PPG unveiled its 2019 automotive colour trends report, showing a rise in blue automobiles. Holding a steady 8% of the total global colour popularity data – second only to neutrals like white, black, silver and gray – blue reflects consumers’ desire for adventure,...
It comes as no secret that the traditional aftermarket distribution chain has seen the disruptive effects e-tailing for some time, but a new report by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada provides some important detail about where it’s headed, and its...
Automotive Parts Distributors (APD) has announced that it’s Fall Super Show in Saskatoon, Sask., was a success. This was the first show APD has hosted since 2013 when it held its Tool and Equipment Expo. “The idea was to expand to all aftermarket lines,” said Zara...
The NPD Group has revealed the winners of its first ever Aftermarket Performance Awards recognizing top market performers in the U.S. The results were shared with the recipients during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The awards were...
Uni-Select’s long-time partner SureWerx received the Diamond Award, the highest recognition granted to a supplier who provides outstanding quality products and service. Uni-Select Inc. has announced the winners of its annual awards for the Canadian supply partners,...
SPONSORED CONTENT Grant Brothers Sales Limited president Charlie Grant is thrilled to announce that Derek Chinn has joined the team as vice-president, business development. “With all of Derek's industry experience and coming from the manufacturing side of the...
AAPEX 2019 announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov, 5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The AAPEX New Product Showcase is the launchpad for products making their debut at this year’s event. Entries were...
This year’s AAPEX Show in Las Vegas will feature a host of informative education sessions, trend and tech forecasts, plus some 2,500 exhibitors of course. Here’s a short list of must-see sessions to go alongside your long list of booth visits. RECOMMENDED SESSIONS...
AAPEXedu has assembled a panel of leading women in the automotive aftermarket to discuss how to innovate and spearhead change, as well as the opportunities and obstacles when taking on new challenges. The session, “What Drives You? Women Leaders Discuss Avenues to...