The companies in the German automotive industry are internationally competitive with their products, but Germany as a business location is currently not. It is therefore now crucial that competitiveness and …

Der VDA vertritt die Interessen von mehr als 650 Herstellern und Zulieferern. Erfahren Sie, was die deutsche Automobilindustrie bewegt.

Standards are generally understood as technical rules that describe requirements and recommendations for the safety, design, and environmental behavior of products. In the automotive world, a distinction …

About Germany is where the automobile was invented – and this equally refers to the passenger car, the truck, and the bus. And it is here that it is being reinvented over and over again, with passion and …

Departments VDA Office in China VDA China is the connector between the German Automotive Industry and the Chinese decision-makers and market participants.

Further purchasable VDA publications Facts and figures, data on the automotive industry, statistical analyses – click here to find various VDA publications that are subject to a charge. Exception: …

Apr 6, 2026 · The VDA currently continues to project a market volume of 2.9mn passenger cars for the current year, representing an increase of 2% compared to the previous year. The VDA also …

The German automotive industry makes the country a world leader in exports and secures millions of well-paid jobs. What you need to know.

Mar 25, 2026 · The VDA Mobility Innovation Summit will once again bring together leading figures from industry, politics, and science in Berlin on March 26 and 27, 2026. The summit offers a cross-sector …

Jan 26, 2026 · VDA President Hildegard Müller: "The successful conclusion of negotiations on a trade agreement between the EU and India sends a strong signal of decisive action! This is an important …