Departments – The guarantor of competence and service

At its Frankfurt 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 Containers Support for Manufacturer Group II Public relations Planning of press workshops IAA campaigns for commercial vehicles and passenger cars 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.

Statistics, Analyses and Forecasts (SAP) SAP is the contact for statistical questions, evaluation of the current business cycle and automobile forecasts worldwide. Taxes and customs duties The new department takes the increasing importance of taxation in the automotive industry into account. Technology The department is responsible for environmental and vehicle safety issues and the VDA Technical Congress. Environment policy and technical environment protection Environmental protection requirements Air pollution control and climate policy Chemical safety Occupational safety Energy, etc. Transport policy Regulatory policy in transport Infrastructure Telematics and traffic safety Platform for transport logistics

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.