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Aftermarket Suppliers To Educate Lawmakers About Data Access Issues

The companies will be meeting individually and in groups with more than 20 lawmakers to address concerns that limits on access to data collected by vehicles will curb consumers’ freedom of choice for service and parts for their motor vehicles.

AASA Mexico Technology Summit Addresses Use Of Technology To Advance the Latin American Aftermarket

Attendees included suppliers, technology providers, warehouse distributors, retailers and repair shops in Mexico and Latin America.

Alibaba, Amazon And eBay Motors To Take The Stage At The AASA Aftermarket IP Forum

Representatives from three of the largest online marketplaces will address online brand protection at the aftermarket’s first industrywide IP event hosted by AASA and its partner organizations, Aug. 15 in Detroit.

US Aftermarket Sales Reach $297B In 2018, Exceeding Forecasted Growth By Nearly $1B

The Joint Channel Forecast Model produced by AASA and the Auto Care Association predicts sales will total $338 Billion through 2022.

Amazon And eBay Motors At the AASA Aftermarket IP Forum: Protecting Brands In Mega Online Marketplaces

Representatives from two of the largest online marketplaces will address this vital topic at the aftermarket’s first industrywide IP event hosted by AASA and its partner organizations.

AASA Names Paul McCarthy As New Head As Aftermarket Industry Faces Important Challenges

McCarthy comes up through AASA’s top leadership, where he had served nearly three years as second in command and executive vice president to AASA’s previous President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Long. Long was named president and CEO of AASA’s parent organization, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), in February.

2019 AASA Technology Conference: Gain Insights Into The Future Of IoT And Everything Digital – And How It Will Impact the Aftermarket

The AASA Technology Conference is the industry’s leading technology event, attended by IT/IS, engineers, data/catalog managers, customer service, web developers, data analysts, product managers and marketing from suppliers, WDs, retailers and technology and service providers.

AASA’s MiX Executive Program Gives Leaders Opportunity To Learn From The Aftermarket’s Next Generation

At each MiX meeting, the council will host an AASA board member or industry executive to lead a roundtable discussion and ask questions of the members. Also as part of the program, a MiX representative will be selected to represent the group on the AASA Board of Governors.

MEMA CEO Bill Long Named To Automotive Hall Of Fame Board

During his three-year board term, Long will help oversee the Hall of Fame’s financial direction and help preserve the mission of the prestigious organization.

Suppliers To Discuss IP Protection With Amazon At The Company’s Seattle Headquarters In June

Supplier members of AASA and other MEMA divisions will have the opportunity to tour Amazon and learn more about its IPR protection efforts at the association’s Intellectual Property Council Meeting.

Tenneco And Parts Warehouse Inc. Honored With First-Ever AASA Channel Excellence Award Presented By Epicor

The channel partners were recognized at the 2019 AASA Vision Conference for their innovative work on a shared data analytics program.

AASA, MEMA Call For Nevada Legislature To Oppose Law That Discourages Use Of Aftermarket Parts

The bill, A.B. 173, would prohibit an insurer from requiring the use of quality aftermarket parts for repairing a vehicle and discourages the use of aftermarket replacement parts for motor vehicles. In a letter addressed to Chairwoman Ellen Speigel, MEMA pressed the committee to oppose passage of the legislation in order to “preserve consumers’ choice in recognition of the high-quality, cost-effective options for motor vehicles.”