From November 4-7, the City of Las Vegas once again played host to Industry Week, with AAPEX, Global Tire Expo and the SEMA Show taking place at the expansive Venetian Expo and Las Vegas Convention Center. 

The weather was perfect the entire week of the show, with temperatures consistently in the mid to high 20 degrees Celsius (70-degree Fahrenheit) range. As in past years, these events represent the pinnacle of the North American automotive auto care industry, covering everything from traditional automotive aftermarket to collision repair, tires, and performance and customization.

Although many of the vendors we spoke with said that foot traffic appeared to be down slightly, there was definitely a buzz of optimism this year and much of the business conducted during the show seemed to yield more targeted and optimal results. Autosphere was on the ground for the week, extensively touring both convention centres visiting with many vendors who were displaying their wares. Besides the shows, there was also a plethora of hands-on demonstrations, press conferences, announcements and networking events during the course of the week, not to mention a plethora of exciting vehicles displayed throughout.