The Affiliates Program supports CAR’s strong relationship with key industry stakeholders in the automotive community that results in industry-driven research and analyses; forecasting; the fostering of dialogue and the convening of forums as an independent, non-profit, research organization with a multi-disciplinary approach.

Together We Will – Collaborate. Educate. Shape.

By participating in the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Affiliates program (an automotive partnership), you’re not just supporting your own organization; you’re contributing to the advancement of the entire automotive industry. We collaborate with industry, academia, and government to educate the next generation of automotive leaders and shape the future of sustainable mobility.

Program Benefits include:

Engagement:
- Seat on a Working Group or Committee of choice
- Participation in Quarterly CEO’s Councils
- Networking opportunities – Working Group Meetings, Virtual Events, In-Person Events, and Social Gatherings
- Affiliate Webinar – Ability to conduct a co-branded/co-promoted CAR webinar led by your organization on a topic important to the industry
- Participate in an advisory/feedback role by previewing CAR research on key industry issues.
- Contribute to fundamental industry research projects through interviews, surveys, etc.
Access:
- Access to Partner Portal
  - Gain Early Access to CAR research, presentations, and other materials
  - Book of Deals – Annual and Quarterly Updates
  - Quarterly Automotive Outlook Dashboard
  - Resources – slides, graphs, and CAR presentations
- Access the CAR Research Team (10 hours annually) with Questions, Presentation requests, Consulting, etc.
- Invite to CAR’s annual State of the Industry Presentation
Branding & Communications:
- Logo Listed on Partner Webpage
- Ability to Submit Thought Leadership Contributions
- Eligible to Receive Communications about CAR Activities
- Eligible for CAR-negotiated registration discounts at Industry Partner’s Event
- Unlimited Discounted Registration to CAR events
- Discounted Sponsorship Opportunities