Matthias Wissmann

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie

Departments – The guarantor of competence and service

At its Berlin headquarters, more than 70 VDA employees in 20 different departments ensure that the interests of the German automotive industry are competently represented from "A" as in Aftermarket to "T" as in Transport policy.

Aftermarket

It covers all service and spare parts areas as well as vehicle diagnostics and technical information.

Commercial Vehicles, Trailers, Bodies and Buses

Exhibitions

The department coordinates and organizes the IAA and is responsible for OICA calendar consultation.

Historical Vehicles

The classic car service division works to safeguard the continued existence of historical vehicles on public roads.

Inhouse communication

The department is responsible for conceptual planning and backup for the VDA’s information and communications technology.

Communication

The department is responsible for strategic communication, publications, the website, the CD and campaigns.

Automotive supply industry and medium-sized businesses

Here suppliers will find support for areas that are of great importance to them.

Logistics

VDA logistics represents national and international interests of the automotive industry in the logistics field.

Press

The department is responsible for press releases and an internal press website for journalists.

Law and Insurance

The department represents the interest of members in relevant legal and insurance matters.

HR, finance, central services

The department is responsible for all commercial matters.

Economic and climate protection policy

The department analyzes the economy for the industry and drafts trendsetting strategies.

Research Association for Automotive Technology (FAT)

FAT stands for communication and joint research of the automotive industry as the basis for innovative products.

Standardisation

The department represents the national and international standardization interests in automotive technology, telematics and freight containers.

Quality management centre (QMC)

The QMC works for quality management in the automobile industry, controlled by the highest committee, the Quality Management Board.