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August 31, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | On the One Year Anniversary of the IRA, It’s Too Soon to Declare Success

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August 31, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | On the One Year Anniversary of the IRA, It’s Too Soon to Declare Success

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Press Release

August 09, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian on the One-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act

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Press Release

August 09, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian on the One-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act

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Blog

July 31, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Hire and Support Our Veterans

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July 31, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Hire and Support Our Veterans

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Blog

June 26, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Are the Future of the American Automotive Industry

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June 26, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Are the Future of the American Automotive Industry

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Press Release

June 21, 2023

Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increase...

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June 21, 2023

Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increase...

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Blog

May 31, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | Steering the Future: How Apprenticeships and Training Initiatives Fuel America's Auto Industry

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May 31, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | Steering the Future: How Apprenticeships and Training Initiatives Fuel America's Auto Industry

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Press Release

May 23, 2023

Autos Drive America Co-Hosts Briefing on Employer-led Training and the Modern Workforce with the Future of Work Congressional Caucu...

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May 23, 2023

Autos Drive America Co-Hosts Briefing on Employer-led Training and the Modern Workforce with the Future of Work Congressional Caucu...

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Blog

April 28, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | International Trade Collaboration Will Boost Clean Vehicle Production in the U.S.

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April 28, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | International Trade Collaboration Will Boost Clean Vehicle Production in the U.S.

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Press Release

March 31, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian on Proposed Treasury Guidance for Inflation Reduction Act’s ...

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Press Release

March 31, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian on Proposed Treasury Guidance for Inflation Reduction Act’s ...

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Blog

March 31, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | Celebrating Women’s History Month

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March 31, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | Celebrating Women’s History Month

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Press Release

March 28, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America on U.S.-Japan Agreement Strengthening Critical Mineral Supply

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March 28, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America on U.S.-Japan Agreement Strengthening Critical Mineral Supply

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Press Release

March 02, 2023

Autos Drive America Hosts First Board Meeting of 2023, Announces New Board Leadership

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Press Release

March 02, 2023

Autos Drive America Hosts First Board Meeting of 2023, Announces New Board Leadership

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Blog

February 28, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Driving Innovation and EVs in the U.S.

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February 28, 2023

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Driving Innovation and EVs in the U.S.

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January 31, 2023

Showcasing International Automakers at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show | Jennifer Safavian

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January 31, 2023

Showcasing International Automakers at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show | Jennifer Safavian

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Press Release

January 20, 2023

Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian Leads Panel on Auto Industry’s Clean Vehicle Transition at D.C. Auto Show

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January 20, 2023

Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian Leads Panel on Auto Industry’s Clean Vehicle Transition at D.C. Auto Show

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Press Release

January 11, 2023

Autos Drive America Reacts to USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel Decision

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January 11, 2023

Autos Drive America Reacts to USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel Decision

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Press Release

January 05, 2023

Autos Drive America Expands Team

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January 05, 2023

Autos Drive America Expands Team

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Blog

December 19, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | The Future of Free Trade

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Blog

December 19, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | The Future of Free Trade

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Letter

December 12, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on supporting the inclusion of strong digital trade rules through the IPEF

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Letter

December 12, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on supporting the inclusion of strong digital trade rules through the IPEF

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Letter

December 12, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on restoring deductibility of R&D expenses

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Letter

December 12, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on restoring deductibility of R&D expenses

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Blog

November 30, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Members Give Back

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Blog

November 30, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Members Give Back

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Letter

November 30, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on preventing national railroad strike

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Letter

November 30, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on preventing national railroad strike

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Blog

October 28, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Celebrating Manufacturing Month—the International Automaker Way

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October 28, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Celebrating Manufacturing Month—the International Automaker Way

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Other

October 19, 2022

OPINION: International automakers are driving economic growth in Tennessee

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Other

October 19, 2022

OPINION: International automakers are driving economic growth in Tennessee

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Workforce-Development

October 07, 2022

Creators Wanted: Women MAKE America Panel

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Workforce-Development

October 07, 2022

Creators Wanted: Women MAKE America Panel

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September 29, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers—The Driving Force Behind the U.S. Auto Industry

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Blog

September 29, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers—The Driving Force Behind the U.S. Auto Industry

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Press Release

September 28, 2022

First-Ever Compensation Survey Confirms International Automakers Offer Rewarding Careers, are Driving Wages and Benefits Across the...

