ACES 5.0 and PIES 8.0 Data Standards Released by Auto Care Association
The Auto Care Association officially released ACES® 5.0 and PIES® 8.0 data standards on April 1, 2026, along with updated reference database schemas. These are the core standards for vehicle fitment and product information exchange in the automotive aftermarket, developed through industry-wide review.
What this means for buyersIf your catalog data still uses older versions, North American distributors and e-commerce platforms may soon require an upgrade. Proactively adapting to the new standards helps avoid order rejection or costly rework due to format mismatches.
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U.S. Right to Repair Legislation Gains Congressional Momentum, Auto Care Association Issues Statement
On May 21, 2026, the Auto Care Association released a formal statement on Congressional right to repair action, signaling further advancement of federal right to repair legislation. The law would mandate that automakers provide independent aftermarket access to diagnostic, repair, and service data.
What this means for buyersRight to repair legislation could boost demand for non-OEM parts and increase compliance requirements for product fitment data. Importers can stay ahead by preparing robust data support now and using this policy trend as a conversation point with U.S. buyers.
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