Brussels, 18 February 2020 – In January 2020, the EU passenger car market contracted by 7.5% to 956,779 units. In January 2020, the EU1 passenger car market contracted by 7.5% to 956,779 units. Major taxation changes announced by some EU member states for 2020 pulled registrations forward into December 2019, explaining this January drop. Other… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -7.5% in January 2020
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News – Brexit: impact on ACEA statistics
As of 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom is no longer part of the European Union. This will have a major impact on the statistical press releases, publications and statistics published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Statistical press releases Although the UK was still part of the EU in January 2020, ACEA has… Continue reading News – Brexit: impact on ACEA statistics
Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: petrol +11.9%, diesel -3.7%, electric +81.3% in fourth quarter of 2019
Brussels, 6 February 2020 – In the last quarter of 2019, EU demand for diesel cars further decreased, dropping to 29.5% of new-car registrations. Petrol cars accounted for 57.3% of the EU market, while electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECV) made up 4.4% of total new car sales across the region from October to December last year. All… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: petrol +11.9%, diesel -3.7%, electric +81.3% in fourth quarter of 2019
Publications – Position Paper: End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, potential inclusion of trucks and buses
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) would like to contribute to the ongoing discussions on the evaluation of the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, and more specifically on the potential inclusion of heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs), ie trucks and buses. Ever since the ELV Directive was implemented back in 2000, trucks and buses have been kept outside… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, potential inclusion of trucks and buses
Publications – Position Paper: Evaluation of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive
The European Union’s End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive has significantly improved the way in which motor vehicles are recycled and disposed of. Since its implementation almost two decades ago it has been contributing to achieving circular economy goals, in line with the objectives of the European Commission’s recent communication on the European Green Deal. Indeed, the… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: Evaluation of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive
Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +2.5% full-year 2019; +5.7% in December
Brussels, 23 January 2020 – In December 2019, commercial vehicle registrations increased by 5.7% across the European Union, ending three months of decline. Total new commercial vehicles In December 2019, commercial vehicle (CV) registrations increased by 5.7% across the European Union, ending three months of decline. Demand was largely driven by the van segment, which… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +2.5% full-year 2019; +5.7% in December
Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market
Brussels, 22 January 2020 – Forecasting the first downturn in EU car sales in seven years this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) today outlined the major challenges faced by the EU auto industry, as it embarks on the transition to carbon-neutral transport. “One of the biggest drivers of change for our sector is… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market
Publications – Paving the way to carbon-neutral transport: 10-point plan to help implement the European Green Deal
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) strongly believes that carbon-neutral road transport is possible by 2050. This, however, will represent a seismic shift, requiring a holistic approach with increasing efforts from all stakeholders. Indeed, ACEA members are fully committed to deliver the ambitious 2025 and 2030 CO2 reduction targets, but the industry needs legal certainty… Continue reading Publications – Paving the way to carbon-neutral transport: 10-point plan to help implement the European Green Deal
Press Releases – Natural and renewable gas: Joint call to accelerate the deployment of refuelling infrastructure
Brussels, 21 January 2020 – The European Biogas Association (EBA), the Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) are calling on EU policy makers to accelerate the deployment of infrastructure to deliver natural gas and renewable gas/biomethane across the European Union. Europe needs to trigger a successful… Continue reading Press Releases – Natural and renewable gas: Joint call to accelerate the deployment of refuelling infrastructure
Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: +1.2% in 2019; +21.7% in December
Brussels, 16 January 2020 – In December 2019, EU passenger car demand grew for the fourth month in a row (+21.7%), marking the highest December total on record to date. In December 2019, EU passenger car demand grew for the fourth month in a row (+21.7%), marking the highest December total on record to date.… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: +1.2% in 2019; +21.7% in December