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Press Release

September 28, 2022

First-Ever Compensation Survey Confirms International Automakers Offer Rewarding Careers, are Driving Wages and Benefits Across the...

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Blog

August 30, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Drive America Forward

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August 30, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | International Automakers Drive America Forward

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Press Release

August 12, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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August 12, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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Press Release

August 09, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds President Biden, Congress for CHIPS and Science Act

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August 09, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds President Biden, Congress for CHIPS and Science Act

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Press Release

August 07, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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Press Release

August 07, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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Blog

July 29, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Outlines Essential Contributions from International Autom...

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Blog

July 29, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Outlines Essential Contributions from International Autom...

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Press Release

July 27, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of CHIPS and Science Bill

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July 27, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of CHIPS and Science Bill

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Press Release

July 26, 2022

International Auto Industry Saw Significant Growth in 2021

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July 26, 2022

International Auto Industry Saw Significant Growth in 2021

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Other

July 11, 2022

OPINION: President Biden must support U.S. manufacturing through trade

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Other

July 11, 2022

OPINION: President Biden must support U.S. manufacturing through trade

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Letter

July 11, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on West Coast Port Labor Negotiations

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Letter

July 11, 2022

Autos Drive America joins coalition letter on West Coast Port Labor Negotiations

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Blog

June 30, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Autos Drive America’s Members Are Driving the Future of Electrification

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Blog

June 30, 2022

Jennifer Safavian | Autos Drive America’s Members Are Driving the Future of Electrification

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Workforce-Development

June 27, 2022

Workforce development is critical to our future. My company is trying to help.

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Workforce-Development

June 27, 2022

Workforce development is critical to our future. My company is trying to help.

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Press Release

June 27, 2022

Autos Drive America, International Automakers Discuss U.S. Auto Industry’s Shift Toward Electrification

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Press Release

June 27, 2022

Autos Drive America, International Automakers Discuss U.S. Auto Industry’s Shift Toward Electrification

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Press Release

June 16, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds Ocean Shipping Reform Act

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June 16, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds Ocean Shipping Reform Act

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Press Releases

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August 9, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian on the One-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act

Autos Drive America...

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Press Release

June 21, 2023

Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increased Investments in the U.S.

Data shows international automakers directly employ more than 156,000 American workers...

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Press Release

May 23, 2023

Autos Drive America Co-Hosts Briefing on Employer-led Training and the Modern Workforce with the Future of Work Congressional Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Autos Drive America, the leading voice for international automakers with operation...

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Press Release

March 31, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian on Proposed Treasury Guidance for Inflation Reduction Act’s Sourcing Requirements for Clean Vehicle Tax Credits

WASHINGTON, D.C.— “International automakers are committed to the transition to carbon-neutra...

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Press Release

March 28, 2023

Statement from Autos Drive America on U.S.-Japan Agreement Strengthening Critical Mineral Supply

Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian today issued the following statement in response to ...

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Press Release

March 2, 2023

Autos Drive America Hosts First Board Meeting of 2023, Announces New Board Leadership

Washington, D.C.—Autos Drive America hosted its first Board meeting of 2023 this week in Washington...

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Press Release

January 20, 2023

Autos Drive America President & CEO Jennifer Safavian Leads Panel on Auto Industry’s Clean Vehicle Transition at D.C. Auto Show

Panel included insights from EU Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, government officials, and industry representatives...

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Press Release

January 11, 2023

Autos Drive America Reacts to USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel Decision

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Autos Drive America President a...

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Press Release

January 5, 2023

Autos Drive America Expands Team

Beth Schoenbach to Lead Association’s Communications Efforts   Washington, D.C. January 5, 2...

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Press Release

September 28, 2022

First-Ever Compensation Survey Confirms International Automakers Offer Rewarding Careers, are Driving Wages and Benefits Across the United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Autos Drive America...

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Press Release

August 12, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ...

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Press Release

August 9, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds President Biden, Congress for CHIPS and Science Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ...

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Press Release

August 7, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Autos Drive...

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Press Release

July 27, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of CHIPS and Science Bill

Urges Swift Action by the U.S. House of Representatives   WASHINGTON, D.C....

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Press Release

July 26, 2022

International Auto Industry Saw Significant Growth in 2021

Annual Economic Impact Report shows increased American vehicle production and exports and more jobs and community ...

