Kresge Research Guides: Automotive Industry: Trade Organizations

OEM and Industry Organizations

SAE International (SAE)
SAE International (previously Society of Automotive Engineers) is a global association of engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries.
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) works with policymakers to support cleaner, safer and smarter personal transportation that helps transform the U.S. economy.
International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA)
OICA's (Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles) membership consists of national trade associations around the world. The general purposes of the organization are to defend the interests of the vehicle manufacturers, assemblers and importers.
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA (l’Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobiles) unites Europe’s 14 major car, truck, van and bus makers. ACEA acts as one with common industry positions.
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Associations (JAMA)
Established in 1967, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) is a non-profit industry association which comprises Japan's fourteen manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles.
Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA)
Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA) is a non-profit organization representing the interests of automakers in Korea. KAMA is dedicated to the sound growth of the automobile industry and the development of the national economy.
German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
VDA (Der Verband der Automobilindustrie) consists of more than 620 companies involved in production for the automotive industry in the Federal Republic of Germany. The members are divided into automobile manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and trailers, special bodies, buses.
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
NADA represents franchised new-car domestic and import dealers before Congress, federal agencies, the media, and the public. It also develops education on regulatory matters and research data on the automobile industry.

Supplier Associations

Automotive Trade Associations Directory
FISITA has compiled a database of links to various associations, companies, research organizations, project groups and other bodies active in the automotive sector.
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)
MEMA advocates on behalf of the vehicle supplier industry on issues of legislative and regulatory interest to the industry. It also provides research & insights on original equipment and aftermarket parts for passenger vehicle and light truck replacement parts markets.
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
This trade association consists of a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing companies, auto restorers, street rod builders, restylers, car clubs, race teams and more.

Associations Unlimited
Associations Unlimited (previously known as the Encyclopedia of Associations) is a directory of nonprofit professional organizations and societies.

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