Car sales in October 2023

It was quiet at car dealers in October Car sales in Norway have experienced a marked decline in October 2023, with only 8,925 new passenger cars registered. This amounts to a drop of 28.9 per cent compared to the same month last year, and indicates that 2023 will be a year with significantly lower new… Continue reading Car sales in October 2023

Now we must learn from experience, and not stop the green shift on the upstream side!

Targeted investment over several years, with VAT exemptions and other incentives for the purchase of electric cars, has placed Norway at the top of the world in the transition to zero-emission cars. Electric cars now make up 83 per cent of all first-time registered new passenger cars, and the goal of all new car sales… Continue reading Now we must learn from experience, and not stop the green shift on the upstream side!

New communications manager at BIL

Andreas Bibow Handeland, 41, is employed as communications manager at the Bilim Portørenes Landsforening (BIL). Andreas comes from the position of director of communications at If Skadeforsikring, where he has been for the past 4 years, and has been responsible for communications on behalf of If in Norway, and has been part of the Nordic… Continue reading New communications manager at BIL

Money in the treasury – more important than the climate goals?

Oslo Economics (OE) presents the report which analyzes what changes in purchase and use-related car taxes mean for the purchase and use of a car in Norway on 20 October. On Thursday 20 October, Oslo Economics (OE) presents a new report which analyzes what changes in purchase and use-related car taxes mean for the purchase… Continue reading Money in the treasury – more important than the climate goals?

New car sales in September 2023

In September, 29.4 per cent fewer new cars were registered than in the same month in 2022. New car sales were slow in September. Only 10,342 new passenger cars were registered. That is 29.4 percent less than the same month last year. At the same time, the proportion of electric vehicles is at a record… Continue reading New car sales in September 2023

The company cars threaten the electric car target

The goal of emission-free new car sales in 2025 is threatened by the fact that every third company car user still chooses a new petrol or diesel car. – Reintroduction of the tax discount for electric company cars is the move the Storting must now take, says Erik Andresen of the Bilimportørenes Landsforening (BIL). The… Continue reading The company cars threaten the electric car target

New Service Marketing Manager at BIL

Trond Helge Myrvang, 46 years old, is employed as service market manager at Bilimportørenes Landsforening (BIL). Trond Helge comes from the position of service market manager in Møller Bil Romerike, department Jessheim with responsibility for the entire service market with 50 employees. A position he has held for the past 10 years. Previously, Trond Helge… Continue reading New Service Marketing Manager at BIL

The government allows for the price at the toll gate for light electric vans and heavy gas vehicles to be reduced

The Ministry of Transport has given the Norwegian Public Roads Administration the task of adapting the technical system AutoPASS, so that an arrangement with exemptions or reduced rates for light electric vans and heavy gas vehicles in the toll system is opened. – This measure is in line with the government’s promise from the Hurdal… Continue reading The government allows for the price at the toll gate for light electric vans and heavy gas vehicles to be reduced

Car sales in August 2023

Tight finances and changes in consumer behavior characterize the housing market New car sales in August 2023 show clear signs of change in consumer behaviour. With a decrease of over 10 percent from August 2022, the trend is clear. People are more critical of where they put their money, and car sales are no exception.… Continue reading Car sales in August 2023

European car market on the rise. Figures from ACEA

– New car registrations in July increased by 15.2% and the proportion of hybrid and electric cars is now 13.6% in Europe! Although the European automotive industry has faced significant challenges, 2023 has been a year of significant improvement. The continuous growth, driven in particular by the four largest economies in the EU, highlights how… Continue reading European car market on the rise. Figures from ACEA