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AASA Honors Retiring MEMA President Steve Handschuh by Establishing University of the Aftermarket Foundation Fund
November 15, 2018
The association received a Lifetime Trustee Award at AAPEX in recognition of the contribution. RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor &...
MEMA Calls for Tariff Exemptions During Trade Talks in Letter to Trump Administration
November 09, 2018
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has urged the Trump administration to exempt Mexico and Canada from additional tariffs on steel and aluminum in advance of signing a new North American trade deal. The new...
AASA Hosts Fun Contest at Annual Technology Conference Banquet to Raise Funds for Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation
November 09, 2018
2018 marks the second year for this fun contest, which provides support for aftermarket individuals and families in need RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – For the second year in a row, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association...
Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2018 Provides Overview of China’s Fast-Growing Aftermarket During Automechanika Shanghai
November 09, 2018
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and Messe Frankfurt are co-organizing this unique event providing both market insights and networking opportunities with China’s growing aftermarket channel partners RESEARCH...
Flatlining Fuel Efficiency Standards Will Cause Job Losses for Motor Vehicle Suppliers
October 26, 2018
In detailed comments submitted to the Trump administration today, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) again asserted that freezing progress in the fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions standards will impact...
AASA Lauds Exemptions to Digital Millennium Copyright Act Allowing Access for Independent Repair Providers
October 26, 2018
In a victory for motor vehicle suppliers and the independent aftermarket, the Librarian of Congress expanded exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that allow greater access to vehicle software by independent...
Exemptions to Digital Millennium Copyright Act to Allow Access for Independent Repair Providers
October 26, 2018
In a victory for motor vehicle suppliers and the independent aftermarket, the Librarian of Congress expanded exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that allow greater access to vehicle software by independent...
Suppliers Call for “Room to Pivot” in Complex New Trade Environment During Policy Briefing
October 24, 2018
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) hosted a policy panel discussion, “ Trade Tariffs and the Supply Chain: An In-Depth Look into How New Trade Policies Will Impact the Motor Vehicle Supplier Industry,” on...
AASA Leaders to Provide Insights on New Technologies, Market Trends at 2018 Gabelli & Company Aftermarket Symposium During AAPEX
October 24, 2018
AASA President and COO Bill Long and Executive Vice President Paul McCarthy will discuss current market trends and impact of new technologies RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Bill Long and Paul McCarthy, the top executives of the...
MEMA Policy Breakfast: Trade, Tariffs and the Supply Chain: An In-Depth Look into How New Trade Policies Will Impact the Motor Vehicle Supplier Industry
October 23, 2018
Tomorrow, MEMA will be hosting a Policy Breakfast in D.C. on the Trump administration’s trade policies, from tariffs to trade deals, will impact the largest sector of manufacturing jobs in the United States. How will companies and...