Fostering  Growth

Key Achievements

FIA Affordable Cross Car Project

In 2024, the FIA further advanced its commitment to accessible grassroots motor sport by launching and distributing the blueprints for the FIA Level 1 and Level 2 Affordable Cross Car. 

These blueprints provide FIA Clubs with comprehensive manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, consulting, and setup documents, enabling them to construct Cross Cars using locally-sourced materials.

By reducing reliance on international suppliers, this initiative minimises costs and supports the development of local motor sport economies. Additionally, it fosters educational opportunities, as students can participate in the assembly process, integrating motor sport into technical learning.

The FIA Affordable Cross Car provides ASNs with a flexible and scalable solution to grow motor sport, regardless of their size or geographical location. These vehicles can be integrated into grassroots initiatives or established as independent disciplines, ensuring a sustainable and inclusive approach to motor sport development.

FIA Motorsport in a Box

This initiative provides essential resources and equipment to help Member Clubs establish and develop grassroots motor sport activities efficiently.

By equipping them with standardised tools and materials, FIA Motorsport in a Box enables them to organise motor sport events with minimal barriers, fostering greater accessibility and participation. Motorsport in a Box supports the FIA’s mission to expand motor sport at all levels, ensuring that Clubs, regardless of their size or resources, have the means to grow and engage their communities.

In 2024, the FIA successfully distributed 81 FIA Motorsport in a Box kits to Member Clubs worldwide.

FIA Motorsport Accelerator Programme (MAP)

In 2024, as part of its commitment to strengthening FIA Member Clubs, the FIA introduced the Motorsport Accelerator Programme (MAP) — an evolved and rebranded Sport Club Development Strategy. The programme was officially presented during the FIA American Congress in Lima, Peru, where Members were updated on its objectives and implementation.

FIA MAP is designed to provide tailored support to FIA Member Clubs through expert visits, where FIA specialists conduct in-depth assessments of each Club based on a Best Practice Framework. This process identifies specific needs and areas for development, allowing the FIA to provide targeted assistance.

Crucially, FIA MAP is built on a collaborative partnership between the FIA and its Member Clubs. By working together, both parties ensure that the support provided is relevant, practical, and aligned with the Club’s long-term goals, ultimately fostering the sustainable growth of motor sport at the local level.

One Road

In 2024, the FIA-led One Road global loyalty programme welcomed 8 new Clubs, bringing the total number of participating Clubs to 15, with representation from all four FIA Mobility Regions.

The team also conducted over 20 community workshops to strengthen capacity and share best practices. 

Partner engagement also expanded, with XX new partners signed, bringing the total to 16 partners by year-end.

Throughout 2024, the One Road team engaged with Clubs at key FIA Member events to present the programme and its benefits. It also hosted its second Club-Partner “Meet-Up” event in Geneva.

Tourism Services 

Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD)

The Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) is an international customs document that allows temporary vehicle importation without on-the-spot payment of guarantees. It is a legal requirement in many countries and serves as a guarantee for customs duties if the vehicle is not re-exported. Initiated by the FIA and the AIT in the early 1900s, the CPD is issued by approved Members of the AIT/FIA CPD Network and is recognised under the 1954 and 1956 UN Customs Conventions and the 1990 Istanbul Convention.

In 2019, AIT/FIA launched the eCPD Distribution system, a secure online platform providing centralised issuing control, real-time reporting, and QR code authentication. By the end of 2024, 35 issuing organisations were registered, with 19,623 CPDs issued via the system—an increase from the previous year. The number of users grew from 40 to 97 across 40 Clubs. 

The number of visits to the official Carnetdepassages.org website increased by 9% in 2024, with 32,000 referrals from the IDP website and 6,535 enquiries sent to CPD issuing organisations (+53% compared to 2023). 

The CPD YouTube channel had 70,000 visitors, with new videos targeting Arabic-speaking audiences being added. 

In December 2024, the Automobile Federation of Armenia (FAA) and the Georgian Automobile Sport Federation (GASF) were approved to join the CPD Network and will begin issuing CPDs after training. Efforts to expand into Eastern Europe and Asia continue. 

Read the Strategic Development section of the website for FIA’s action on CPDs as part of the UNECE Working Parties.

International Driving Permits (IDPs)

Delivered by the FIA and AIT Member Clubs in many countries, the International Driving Permit (IDP) enables drivers to operate vehicles abroad legally and safely. 

By providing this internationally recognised document, FIA and AIT Clubs enhance their service offering, support road safety, and strengthen their role as trusted mobility providers. 

In 2024, the Internationaldrivingpermit.org website — developed to guide users and help them identify their national IDP issuing authority — recorded 971,000 visitors. 

A new section warning against fake IDP providers was also launched to protect consumers and strengthen the legitimacy of Club-issued documents. 

The IDP programme continues to contribute to Member Club growth by supporting international travel, increasing public engagement, and reinforcing relevance across global markets.

Read the Strategic Development section of the website for FIA’s action of IDPs as part of the UNECE Working Parties.

VIAFIA

VIAFIA is an online information platform jointly managed by the FIA and the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT). It serves as a valuable resource by providing AIT and FIA Members with up-to-date travel and motor-related information for numerous countries worldwide.

In 2024, 190 Mobility Members participated in VIAFIA, representing 135 countries across Africa (23), Asia-Pacific (37), the Americas (27), and Europe (48).

The platform recorded over 148,000 page views and an average engagement duration of 13 minutes and 24 seconds, indicating strong user engagement.

Top viewed topics were: fuel types, compulsory equipment, documents for temporary importations, airport information, motorways and/or toll charges.