Cecra and AME Merge to Boost EU Influence

European automotive service associations Cecra and Automotive Mobility Europe (AME) have begun a merger to enhance their policy influence in Brussels. The unified organization will represent the sector across all EU member states, engaging policymakers, manufacturers, suppliers, and consumer and environmental groups.
Founded in 2025, AME unites eight national associations, while Cecra originated in France and Germany. The eight founding members of AME are AKL (Finland), Aran (Portugal), AutoBranchen Danmark (Denmark), Bovag (Netherlands), Ganvam (Spain), Mobilians (France), Traxio (Belgium), and ZDK (Germany).