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Statistics – Employment Trends in the EU Auto Industry

The automotive sector provides direct and indirect jobs to 13.8 million Europeans, representing 6.1% of total EU employment. Moreover, 11.4% of all EU manufacturing jobs (some 3.5 million) are in the auto industry. The top five countries for direct automotive manufacturing jobs are: Germany, France, Poland, the UK and Italy. Categories Go to Source

Vehicle registrations in Europe – May 2019

Dati statistici > registrations Publication period: 18 June 2019 Reference data period: May 2019 Analysis of vehicle registrations in European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, brand and group. Download attachment: mercatoeu_5d089ef4d0470.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo’s Cookies TAG: 2019, Europe, cars, registrations, May Go to Source

Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -2.1% five months into 2019; +0.1% in May

Brussels, 18 June 2019 – In May 2019, the EU passenger car market recorded a modest increase (+0.1%) after eight consecutive months of decline. In May 2019, the EU passenger car market recorded a modest increase (+0.1%) after eight consecutive months of decline. Demand in the region was mainly driven by the Central European countries,… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -2.1% five months into 2019; +0.1% in May

More money and free days for trainees

Employees in tariff-bound Bavarian car dealerships and car repair shops receive more money. IG Metall and employers negotiated a collective agreement on Thursday, 13 June. Tariff increases in two stages The tariff increases will be made in two stages: On July 1, 2019, the compensation will increase by 2.7 percent, but at least by 80… Continue reading More money and free days for trainees

At least 2.7 and 2.6 percent more money for Bavarian motor vehicle employees

Employees in tariff-bound Bavarian car dealerships and car repair shops receive more money. IG Metall and employers negotiated a collective agreement on Thursday evening. Tariff increases in two stages The tariff increases will be made in two stages: On July 1, 2019, the compensation will increase by 2.7 percent, but at least by 80 euros.… Continue reading At least 2.7 and 2.6 percent more money for Bavarian motor vehicle employees

Statistics – Average age of the EU motor vehicle fleet, by vehicle type

As this interactive infographic shows, the EU motor vehicle fleet is getting older year-on-year. Key observations Passenger cars are now on average 11.1 years old, compared to 10.5 years back in 2013. The vans on Europe’s roads were 10.4 years old in 2013, but now 11 years on average. Heavy commercial vehicles went from 11.7… Continue reading Statistics – Average age of the EU motor vehicle fleet, by vehicle type

Publications – Overview – CO2-based motor vehicle taxes in the European Union

CO2-based taxation of passenger cars is now well established across the European Union. 22 EU member states currently apply some form of CO2 tax to the acquisition or ownership of (company) cars. (Click on the thumbnail above to open the complete overview in a new window) This comprehensive document provides an overview of CO2-based motor vehicle… Continue reading Publications – Overview – CO2-based motor vehicle taxes in the European Union