The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
(OICA; ), founded 1919 in
Paris
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, is an international
trade association
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whose members are 39 national
automotive industry
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trade associations.
[ OICA facilitates communication among its member national automotive industry trade associations and advocates for policies and position of mutual interest to its members at the international level and to the general public.][
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UNECE
OICA hosts on its web site the working documents from various United Nations
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expert groups, including World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations.
Climate change
OICA recognizes anthropogenic climate change
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as "probably the greatest challenge facing society in the twenty-first century." OICA identifies motor vehicle
A motor vehicle, also known as a motorized vehicle, automotive vehicle, automobile, or road vehicle, is a self-propelled land vehicle, commonly wheeled, that does not operate on railway track, rails (such as trains or trams), does not fly (such ...
s as a significant factor, contributing about 16% of global man-made carbon dioxide
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emissions. OICA advocates for an integrated, global approach to global warming
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.
Auto shows
The OICA coordinates scheduling for the following major auto show
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s. Bold denotes one of the "big five", most prestigious shows.
''Note that only the passenger car segment is included in this list, while other exhibitions exist for heavy commercial vehicles'':
See also
* World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE or UNECE) is an intergovernmental organization or a specialized body of the United Nations. The UNECE is one of five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Econom ...
(UNECE)
References
External links
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International transport organizations
Motor trade associations
Organizations established in 1919
1919 establishments in France
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