AAPEX Show

Call for speakers! AAPEX is calling for training sessions at its trade show held in Las Vegas, Nov. 3-5, 2026. Sessions should be geared toward business management or technical training for independent auto repair shops and owners. shopownermag.com/aapex-seeks-in… via @shopownermag

ASE CEO Cites 40% Productivity Gain, 60% Fewer Comebacks for Certified Technicians collisionweek.com/2026/03/17/ase… via @CollisionWeek

Viewpoint: How to solve California's skilled labor shortage bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/n…

AAPEX 2025 attendees point to supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and attracting qualified employees; meanwhile, exhibitors worry about attracting customers, tariffs and market positioning aapexshow.com/blog/top-after…

"The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized the Collision Engineering Career Alliance (Collision Engineering) apprenticeship model as the standard for collision repair technician training and certification" repairerdrivennews.com/2026/03/18/dep… via @repairerdriven

How the tire market is shifting "The market is valued at US$143.38 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$191.24 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 4.2 per cent." autoserviceworld.com/how-the-tire-m… via @siradammalik

Automotive News analysis shows automakers spending $35 billion on tariffs since 2025 repairerdrivennews.com/2026/03/17/aut… via @repairerdriven

Auto tech shortage presents a career opportunity in a well-paid trade msn.com/en-us/money/ot…

How Artificial Intelligence Is Becoming Another Tool in the Shop tomorrowstechnician.com/how-artificial… via @2morrowsTech

AAPEX 2025 participants identify the top aftermarket challenges for 2026 aapexshow.com/blog/top-after…

From resistance to results: work with Gen Z, not against them aapexshow.com/blog/generatio…

"a new national poll, more than 85% of Americans support the REPAIR Act (H.R 1566, S. 1379), which would create a national vehicle Right to Repair law, ensuring consumers’ right to choose how and where they fix their vehicles." aftermarketmatters.com/national-news/… via @AfterMktMatters

Cox Automotive Tops 10 Million Pounds in EV Battery Recycling theevreport.com/cox-automotive… via @The_EV_Report

DOT Launches Pilot Program for ‘Flying Cars’ Across 26 States meritalk.com/articles/dot-l…

How much are repair shops paying techs on average? [average labor rate] 7% less than $100; 24% between $100-$119; 23% between $120-139; 19% between $140-$159; 12% between $160-179; 9% between $180-200; 3% more than $200; and 3% of shops pay unsure. aapexshow.com/blog/auto-tech…

Shops, do you know what technicians are looking for in a work schedule? We asked 5,500 technicians and have the answers for you broken down in the 2026 Voice of Technician Report. Download the full report for free: wrenchway.com/resources/2026…

Technician Survey Signals Growing Retention Risk Across Auto Repair Industry WrenchWay and ASE report rising frustration over pay, career paths and workplace support, with many technicians saying the industry is not improving. autobodynews.com/news/technicia…

"Monomoy Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Jiffy Lube International from Shell in a deal valued at $1.3 billion." noln.net/site-placement…

300,000 EVs Are About to Hit the Used Car Market autoblog.com/news/300000-ev…

This makes a lot of sense considering the shortage of auto tech talent: "Generation Z is the fastest-growing consumer segment in the DIFM market. aftermarketmatters.com/national-news/…

Applications are now open for the Busch Memorial Scholarship supporting future automotive professionals. Learn more and apply: hubs.ly/Q0460Tdg0 #AutoTechEducation #Scholarship