LAS VEGAS — Former President George W. Bush is slated to participate in a "fireside chat" during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2019 Grand Opening Keynote session, Nov. 5, in Las Vegas.

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Atturo Tire Corp. is supporting SEMA's High School Vehicle Build Program — which connects high school automotive shop classes with specialty-equipment manufacturers' products to build one-of-a-kind customized vehicles — for a second straight year.

BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association has designated Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino as its headquarters hotel for this year's Global Tire Expo/Specialty Equipment Market Show the week of Nov. 4.

LAS VEGAS — Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. has introduced the CP8849 1/2-inch cordless impact wrench with two automatic shut-off positions and 850 ft.-lbs. of torque.

LAS VEGAS — RareStep Inc., developer and marketer of Fleetio-brand fleet management solutions, has launched its Shop Integration software with national and independent automotive maintenance shops around the U.S. to allow its users to record service data automatically from a repair shop's point of sale, electronically approve repair orders and get one bill that includes all maintenance vendors.

BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association is taking nominations for its 2019 Tire Industry Hall of Fame.

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is partnering with five high school auto shop programs throughout the country to raise awareness of the automotive aftermarket as career choice.

LAS VEGAS —Independent vehicle repair shops will be seeing growing numbers of older vehicles, import brands and light trucks and CUV/SUVs pulling into their service bays in the coming years, according to market analysts.

LAS VEGAS — Hunter Engineering Co. has unveiled the SmartWeight Pro mid-range wheel balancer.