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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UPCOMING events

  • IMPACon '17

    Mark your calendars: IMPACon '17 is July 18th!

    Our headliner is Peter Shankman, founder of Help a Reporter Out (HARO) and communications and PR guru. He’ll share his view of where content is going, the opportunities ahead and how you can conquer this mountain. Other speakers include Derek Drake, CEO of DriveShop, Kelley McLees of DriveShop and social and digital workshops to help you polish your skills.

    Also, we have ride and drives at lunch! All sponsors are invited to bring three vehicles for attendees to drive during the lunch session. 

    We return to the Auto Ed Center in Queens; tickets are $79 for members, $199 for non members (anyone is welcome) and we have complimentary tickets for media members who request them. 

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    Consider being a sponsor to support this great event! Join FCA and Drive Shop in making IMPACon17 happen. Click here for sponsorship information. Reach out to Scotty Reiss (scotty@shebuyscars.com) or Kate McLeod (girldriverusa@gmail.com) for more details. 

  • Test Days 2017

    Monticello Motor Club, Monticello, NY


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