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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 7, 2025
State bills on vehicle repair, right to repair, and insurance are advancing. Key topics include OEM parts, repair shop regulations, and EV battery disposal. CA revises lemon law; MT backs OEM safety …
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USTR Proposes Fees on Chinese Ships Entering U.S. Ports
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice proposing new measures targeting China's growing dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. The proposal includes …
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Feb. 27, 2025
States are advancing bills on vehicle repairs, right to repair, and environmental rules, with growing support for consumer choice, OEM parts, battery recycling, and stricter repair regulations.
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U.S. Initiates Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Copper
On Feb. 25, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of copper imports.
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Feb. 21, 2025
Several states are advancing legislation related to vehicle repairs, right to repair, and consumer protection. South Dakota, Montana, Texas, Missouri, and Utah have proposed bills regulating vehicle …
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Congratulations, 2024 Impact Award Nominees!
We received an overwhelming number of nominees for the Impact Award this year! Thank you to all the submissions.
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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.
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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.
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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 …