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Press Release

June 27, 2022

Autos Drive America, International Automakers Discuss U.S. Auto Industry’s Shift Toward Electrification

Jennifer Safavian, Toyota, and Volkswagen participate in SelectUSA panel discussion  ...

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Press Release

June 16, 2022

Autos Drive America Applauds Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Statement from President and CEO Jennifer Safavian Wa...

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Press Release

May 5, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to President Biden’s Electric Vehicle Battery Funding Announcement

Statement from President and CEO Jennifer Safavian ...

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Press Release

April 6, 2022

Autos Drive America Members Convene in Washington, Announces New Board Leadership

Job creation, workforce development, electric vehicles, free trade are among the ...

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Press Release

March 23, 2022

Autos Drive America Statement on USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel

Autos Drive America President and CEO Jennifer Safavian issued the following statement in response to the...

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Press Release

March 2, 2022

Autos Drive America Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Autos Drive America President and CEO Jennifer Safavian issued the following statement in response to the State o...

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Press Release

January 13, 2022

Autos Drive America Statement on Canada Joining Mexico in Request for a USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel

Statement by Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO, Autos Drive America "Canada joining M...

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Press Release

January 7, 2022

Autos Drive America Statement on Mexico's Request for a USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel

Statement by Jennifer Safavian, President & CEO, Autos Drive America "Our members are com...

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Press Release

December 20, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on EPA Vehicle Emission Standards

Statement from Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO, Autos Drive America "The entire U.S. aut...

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Press Release

December 10, 2021

Canadian Government Letter to Senate Leadership on EV Tax Credit Proposal

Today, the Government of Canada sent a letter to Senate leadership, voicing their strong objection to the proposed ele...

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Press Release

November 30, 2021

Autos Drive America’s Members Urge Senate Leadership to Oppose Discriminatory Changes to the EV Tax Credit in Build Back Better Act

Today, senior executives of twelve leading international auto companies in the United States sent a letter to Senate l...

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Press Release

November 19, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act

Statement By Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO Autos Drive America "We are disappointed th...

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Press Release

November 18, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on the North American Leaders’ Summit

Statement By Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO, Autos Drive America "Today's meeting betwe...

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Press Release

November 17, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on President Biden's Visit to Michigan

Statement by Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO of Autos Drive America “With President Bi...

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Press Release

November 16, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on Signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Statement By Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO, Autos Drive America “We applaud tod...

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Press Release

October 30, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on U.S., EU Deal to Ease Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

“Autos Drive America welcomes the news that the United States and the European Union have reached an agreement to li...

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Press Release

October 30, 2021

Statement on Joint Ambassador Letter to U.S. Lawmakers Regarding Discriminatory Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

On October 29, 2021, Ambassadors representing countries of automotive producers sent a letter to U.S. lawmakers saying...

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Press Release

October 27, 2021

Statement on the Eleven Governors Letter of Opposition to Proposed for UAW-built EVs Tax Credit

By Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO Autos Drive America "Now eleven governors have joined the growing chor...

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Press Release

October 22, 2021

Statement on the Canadian Letter to Congressional Leadership on EV Tax Credit Proposals

By Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO Autos Drive America “With Canada now raising concerns with the propo...

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Press Release

October 5, 2021

Autos Drive America Supports Legislation That Reinstates Congressional Authority Over Trade

Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO of Autos Drive America today released the following statement in support of the B...

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Press Release

October 1, 2021

Autos Drive America Celebrates MFG Month

Autos Drive America is celebrating Manufacturing Month by highlighting international automakers U.S. manufacturing pre...

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Press Release

September 30, 2021

Autos Drive America’s Members Put Pressure on Speaker Pelosi to Oppose Discriminatory Changes to the EV Tax Credit

Senior executives of twelve leading international auto companies in the United States sent a letter today to Speaker N...

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Press Release

September 21, 2021

Autos Drive America Launches Advertising Campaign to Oppose Discriminatory Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

Autos Drive America, a trade association representing leading international automakers in the United States, has launc...

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Press Release

September 13, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on House Ways and Means EV Tax Incentive Plan

Statement by Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO of Autos Drive America "Today, more than ha...

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Press Release

September 7, 2021

International Auto Industry Report Details Significant Benefits to U.S. Economy

Autos Drive America and the International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) jointly released their annual...

