China and the European Union are the world’s number one and two car markets. Together they account for half of all passenger cars sold and built around the world. Moreover, the two regions are emerging as the major global regulatory powers, setting ambitious standards and targets for tomorrow’s vehicles. That is why we at ACEA… Continue reading News – Why Chinese and European auto manufacturers need to work more closely together
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Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +5.7% first two months of 2019; +4.7% in February
Brussels, 22 March 2019 – In February 2019, the EU market for commercial vehicles continued to grow (+4.7%). Registrations increased from 173,492 to 181,636 units, with growth being sustained across all commercial vehicle segments. Total new commercial vehicles In February 2019, the EU market for commercial vehicles continued to grow (+4.7%). Registrations increased from 173,492… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +5.7% first two months of 2019; +4.7% in February
Publications – Fact sheet: EU-US automobile trade
Looking at the current discussions about possible US tariffs on car imports from the European Union, it is important to understand that the US and EU auto industries have been integrated for decades now. This fact sheet (March 2019 update) provides a comprehensive overview of EU-US automobile trade, as well as production and employment generated by EU… Continue reading Publications – Fact sheet: EU-US automobile trade
Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -2.9% first two months of 2019; -1.0% in February
Brussels, 15 March 2019 – In February 2019, the EU passenger car market contracted by 1.0% compared to one year ago, despite some major EU markets showing a slight recovery. In February 2019, the EU passenger car market contracted by 1.0% compared to one year ago, despite some major EU markets showing a slight recovery.… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -2.9% first two months of 2019; -1.0% in February
Press Releases – EU-US trade: auto makers urge MEPs to support talks
Brussels, 13 March 2019 – Ahead of a vote in the European Parliament tomorrow, auto makers are calling upon MEPs to back the European Commission’s request to start trade talks with the United States. Tomorrow, the European Parliament will issue a non-binding resolution on the draft negotiating mandate which the European Commission submitted to member… Continue reading Press Releases – EU-US trade: auto makers urge MEPs to support talks
News – Fact sheet: Brexit and the auto industry
The impact of a no-deal Brexit on the automobile industry would be potentially catastrophic. There is no other industry that is more tightly integrated than the European automotive industry, with highly complex supply chains stretching across Europe and production relying on ‘just-in-time’ delivery. Indeed, as this fact sheet illustrates, the EU and UK automotive industries are… Continue reading News – Fact sheet: Brexit and the auto industry
News – No-deal Brexit and US tariff threat, combined with CO2 targets, make 2019 a challenging year
Europe’s automobile industry will face some fundamental challenges this year. These include the looming prospect of a no-deal Brexit, the ever-present threat of US tariffs on car imports from the EU, as well as meeting stringent CO2 targets – both those for 2020 and the recently-agreed post-2020 targets for cars, vans and trucks. Given the… Continue reading News – No-deal Brexit and US tariff threat, combined with CO2 targets, make 2019 a challenging year
News – Video – ‘What is the best mix of measures for improving road safety today?’
In the context of the revision of the EU General Safety Regulation, a group of experts seeks to identify the vehicle safety technologies with the strongest positive outcomes. [embedded content] Panel discussion featuring: Malin Ekholm, Vice-President, Volvo Cars Safety Centre Matthew Baldwin, Deputy Director-General and European Coordinator for Road Safety, DG MOVE, European Commission Laurianne… Continue reading News – Video – ‘What is the best mix of measures for improving road safety today?’
Press Releases – New vehicle safety rules: auto industry reacts to European Parliament vote
Brussels, 22 February 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the European Parliament’s vote on the revision of the General Safety Regulation, which mandates the safety technologies to be included as standard in new vehicle types. Yesterday’s vote by the lead Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee marks an important… Continue reading Press Releases – New vehicle safety rules: auto industry reacts to European Parliament vote
News – Fact sheet: EU-China automobile trade
Together, China and the European Union, the world’s number one and two markets respectively, make up about half of global passenger car sales and production. This new fact sheet provides a comprehensive overview of EU-China automobile trade, as well as production by EU car manufacturers in China. Key takeaways: Today, the European Union is the biggest exporter of… Continue reading News – Fact sheet: EU-China automobile trade