Brussels, 22 March 2018 – In February 2018, demand for new commercial vehicles increased by 5.0% in the European Union. This growth was sustained by all commercial vehicle segments, with registrations totalling 173,385 units. Total new commercial vehicles In February 2018, demand for new commercial vehicles increased by 5.0% in the European Union. This growth… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +6.5% first two months of 2018; +5.0% in February
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Press Releases – Focus on vehicle safety measures with most tangible results, auto industry says
Brussels, 21 March 2018 – Before the European Commission publishes its proposal on the revision of the General Safety Regulation this May, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on policy makers to focus on the most effective vehicle safety measures with the strongest positive impact. “It goes without saying that our industry is… Continue reading Press Releases – Focus on vehicle safety measures with most tangible results, auto industry says
Publications – Position Paper: General Safety Regulation Revision
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and its members support the European Commission’s initiative to further improve road safety through the revision of the General Safety and Pedestrian Safety regulations. As this position paper outlines, ACEA members are open to considering a large number of the safety measures under consideration, while expressing concerns on only… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: General Safety Regulation Revision
Press Releases – Brexit: EU auto makers call for urgent action to solve sector-specific issues
Brussels, 19 March 2018 – Just a few days ahead of the EU summit, where the 27 heads of state are set to approve the European Council’s Brexit guidelines, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on the negotiators to pay urgent attention to sector-specific issues in order to avert potentially disastrous implications on… Continue reading Press Releases – Brexit: EU auto makers call for urgent action to solve sector-specific issues
Publications – Position Paper: Brexit
Today, automobile manufacturers operate more than 300 assembly and production plants across the European continent. They often manufacture components – like engines and transmissions – in one country, and assemble the final vehicle in another. Auto makers are part of a highly integrated and complex manufacturing network spanning right across Europe. Needless to say, the… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: Brexit
Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: +5.8% first two months of 2018; +4.3% in February
Brussels, 15 March 2018 – In February 2018 the EU passenger car market grew by 4.3%, with new registrations totalling 1,125,397. In volume terms, last month saw the best February results since 2008. In February 2018 the EU passenger car market grew by 4.3%, with new registrations totalling 1,125,397. In volume terms, last month saw… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: +5.8% first two months of 2018; +4.3% in February
Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context
Geneva, 6 March 2018 – In the margins of the Geneva motor show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reacts to recent discussions on possible tariffs on EU car imports to the United States by putting the trade relations between the two regions in context. “ACEA’s members are global companies, and international trade is an… Continue reading Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context
Statistics – Vehicle sales mirror economic growth (2006-2019 trend)
Motor vehicle registrations tend to mirror economic growth. This charts projects annual growth in vehicle registrations and annual GDP growth in the EU for the 2006-2019 period. Quick facts: Passenger car demand usually anticipates GDP developments, as the purchase of a new car is often influenced by consumer confidence. ACEA forecasts that growth of the… Continue reading Statistics – Vehicle sales mirror economic growth (2006-2019 trend)
News – Message from the Secretary General – February 2018
Last year, passenger car sales grew by 3.4% – bringing the total number of cars sold in the EU to 15.1 million. This is a significant milestone as the symbolic 15-million mark was passed for the first time since 2007. Indeed, the European automobile industry is on a pathway to recovery. But even as we… Continue reading News – Message from the Secretary General – February 2018
Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +7.9% in January 2018
Brussels, 22 February 2018 – In January 2018, the EU market for new commercial vehicles started the year positively, after showing a decline in December 2017. Demand increased by 7.9% in the first month of the year, sustained by all commercial vehicle segments and with registrations totalling 187,811 units. Total new commercial vehicles In January… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +7.9% in January 2018