AAPEX and SEMA Announce Health & Safety Measures

LAS VEGAS, NV (08.27.2021) – AAPEX and the SEMA Show, the two events that make up the automotive aftermarket industry’s premier trade gathering during the first week in November, have released information regarding health and safety measures for their respective events in Las Vegas, Nevada.

• AAPEX (November 2-4, Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum): The co-owners of AAPEX – the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) – will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID PCR test administered prior to arrival in order to attend the 2021 event. AAPEX co-owners also are evaluating the potential for onsite testing for those unable to be vaccinated or to obtain a negative PCR test prior to the show. These measures will be administered through a third-party verification platform and on-site screening. Additionally, while subject to change, as of July 30, 2021, Nevada is requiring masks for all indoor events in Las Vegas. AAPEX will announce more details in the near future.

• SEMA Show (November 2-5, Las Vegas Convention Center) organizers are taking into account that the COVID-19 landscape is changing week to week. The SEMA Show is working with state and local health authorities to announce more in the coming weeks concerning safety measures that will be required in November. While subject to change, as of July 30, 2021, Nevada is requiring masks for all indoor events in Las Vegas.

AAPEX and SEMA are 100% committed to ensuring a great Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. As the COVID-19 landscape continues to evolve, health and safety measures will be updated for the respective shows to provide the best business opportunities for those attending. With the Venetian Clean Commitment and the LVCC’s GBAC Star Facility Accreditation in place, organizers are looking forward to welcoming the industry back to our live events. With combined exhibits of more than 2,000 manufacturers & suppliers slated to participate and very strong buyer registration to date, now is the time to reconnect.

To register for AAPEX, visit www.aapexshow.com. For more information on the SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com.

AAPEX 2020 Event Update

LAS VEGAS, NV (07.10.2020) – View the following announcement regarding AAPEX 2020:

At this time, we plan to proceed with AAPEX 2020 as scheduled, November 3-5.

We continue to pay close attention to the evolving COVID-19 situation and its potential impact on the show. Our primary concern is providing a trade show in a safe and healthy environment. We will stay in touch in the coming weeks and months regarding any new developments.

Watch: Health and Safety Updates for AAPEX 2020

Watch: A Message from AAPEX

Exhibitors

Watch: AAPEX Exhibitor Town Hall

Exhibitors will be able to cancel and receive a full 100% refund on their booth space until September 1. Booth space applications are still being accepted. Reserve your booth today.

Important Dates:

• July 15 – Priority Booth Selection Process Deadline
• November 3-5 – AAPEX

These changes will allow you to invest in AAPEX with confidence. Please reach out to Bill Glasgow Jr. at billjr@aapexshow.com with any questions.

Resources

Visit AASA’s and Auto Care Association’s COVID-19 aftermarket business resource pages for additional information, access to webinars, safety tips, market insights, and more.

Visit our onsite health and safety page to see how we’re preparing for November.

SCOSCHE​ Industries Premieres New Connected Car Products at 2019 SEMA and AAPEX Shows

LAS VEGAS, NV (11.08.2019) – SCOSCHE Industries will be introducing several exciting new products in their Connected Car collection at the upcoming SEMA and AAPEX Shows in Las Vegas, NV.

Visit us at ​SEMA​ in ​Booth #11717, ​North Hall of the Convention Center and at ​AAPEX in Booth​ ​#3174, Level 2 at the Sands Expo Center, for demonstrations of all the new Scosche products.

See the Jeep ITC kit installed in the Scosche/Rockstar Garage-built 2019 Jeep Gladiator on display in the Fox Booth.

The ​NEXS1 ​is a​ Full HD Smart Dash Camera​ that works with your smartphone and the free Nexar safe driving app to record your drive and capture significant events. Technically advanced with a 140° Wide-angle lens, 1080p Full HD SONY​​ Starvis​ Image Sensor, for ultra low-light visibility. ​A high precision G-Sensor detects impacts and also triggers the camera to turn on/off when you start/stop driving. A reliable and fast WiFi connection between your smartphone and camera means no lost connections or lost moments of filming.

The Nexar app (getnexar.com) is available worldwide and comes with 24/7 customer support and includes features like 1-Click reporting to submit an incident report directly to participating insurance companies. Auto-loop recording and retention of driving events utilizing the included 32GB Micro-SD card (supports cards up to 256GB), automatically deletes footage from the camera once its uploaded to the Cloud, freeing up storage space.

The NEXS1 dash cam comes in both a suction-cup or automotive grade adhesive mount, and is just ​one of four HD Smart Dash Cams – Powered by Nexar that will be demonstrated at SEMA and AAPEX.

Rockers and relays are things of the past with the introduction of the Scosche ​M8RIX (pronounced ​Mey-triks), a​ customizable power management system​ that distributes up to 120 amps of current to up to eight different accessories. This eight-channel controller lets you control switching of external devices, such as: lights, heated seats, winch, suspension, exhaust diverters, auxiliary batteries, solar panels, air compressors, airbags and hydraulics, hubs and axles, fridges and freezers, power inverters, windows and wipers.

M8RIX features a touchscreen interface and solid-state power module lets you control any 12V accessory on your vehicle, SxS, boat, or tractor. The touchscreen has a water-resistant housing and multiple mounting options. M8RIX features include: configurable channel names, functions, and icons; button functionality that can be triggered by either accessory or ignition power; selectable operating mode (momentary, on/off, strobe, or timer; time-out adjustment (1-60 sec in strobe or timer mode); and auto switch-off (turns off w/ ignition, accessory, stereo, or timer).

M8RIX’s Power Distribution Module has: a waterproof housing and connectors; the ability to Daisy-chain up to three modules for up to 24 channels total; Solid-state (MOSFET) power management; Aluminum housing with integrated heat sink; and it is mountable at any angle.

Scosche is known for its ITC kits and we’re proud to introduce our newest addition to the line-up at SEMA. Inspired by two of our recent vehicle builds, the ​2018-Up Jeep​​ Wrangler & 2019-Up Jeep Gladiator Integrated Touchscreen Control Kit ​features a built-in advanced color touchscreen control system that retains: Climate Controls, Steering Wheel Controls, Heated Seats (if equipped), Vehicle OE Personalization Menu and Settings, Premium Amplified Systems, and Integrated Stereo Replacement Interface. It allows factory Steering Wheel Controls to operate most aftermarket stereos, including: Sony​​, Alpine, Kenwood​​ and JVC​​, as well as an OEM Reverse Camera.

Visit scosche.com for more.