Automotive and general business groups are applauding the passage of the the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that was negotiated in 2018 to replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In a rare display of bi-partisanship in the face of the impeachment trial of President Trump, the Senate voted 89-10 yesterday in support of the […]
NHTSA Will Propose Upgrades to Vehicle Crash Test and Rating Program Next Year
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced its plan to propose updates and upgrades to the New Car Assessment Program in 2020. “NCAP is celebrating its 40-year anniversary, and we’re proud that it continues to encourage automakers to invest in safety,” said NHTSA Acting Administrator James Owens. “NHTSA’s Government 5-Star Safety […]
MEMA Joins Over 400 Companies and Organizations Urging Congress to Pass USMCA
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) joined over 400 other organizations and businesses in signing a letter to Congress urging an autumn passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The National Association of Manufacturers delivered the letter to Capitol Hill on Oct. 15. “North America is the most significant trade market for the United […]
MEMA and U.S. Chamber Oppose Additional Tariffs on Goods from China
In a statement, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) announced its opposition to the latest round of tariffs announced by the Trump Administration on July 31 on products imported from China. “MEMA has repeatedly called for China and the United States to work together to reach a trade agreement that works for both countries. […]
Automotive OEM and Aftermarket Associations Relieved Over Suspension of Mexico Tariff Threat
Auto industry and insurers already concerned about impact of tariffs on parts prices were concerned Mexico tariffs would have had enormous impact on costs and ultimately premiums. Several automotive industry association expressed relief that the U.S. and Mexico reached an agreement last week to remove the threat of U.S. tariffs on products from Mexico. The […]
Part Supplier Associations Oppose Illinois OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill
MEMA and AASA oppose Illinois legislation’s requirement for written authorization on aftermarket parts use. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), MEMA’s light vehicle aftermarket division, have formally opposed a proposed Illinois law that would limit the use of quality aftermarket parts by requiring written consent for the […]
More than 125 Suppliers Convene in Washington DC for 2019 MEMA Legislative Summit
More than 125 members and affiliates of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and its four divisions — Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), MERA – The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing, and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) — participated in the annual MEMA Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. on April […]
MEMA Policy Breakfast to Address Auto Parts Tariff Threats on April 9
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) will hold a policy panel discussion titled Tariffs on Autos and Auto Parts: Auto Parts Are Not a Threat to National Security on April 9, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Now that the Department of Commerce has completed a Section 232 national security investigation of […]
AASA, MEMA Oppose Nevada Aftermarket Parts Bill
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), on behalf of its division the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), has urged the Nevada State Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor to reject a proposed law that discourages the use of quality aftermarket parts. As CollisionWeek reported in February, Nevada Assembly Bill 173 (AB 173) would amend […]
MEMA Names Bill Long to Lead Parts Supplier Association
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has named William (Bill) Long as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Long was selected by the MEMA Board of Directors after a national search conducted by Egon Zehnder to replace former MEMA President and CEO Steve Handschuh, who retired in December. “Bill brings to bear decades […]