The automotive sector provides direct and indirect jobs to 13.8 million Europeans, representing 6.1% of total EU employment. Moreover, 11.4% of all EU manufacturing jobs (some 3.5 million) are in the auto industry. The top five countries for direct automotive manufacturing jobs are: Germany, France, Poland, the UK and Italy. Categories Go to Source
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Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -2.1% five months into 2019; +0.1% in May
Brussels, 18 June 2019 – In May 2019, the EU passenger car market recorded a modest increase (+0.1%) after eight consecutive months of decline. In May 2019, the EU passenger car market recorded a modest increase (+0.1%) after eight consecutive months of decline. Demand in the region was mainly driven by the Central European countries,… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -2.1% five months into 2019; +0.1% in May
Statistics – Average age of the EU motor vehicle fleet, by vehicle type
As this interactive infographic shows, the EU motor vehicle fleet is getting older year-on-year. Key observations Passenger cars are now on average 11.1 years old, compared to 10.5 years back in 2013. The vans on Europe’s roads were 10.4 years old in 2013, but now 11 years on average. Heavy commercial vehicles went from 11.7… Continue reading Statistics – Average age of the EU motor vehicle fleet, by vehicle type
Publications – Overview – CO2-based motor vehicle taxes in the European Union
CO2-based taxation of passenger cars is now well established across the European Union. 22 EU member states currently apply some form of CO2 tax to the acquisition or ownership of (company) cars. (Click on the thumbnail above to open the complete overview in a new window) This comprehensive document provides an overview of CO2-based motor vehicle… Continue reading Publications – Overview – CO2-based motor vehicle taxes in the European Union
News – Save the date! – Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry
Make sure to mark Wednesday 4 September in your calendar for the ‘Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry’ summit organised by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). What The automobile industry is one of the EU’s key strategic sectors, acting as an engine of employment, innovation and growth, while also keeping… Continue reading News – Save the date! – Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry
Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +5.8% four months into 2019; +7.8% in April
Brussels, 23 May 2019 – In April 2019, the EU market for commercial vehicles expanded for the fourth month in a row, boosted by gains in both the van and truck segments. 215,497 units were registered across the region, up 7.8% compared to one year ago. Total new commercial vehicles In April 2019, the EU… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +5.8% four months into 2019; +7.8% in April
Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -2.6% four months into 2019; -0.4% in April
Brussels, 17 May 2019 – In April 2019, the European passenger car market recorded a relatively stable performance (-0.4%), counting 1,303,787 new registrations. In April 2019, the European passenger car market recorded a relatively stable performance (-0.4%), counting 1,303,787 new registrations. Demand in the region was mainly driven by the Central European countries, which posted… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -2.6% four months into 2019; -0.4% in April
Publications – Overview – Electric vehicles: tax benefits and incentives in the EU
Although fiscal measures to stimulate electric vehicle sales are available in nearly all EU member states now, this overview shows that the nature and (especially) the monetary value of these benefits and incentives still varies widely. (Click on the thumbnail above to open the complete overview in a new window) This comprehensive document provides an overview… Continue reading Publications – Overview – Electric vehicles: tax benefits and incentives in the EU
Events – Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry
Make sure to mark Wednesday 4 September in your calendar for the ‘Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry’ ACEA Summit in Brussels! The automobile industry is one of the EU’s key strategic sectors, acting as an engine of employment, innovation and growth, while also keeping Europe and its citizens on… Continue reading Events – Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry
Statistics – Interactive map: Correlation between uptake of electric cars and GDP in the EU
This map visualises the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and GDP per capita for the 28 EU member states plus Norway and Switzerland. Key observations 2.0% of new cars registered in the EU in 2018 were electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs). Yet, half of all EU member states have an ECV market share… Continue reading Statistics – Interactive map: Correlation between uptake of electric cars and GDP in the EU