The International Motor Press Association (IMPA), is the oldest

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representing automotive

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s and

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professionals in the United States. It was established in 1909.

Activities

Monthly meetings

On the third Thursday of each month, members in

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hold a luncheon meeting. The purpose of the meeting is twofold: * Provide speakers from the

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to discuss topics such as: **

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** Current and future automotive technologies **

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conditions **

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trends ** Motorsports * Provide a place for member networking

New York International Automobile Show Breakfast

Prior to the opening of press days for the yearly

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, the IMPA hosts a breakfast meeting for its members at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Here, a speaker from the leadership of the

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provides insight into key issues in that industry. In addition, the association presents its annual '' Ken W. Purdy Award'' for excellence in automotive

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Annual Test Days

For two days each fall, IMPA members have the opportunity to test driveIMPA 2006 Test Fest
/ref> new and improved automobiles on an auto-test track and, as appropriate, off-road. A typical location for the test track is the Pocono Raceway in the

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at Long Pond. Concluding this event is the annual "Test Fest"

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, providing banquet,

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, and

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ing.

References

{{reflist International trade associations International journalism organizations Organizations established in 1909 Automobile associations in the United States