VISION:
The worldwide impact of automobile.
Preservation of the technological advantage in European countries, compared with the growth of the low cost automotive industry.
A more attractive training of automotive engineers, compared to the apparent decline in interest by young people.

TARGETS:
Constitution of an observatory commission of the Automotive and Transportation Engineering evolution.
Sharing experience, expertise and resources among institutions.
Creating synergies that encourage students’ mobility (internships, university training placements) and teachers’ mobility (training and research).
Bench marking of European best practice in terms of training, research and technology transfer in the automobile area.
Establishment of a think tank, forecasting and improving training for automotive engineers
Key position interfacing with European Authorities.
Increasing awareness related to all partners associated with the automotive engineering universities.
In the long-term, implementing a quality label: "European Higher Education in Automotive & Transportation Engineering”.

INAUGURATION:
The official announcement of the establishment of the European Federation of Universities in Automotive & Transportation Engineering coincides with the Formula 1 Grand Prix in France. Magny-Cours, France. From 20 to 22 June, 2008