Verband der Automobilindustrie

Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.
German Association of the Automotive Industry
FoundedJanuary 19, 1901
Typeregistered society
FocusPolitical advocacy for automotive companies in Germany
Location
OriginsVerein Deutscher Motorfahrzeug-Industrieller (VDMI)
Area served
national
MethodPolitical lobbying
Members
more than 600
Key people
Hildegard Müller (President)
Websitewww.vda.de

The German Association of the Automotive Industry or VDA (German: Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V.) is a German interest group of the German automobile industry, both automobile manufactures and automobile component suppliers. It is member of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).

The VDA represents carmakers, including BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, but also counts foreign suppliers and foreign-owned carmakers like Opel among its members. The group is located in Berlin, Germany.

Activities

The VDA hosts the Europe's largest motor show, the biannual International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in Frankfurt.

The VDA published a series of standards and recommendations. Among those is the German quality management system (QMS) for the automobile industry. The fourth edition was issued in December 1998, and became mandatory for all German car makers on April 1, 1999.

The VDA is a founding member of both the ENX Association (since 2000) and Odette International (since 2001).

Leadership

Hildegard Müller
  • 1989–1996: Erika Emmerich
  • 1996–2007: Bernd Gottschalk
  • 2007–2018: Matthias Wissmann
  • 2018–2020: Bernhard Mattes
  • 2020–present: Hildegard Müller

See also


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