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MEMA Signs Chamber of Commerce Letter Urging Congress to Pass USMCA
December 18, 2019
In our continuing effort to gain strong bi-partisan support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), MEMA joined nearly 700 other organizations urging members of Congress to pass the new trade agreement as soon as...
MEMA President and CEO Bill Long Named to the Chamber of Commerce’s C-100 Committee
December 16, 2019
MEMA President and CEO Bill Long was welcomed into the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Association Committee of 100, which consists of high-profile executives who work to build partnerships, network, and discuss current issues. Being...
AASA Accepting Applications for the Channel Excellence Award Presented by Epicor
December 16, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) is accepting applications now for the AASA Channel Excellence Award presented by Epicor. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Epicor...
MEMA Reacts to FCC Decision to Split Safety Spectrum
December 13, 2019
MEMA is opposed to the unanimous decision by the FCC to allow other wireless uses on the 5.9 GHz spectrum. Traditionally, this band has been reserved for the transportation industry to allow for the implementation of new critical...
Highest-Rated Speaker Gary Silberg Returns to the 2020 AASA Vision Conference to Discuss the Future of Repair in the Age of Automotive Semiconductors
December 13, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – AASA announces Gary Silberg, Partner, National Automotive Industry Leader, with KPMG, as the returning highest-rated speaker for the 2020 AASA Vision Conference, which will be held March 26, 2020 in...
MEMA Responds to Progress in "Phase One" Trade Agreement with China
December 13, 2019
MEMA is encouraged by the news that the administration reached a “Phase One” trade agreement with China and looks forward to seeing more details. The reduction of tariffs to 7.5 percent on products on list 4a and the cancellation...
MEMA Congratulates House and USTR for Reaching USMCA Deal
December 10, 2019
MEMA congratulates Speaker Nancy Pelosi, USTR Robert Lighthizer, and their teams for successfully completing the hard to work required to reach this important deal to finalize the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The...
MEMA Congratulates House and USTR for Reaching USMCA Deal
December 10, 2019
MEMA congratulates Speaker Nancy Pelosi, USTR Robert Lighthizer, and their teams for successfully completing the hard to work required to reach this important deal to finalize the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The...
Petition Calling on Congress to Guarantee Consumers Access and Control Over Data Generated by Their Own Cars Reaches 15,000 Signatures
November 25, 2019
BETHESDA, MD – A petition created by the national education and advocacy campaign Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™ reached 15,000 petition signatures on Friday, Nov. 22, marking a significant milestone in the effort to ensure...
MEMA Responds to FCC Plans to Split the Spectrum
November 20, 2019
MEMA is concerned that the FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has announced plans for the Commission to vote on a proposal allowing other wireless uses on the 5.9 GHz spectrum. Traditionally, this band has been reserved for the transportation...