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Top CV Distributors to Discuss Digital Data at AASA Technology Conference
September 12, 2017
Great Dane, Drive Train, Southeastern Freight Lines and VIPAR will address “Digital Data and Selling More Parts” as part of the popular Heavy Duty Technology Track at the 2017 AASA Technology Conference RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C...
MEMA Sends Strong Message on Behalf of Members on Emission Standards During Testimony to EPA
September 06, 2017
On Wednesday, September 6, MEMA testified before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington D.C. regarding its request for comments on the “Final Determination of the Mid-term Evaluation of the Greenhouse Gas...
House Passage of Automated Vehicle Legislation Applauded by MEMA
September 06, 2017
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) applauds the House of Representatives for their passage of H.R. 3388, the SELF DRIVE Act, which creates a roadmap for continued deployment of highly automated vehicles (HAV)...
MEMA Statement on President Trump’s Section 301 Announcement on China
August 14, 2017
Intellectual property rights (IPR) protections are a top priority for the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and counterfeiting vehicle components and parts and stealing trademarks are issues MEMA takes very...
Second MEMA Policy Breakfast Draws Standing-Room-Only Crowd to Discuss Best Approach to NAFTA Renegotiation
August 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) hosted a policy panel discussion, “ NAFTA and the Automotive Industry: What Will Keep America Competitive?,” on Aug. 9 at the National Press Club in...
Second MEMA Policy Breakfast to Bring Together Thought-Leaders on NAFTA Renegotiation
August 07, 2017
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association will host a policy panel discussion titled “NAFTA and the Automotive Industry: What Will Keep America Competitive?” on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the National Press Club in...
MEMA Applauds Decision to Proceed Without BAT on Tax Reform
July 27, 2017
MEMA supports and appreciates the joint statement today by the White House and Congressional leaders that tax reform will proceed without a Border Adjustment Tax (BAT). MEMA released a study last week, which examined the real...
Border Tax and NAFTA Exit Could Harm US Motor Vehicle Industry, Study Finds
July 19, 2017
DETROIT - Two proposed policy changes - imposing a border adjustment tax (BAT) and withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - would likely fail to achieve their goal of reversing the trend of offshoring...
MEMA Takes Lead in Supporting Legislation for Automated Vehicles
July 11, 2017
In its on-going effort to advance policy and regulation that will support the adaption of automated vehicles in the U.S., MEMA has joined a coalition calling for Congress to take action that will make automated vehicles a reality...
U.S. Aftermarket to Grow at an Annual Rate (CAGR) of 3.6% through 2020
July 05, 2017
BETHESDA, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6 percent through 2020, according to the “2017 Joint Channel Forecast Model”...