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AASA Announces Dates and Key Topics for the 2021 Mobility Innovation Conference
June 23, 2021
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Mobility Innovation Conference, hosted by AASA’s Mobility Technology Council (MTC), will be held as a virtual event on August 30-31, but the insights and networking will be just as powerful as...
Vehicle Supplier Industry Applauds Bipartisan Support of Major National Competitiveness Legislation
June 09, 2021
U.S. Senate Overwhelmingly Passes S.1260: The Endless Frontier Act A Statement from MEMA President & CEO Bill Long: “MEMA members are very pleased that S.1260, the Endless Frontier Act, passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan...
Total U.S. Automotive Aftermarket Sales Forecasted to Increase 11.2% in 2021
June 08, 2021
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. and BETHESDA, Md. – The automotive aftermarket proved its resiliency once again with a stronger than expected performance in 2020, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, and is anticipated to recover...
FTC Report to Congress Strongly Supports Expanding Consumers’ Repair Options
May 10, 2021
Washington D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report to Congress identifying anti-competitive repair restrictions, parts limitations, and inaccessible software, including specifically in the vehicle aftermarket...
MEMA Brings Automotive Supplier Concerns to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, And Ports
April 27, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) testified today before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports chaired by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI). During the hearing...
AASA’s Technology Council Launches its New “Think Tanks” to Address Four Crucial Topics
April 26, 2021
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – AASA’s Technology Council (ATC) recently announced the launch of its new “Think Tank” groups to enable ATC members to engage on crucial topics in the business technology world. The ATC is a forum for...
MANN+HUMMEL President & CEO Wilks Elected to MEMA Board of Directors
April 23, 2021
RALEIGH, N.C. USA – April 21, 2021 – The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), celebrating its 117th year as the voice of the vehicle supplier industry, elected Kurk Wilks, president and CEO, MANN+HUMMEL, to its...
AASA Announces Marybeth Storjohann as New AASA Aftermarket Volume Group (AAVG) Executive Committee Member
April 08, 2021
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Last year, in a reorganization designed to give members more insights into the latest shifts in aftermarket customer finances, the former MEMA Financial Services Group (MFSG) and its Aftermarket...
Unified Auto Industry Advocates for Comprehensive Strategy to Transition to a Net-zero Carbon Transportation Future
March 30, 2021
In a letter to President Biden and congressional leaders, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) affirmed their commitment toward a net-zero carbon...
SMP and NPW Honored with AASA’s Third AASA Channel Excellence Award Presented by Epicor
March 18, 2021
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – A recent collaboration between Standard Motor Products (SMP) and National Performance Warehouse Companies (NPW) that developed a solution to resolve inventory complications across a nationwide supply...