The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is the unified voice of the automotive industry.
TRANSFORMING PERSONAL MOBILITY
Our Mission
Cleaner. Safer. Smarter.® Formed by the 2020 combination of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) and the Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers), Auto Innovators is dedicated to propelling the unprecedented innovation that will make our lives better. Driven by the collective energy of the world’s multi-faceted auto industry, we are on the leading edge of transforming personal mobility, in a cleaner, safer, and smarter manner.
Vehicle Safety
Heatstroke Prevention: Automakers Commit to Helping Combat Child Heatstroke
LATEST NEWS
NEWS FROM AUTO INNOVATORS
See the latest press releases, regulatory comments, and research reports from Auto Innovators:
Papers Reports
September 4, 2026
Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report | 9-4-2026
Press Release
September 3, 2026
Automakers to Congress: Ban Chinese connected vehicles
Agency Comments
August 26, 2026
Comments to NHTSA on Rear Automatic Braking in NCAP
Papers Reports
August 25, 2026
Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report | 8-25-2026
THE MERGE 2026
November 17 | Washington, DC
Join us for a day where we bring together automotive manufacturers, innovators, policymakers and the financial community to examine the U.S. auto industry’s future, particularly questions at the intersection of technology, government policy and capital.
Safety Seminar: Drunk Driving Education, Laws, and Enforcement
September 15, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Washington, DC
Networking reception 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Following up on last year’s Safety Seminar, Auto Innovators is hosting a subsequent Safety Seminar that will build on last year’s conversation, bringing together safety experts from the public and private sector to discuss ongoing efforts to address drunk driving and the critical role of driver education, laws, and enforcement in preventing alcohol-impaired driving. Auto Innovators will provide insights into recent survey and focus group research the Association conducted about the public’s attitude and perceptions and in direct response to the issues raised in last year’s Safety Seminar.
AUTO INNOVATORS LEGAL FORUM 2026
December 8 - 9, 2026 | Honda North American Headquarters | Torrance, CA
This two-day conference brings together legal leaders from top automotive OEMs, regulatory experts, outside counsel, and technology partners to explore the current legal and policy landscape and how it impacts the business of building & selling motor vehicles to customers. Through a mix of panel discussions and networking opportunities, participants will gain actionable insights into the automaker–customer relationship and the legal and policy that matter.
REGISTER NOW! Get Connected EV Quarterly Report (Q2 2026) & Spotlight on How China Built It's EV Advantage
September 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Join the Alliance for Automotive Innovation for the Get Connected: Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report webinar, covering the second quarter and first half of 2026. This session will deliver a comprehensive look at the state of the U.S. EV market, including:
- Sales and vehicles in operation
- Adoption trends by vehicle type
- State-by-state market analysis
- Progress in U.S. public charging infrastructure
Q2 Spotlight: How China Built It's EV Advantage. Join Elizabeth Krear, CEO of the Center for Automotive Research, and Hilary Cain, Chief Policy & Strategy Officer at Alliance for Automotive Innovation, for a fireside chat on how China built its EV competitive advantage. Using CAR’s “Six S” framework as a lens, they’ll explore the scale, supply chains, speed and other forces shaping China’s growing role in the global EV market.
The discussion will close with a Q&A session where you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with our experts.
Featured Resources
Updated: EV Charging and Registration Dashboard
This interactive dashboard provides a comprehensive look at the evolving U.S. EV market — from charging infrastructure and fast charging deployment to vehicle adoption and network growth. Navigate between dashboard pages to explore national, state, and county-level trends shaping the transition to electric mobility.
NEW: China Automotive Dashboard
China has become the world's largest vehicle producer, vehicle market, and automotive exporter. This interactive dashboard examines China's growing role in global automotive production, trade, electric vehicle manufacturing, and critical supply chains through a series of data visualizations and market indicators.
New Data for Q1 2026 Available Now! Electric Vehicle Sales Dashboard
The Electric Vehicle Dashboard is an interactive display of light vehicle EV sales and market share with data beginning in 2013. Look at all alternative vehicle sales (including battery electric, plug-in hybrids, fuel cell, and mild hybrids) by state and region and includes a date and powertrain filter.
Congressional District Auto Industry Data
Our interactive database of national, state and congressional district automotive information has been updated with the latest data. Includes: vehicle registration and purchases, auto-related port activity, consumer demographics, industry facilities and more. Download new fact sheets at all levels!
DATA DRIVEN 2024: NAVIGATING THE ROAD AHEAD
Alliance for Automotive Innovation released a new economic impact report: 2024 DATA DRIVEN: Navigating the Road Ahead on the automotive industry’s contributions to America’s industrial base, economic security and global competitiveness.
The report includes data on:
- Auto industry jobs, tax revenue, export activity;
- Investments in electrification and mineral supply chains;
- Sales data and an overview of all vehicles on U.S. roads;
- Safety technologies, crash data, research and development data.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
America’s Automobile Industry is One of the Most Powerful Engines Driving the U.S. Economy.
The greater automobile industry extends well beyond the iconic names of auto companies familiar to us all. Auto manufacturing depends on thousands of companies supplying parts, components and materials, as well as a vast retail and vehicle maintenance network. The greater industry supports roughly 10 million American jobs – delivering not just vehicles, but billions in paychecks to workers.
Initiatives
INNOVATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Industry
Driving the U.S. Economy.
No other industry in America has such an expansive reach to every state, delivering economic benefits and creating jobs in so many different sectors.
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Safety
We work with regulators and policymakers to ensure an environment that makes vehicle safety priority one and protects the privacy of data generated from the vehicle.
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Energy & Environment
We advance the industry's environmental goals by working with policymakers to create smart regulations, spur innovation, and account for the needs of consumers.
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Innovation
The automotive industry is driving innovation and global technological advancement. Today's automobile represents the most sophisticated technology owned by most consumers.
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