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Young Auto Care Network Group

Home for the auto care industry’s dynamic and vibrant community of under-40 professionals

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Home for the auto care industry’s dynamic and vibrant community of under-40 professionals

YANG provides its members with the opportunity to network with industry peers, develop new skill sets and improve leadership capabilities. YANG events include panel discussions with industry leaders, professional development sessions and networking events throughout the country. YANG awards a number of scholarships to rising stars in the industry as well.

Upon joining, YANG members immediately become part of a 1,500-strong network of young industry professionals around the world. Members are invited to attend and host events at trade shows, leadership conferences and Regional Meet-Ups throughout the country. Members receive recognition as well as opportunities for mentorship offered by seasoned industry leaders. For your organization, membership in YANG helps foster employee retention through networking, mentorship and exposure to the broader industry.

Upcoming Events

Featured Networking Trade Show Registration open

AAPEX 2026

For three days this fall, AAPEX 2026 returns to Las Vegas, bringing the automotive industry together at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum where aftermarket challenges meet solutions.

Nov 3 – 5, 2026 Las Vegas, NW

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Series

YANG Professional Series

The YANG Professional Series is a virtual event bringing together YANG members to talk about key issues, hot topics and opportunities in the automo...

Upcoming event

YANG Professional Series: October 27, 2026 Oct 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM

No Set Schedule

Series details

We want to hear from you!

There are two ways you can get involved:

Share a topic and/or content idea
Recommend a Speaker

Do you have a suggested topic in the areas of professional development for under-40 professionals ? Or do you have recommendation on a potential speaker you want YANG to consider for its educational programming?

Submit Your Idea

^{*All submissions will be reviewed and could be used virtually through the YANG Professional Series or in-person at Auto Care Connect.}

What Members Are Saying

Until I joined Auto Care, I wouldn't have known the full picture of tariffs other than what you see on the news.
Ashlee Arnold Arnold Oil Company of Austin

It's important to be a member because of the personal and professional benefits, but also because it gets you engaged.
JC Washbish Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.