Alliance For Automotive Innovation

What Alliance For Automotive Innovation does

Alliance for Automotive Innovation (also operating as "Auto Innovators") is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit trade association formed in 2020 through the merger of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers. It represents the full U.S. automotive value chain — passenger and commercial vehicle OEMs (Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, VW, Hyundai, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Kia, and others), tier-1 suppliers (Bosch, Magna, Denso, Aptiv, Autoliv, AISIN), advanced battery manufacturers (Samsung SDI, SK On, Panasonic, LG), semiconductor makers (Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Infineon), autonomous vehicle developers (Zoox, Nuro), EV charging (EVgo), connected vehicle technology (Harman, Sirius XM), safety firms (Emergency Safety Solutions, HAAS Alert), and rideshare (Uber). Its core activities are federal and state policy advocacy, regulatory comment filing across NHTSA, EPA, DOT, and Commerce, litigation (e.g., AEB/FMVSS 127 challenge), and the production of industry research and interactive data dashboards.

The association's product portfolio consists primarily of research publications and data tools rather than commercial software. Core publications include the Reading the Meter State of the Industry Report, the Get Connected EV Quarterly Report, and the Data Driven Economic Report. Interactive dashboards include the EV Sales Dashboard (state and regional EV/PHEV market share since 2013), the China Automotive Dashboard, the EV Investment Dashboard, the EV Charging & Registration Dashboard, and the Ports Dashboard. Safety and compliance offerings include the CARFAX Vehicle Recall Search Service (10 billion recall checks, 30 million repairs since 2018, integrated with eight state DMVs) and the OBD Certification Public Access portal. Events include the Auto Tech Showcase 2026, Get Connected webinar series, and EV Battery End-of-Life webinars.

Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues from member companies, supplemented by industry programs and events. Pricing is not publicly disclosed because dues are negotiated individually. The association is active in Washington, D.C. and all 50 states, with a small staff (11-50 employees) led by President and CEO John Bozzella. It does not sell to end consumers and operates as a membership-funded advocacy body rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Alliance For Automotive Innovation

Legal name

Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Website

https://autosinnovate.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance for Automotive Innovation is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit trade association representing 40+ U.S. automakers, suppliers, battery makers, semiconductor firms, and AV developers. It conducts federal and state policy advocacy, regulatory comment filing, and publishes EV and industry data dashboards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association and Industry Advocacy Services

NAICS

Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (33611), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autonomous Driving & ADAS Perception (HDAAAEAI), Automotive Sensors Manufacturing (Position/Pressure/Temp/IMU/Radar/LiDAR Cameras) (IMACAJAD)

Keywords

• Automotive trade association
• Industry policy advocacy
• Automotive research reports
• Regulatory comment filings
• Mobility safety initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Trade Association Membership Dues: The organization represents the full auto industry including manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in the U.S., autonomous vehicle innovators, equipment suppliers, battery producers, and semiconductor makers. Revenue is generated through membership dues from these member companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alliance for Automotive Innovation is a trade association representing automakers, autonomous vehicle developers, equipment suppliers, battery producers, and semiconductor makers. It delivers federal and state policy advocacy, publishes industry market research and interactive data dashboards, hosts industry events, and operates member-facing safety and compliance programs such as the CARFAX Vehicle Recall Search Service and an OBD Certification public access portal.

Product overview

Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) is a trade association representing the automotive industry, formed in 2020 through the merger of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and Association of Global Automakers. Rather than offering a single product, the organization provides a portfolio of market intelligence tools and industry reports. The core offerings include the Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report and Get Connected: Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report as primary research publications, supported by multiple interactive dashboards (EV Sales Dashboard, China Automotive Dashboard, EV Investment Dashboard, EV Charging & Registration Dashboard, and Ports Dashboard) that provide data visualization and analytics. Additional offerings include the Data Driven economic impact report, an OBD Certification public access portal, and safety initiatives like the CARFAX Vehicle Recall Search Service partnership.

