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2025 YANG Mentorship Launched
YANG launched its 2025 YANG Mentorship Program now in its third year! We had an astounding level of interest with 115 mentees and 22 volunteer mentors in the program!
The program will open back up in …
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Jan. 17, 2025
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.
Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Feb. 14, 2025
Several state bills are advancing on repair rights and environmental issues. New York (S4753) mandates OEM parts for vehicle repairs, while Vermont (H.204) focuses on tire recycling. Hawaii (SB 1120) aims …
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Aging Vehicles, Higher Prices and Tariffs Impacting Industry Outlook
Overview of top issues the automotive aftermarket faces, resources for tariff and trade updates, highlights from recent Business Outlook webinar.
2024 YANG at APPEX Recap
YANG held its largest regional meet-up, the 2024 YANG Reception, at AAPEX on Nov. 6, 2024 as part of the Auto Care Association's Industry Week in Las Vegas, Nev. We had a great turnout of over 200 registered …
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Why Quality Data is Crucial for Commercial Vehicles and On-Highway Trucks
Your team is back from Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW). They are pumped to sell more products. They are asking if we have ACES® and PIES® for our products as they were asked if they have our products …
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Trade and Tariffs in the Trump Administration Webinar Recap
The Auto Care Association hosted the webinar “Trade and Tariffs in the Trump Administration,” analyzing its policies, impacts and approach to reshaping global trade dynamics.
President Trump’s ‘America First Trade Policy’: Key Areas of Focus and Potential Impacts
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a presidential action titled “America First Trade Policy,” outlining a comprehensive trade policy strategy focused on U.S. economic and national security …
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Driving Innovation: AI Working Group Charts Path for Automotive Aftermarket AI Adoption
On Dec. 4, 2024, the Emerging Technologies Committee (ETC) AI Working Group convened its second meeting to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the automotive aftermarket. The meeting, led …
Industry Expert Advocates for Remote Diagnostics and Enhanced Data Privacy in the Automotive Sector
Mike Tanner, Director of Vehicle Technology and Innovation at the Auto Care Association, discussed the benefits of remote diagnostics in the automotive industry, citing its efficiency, convenience, and …
API is Here!
The Auto Care Association’s ACES®, PIES® and IPO™ reference databases (VCdb, Qdb, PCdb, PAdb, and Brand Table) currently and historically have been available to users for download through a manual download …
YANG Call for Content
We Want to Hear from You! Do you have a suggested topic in the areas of professional development for under-40 professionals? Or do you have a recommendation on a potential speaker you want YANG to consider …