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Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive industry signs joint Code of Business Conduct to support re-start of production

Brussels, 15 April 2020 – CLEPA (the European Automotive Suppliers’ Association) and ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) have jointly adopted a ‘Code of Business Conduct in view of COVID-19’ to support a rapid and smooth restart of the automotive industry. The automotive eco-system resembles an intricate clockwork and today’s unprecedented standstill of operations risks… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive industry signs joint Code of Business Conduct to support re-start of production

Press Releases – Fuel types of new vans: diesel 92.8%, electric 1.2%, alternative fuels 1.3% market share in 2019

Brussels, 15 April 2020 – Overall in 2019, 92.8% of all new light commercial vehicles registered in the European Union ran on diesel, while petrol accounted for 4.4% of van registrations. Electrically‐chargeable vehicles (ECV) made up 1.2% of total new van sales across the region, and all alternatively‐powered vehicles (APV) together held a combined market… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new vans: diesel 92.8%, electric 1.2%, alternative fuels 1.3% market share in 2019

News – Coronavirus: overview of EU measures to support industry

The financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the automotive industry is severe. Both production and sales of motor vehicles have come to a sudden halt in most of Europe and other regions in the world. Workers who sit at home see their income reduced as their (temporary) unemployment benefits are lower than their salaries,… Continue reading News – Coronavirus: overview of EU measures to support industry

Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers

Brussels, 9 April 2020 – Factory shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in lost production amounting to 1,465,415 motor vehicles to date, according to new figures published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This figure – covering passenger cars, trucks, vans, buses and coaches – is up from 1.2 million… Continue reading Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers

Press Releases – Fuel types of new trucks: diesel 97.9%, electric 0.2%, hybrid 0.1% market share in 2019

Brussels, 8 April 2020 – In 2019, 97.9% of all new medium and heavy trucks (over 3.5 tonnes) registered in the European Union ran on diesel, while petrol fuelled only 0.1% of last year’s registrations. Electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECV) accounted for 0.2% of total new truck sales across the region, while all alternatively-powered vehicles (APV) combined… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new trucks: diesel 97.9%, electric 0.2%, hybrid 0.1% market share in 2019

Publications – Position Paper: EU petrol and diesel fuel specifications during the COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 crisis is affecting many areas of industry that are critical to keeping Europe moving and that ensure that essential goods and services can continue to move without interruption. However, reduced transport activity, especially of cars and vans with petrol engines, has led to a problem with stocks of winter-grade petrol that needs to… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: EU petrol and diesel fuel specifications during the COVID-19 crisis

UK new van market feels COVID-19 impact, as registrations halve in March

UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market down -54.3% in key plate-change month. Just over 30,000 vans hit UK roads, as lockdown measures come into force and dealers close. Demand down across the board with most segments experiencing double-digit declines. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new light commercial… Continue reading UK new van market feels COVID-19 impact, as registrations halve in March

UK new car registrations fall -44.4% in March as coronavirus crisis hits market

UK new car registrations fall -44.4% in March as coronavirus crisis causes showrooms to close. Steeper fall than during last financial crisis and worst March since late nineties with some 203,370 fewer cars sold in the month.1 Early SMMT analysis downgrades 2020 outlook to 1.73 million units, -23% lower than previous expectation. Sector re-deploys to… Continue reading UK new car registrations fall -44.4% in March as coronavirus crisis hits market