The Impact of Trade and Tariffs on the Aftermarket
Numerous components make up “landed costs,” but duties, taxes and tariffs can often be a detriment to global trade.
Trade Associations Urge Congress to Restore R&D Tax Deduction
A change to the U.S. tax code has been “particularly burdensome for the auto industry, threatening thousands of jobs.”
Trade Associations Not Swayed by Data-Access Agreement
Auto Care CEO Bill Hanvey called the pact “a thinly veiled response by the automotive OEMs to HR 906: The REPAIR Act.”
Trade Groups, OEMs Agree on Data Access for IRFs
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers called the agreement “a step in the right direction” but asserted that the pact “falls short of all the protections necessary to ensure consumer choice now and into the future for all parties.”
GM Celebrates Automotive Technicians on Skilled Trades Day
The “Bring Us Your Talent” campaign features career stories from automotive technicians and students.
AAPEX Among 50 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows in 2022
AAPEX made TSE’s Fastest 50 Class in two categories: Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space and Number of Exhibitors.
International Trade Shows Returning To Pre-Pandemic Schedules
Autopromotec will be held in odd-numbered years and Automechanika will be held in even-numbered years.
Autopromotec Exhibitors Enthusiastic About Upcoming Trade Show
This year’s event is scheduled for May 25-28.
Right To Repair, Trade Associations And You
In the fight for Right to Repair legislation, aftermarket trade groups can’t do it alone.
Trade Groups Push Access To OEM And Multi-Brand Scan Tools
The position statement comes after significant commentary and debate surrounding use of multi-brand versus OEM scan tools.