WASHINGTON, DC – The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), together with member companies Delphi Corp., Robert Bosch LLC and SPX Corp., are pleased to bring the exhibit “Safe Vehicles Save Lives” to The Washington Auto Show® on January 26. The exhibit will be located in booth 100 in the Safety section of the Advanced Technology SuperHighway.

The display will feature diagnostic tools, mechanical inspections, and visual inspections that can quickly assess various vehicle systems and determine maintenance needed to improve vehicle safety. Such tools and inspections can identify problems with key components such as brakes, headlights and signal devices, tires, mirrors, seat belts and airbags, and the fuel and exhaust systems.

“There is no doubt that advances in vehicle safety technology are saving lives on America’s roads,” said Steve Handschuh, AASA’s president and chief operating officer. “However, tens of thousands of individuals are still losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes. As vehicles age, it is imperative that they be properly inspected and maintained to improve safety and performance.”

Handschuh also noted that MEMA and AASA support implementation of a national vehicle safety inspection program. Many states have existing programs, though specifics vary from state to state. “A uniform, national program implemented by the states will help identify potential safety issues and help keep the 247 million cars on the road today operating more safely and efficiently.”

ABOUT MEMA

MEMA represents motor vehicle parts suppliers, the nation’s largest manufacturing sector, employing nearly 686,000 people across the country. Suppliers are also the largest manufacturing employer in eight states. These jobs contribute to 3.29 million private sector jobs across the country. Suppliers manufacture the parts and technology used in domestic production of new cars and trucks produced each year, and the aftermarket products necessary to repair and maintain more than 247 million vehicles on the road today.

MEMA supports its members through its three affiliate associations, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). MEMA represents more than 650 member companies with global motor vehicle parts sales exceeding $600 billion and 65 percent of North American automotive supplier sales. For more information on the motor vehicle parts supplier industry, please visit www.mema.org.

ABOUT THE WASHINGTON AUTO SHOW

The Washington Auto Show is sponsored by the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA). Now in its 92nd year of existence, WANADA represents dealerships throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.

This 68th edition of The Washington Auto Show offers a showcase of more than 700 vehicles from over 42 domestic and import manufacturers and a special 65,000-square foot exhibit, “The Advanced Technology SuperHighway” of the latest technologies in safety and sustainability.

For a full schedule of entertainment and special events, operating hours and ticket information, visit The Washington Auto Show online at www.washingtonautoshow.com.

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