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Press Release

August 26, 2021

Autos Drive America Expands Advocacy Team

Rory Heslington and Colton Hotary to Steer Association’s GA Efforts ...

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Press Release

July 7, 2021

Statement on Section 232 Report on Auto and Auto Parts Imports

Statement by Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO of Autos Drive America "While we appreciate...

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Press Release

March 17, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on Confirmation of Katherine Tai as United States Trade Representative

Congratulations to Katherine Tai on her confirmation as the new United States Trade Representative.  She brings a...

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Press Release

March 2, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on Confirmation of Gina Raimondo as Secretary of Commerce

Congratulations to Governor Gina Raimondo on her confirmation as the new Secretary of Commerce. International automake...

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Press Release

February 24, 2021

Autos Drive America Statement on President Biden's Securing America's Supply Chains Executive Order

Statement by Jennifer Safavian, Autos Drive America's President and CEO “In an increasingly competitive mark...

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Press Release

January 20, 2021

Autos Drive America Congratulates President Biden and Vice President Harris

Statement by Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO of Autos Drive America Washington, D.C...

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Press Release

October 2, 2020

Autos Drive America Celebrates MFG Day 2020 as Official Sponsor

Autos Drive America is proud to be an official sponsor of MFG Day 2020. Celebrated annually on t...

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Press Release

September 29, 2020

Autos Drive America CEO on Auto News' Daily Drive Podcast

Listen to Autos Drive America CEO, Jennifer Safavian, speak with Automotive News Publisher Jason Stein about ...

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Press Release

September 15, 2020

Statement on Removal of Duty-Free Treatment of Canadian Aluminum

“The Administration’s decision to end the Canadian aluminum tariffs is a welcome and positiv...

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Press Release

August 6, 2020

Autos Drive America Statement on Canadian Aluminum Tariffs

“As auto and auto parts plants across the country reopen and Americans begin returning to work, the auto indust...

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Press Release

July 23, 2020

New Report Highlights International Auto Industry Contributions to the U.S. Economy

Autos Drive America, together with the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AI...

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Press Release

July 16, 2020

Here For America Coalition Rebrands as Autos Drive America

A trade association representing major international automakers in the United States today unvei...

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Press Release

July 1, 2020

AUTOS DRIVE AMERICA STATEMENT ON USMCA ENTRY INTO FORCE Statement by Jennifer Safavian, Autos Drive America President and CEO

“Autos Drive America is committed to the success and growth of the U.S. auto industry.   An integrated Nor...

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Press Release

April 8, 2020

Autos Drive America Names Jennifer Safavian as its First President and CEO

Autos Drive America’s Board of Directors has selected Jennifer Safavian as its new president and CEO. Safav...

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Press Release

March 13, 2020

AUTO INDUSTRY URGES ADMINISTRATION TO RECONSIDER USMCA IMPLEMENTATION DATE

“The U.S. automotive industry is committed to the success of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and has been wor...

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Press Release

January 29, 2020

Autos Drive America Statement on USMCA Signing

“Autos Drive America members are committed to the success and growth of the U.S. auto industry.  ...

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Press Release

January 21, 2020

Autos Drive America Statement Regarding Decision to Withhold Publication of Section 232 Auto Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Annemarie Pender 202-650-5548 | apender@hereforamerica.org We are disap...

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Press Release

January 16, 2020

Autos Drive America Statement on Senate Passage of USMCA

Autos Drive America members are committed to the success and growth of the U.S. auto industry.  Tod...

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Press Release

January 15, 2020

AUTOS DRIVE AMERICA STATEMENT ON U.S.-CHINA TRADE DEAL

“Autos Drive America is encouraged that the U.S. and China have agreed to a Phase One trade deal that ...

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Press Release

January 7, 2020

Automotive Industry Launches New Trade Association

Twelve leading auto companies today announced the formation of Here For America, a not-for-profit trade association de...

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Recent Events

Workforce Development lNovember 16, 2021

Modern Manufacturing: Apprenticeships in the Auto Industry

Watch the web panel conversation with automotive manufact...

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Workforce Development lJuly 30, 2021

Preparing the Workforce of the Future

Watch the virtual event with industry experts about preparing ...

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Workforce Development lJune 23, 2021

Promising Careers in Automotive Manufacturing

Watch the web panel conversation with automotive employee...

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