AAPEX

March 17, 2008, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Bill Rhodes, chairman, president and CEO of AutoZone Inc., will address the Executive Breakfast presented by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, the kick-off event at Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev.

Rhodes will be the featured speaker at the fourth annual event offered by AASA on the opening day of AAPEX. The breakfast is sponsored by Ernst & Young.

“We are pleased that Bill is joining us for the 2008 AASA Executive Breakfast. AutoZone is one of the leading retailers in the automotive aftermarket, and Bill’s insights will be of particular interest to our members,” said Steve Handschuh, president and COO of AASA.

2007 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., November 13, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) received 19 prestigious brand and product marketing awards during the 2007 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nevada. AAPEX is one of the world’s largest trade shows and the premier North American show for aftermarket professionals.

October 31, 2007, LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW)/Overseas Automotive Council’s (OAC) International Reception – held here Oct. 31– was the networking event of the week for global business contacts with nearly 900 aftermarket professionals in attendance.

“Attendees at AAIW find this reception offers invaluable networking opportunities,” said Anthony Cardez, OAC executive director. “Each year, the AAIW/OAC Reception facilitates interaction between domestic and international business people who are interested in the export market,” he said.

BETHESDA, MD, Oct. 24, 2007 – Brian France, chairman and CEO of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), will address the more than 1,000 attendees of AAIA’s Town Hall during AAPEX in Las Vegas. Hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and sponsored by NASCAR Performance, the Town Hall will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 7 a.m. in the Palazzo Ballroom in the Venetian Hotel.

Brian France will make remarks prior to the opening of the AAIA Town Hall program featuring Bob Schieffer, anchor of “Face the Nation” and CBS News chief Washington correspondent.

AAIA Hosts Special Education Session at AAPEX

BETHESDA, MD, Oct. 22, 2007 – Interested in learning if consumers are doing more maintenance because of higher gas prices, or whether protecting the environment is a motivator to take better care of their vehicle? All new survey results of consumer attitudes and behavior, as well as complete results of vehicle inspections during April and October Car Care Month events, will be part of a special education session hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) during AAPEX.

The session will be held on Thursday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., in room 203 of the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX is held during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is reserved for automotive industry professionals. No other trade event or trade show offers as many qualified buyers and distributors from all segments of the automotive aftermarket.

AAPEX FEATURES
* Every major brand of replacement parts
* A huge tool & equipment section featuring more than 150 companies
* Suspension and front end products
* Engines, engine parts and fabricators
* Paint and body products
* Heat transfer and mobile air conditioning products and parts
* Leading suppliers of chemicals and lubricants
* NetZone Networking Program – allows exhibitors and buyer’s to network year round, and schedule appointments during AAPEX

AAPEX is held during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is reserved for automotive industry professionals. No other trade event or trade show offers as many qualified buyers and distributors from all segments of the automotive aftermarket.

automotive aftermarket. More than 115,300* professionals from every corner of the global automotive aftermarket community attended AAIW 2006 - more than 51,500* of them were buyers with purchasing power. More than 2,067 exhibitors displayed their products at AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Event of the Year!

AAPEX FEATURES
* Every major brand of replacement parts
* A huge tool & equipment section featuring more than 150 companies
* Suspension and front end products

AAPEX is held during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is reserved for automotive industry professionals. No other trade event or trade show offers as many qualified buyers and distributors from all segments of the automotive aftermarket. More than 115,300* professionals from every corner of the global automotive aftermarket community attended AAIW 2006 - more than 51,500* of them were buyers with purchasing power. More than 2,067 exhibitors displayed their products at AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Event of the Year!

AAPEX FEATURES
* Every major brand of replacement parts
* A huge tool & equipment section featuring more than 150 companies
* Suspension and front end products
* Engines, engine parts and fabricators