Battery Electric Vehicles: So Much Investment and Still So Many Questions

As I began writing this blog, I was fascinated by the strange array of issues facing the automotive aftermarket industry and the world in general. It is a unique combination of geopolitical, regulatory, safety, consumer behavior and “good ole” technology-related issues. READ MORE  

The Changing Reality of Trade with China

This year marks the 50th anniversary of President Nixon’s historic visit to China. That visit was followed by significant changes in the economic relationship between the United States and China with the granting of permanent normal trade relations in 2000. READ MORE  

Our Finest Hour

As you may have heard, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) is celebrating its 118th anniversary this year … and if you’re not familiar with us, MEMA is a trade association of over 1,000 vehicle parts and systems manufacturers and represents the largest sector of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. and 2.5% of U.S. GDP.  READ MORE  

AAPEX Shapes and Strengthens Our Collective Future Success

By Bill Long, president & CEO, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)

I’ve lost count of the number of years I’ve attended the show, going back to the days at McCormick Place in Chicago. 

But what is clear is the significant transformation of AAPEX that I’ve seen over the years… READ MORE  

Trade and the Competitiveness Agenda – What’s Next for the Automotive Aftermarket

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

President Biden based much of his White House campaign on an agenda to restore jobs and manufacturing in the U.S. Although few Americans officials disagree with the vision, there are wide differences on how to get… READ MORE