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AASA Vision Conference Achieved Near Record-Setting Attendance as Aftermarket Professionals Joined the Industry’s First Virtual Conference
April 02, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The annual AASA Vision Conference attracted near record-setting attendance in its new format as a digital experience for aftermarket executives. The conference, which was originally scheduled for...
MEMA Responds to Final Rule on Fuel Efficiency and Vehicle Emissions Standards
March 31, 2020
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles final rule setting fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions...
Third Day of the AASA Vision Conference Delivered Executive-Level Insights and Presented Aftermarket Innovation and Collaboration
March 27, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The third and final day of the AASA Vision Conference provided aftermarket supplier executives with insights from a virtual CEO roundtable and presented the 2020 Channel Excellence Award, presented...
Second Day of the AASA Vision Conference Delivered Customized Experiences and Insights for Aftermarket Executives and Channel Partner Audiences
March 27, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The second day of the AASA Vision Conference provided custom tracks and sessions for aftermarket supplier executives and non-members, including channel partners. This format enabled each set of...
CBP No Longer Accepting Requests for Payment Delays Due to COVID-19
March 27, 2020
In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) message published on March 26, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it will no longer accept requests from trade groups for additional time to pay tariffs, fees...
Aftermarket Students Attended AASA Vision Conference for Free
March 27, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) provided aftermarket students from Northwood University, Canadian University, and Georgian College with complimentary access to the AASA Vision...
BBB Industries and Hahn Automotive Honored with the 2020 AASA Channel Excellence Award Presented by Epicor
March 27, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – BBB Industries and Hahn Automotive’s recent collaboration on enhanced inventory modeling and optimization tools to facilitate the availability of the right parts at the right time was awarded the...
First Day of the AASA Vision Conference Brings the Industry Together Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
March 26, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The AASA Vision Conference concluded its first day after achieving near record-setting attendance in its new digital format. The virtual gathering provided aftermarket executives with deep insights...
Aftermarket Essential Businesses Operating in “Shelter-in-Place” States Face Inconsistencies in Implementation
March 21, 2020
Aftermarket suppliers are facing disruptions to their business due to “shelter-in-place” orders from states, disruptions that go against Homeland Security’s designation of automotive parts manufacturing “essential manufacturing”...
MEMA Joins Partner Automotive Associations in Letter Urging Officials to Deem Motor Vehicle Supply, Repair, and Facilities as Essential Businesses Amid CoVID-19 Emergency Measures
March 19, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), on behalf of its divisions the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), and the Association...