Association of International Automobile Manufacturers

Why AIAM?

Promoting Competition, Advancing Technology, Investing in America ...

The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) represents international motor vehicle manufacturers, original equipment suppliers and other automotive-related trade associations. AIAM provides members with information, analysis and advocacy on a wide variety of legislative and regulatory issues impacting the auto sector.

The mission of AIAM is to protect and promote the unique interests of international automakers and their suppliers in the United States. AIAM is dedicated to the promotion of free trade and to policies that enhance motor vehicle safety and the protection of the environment.

Investing in America

Across America, international automobile manufacturers have helped revitalize local communities. The economic and social benefits of this investment ripple through the country by creating thousands of new jobs, expanding local tax bases and contributing directly to local communities through responsible corporate citizenship.

Advancing Technology

Always striving to improve vehicle performance, efficiency and safety, international automakers and their suppliers stand at the forefront of technological advances. These innovative technologies preserve our resources, reduce air pollution and save lives.

International automakers consistently rank among the leading producers of environment-friendly and fuel efficient vehicles. AIAM members were the first to offer vehicles meeting California's super-ultra-low-emission vehicle standards and the first to certify hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. In addition, AIAM member companies are consistently at the top of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) annual top 10 vehicles for best fuel economy.

The Voice of International Automobile Manufacturers

AIAM is the voice of international automobile manufacturers in Washington, D.C. and in state capitols around the country. Membership allows companies to interact on issues of mutual concern and positively impact policy and regulatory developments that affect the design, manufacture and sale of motor vehicles in the United States. With immediate access to pertinent information, archival databases and expert staff, members can expand their knowledge base, hone their competitive position and protect their ability to compete on equal terms in the largest motor vehicle market in the world.

Services AIAM provides its members include:

• Proactive representation on automotive-related legislative and regulatory policy developments
• Consistent support of free trade and open investment policies
• Access to technical and policy experts who provide legislators, regulators and journalists information and perspective unavailable through any other source
• Timely analysis of U.S. laws and regulations
• Opportunity to interact and collaborate with other members on best practices and issues of common interest