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MEMA Responds to Announced Plans to Update NCAP
October 16, 2019
MEMA is encouraged to learn that NHTSA has announced its plan to propose updates to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) in 2020. As outlined in the announcement, NCAP encourages “automakers to invest in safety.” MEMA supports...
MEMA Responds to Announcement of Progress in U.S.-China Trade Deal
October 11, 2019
MEMA is encouraged by the news that the administration has made progress on a “Phase One” trade agreement with China, and we appreciate the hard work both parties have invested to reach this point. We will review the details of...
Know Your Parts Offers Technicians at AAPEX the Chance to Win a $5,000 Prize
October 10, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Know Your Parts® (KYP) Booth (#34001) will feature a scavenger hunt that will be both fun and educational for industry technicians attending...
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,”...