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The auto care industry

keeps vehicles moving, and the Auto Care Association is dedicated to helping every one of those vehicles last longer, perform more efficiently, and keep drivers safe. Independence drives us: our global member companies manufacture, distribute, and sell vehicle parts and components as well as perform services, maintenance, and repairs on every class of vehicle on the road.

Our Impact

 

$516.6 billion

industry (projected $664.3 billion in 2028)

 

4.9

people employed in the industry

 

298.8 million

vehicles on the road

 

280,307

service outlets

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  • Jul 29 2025
    Virtually, via Zoom

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    YANG Professional Series featuring Todd Campau

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    Join YANG for its next professional series event featuring Aftermarket Practice Lead of S and P Global Mobility, Todd Campau. The YANG Professional Series is a virtual event bringing together YANG members to talk about key issues, hot topics, and opportunities in the automotive aftermarket. The topic for this professional series conversation will focus on demystifying data within the aftermarket. Registration Opening Soon!
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  • Jul 31 2025

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    Reducing Risk and Enhancing Readiness: Practical Cybersecurity for Every Organization

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    Join us for a cybersecurity session packed with simple, practical tips to help you stay secure—no tech expertise required. Whether you’ve been targeted before or just want peace of mind, this webinar will help you build smart habits and boost your defenses..
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  • Sep 17 2025

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    Fall Leadership Days & Legislative Summit

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    Auto Care Association's Leadership Days and Legislative Summit is a three-day event for the association's top volunteers and engaged members and industry stakeholders to discuss industry issues and drive key initiatives.
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  • Nov 3 2025
    Las Vegas, NV

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    78th Annual AWDA Business Conference

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    The 2025 AWDA Conference is a two day event of pre-scheduled one-on-one business meetings centered around maintaining existing relationships between the premier suppliers and distributors in the industry.
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  • Nov 4 2025
    Las Vegas, NV

    Trade Show

    2025 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)

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    For three days this fall, Las Vegas is where aftermarket challenges meet solutions. AAPEX 2025 is back in town, bringing the automotive industry together at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum.
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  • Jan 19 2026
    Grapevine, TX

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    Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2026

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    North America’s largest, most trusted gathering for the heavy duty aftermarket industry.
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