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Working Together Towards an Autonomous Future
July 21, 2021
The trucking industry is an intricate, symbiotic network of commercial vehicle suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleets and owner operators, aftermarket distribution outlets, and service providers. Any new...
MEMA and AASA Applaud President Biden for Executive Order Ushering in Consumer Choice in Right to Repair
July 09, 2021
Research Triangle Park N.C. - The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (“MEMA”) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (“AASA”) applaud President Biden for issuing an executive order today directing the U.S...
The True Definition of 'Essential'
July 07, 2021
Apropos with the recent celebration of America's independence, in this Dispatch we turn the spotlight on those that keep U.S. commerce moving efficiently and without interruption. As key suppliers to the commercial vehicle...
AASA Announces Dates and Key Topics for the 2021 In-Person Technology Conference
July 01, 2021
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The annual AASA Technology Conference hosted by the AASA Technology Council (ATC) will be AASA’s first live event post-COVID-19 restrictions, but also will provide an online segment for those who...
Northwood University Seeks Nominations for Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award
June 25, 2021
Northwood University invites members of the Automotive Aftermarket to submit nominations for the Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award. This award recognizes professionals in the automotive aftermarket industry who...
AASA Announces Dates and Key Topics for the 2021 Mobility Innovation Conference
June 23, 2021
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Mobility Innovation Conference, hosted by AASA’s Mobility Technology Council (MTC), will be held as a virtual event on August 30-31, but the insights and networking will be just as powerful as...
Councils & Forums: HDMA's Highest Ranked Member Benefit
June 17, 2021
In simple terms, an association is a group of people coming together with a joint purpose, as is the case with the Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). HDMA’s annual member survey consistently ranks membership in one of...
Vehicle Supplier Industry Applauds Bipartisan Support of Major National Competitiveness Legislation
June 09, 2021
U.S. Senate Overwhelmingly Passes S.1260: The Endless Frontier Act A Statement from MEMA President & CEO Bill Long: “MEMA members are very pleased that S.1260, the Endless Frontier Act, passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan...
Total U.S. Automotive Aftermarket Sales Forecasted to Increase 11.2% in 2021
June 08, 2021
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. and BETHESDA, Md. – The automotive aftermarket proved its resiliency once again with a stronger than expected performance in 2020, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, and is anticipated to recover...
Amplifying Your Supplier Voice
June 03, 2021
A collective voice is an incredibly powerful tool to amplify the commercial vehicle industry’s voice on regulatory and legislative policy issues impacting the industry — and the issues continue to stack up exponentially for HDMA...