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July 12, 2026 · Sunday · 3 items · 2 sections
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1 Data standards & product information
Why Quality Data Is Critical for Commercial Vehicle and Heavy-Duty Truck Parts Sales

An early 2025 industry report highlights rapid adoption of ACES and PIES standards in the commercial truck aftermarket. Yet fitment data quality remains inconsistent, while fleet buyers demand precise vehicle matching.

What this means for buyersFor importers entering the higher-margin commercial vehicle segment, investing in accurate VCdb/PCdb mapping is now a competitive necessity. Buyers increasingly use data quality to screen suppliers.
Auto Care Blog — Auto Care Association source →
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2 Trade regulations & policy
U.S. Congressional Right to Repair Action Gains Auto Care Association Support

On May 21, 2026, the Auto Care Association issued a statement backing legislative right to repair action in Congress. The push aims to secure independent repairers and parts suppliers equal access to vehicle diagnostic and repair data.

What this means for buyersIf right to repair laws strengthen, aftermarket parts makers could receive faster access to new-vehicle technical data, accelerating product development. Importers can use this policy shift to demonstrate market awareness in buyer negotiations.
Auto Care Association — Auto Care Association source →
right to repairus congressauto data accessindependent repair
California Proposition 65 Compliance Toolkit Released for Auto Aftermarket

Auto Care has published a Prop 65 compliance toolkit including webinars and ACES/PIES catalog best practices. The guide helps businesses avoid lawsuits and fines over listed chemicals in auto parts sold in California.

What this means for buyersExporters with products reaching California must audit ingredient lists and packaging labels immediately, as the state vigorously enforces Prop 65. Early compliance integration can lower legal risk and prevent channel delistings.
Auto Care Association — Auto Care Association source →
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