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October 03, 2019
Airbus Tariffs: April 8, 2019: USTR proposes tariffs on EU products valued at $21 billion July 1, 2019: USTR threatened to impose additional tariffs on EU products valued at $4 billion after comments on the first list of products...
MEMA Hosts New Webcast on Vehicle Data and the Right to Repair
September 24, 2019
MEMA will livestream a new webcast on Thursday Sept. 26 to raise awareness about vehicle data and how restrictions could limit consumer choice. Many drivers across the nation are unaware that their vehicles are collecting data...
Auto Care Association and AASA Partner on Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. Campaign
September 18, 2019
BETHESDA, Md. – The Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) today announced a strategic partnership to educate and activate the industry and consumers in the fight for access to, and...
Heavy Duty Content Grows at AASA Technology Conference
September 06, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The AASA Technology Council (ATC) board of governors has planned for an increased focus on heavy duty content during the 2019 AASA Technology Conference, which will take place Sep. 29 – Oct. 1 in...
AASA and Member Companies Take Repair Restriction Issue to Federal Trade Commission
September 05, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), met with officials from the Federal Trade Commission in...
Industry-First Event Highlights IPR Solutions
September 04, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Six leading organizations recently partnered to produce the Aftermarket IP Forum, which was held on Aug. 15 in Dearborn, Mich. The event emphasized resources and solutions that automotive aftermarket...
Larry Pavey of The Group to Present at AASA Technology Conference
August 29, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – AASA announced that Larry Pavey, President & CEO, Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group), will deliver the Channel Partner Spotlight at the AASA Technology Conference, which will be held Sep. 29...
U.S.-Japan Deal “in Principle” Holds Promise for Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers
August 27, 2019
A trade deal was announced August 25 by President Trump and his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at the G-7 Summit, and MEMA is encouraged by the news. The agreement, which at this point is only “in principle,”...
AASA Technology Conference to Explore Digital Products
August 22, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Attendees at the 2019 AASA Technology Conference will explore unique ways to develop and introduce new aftermarket products. Charles Vaillant, Chief Technology Officer for Mann+Hummel, will present...
Talks with Congressional Leaders Focus on Policies that Impact Motor Vehicle Suppliers
August 21, 2019
Three members of Congress joined MEMA and business leadership Monday for high-level discussions about the risks and challenges created by a series of international trade policies that have impacted the motor vehicle supplier...