Brussels, 15 February 2019 – The major European and Chinese automobile manufacturers pledged to strengthen their collaboration at a summit held in Brussels today, where their associations – the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) – signed a cooperation agreement. Together, China and the EU – the world’s… Continue reading Press Releases – European and Chinese auto makers commit to working more closely together
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Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: ‐4.6% in January 2019
Brussels, 15 February 2019 – In January 2019, the European passenger car market saw a slow start to the year, posting a 4.6% decline compared to one year ago. In January 2019, the European passenger car market saw a slow start to the year, posting a 4.6% decline compared to one year ago. Nevertheless, with… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: ‐4.6% in January 2019
Press Releases – Stable EU auto market in view for 2019, with CO2 and trade challenges ahead
Paris, 13 February 2019 – In 2019, EU car sales will stagnate at 2018 levels in terms of units sold, staying close to the 15 million new registrations mark recorded last year, according to new forecasts by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Although 2018 was the fifth consecutive year of growth, the pace of… Continue reading Press Releases – Stable EU auto market in view for 2019, with CO2 and trade challenges ahead
News – Video – “Road safety remains one of the auto industry’s key priorities” stresses Erik Jonnaert
Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General, highlights that EU road fatalities have been reduced by more than half since 2001, but stresses that “there is no room for complacency. Everyone agrees that road casualties and injuries must be further reduced.” [embedded content] This keynote speech was given at ACEA’s ‘Towards zero: Safe vehicles, safe drivers, safe… Continue reading News – Video – “Road safety remains one of the auto industry’s key priorities” stresses Erik Jonnaert
Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: diesel -23.6%, electric +33.1% in fourth quarter of 2018
Brussels, 7 February 2019 – In the fourth quarter of 2018, diesel’s share of the market fell from 41.2% to 34.1%, while petrol continued to further expand its share of new car registrations (from 52.3% to 57.2%). Electrically-chargeable vehicles accounted for 2.7% of new cars registered across the EU during the last quarter of 2018,… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: diesel -23.6%, electric +33.1% in fourth quarter of 2018
News – Fact sheet: cars and the General Safety Regulation revision
This fact sheet explains ACEA’s position on the new vehicle safety measures proposed for passenger cars and vans as part of the revision of the EU General Safety Regulation. (Click on the thumbnail above to open the fact sheet in a new window) In May 2018, the European Commission proposed a revision of the General… Continue reading News – Fact sheet: cars and the General Safety Regulation revision
Press Releases – New CO2 targets for trucks must be ‘achievable in practice’ cautions industry
Brussels, 5 February 2019 – Ahead of next week’s final EU negotiations on CO2 standards for trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reiterates its support for a timely agreement on this regulation. At the same time, ACEA cautions policy makers that these first-ever CO2 targets will only be achievable if they are accompanied by… Continue reading Press Releases – New CO2 targets for trucks must be ‘achievable in practice’ cautions industry
News – Improving road safety today, paving the way for the future
Automobile manufacturers have a long tradition and a strong track record in improving road safety, not only for the occupants of the vehicles they build but for all road users. Indeed, safety is a topic that is very close to our hearts. And the results of this high level of commitment are very tangible. As… Continue reading News – Improving road safety today, paving the way for the future
Press Releases – Gerrit Marx takes on Chairmanship of ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
Brussels, 29 January 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announces that Gerrit Marx, the newly-appointed President Commercial and Specialty Vehicles at CNH Industrial, takes on the role of Chairman of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicle Board this year. This follows a recent structural reorganisation within CNH Industrial and its IVECO brand. The ACEA Commercial Vehicle… Continue reading Press Releases – Gerrit Marx takes on Chairmanship of ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +3.2% in 2018; -4.0% in December
Brussels, 24 January 2019 – In December 2018, commercial vehicle registrations across the EU were down 4.0% compared to the last month of 2017. Total new commercial vehicles In December 2018, commercial vehicle registrations across the EU were down 4.0% compared to the last month of 2017. Demand contracted across all segments, but heavy trucks… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +3.2% in 2018; -4.0% in December