Brussels, 16 July 2020 – In June 2020, registrations of new passenger cars in the EU totalled 949,722 units, a drop of 22.3% compared to the same month last year, when 1,222,942 cars were sold. In June 2020, registrations of new passenger cars in the EU1 totalled 949,722 units, a drop of 22.3% compared to… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -38.1% first half of 2020; -22.3% in June
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News – COVID-19: ACEA letter to Commissioner Breton
The shutdown of production and sales imposed by member states to fight Covid‐19 has caused a significant build‐up of stocks at automobile manufacturers, importers and dealers. These vehicles meet current emission standards but not the new standards that will enter into force in the coming months. The President of ACEA addressed a letter on this… Continue reading News – COVID-19: ACEA letter to Commissioner Breton
Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: -36.7% five months into 2020; -44.4% in May
Brussels, 24 June 2020 – In May 2020, EU commercial vehicle registrations decreased by 44.4%, although the decline was less pronounced than in April as measures to contain COVID-19 were relaxed. Total new commercial vehicles In May 2020, EU commercial vehicle registrations decreased by 44.4%, although the decline was less pronounced than in April as… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: -36.7% five months into 2020; -44.4% in May
Press Releases – EU car sales forecast 2020: Record drop of 25% expected this year, says ACEA
Brussels, 23 June 2020 – In the light of the major economic crisis facing the auto industry due to COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has radically revised its 2020 forecast for passenger car registrations down to about -25%. This effectively means that the industry association expects car sales in the European Union to… Continue reading Press Releases – EU car sales forecast 2020: Record drop of 25% expected this year, says ACEA
Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -41.5% five months into 2020; -52.3% in May
Brussels, 17 June 2020 – In May 2020, the European passenger car market suffered another sharp drop, with registrations falling by 52.3%. In May 2020, the European passenger car market suffered another sharp drop, with registrations falling by 52.3%. Although COVID-19 lockdown measures were eased in many countries last month, the number of new cars sold… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -41.5% five months into 2020; -52.3% in May
Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan
Brussels, 9 June 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric welcome the focus on infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles in the coronavirus recovery plan announced by the European Commission. The associations support the goal of funding 1 million public charging points referred to in the plan. However, they note that this objective was… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan
News – Post-corona recovery plan taking shape as auto industry makes concrete recommendations to Commission
At EU level, the first tangible proposals to help Europe’s auto industry overcome the massive fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, while facing the monumental challenge of making the transition to carbon-neutral mobility, were presented yesterday. The fact is that we are far from a done deal, as many hurdles still need to be overcome. Over… Continue reading News – Post-corona recovery plan taking shape as auto industry makes concrete recommendations to Commission
Publications – Position Paper: Principles for potential post‐Euro 6 and post‐Euro VI emission regulations
ACEA has published this position paper to make some key recommendations to focus the work in the European Commission’s advisory group (AGVES) on potential post-Euro 6 and post-Euro VI pollutant emission regulations. As the new ACEA position paper makes clear, the basic requirement of such an important and far-reaching study is to determine the objective… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: Principles for potential post‐Euro 6 and post‐Euro VI emission regulations
Press Releases – Trade unions and auto sector call for an ambitious recovery plan
Brussels, 26 May 2020 – For many decades, the European automotive sector has been one of the key pillars of the economic and social welfare of Europe. Indirectly, the sector provides employment to 13.8 million workers. The European assembly plants still produce 1 in every 4 cars worldwide. The sector is highly innovative and accounts… Continue reading Press Releases – Trade unions and auto sector call for an ambitious recovery plan
Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: -34.5% four months into 2020; -67.0% in April
Brussels, 26 May 2020 – In April 2020, commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union declined by 67.0%, as most of Europe was under lockdown for the entire month. The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic affected all 27 EU markets and every vehicle segment. Total new commercial vehicles In April 2020, commercial vehicle registrations in… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: -34.5% four months into 2020; -67.0% in April