Brussels, 19 May 2020 – In April 2020, registrations of new passenger cars in the European Union posted a year-on-year decline of 76.3%. The first full month with COVID-19 restrictions in place resulted in the strongest monthly drop in car demand since records began. In April 2020, registrations of new passenger cars in the European… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -38.5% four months into 2020; -76.3% in April
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Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry
Brussels, 15 May 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the publication of guidelines on personal data relating to connected vehicles, drafted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), but believes they are too broad in scope and should not be rushed through. “The automobile industry is committed to providing its customers with… Continue reading Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry
Publications – ACEA comments on EDPB guidelines 1/2020
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the publication of the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) draft guidelines on processing personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications. Click here to read ACEA’s comments on EDPB guidelines 1/2020. Go to Source
Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
Brussels, 14 May 2020 – CEOs from across the automotive value chain came together for a meeting with the European Commission to align on the priorities for a solid recovery plan for the automotive sector, with a view to stimulating the wider economy and bolstering the transformation to a carbon-neutral society. CEOs of vehicle manufacturers… Continue reading Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: petrol 52.3%, diesel 29.9%, electric 6.8% market share first quarter of 2020
Brussels, 12 May 2020 – In the first quarter of 2020, the electrically-chargeable vehicle segment significantly increased its market share, rising to 6.8% (from 2.5% in Q1 2019) against the backdrop of the overall decline in passenger car registrations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. By contrast, demand for diesel and petrol vehicles tumbled dramatically, although… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: petrol 52.3%, diesel 29.9%, electric 6.8% market share first quarter of 2020
Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows
Brussels, 6 May 2020 – 298 automobile assembly and engine production plants operate in Europe today, according to freshly-updated data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Cars, vans, trucks, buses and engines are manufactured at these factories, 196 of which are situated within the European Union (EU27). ACEA is publishing this data in the… Continue reading Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows
Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery
Brussels, 5 May 2020 – COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with retail and manufacturing activity crippled without precedence and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. The European automotive sector, which has been hit particularly badly, proposes a plan comprised of 25 key actions to ensure a strong restart of the sector and… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery
Publications – Paper: 25 actions for a successful restart of the EU’s automotive sector
The European automotive sector wants to contribute to a policy response to COVID-19 that ensures public health, minimises the impact on the economy and maintains a focus on the overarching objectives of our time: the digital and carbon-neutral society. This paper, issued jointly by the four associations representing the EU automotive sector (ACEA, CECRA, CLEPA… Continue reading Publications – Paper: 25 actions for a successful restart of the EU’s automotive sector
News – ACEA letter to Euro NCAP Secretary General
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wrote a letter to the Secretary General of the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) about the COVID-19 crisis. The letter can be found here. Categories Competitiveness, Market and Economy Coronavirus / COVID-19 Safety Files Download ACEA letter to Euro NCAP Secretary General Go to Source
News – Even if we manage to overcome COVID-19, a no-deal Brexit might be the next threat to the auto sector
While Europe still grapples with the health, social and economic impacts of the coronavirus, and EU automobile manufacturers battle for survival, the second round of negotiations on the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union took place last week. This is not something we can overlook, because a no-deal Brexit at the… Continue reading News – Even if we manage to overcome COVID-19, a no-deal Brexit might be the next threat to the auto sector