Automotive and commercial vehicle experts from IHS Markit will share an overview of key industry trends impacting the global automotive aftermarket, commercial vehicle market and the expected role new technology will play in impacting the aftermarket during the annual AAPEX trade show taking place Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 in Las Vegas.
Leaders from the aftermarket, commercial vehicle and technology teams at IHS Markit will take part in the convention program this year.
“We look forward to sharing our deep expertise and insights with industry leaders during AAPEX,” said Mark Seng, global aftermarket practice leader for IHS Markit. “Our aftermarket solutions provide an analytical view of the global market – in more than 100 countries around the world – as it continues to grow and evolve. With this analysis of NAFTA and trade, technology, aftermarket and commercial vehicle trends, our customers and other aftermarket suppliers, distributors and service providers can use our perspective to take advantage of business development opportunities in a timely manner.”
Highlights of IHS Markit presentations during the AAPEXedu sessions are as follows:
Technology Transforming Transportation
2-3 p.m., Tues., Oct. 30, The Venetian, Marco Polo Room 703
Jeremy Carlson, principal automotive analyst and manager, autonomous driving and new mobility, will focus on how technology is changing the way we move about the world, and how automated and connected driving technology will create numerous opportunities to rethink personal mobility. He also will cover consumer adoption, regulation and technology readiness and availability, and how it will influence the transformation of transportation. Advanced Driver Assist Systems, automated driving, autonomous technology and connected and shared mobility also will be covered.
Automotive Industry Outlook: Navigating the Waters of Investment, Trade and Execution
10-11 a.m., Wed., Oct. 31, The Venetian, Marco Polo Room 704
Mike Wall, executive, automotive analysis, will provide a high-level review of global economic and light vehicle sales and production trends. The presentation also will provide a deeper dive look at North America vehicle sales and production, the status and impact of ongoing NAFTA trade negotiations and an assessment of trade developments with other regions. Finally, a discussion around possible scenarios regarding vehicle sales will be provided.
Import Vehicle Community Awards Luncheon: Five Trends in Five Minutes (brief version)
12-1 p.m., Wed., Oct. 31, The Venetian, Veronese 2401
Seng, global aftermarket practice leader at IHS Markit, will share a preview of his Five Trends in Five Minutes presentation – with special focus on the U.S. import market – during the Import Vehicle Community Awards Luncheon. (Please note: this is a ticketed event.)
Five Trends in Five Minutes: Trends Impacting the Global Aftermarket (full version)
2-3 p.m., Wed., Oct. 31, The Venetian, Marco Polo Room 706
Seng will share his annual overview of key industry trends and new insights affecting the global aftermarket. From the ever-changing new vehicle market to the aging of the fleet, the automotive aftermarket continues to evolve. These new vehicle trends are impacting aftermarket repair opportunities faster than ever before.
Commercial Vehicle Overview: A Market in Motion
10-11 a.m., Thurs., Nov. 1, The Venetian, Marco Polo Room 703
Dawn Brusseau, product management associate director at IHS Markit will share insights on current trends shaping the commercial vehicle market, including regional highlights, future trucking trends and a vision into impact of electrification, alternative fuels and autonomy on fleets, OEMs and suppliers.
AAPEX ADAS Forum – Servicing ADAS-Enabled Vehicles
11 a.m.–1 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 1, The Venetian, Marco Polo Room 701
Todd Campau, research and analysis associate director at IHS Markit, will participate in a panel discussion on the opportunities and risks of maintaining vehicles equipped with today’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
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