009 will show aftermarket companies how to get a piece of the telematics pie.
Equipment and Tool Institute’s SAE J2534 Market Research Study Now Available
Find out what end-users said about their experiences with specific OEM and aftermarket-branded reprogramming tools.