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As the global automotive industry faces yet another crisis, this one man-made, the U.S. tariff/trade restructuring effort underscores critical structural shifts. Several governments have and will continue to intensify the “build...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Training Council held its inaugural meeting on February 26, 2025, bringing together industry leaders committed to advancing training and education for automotive...

BETHESDA, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – A newly released video is set to influence the way people view careers in the automotive aftermarket industry, emphasizing the cutting-edge technology and innovation that define...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, continues to monitor the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on the vehicle supplier industry. While MEMA supports efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing, the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The MEMA Center for Sustainability made another significant step towards fostering industry collaboration through its Sustainability Council, which launched with its inaugural meeting in February 2025. This...

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, President Trump enacted 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and increased tariffs on goods from China and Hong Kong to address critical challenges concerning Canadian and Mexican border...

Washington, D.C. – The Administration has announced a pause on the 25% IEEPA tariffs on automobile products from Canada and Mexico that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) requirements, providing additional time for...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is pleased to announce that Sara Kaderly has joined as director of programming and remanufacturing lead. In this role, Kaderly will lead the remanufacturing initiatives for...

Essential federal legislation safeguards consumer vehicle repair rights and ensures a competitive repair market. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition...

The industry appreciates automaker's acknowledgement of the need for federal legislation to protect consumer choice in vehicle repair and is looking forward to Congressional consideration of the REPAIR Act. BETHESDA, MD. and...