The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has joined a coalition of industry groups in signing a letter to the U.S. Commerce Department regarding recent changes to the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. The letter, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, raises concerns about the expanded “inclusions process,” which now applies tariffs to hundreds […]
ABPA Letter Calls for U.S. Commerce Secretary to Pause Auto Parts Tariffs
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has written the U.S. Commerce Secretary seeking a pause on previously announced tariffs targeting imported vehicles and automobile parts. The 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the U.S. took effect today though vehicles from Canada and Mexico that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be subject to […]
ABPA Research Finds Rising Collision Repair Costs Impact Consumers
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has released a new research report titled High Costs, Hard Hits: The Consumer Struggle with Rising Collision Repair Prices. The study, conducted in partnership with Depth Services, examines how consumers are affected by increasing vehicle repair costs and limited access to affordable replacement parts. According to the report, over […]
ABPA Applauds Judge’s Decision to Uphold Massachusetts Right to Repair Law
Reiterates support for federal legislation on right to repair and automotive design patent reform. The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) welcomed U.S. District Judge Denise Casper’s ruling to uphold Massachusetts’ Right to Repair law, saying the decision reinforces the rights of vehicle owners to choose where and how their cars are repaired, ensuring greater competition […]
ABPA Opposes New York State Assembly Bills A75 and A245
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) today submitted letters in opposition to New York State Assembly Bills 75 and 245. As CollisionWeek reported yesterday, the two bills reintroduced in the New York State Assembly on Wednesday seek to require written disclosure and consumer consent on the types of parts used and require that OEM guidelines […]
U.S. East and Gulf Coast Dockworkers Strike, Halting Half the Nation’s Ocean Shipping
Strike impacts ports from Maine to Texas. Dockworkers on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast began a strike today, marking their first large-scale stoppage in nearly 50 years. This strike has halted the flow of about half the nation’s ocean shipping after negotiations for a new labor contract broke down over wages and port […]
Automotive Body Parts Association Announces 2025 Annual Meeting and Business Conference May 19-21
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced its 2025 ABPA Business Conference will take place from May 19-21, 2025, at the Westin Sarasota in Sarasota, Fla. Attendees will be able to connect with industry leaders, manufacturers, distributors, and other key stakeholders. The conference is designed to facilitate meaningful connections that can lead to strategic partnerships […]
Idaho Aftermarket Parts Bill Scheduled for Hearing Today
Legislation is opposed by Automotive Body Parts Association. Legislation that would amend Idaho regulations governing consumer disclosure of the use of aftermarket crash parts is set for a hearing at 1:30 p.m. (MST) before the Idaho Senate Commerce & Human Resources. Idaho Senate Bill 1233 (SB 1233) would amend Section 41-1328B of Idaho Code that […]
Early Bird Pricing Ends Friday for ABPA Business Conference
Early bird pricing for the 44th Annual Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) Annual Meeting Business Conference will expire this Friday, February 2. The ABPA Business Conference will be held April 22-24 at the Scott Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. The event is the place to be to meet and network with the major players in the […]
ABPA Announces Annual Meeting April 22-24 in Scottsdale
The 2024 Annual Meeting and Business Conference of the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) will be held April 22-24, 2024, at the Scott Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. The event is a gathering of aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors, insurance industry executives, and collision repair companies. In addition to the ABPA’s business meetings, the event features keynote […]
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