CHICAGO – The 2014 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium kicked off this morning in Chicago under the theme of "Connected." The day-and-a-half annual event will look at key industry topics including the commercial vehicle market, telematics, growth in China’s aftermarket and more. 
The annual two-day Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, now in its 19th year, brings together industry leaders and experts to examine the issues and trends affecting the worldwide automotive aftermarket and influencing its future. Each year, the net proceeds of GAAS are invested in the organization’s scholarship fund to help students get their automotive aftermarket career started. Additional scholarship funding comes from industry contributions from individuals, companies and foundations. To date, GAAS, has awarded scholarships to more than 1,700 students representing $1.7 million in aid.
Stay tuned tomorrow for coverage from GAAS 2014 from Counterman Editor Mark Phillips.
For more information on GAAS 2014, visit www.globalsymposium.org.
