Auto hors d’oeuvres: AAPEX announces webinar series leading up to event
Las Vegas, Nevada — And just like that, AAPEX is little more than a month out and organizers are making sure attendees are full of ideas to share, with the announcement of four free webinars leading up to the event. The webinars are set to take place every Tuesday at 11 a.m. EST, leading up […]
No SEMA for SATA: SATA withdraws booth from SEMA 2021 amid COVID concerns
Las Vegas, Nevada — With showtime fast approaching, SEMA exhibitors are dropping like flies as SATA announced its withdrawal from the event on Monday. Dan-Am, SATA’s U.S. distributor, stated that while the company “always looks forward to working with SATA to provide a great SEMA experience in its booth each year”, they feel compelled to back […]
Trendsetters: AAPEX announces three info sessions on future aftermarket outlooks
Las Vegas, Nevada — If you can trust anyone for the latest in automotive industry trends and tips, it’s AAPEX, as one of the largest automotive tradeshows in the world announced a round of programming geared toward shop owners with an eye on the big picture. From Nov. 2-4, AAPEX 2021 will be playing host […]
Make Room for Marten: Penticton, B.C.’s Cole Marten claims Golden Ticket for SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns
Las Vegas, Nevada — A British Columbian builder has been awarded a ‘Golden Ticket’ for this year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns virtual regional qualifier events. Cole Marten, co-owner of Throttle Thrashers Garage in Penticton, British Columbia, received the final Golden Ticket up for grabs for his ’91 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R. Starting […]
Third Time’s the Charm: AIA Canada cancels Canada Night 2021
Ottawa, Ontario — With COVID cases resurging and exhibitors getting cold feet as November starts rolling around, AIA Canada has announced that they have decided to cancel Canada Night 2021. Originally scheduled to take place on November 2, 2021, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, during the AAPEX conference, Canada Night brings together some […]
On the Rise: Nick Dominato featured on SEMA 35 Under 35
Toronto, Ontario — asTech Senior Vice President Nick Dominato is making headlines once again as the only Canadian to grace this year’s SEMA 35 Under 35 list. Dominato has been immersed in the automotive aftermarket from a young age. His father, Dan Dominato, owned Paint Circuit Auto Body Supply, serving Ontario’s Greater Toronto Area–but it […]
Maintain Course: SEMA organizers assure a “robust” show in spite of COVID concerns
Las Vegas, Nevada — With Spanesi’s recent withdrawal from the event and COVID cases on the rise in Clark County, Nev., SEMA Show organizers are looking to assure attendees that they are on the “path to be able to have a very robust show.” With the announcement that global equipment developer Spanesi is pulling their […]
Not a Span-Easy Decision: Spanesi withdraws from SEMA 2021
Las Vegas, Nevada — Out of concern surrounding rising COVID-19 cases in Clark County, Nev., Spanesi has announced it will be withdrawing from this year’s SEMA Show. “Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of Spanesi’s customers, distributors, business partners and staff, we have made the difficult decision not to participate […]
Mojave Masquerade: SEMA show organizers announce health measures, AAPEX to require vaccinations or negative COVID test
Las Vegas, Nevada — In an effort to insure that the event goes off without a hitch, SEMA Show organizers have announced the official health and safety measures for this year’s much anticipated AAPEX and SEMA events. In regards to SEMA safety measures, organizers stated the following: “SEMA Show (Nov. 2-5, Las Vegas Convention Center) […]
Viva Las Vegas: AIA Canada to host historic Canada Night at SEMA Show 2021
Las Vegas, Nevada — Planning on heading to Vegas the first week of November and yet to sign up for the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s (AIA Canada) iconic Canada Night event? Why wait? AIA Canada says slots are 50 percent sold out with the event still three months away. Slated for November 2, this […]
