Publications – Position Paper: Future CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles

In May 2018, the European Commission is expected to come forward with a legislative proposal on regulating CO2 emissions from new heavy-duty vehicles. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) believes that CO2 standards for trucks should be based on the following principles: CO2 standards should be combined with an integrated approach that looks at all… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: Future CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles

Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: +0.7% first quarter of 2018; -5.3% in March

Brussels, 18 April 2018 – In March 2018 the EU passenger car market declined (-5.3%) for the first time this year, with registrations totalling 1,792,599 new cars – the first March drop since 2014. In March 2018 the EU passenger car market declined (-5.3%) for the first time this year, with registrations totalling 1,792,599 new… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: +0.7% first quarter of 2018; -5.3% in March

Press Releases – Motor vehicles generate €413 billion in taxes for EU-15, new data shows

Brussels, 16 April 2018 – The latest data shows that taxation on motor vehicles in the EU-15 is worth €413 billion annually – about three times the total budget of the European Union. This figure is up 4% compared with one year earlier. The data was published today in the 2018 Tax Guide of the… Continue reading Press Releases – Motor vehicles generate €413 billion in taxes for EU-15, new data shows

Publications – ACEA Tax Guide

ACEA’s Tax Guide provides an overview of specific taxes that are levied on motor vehicles in European countries, as well as in other key markets around the world. Given that motor vehicles account for almost €413 billion in tax contributions in the EU-15, the ACEA Tax Guide is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in the… Continue reading Publications – ACEA Tax Guide

Statistics – Top 10: car producing countries, worldwide and EU

More than 80 million passenger cars were produced around the world in 2017. This interactive infographic shows the 10 biggest car producing countries, worldwide and in the EU. Quick facts: With around 17 million passenger cars built in the EU last year, pre-crisis levels from 2007 were exceeded for the first time. The European Union… Continue reading Statistics – Top 10: car producing countries, worldwide and EU

Press Releases – Insufficient support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure hampers uptake, new report shows

Brussels, 12 April 2018 – A report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that there is still serious underinvestment in electric vehicle recharging infrastructure across Europe, with only one in three EU member states providing incentives. According to the EEA report, specific incentives for electric vehicle charging points were found in only… Continue reading Press Releases – Insufficient support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure hampers uptake, new report shows

Publications – Overview: CO2-based motor vehicle taxes in the EU

CO2 taxation is now well established across the European Union. Most EU member states currently apply some form of CO2 tax to the registration and/or ownership of passenger cars. This document provides an overview of CO2-based motor vehicle taxes in the European Union. The 20 EU countries that levy passenger car taxes partially or totally based on… Continue reading Publications – Overview: CO2-based motor vehicle taxes in the EU

Publications – Overview: tax incentives for electric vehicles in the EU

Incentives for electrically-chargeable vehicles are now applied in many European countries. The incentives mainly consist of tax reductions and exemptions, as in countries such as Austria or Germany, and bonus payments and premiums for the buyers of electric vehicles in France and the UK. This document provides an overview of tax incentives for buying electric… Continue reading Publications – Overview: tax incentives for electric vehicles in the EU

Statistics – Economic and Market Report: key takeaways about the EU auto industry for 2017

ACEA has published its Economic and Market Report for the fourth quarter of 2017, with the latest figures on the registration, production and trade of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, both in Europe and around the world. This 28-page Economic and Market Report contains a wealth of information and can be downloaded by clicking here. Some… Continue reading Statistics – Economic and Market Report: key takeaways about the EU auto industry for 2017

Publications – Position Paper: European Commission proposal on post-2021 CO2 targets for cars and vans

In November 2017, the European Commission presented its Clean Mobility Package. The key legislative proposal in the Package is the one dealing with future CO2 standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (also known as vans). Looking ahead, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) believes that further reductions of CO2 emissions from cars and… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: European Commission proposal on post-2021 CO2 targets for cars and vans