About us

    We invented the car. Now we are reinventing it

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    ADAXO concept

    An interface for countless information

    VDA expert Dr Joachim Göthel explains how valuable vehicle data can be made available securely and fairly.

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    Digitization

    German Pole Position

    Germany first country to pass autonomous driving law: Seize the opportunity now.

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    IAA TRANSPORTATION

    The IAA TRANSPORTATION takes place from 20 to 25 September 2022 in Hannover.

    Figure of the week

    220billion euros will be invested by the German automotive industry in research and development by 2026.

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    Electromobility

    The VDA charging infrastructure ranking

    This is how the countries in Europe perform.

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    Recommendations to the new government coalition

    What needs to be done for Germany to remain an industrial nation

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    Mobility policies

    Innovations from Germany

    The automotive industry is investing 150 billion euros in e-mobility and digitization by 2025. An overview.

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    VDA White Paper

    Automotive Cooperation between Africa and Germany

    Relations with Africa are becoming increasingly important for Germany.

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    It is confirmed: The German automotive industry is the most innovative.
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    Innovations

    The latest inventions around the car

    Safety Technologies

    More safety for everyone

    The car is safer than ever. New technologies will further accelerate this trend.

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    European Green Deal

    The "Fit for 55" package

    What's missing from the "Fit for 55" package and why Germany must act now.

    VDA membership

    Information, insights, networking.

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    Germany has the world's most ambitious climate targets. In order to achieve them, we need the world's best framework conditions.

    Hildegard MüllerVDA President