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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.

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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 …
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New Data in TrendLens™
Four new data points available in the Economic and Industry Indicators section of TrendLens™, Auto Care Association's interactive data platform for members.
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Port Strike Tentatively Resolved, with Automation, Job Protection Remaining as Key Issues
The ILA and USMX reached a tentative agreement to end the three-day strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, extending the contract through Jan. 15, 2025, while automation and job protection issues remain …
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ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement to End East and Gulf Coast Port Strike
On Oct. 3, 2024, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) representing ocean carriers and marine terminal operators, announced that they have …
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White House Briefing - Port Strikes
The White House Office of Public Engagement invites you to join a virtual briefing on Friday, October 4 at 11:00 AM ET for an update on the strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports with senior officials …
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Port Strike at East and Gulf Coast Ports, Disrupting U.S. Supply Chain
A strike of 45,000 dockworkers has officially begun at 14 U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
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Closing the De Minimis Loophole: New Actions to Curb Duty-Free Imports and Protect U.S. Interests
On Sept. 13, the Biden Administration announced that it would issue new rule-making notices to address imports from de minimis entry, which allows products worth less than $800 to enter the U.S. duty and …
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Auto Care Association Urges Swift Action to Prevent Devastating Port Strike as Deadline Nears
The Auto Care Association joined more than 170 industry groups representing industries across the U.S. to urge President Biden to work with both sides of the ongoing labor negotiations between the United …
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YANG Programming at 2024 Auto Care Connect Week
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) is the auto care industry’s dynamic and vibrant community of under-40 professionals community. YANG provides its members with the opportunity to network with industry …
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Vehicle Age, Telematics and Technology Top Issues
Highlights of key issues in the automotive aftermarket and their impacts to the industry and association members.
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Thank You to our Outgoing YANG Council Members
The 2024-2025 YANG Leadership Council says farewell to a few outgoing council members.
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Aug. 2, 2024
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.