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Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis

Brussels, 20 March 2020 – The effect of the coronavirus on society and the global economy is unprecedented, with grave consequences for the automobile industry. Indeed, most of the members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have already announced temporary closures of plants due to collapsing demand, supply shortages, and government measures, and are… Continue reading Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis

SMMT COVID-19 Update 2

18 March 2020 #SMMT News 1. Please follow this link for an SMMT round-up of the business support measures that have been outlined from government. We will update this with new information as it becomes available, let us know of any immediate questions or concerns which it may raise. 2. PriceWaterhouseCoopers have invited SMMT members… Continue reading SMMT COVID-19 Update 2

EURO NCAP “Advanced” award for new Volkswagen safety technology

EURO NCAP “Advanced” award for new Volkswagen safety technology 03/18/2020 Sticchi Damiani (ACI): “The potential for improving road safety technologies is enormous. Standards must be agreed and disseminated on all vehicles “. The “Local Hazard Warning” system, standard warning on the Volkswagen Golf 8, received the “Advanced” award from Euro NCAP. The device allows the… Continue reading EURO NCAP “Advanced” award for new Volkswagen safety technology

Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -7.4% first two months of 2020; -7.4% in February

Brussels, 18 March 2020 – In February 2020, the EU passenger car market contracted by 7.4% to 957,052 units registered. In February 2020, the EU passenger car market contracted by 7.4% to 957,052 units registered. This decline was the result of a combination of factors, including changes to vehicle taxation in various EU member states (which… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -7.4% first two months of 2020; -7.4% in February

Car registrations in Europe – February 2020

Statistical data> registrations Publication period: March 18, 2020 Data reference period: February 2020 Analysis of vehicle registrations in the markets of the European Union and EFTA, with details by country, brand and group. Download attachment: mercatoeu_5e71de6fcd908.pdf To view the content you need accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAG: Europe, cars, registrations, 2020, February Go… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – February 2020

IG Metall supports preventive measures to protect against corona

Jörg Hofmann: “IG Metall supports the preventive measures taken in some companies today in order to protect production workers from the spread of the Corona virus and, where possible, to temporarily stop production. While most of the employees can react with home offices, there is no other alternative in large parts of the production to… Continue reading IG Metall supports preventive measures to protect against corona

The corona pandemic must not lead to social upheaval

Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, on the corona pandemic Photo: Frank Rumpenhorst Photo: Frank Rumpenhorst 17th March 2020, 17th March 2020 Jörg Hofmann: “The corona pandemic must not lead to social upheaval, we have to face it in a socially responsible manner. IG Metall therefore expects that parents who are unable to work… Continue reading The corona pandemic must not lead to social upheaval

What we want to achieve now for employees

The corona virus threatens us all. The imperative of the hour is solidarity. In large parts of the country, the German economy is facing a de facto standstill that we will not be able to master without the state’s decisive action. The federal government has already made far-reaching decisions to support companies and the economy… Continue reading What we want to achieve now for employees