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Starting April 1, the U.S. aftermarket data standards ACES 5.0 and PIES 8.0 have replaced the older 4.x and 7.x versions. XML formats and fields may change for all trading partners, and product data submitted in old formats risks rejection or fitment inaccuracies.
The Auto Care Association documented the most frequent mistakes found in ACES and PIES files, including vehicle application mapping errors, incorrect brand table usage, and missing or wrong attribute fields. These errors cause costly delays and resubmissions.
Auto Care Association's technology blog highlights that in the commercial vehicle and heavy-duty truck segment, providing complete ACES/PIES fitment data is becoming a strict procurement requirement. Buyers at HD Aftermarket Week repeatedly demand this standard for parts qualification.
Great Wall Motor has established official dealer networks for its Haval and Tank brands across multiple Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, along with several Asian nations.
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