Welcome to IMPA

The International Motor Press Association is this country's oldest organization of automotive journalists and public relations professionals. Founded in New York City nearly 50 years ago, IMPA has thrived over the decades, blossoming into the premier organization of its kind. Over the course of its history, IMPA has spawned similar organizations elsewhere in the country, while continuing to provide its members with a convivial meeting place while keeping pace with our industry and its varied technologies. Our current membership includes journalists from all media -print, broadcast and Internet- as well as public relations representatives of all the world's major automotive manufacturers and suppliers. And since IMPA was founded, all members share the same privileges of membership, whether they are journalists or public relations professionals.

About IMPA

The International Motor Press Association is the premier organization of automotive journalists and public relations professionals in this country. The backbone of IMPA's activities are the luncheon meetings held monthly in New York City (on the third Tuesday at the 3 West Club, 3 West 51st Street). Here featured speakers from all disciplines of our industry address the membership on timely, informative topics from the latest automotive products and technologies to current marketing trends to market conditions to motorsports. Besides to the featured speaker, each meeting provides a friendly, casual atmosphere for members and their guests to network with their colleagues in a welcome, profess ...

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WHAT'S NEW

  • Audio from Dr. Jody Hall's presentation at the June 18, 2019 meeting.
    Autonomous vehicles - all the rage, at least receiving the hype. As they grow in popularity; performance, value, sustainability and occupant protection will become even more critical and on Tuesday, June 18th Dr. Jody Hall, vice president for the automotive market of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) discussed consumer preferences in these areas as well as the automotive industry’s commitment to using steel. SMDI provided a firsthand glimpse at what a ride in an autonomous vehicle may look and feel like through a virtual reality experience. With more than 200 grades of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), the steel industry is providing automakers numerous benefits in design capabilities, fuel economy, strength, durability and value for traditional and self-driving vehicles. The audio of the presentation is available in the Members Only section of this site.
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