Statistics Norway’s recent figures show that emissions from road traffic would have been 35 per cent higher in 2023 if it were not for electric cars and biofuels. The National Association of Car Transporters believes that Norway’s ambitious 2025 target has for all practical purposes been reached. Almost nothing is sold other than electric passenger… Continue reading Political measures in road traffic provide major climate benefits
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The well-being survey 2024: Stable results, despite unstable times
Despite the fact that car sales in 2024 have been characterized by economic headwinds, the recent results from this year’s well-being survey show that well-being among employees in the car industry remains stable. This is a clear signal that companies in the Norwegian car industry are doing a lot right, while also showing that there… Continue reading The well-being survey 2024: Stable results, despite unstable times
“Market insight”: The conditions are favorable for an increase in sales in 2025
Despite the fact that interest rate cuts in Norway are unlikely to take place until next year, it still appears that the Norwegian economy is on the way to an upswing, Erik Solum writes in this post. Several positive factors, such as lower price growth, a good wage settlement and improved purchasing power, are helping… Continue reading “Market insight”: The conditions are favorable for an increase in sales in 2025
Nordic cooperation meeting on cars and mobility
Last week we participated in the Bilimportørenes Landsforening (BIL) in a useful meeting with our colleagues from sister organizations in the neighboring countries. On the agenda were several highly topical issues within the automotive industry and mobility, with a focus on the future of the industry in light of technological and economic changes. The… Continue reading Nordic cooperation meeting on cars and mobility
BIL with consultation input to the Finance Committee
BIL happy to have been listened to, but clear that stronger measures are needed on the commercial vehicle side. The national budget was presented on Monday, and we at BIL are happy to have been listened to in several areas. Examples of this are the VAT limit on electric cars, which remains unchanged, and that… Continue reading BIL with consultation input to the Finance Committee
BIL in the long-awaited 2g meeting in the ministry
The Ministry of Digitization and Administration thanked the Bilimportørenes Landsforening for a constructive meeting, and for valuable information about the consequences of the 2g shutdown. Telenor and Telia plan to shut down their 2g networks after 2025, and this is a matter BIL’s members are very concerned about. The automatic emergency notification system eCall, which… Continue reading BIL in the long-awaited 2g meeting in the ministry
The well-being survey 2024: The industry hopes for positive development
– We need more knowledge about well-being in the car industry. This way we can strengthen recruitment and work systematically to increase the proportion of women and increase diversity, says the BIL director. The well-being survey was carried out for the first time in 2022, and the car industry in Norway works continuously with a… Continue reading The well-being survey 2024: The industry hopes for positive development
The state budget for 2025: – Glad we have been listened to
The National Association of Car Transporters (BIL) has been listened to in the government’s proposal for the state budget for 2025. Today, the proposal for the state budget for 2025 was tabled in the Storting. The budget turned out roughly as we at BIL predicted in advance, with few changes other than inflation adjustments. Some… Continue reading The state budget for 2025: – Glad we have been listened to
“Market insight”: A global electric car wind is blowing along a bumpy road
– The car markets look to Norway, but both the level of ambition and sales are falling, writes Erik Solum in BIL’s new blog about trends in the car market, “Market Insight”. In August, according to OFV, electric cars accounted for over 94 per cent of new car sales in Norway. The proportion of electric… Continue reading “Market insight”: A global electric car wind is blowing along a bumpy road
– Expect predictability and fairness in next year’s state budget
The BIL director with clear expectations of the government before the 2025 budget is presented in Parliament. In early October, the Minister of Finance will present the government’s proposal for the national budget in the Storting, and the National Association of Bilimportørenes expects both predictability and fairness. – It is all well and good that… Continue reading – Expect predictability and fairness in next year’s state budget