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Products and services

• Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report A recurring state-of-the-industry report providing economic insights, regulatory updates, and analysis of the U.S. automotive sector for member companies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
• Get Connected: Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report State-by-state analysis of the U.S. electric vehicle market, providing EV sales data, market share analysis, and charging infrastructure metrics for automakers, suppliers, and policymakers.
• Electric Vehicle Sales Dashboard Interactive display of light vehicle EV sales and market share data beginning from 2013, with alternative vehicle sales (battery electric, plug-in hybrids, fuel cell, mild hybrids) by state and region.
• China Automotive Dashboard Interactive dashboard examining China's role in global automotive production, trade, EV manufacturing, and critical supply chains through data visualizations and market indicators.
• EV Investment Dashboard Dashboard tracking electric vehicle investments in the U.S. automotive industry.
• EV Charging & Registration Dashboard National, state, and county-level tool for tracking EV adoption and public charging infrastructure.
• Ports Dashboard Interactive database of national, state, and congressional district automotive information including vehicle registration, purchases, auto-related port activity, and consumer demographics.
• Data Driven Economic Report Annual economic impact report on the automotive industry's contributions to America's industrial base, economic security, and global competitiveness, including data on jobs, tax revenue, exports, and R&D.
• OBD Certification Public Access Public access portal for On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) certification related to emissions and vehicle diagnostics compliance for manufacturers and regulators.
• CARFAX Vehicle Recall Search Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 11 million American jobs and more than 5 percent of the U.S. economy through its member companies' activities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers42 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EVgocoreTechnology or Integration · 29 January 2026EVgo joined Alliance for Automotive Innovation as the first EV charging infrastructure member in January 2026. EVgo operates over 4,600 fast charging stalls at more than 1,100 locations across 47 states and plans to expand to over 15,000 stalls by 2029. The partnership brings an infrastructure perspective to policy and advocacy efforts supporting the broader EV ecosystem and nationwide electrification.
• CARFAXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARFAX partnered with Alliance for Automotive Innovation to build the Vehicle Recall Search Service, which has checked vehicles in the U.S. for unfixed safety recalls more than 10 billion times since launching in 2018, resulting in over 30 million open recalls subsequently repaired. Eight state DMVs currently participate in the program.
• ZooxcoreOthersZoox, a leading autonomous vehicle producer, joined Alliance for Automotive Innovation to its expanding roster of members from across the automotive ecosystem.
• SK OncoreOthersSK On, a leading advanced battery manufacturer, joined Alliance for Automotive Innovation to its expanding roster of automakers, suppliers, AV producers and semiconductor makers.
• University of TennesseeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for Automotive Innovation announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the University of Tennessee on auto-related policy research and workforce development initiatives, creating a new platform to boost the university's state mentorship pipeline.
• SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for Automotive Innovation and SEMA submitted joint comments to U.S. federal legislators and regulators calling for reforms to NHTSA, including publishing a 36-month rolling rulemaking agenda and overhauling the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). SEMA also asked for federal guidelines on ADAS calibration and data access for aftermarket products.
• Automotive Service AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree major automotive organizations — Automotive Service Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, and Alliance for Automotive Innovation — presented the SAFE Repair Act legislative proposal to Congressional leaders in February 2025, building on a 2023 agreement guaranteeing independent repair facilities access to diagnostic and repair information.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Safety Council (NSC): Nonprofit safety advocacy organization active in roadway and workplace safety. Adjacent to Alliance's safety initiatives (heatstroke prevention, impaired driving, ADAS, crash avoidance) and a frequent coalition partner or counterparty on auto safety policy.
• SAE International: Global standards organization for mobility engineering (formerly Society of Automotive Engineers). Adjacent rather than directly competitive: SAE produces technical standards referenced by Alliance's regulatory positions, and its membership overlaps with Alliance's OEM and supplier members.

Direct peers

• Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA): Trade association representing motor vehicle parts suppliers. Many MEMA members (Bosch, Denso, Magna, Aptiv) are also Alliance members, and the two associations overlap on supply-chain, EV, and regulatory policy — direct peer for the supplier-side representation Alliance also performs.
• National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA): Trade association representing franchised new-car dealers. Closely parallels Alliance for Automotive Innovation in federal/state advocacy on issues like EV mandates, right-to-repair, franchise law, and consumer financing, with overlapping membership base.
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): Largest U.S. manufacturing trade association, advocating on federal and state policy for its members. Directly comparable to Alliance for Automotive Innovation in operating model (membership dues, federal/state advocacy, regulatory comments, industry research) and constituency (manufacturing sector).
• Consumer Technology Association (CTA): Trade association representing the consumer electronics industry, organizer of CES. Comparable to Alliance in producing industry data and forecasts, hosting marquee events, and engaging in technology policy advocacy (privacy, spectrum, trade) at the federal and state level.
• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): Trade association representing aerospace and defense manufacturers. Comparable in advocating for a heavily-regulated, technology-intensive industry before FAA/DOT/DoD-equivalent regulators, with similar policy focus on safety, supply chain, and trade.
• American Trucking Associations (ATA): Federation of state trucking associations and the national trade association for the trucking industry. Comparable operating model with federal/state advocacy, regulatory engagement (EPA, DOT, FMCSA), industry data products, and member-funded operations.
• Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA): Trade association representing heavy-duty diesel engine, truck, and equipment manufacturers. Closely parallels Alliance's advocacy on EPA emission standards (Tier 4), fuel economy, and GHG rules, though focused on heavy-duty rather than light-duty vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Largest business federation in the U.S., advocating on behalf of a broad cross-industry membership. Comparable in scale, federal/state advocacy model, and policy breadth, but covers all industries rather than specializing in automotive like Alliance does.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/autosinnovate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeI7h7s1ZUVzFodhbDBo9Pw
• Facebookfacebook.com/autosinnovate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alliance-for-automotive-innovation

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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