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Auto Care's top subject matter experts offer their best aftermarket advice, research, and analysis influencing the health of the automotive aftermarket to stay current in a fast-paced industry.

Auto Care Association's mission is to protect and advance the interests of businesses providing aftermarket products and services for all classes of motor vehicles. view more

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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Impact Award: 4 Under 40
The YANG Mentorship Program is designed for young professionals in the automotive aftermarket who are passionate about their growth and development. The program provides opportunities for members to focus …
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YANG T-Shirt Fundraiser Continues
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) raises monies each year in support of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) through a nationwide fundraiser. This year, YANG is thrilled to …
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YANG Mentorship Program
The YANG Mentorship Program is designed for young professionals in the automotive aftermarket who are passionate about their growth and development. The program provides opportunities for members to focus …
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2024 YANG at Fall Leadership Days Recap
YANG held its open council meeting at the Auto Care Association's Fall Leadership Days event on Sept. 4 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md. YANG was excited to network with other volunteer …
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New Exemption to Digital Millennium Copyright Act Broadens Protection for Vehicle Data Access
New rule provides exemption to DMCA that allows vehicle or vessel owners and lessees, or those acting on their behalf, to access, store, and share operational data, including diagnostic and telematics …