Consumer Demand Driving Ecommerce adoption – shaping the future of the Aftermarket

Heightened demand for the ease and convenience of the eCommerce channel is driving industry wide changes for market participants and the end-consumer. The automotive aftermarket has historically relied heavily on the brick and motor channel and was slow to adopt the online channel. READ MORE  

Vehicle Electrification and the Aftermarket Impact

By Brian Daugherty, chief technology officer, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)

We are all aware of the media hype surrounding the future of electrified vehicle sales and that over $300B is being invested globally by vehicle OEMs on battery electric technology and vehicle launches over the next several years. However, last… READ MORE  

Together We Can Strengthen the Industry Through a Year of Disruption and Change

By Ann Wilson, senior vice president of Government Affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)

As the industry prepares for AAPEX, we are facing disruption and change in virtually every aspect of public policy. From state governments confronting significant budget deficits and back to business directives to new immigration orders… READ MORE  

The Pandemic’s Impact on EVs and AVs and the New U.S. Fuel Economy Standards

By Brian Daugherty, chief technology officer, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association 

Wow, it is amazing how much the world has changed since AAPEX 2019 – and most of those changes have occurred in the last few months! As we approach AAPEX 2020, we are obviously in very uncertain times and many… READ MORE