NAPA, Solera, AutoVitals, ASE and Skillmaker bring automotive expertise and technology together to help shops develop technicians and support work in the bayNAPA, Solera, AutoVitals, ASE and Skillmaker bring automotive expertise and technology together to help shops develop technicians and support work in the bay LAS VEGAS, [November 3, 2026] — NAPA, Solera, AutoVitals, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and Skillmaker will mark the full release of the NAPA XcceleratoR at SEMA on November 3, 2026. The technician productivity platform combines job assessment, immersive skill development and hands-free repair assistance. The release will bring the complete 53-lesson curriculum together with XR Training Goggles and Technician Smart Glasses, connecting structured practice with access to repair information during daily shop work. Built for new and experienced technicians, NAPA XcceleratoR helps shops understand their teams’ capabilities, target development where it is needed and give technicians a first place to turn for guidance at the vehicle. The goal is practical: help technicians become more capable, protect experienced staff’s time and support productive, high-quality service. Three capabilities connect learning and work Assess establishes a starting point. Delivered through XR Goggles, an approximately 45–60-minute job assessment identifies strengths and skill gaps to inform hiring, onboarding and development. Managers can use those insights to focus training and coaching on the work each technician needs to master. The Accelerate capability builds practical skills. Technicians watch real procedures from a master technician’s point of view, then perform the work in a simulated shop using virtual tools, parts, and vehicle components. Guided repetition and immediate feedback let learners practice before working on a customer’s vehicle. The full curriculum includes 53 lessons, more than 148 hours of immersive learning and 170 tests, with preparation aligned to ASE G1, A4 and A5 certification. Instruction is available in English and Spanish. Tech Assist supports the technician during the job. Technician Smart Glasses pair with the NAPA XcceleratoR mobile app to provide voice-driven access to source-grounded repair guidance and information. Technicians can ask questions while remaining at the vehicle and receive spoken information drawn from NAPA Know How, Solera’s Identifix Direct-Hit XR, and AutoVitals. The experience is designed to make relevant knowledge easier to use without repeatedly leaving the bay or interrupting another technician. A partnership built around the repair shop NAPA contributes its Know How information resources, automotive expertise and shop relationships; a 16-year span of Know How expertise. Solera brings Identifix’s nearly four decades of diagnostic and repair-information experience, including vehicle-specific information and confirmed fixes. AutoVitals contributes expertise in digital vehicle inspections, shop workflow and customer communication, with workflow integration continuing in development. ASE brings more than five decades of work promoting technician competence and quality through independent assessment, certification and credentialing. Skillmaker provides the technology and immersive learning experience connecting these resources in a platform designed for shop-floor use. Together, these capabilities address connected needs: developing technicians, supporting the work already in the bay and giving shop owners a clearer basis for workforce decisions. See NAPA XcceleratoR at SEMA Registered media are invited to the NAPA XcceleratoR media event on Tuesday, November 3, from 4–6 p.m. Pacific at SEMA Media Room 30010, South Hall Upper Bridge, Las Vegas Convention Center, for discussion and hands-on demonstrations. During SEMA, November 3–6, visit NAPA at booth 11817 in the North Hall and Solera at booth 31215 on the second floor of the South Hall. AutoVitals: booth 11327, North Hall—Business Services. ASE can be found at SEMA Booth #11079 - Located in "Tools and Equipment" To learn more, explore the platform or discuss a shop deployment, visit https://napaxccelerator.com/. Media contact: Sheonny Harrell, Sheonny_Harrell@genpt.com, 404-839-8905 ### About NAPA XcceleratoR NAPA XcceleratoR is a technician productivity platform powered by Skillmaker and offered through NAPA. It combines assessment, immersive skill development and hands-free assistance to help automotive shops build technician capability and support daily repair work. Learn more at napaxccelerator.com. About NAPA Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 18,000 auto care centers in the U.S., NAPA has America's largest network of parts and care. The NAPA Network is supported by nationwide distribution centers with approximately 800,000 available parts, accessories and supplies. Widely recognized for quality parts, rapid availability and knowledgeable people, NAPA Auto Parts stores serve automotive service professionals, do-it-yourselfers and everyday drivers with quality parts, accessories and supplies to keep cars, trucks and equipment performing safely and efficiently. For more information, visit www.napaonline.com. For SEMA, NAPA will be at Booth #11817 in the North Hall. About Solera Solera is a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software, data, and services. Operating in more than 120 countries and serving over 280,000 customers, Solera provides the digital infrastructure that powers critical operations across the automotive ecosystem, serving manufacturers, dealerships, insurers, repairers, recyclers, parts and fleet operators worldwide. At its core, Solera is built on a proprietary automotive data foundation and a cloud-based AI infrastructure designed to operate at industry scale. By embedding intelligence directly into workflows and continuously innovating across its platform, Solera enables customers to move faster, reduce complexity, and deliver better outcomes. By serving the full vehicle lifecycle, Solera creates unique synergies across its network, helping customers unlock greater value, improve performance, and succeed in an increasingly complex and connected industry. Solera is home to many leading brands in the automotive and vehicle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving, cap hpi, Autodata, and others. For more information, visit www.solera.com. For SEMA, Solera will be at Booth #31215 in the South Hall— upper level. About AutoVitals AutoVitals helps independent auto repair shops run more customer-focused, efficient, and profitable businesses. From online booking to vehicle pickup, AutoVitals keeps your service team aligned and customers informed with digital inspections, workflow management, CRM, websites, and marketing solutions. Built for serious shops ready for serious results, AutoVitals empowers repair professionals to deliver high-quality and transparent service so they can grow with confidence and integrity. Learn more at www.autovitals.com. For SEMA, AutoVitals will be at Booth #11327 in the North Hall— Business Services. About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Established by the automotive industry in 1972 as a non-profit organization, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a driving force in the transportation industry. As an independent third party, ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification and credentialing of current and future industry professionals, and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are ASE Certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country. They can be found at SEMA Booth #11079 - Located in "Tools and Equipment". For more information about ASE, visit www.ase.com. Press Release Type: Announcement Company: NAPA Booth #: 11817 Show Categories: Tools & Equipment Media Contact Name: Sheonny Harrell Media Contact Email: Sheonny_harrell@genpt.com Media Contact Phone: 404.839.8905 Photo Gallery: 102821