Brussels, 8 October 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has appointed a new Chairman for its Light Commercial Vehicle General Managers’ Committee: Thomas Sedran, who is also Chairman of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Board of Management. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs), better known as vans, represent a vital link in Europe’s logistics chain, enabling… Continue reading Press Releases – Thomas Sedran new Chair of ACEA’s Light Commercial Vehicle Committee
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News – Video – Get to know Eric-Mark Huitema, new Director General of ACEA
Video message from Eric-Mark Huitema, the new Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). [embedded content] Mr Huitema (55), a Dutch national, joins ACEA from IBM where he acted as Global Smarter Transportation Leader. Previously he worked in the IT sector, including for internet start-up Chello Benelux, which he co-founded, EDS International and… Continue reading News – Video – Get to know Eric-Mark Huitema, new Director General of ACEA
Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -3.2% eight months into 2019; +1.4% in July and -8.4% in August
Brussels, 18 September 2019 – In July 2019, demand for new passenger cars increased by 1.4%, with almost 1.3 million units registered across the European Union. In July 2019, demand for new passenger cars increased by 1.4%, with almost 1.3 million units registered across the European Union. Looking at the five big Western European markets,… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -3.2% eight months into 2019; +1.4% in July and -8.4% in August
News – ‘Future of the EU auto industry’ Summit brings together thought leaders on mobility transformation
The highly anticipated ‘Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry’ Summit organised by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) took place on Wednesday 4 September. More than 300 stakeholders in the field of mobility gathered in Brussels to discuss how the EU auto sector can take the global lead in the… Continue reading News – ‘Future of the EU auto industry’ Summit brings together thought leaders on mobility transformation
Press Releases – New study highlights lack of progress on infrastructure & incentives for alternatively-powered cars
Frankfurt, 11 September 2019 – At the start of a new EU political term, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is urgently calling for a comprehensive plan to enable the transition to zero-emission mobility in Europe. This should include a major ramp-up of charging and refuelling infrastructure, as well as meaningful purchase incentives to stimulate… Continue reading Press Releases – New study highlights lack of progress on infrastructure & incentives for alternatively-powered cars
Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
Brussels, 6 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric-Mark Huitema as its new Director General, with effect on 1 October. Mr Huitema will succeed Erik Jonnaert, who is stepping down as Secretary General after six years at the helm of the association, which represents the… Continue reading Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term
Brussels, 5 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) launched its manifesto for the future of the EU auto industry during the ‘Leading the Mobility Transformation’ Summit in Brussels yesterday. The 2019-2024 ACEA Manifesto puts forward the key pillars to foster collaboration with policy makers. It comes right at the start of a… Continue reading Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term
Publications – The future of the EU auto industry – ACEA Manifesto 2019-2024
The European automobile sector continues to be the backbone of mobility, employment, economic growth and innovation in Europe, contributing over 7% of the EU’s GDP. (Click on the thumbnail above to open the ACEA Manifesto 2019-2024 in a new window) Today, however, the industry is facing a number of unprecedented challenges: Confidence in the industry… Continue reading Publications – The future of the EU auto industry – ACEA Manifesto 2019-2024
Publications – The commercial vehicle industry in Europe – ACEA Commercial Vehicle Manifesto 2019-2024
Efficient transport is the backbone of Europe’s economy, growth and competitiveness. Indeed, the European Union would literally come to a stop without trucks, buses or vans. (Click on the thumbnail above to open the ACEA Commercial Vehicle Manifesto 2019-2024 in a new window) Although essential to our prosperity and well-being, the commercial vehicle industry in… Continue reading Publications – The commercial vehicle industry in Europe – ACEA Commercial Vehicle Manifesto 2019-2024
Press Releases – Access to electric car chargers must be guaranteed, urge auto makers, electricity sector and NGO
Brussels, 4 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Eurelectric and Transport & Environment (T&E) are calling on the European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles. This is a unique collaboration as it marks the first time that the EU auto industry, electricity sector and the… Continue reading Press Releases – Access to electric car chargers must be guaranteed, urge auto makers, electricity sector and NGO