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Societies: Automotive Engineering Related Links 

Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) (Japanese only)

Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA)

JAPIA promotes the sound development of the auto parts manufacturing industry and contributes to social and economic welfare.

Japan Automotive Machinery and Tool Manufacturers Association (JAMTA)

JAMTA conducts research on the engineering technology of automotives servicing equipment and tools, and to disseminate the resulting information among its members.

Association of Electronic Technology for Automobile Traffic & Driving (JSK)

JSK promotes the expansion of ITS according to the following policies: 1. Leads ITS Concepts & Fundamental Technologies, 2. Provides a Platform for ITS Community, 3. Promotes International Cooperation.

Japan Electric Vehicle Association (JEVA)

JEVA promotes the use of low-emission vehicles that produce low amounts of substances responsible for pollution, through research on and development of low-emission vehicles -- electric vehicles in particular -- and through the results of such research and development, contributes to the improvement of the environment, to the proper use of energy resources, to the steady development of industry and economy, and to the improvement of the life of the people.

Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)

JARI promotes a healthy progress of motorization in society at large.

Japan Auto-body Industries Association Inc. (JABIA) (Japanese only)

Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)

JAMA is a nonprofit industry association established in April 1967 and comprised of 13 manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles in Japan.
JAMA is also organizing the Tokyo Motor Show (LINK). Subsequent shows for passenger cars and commercial vehicles will be held separately, alternating yearly.

Others 

Inter-Tech Energy Progress, Inc. (iTEP)

iTEP delivers Japan's latest engine and fuel technology development in cost-effective reports for all levels of professionals and students in areas of engine and vehicle research, development, and design and environmental study. Topics include combustion, emissions, lubrication, conventional and alternative fuels, alternative powerplants (EV, HEV, FCV, gas turbine, etc.), transportation, and more.

Enginetechfo International, Inc.

EngineTechfo International, Inc. regularly provides English translations of powertrain-related technical papers / articles from the monthly JSAE magazine, under the license from JSAE, to help disseminate Japanese automobile technologies worldwide. The quality of translations is readily assured because its chief translator is experienced former director of Nissan R&D labs and McGill MBA holder. On the side, it also provides Japanese-English translation services on demand.