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Vehicle ownership in the UK surpasses 40 million, with many still on the roads supporting nationwide coronavirus response

New data reveals record 40.4 million cars, vans, trucks and buses now registered for use in Britain. Van ownership up 2.7% to 4.5 million as UK sees highest number of HGVs in action for 30 years – vehicles now working to keep essential supply chains, emergency services and key workers moving. CO2 emissions from UK’s… Continue reading Vehicle ownership in the UK surpasses 40 million, with many still on the roads supporting nationwide coronavirus response

Press Releases – Fuel types of new buses: diesel 85%, hybrid 4.8%, electric 4%, alternative fuels 6.2% share in 2019

Brussels, 21 April 2020 – Last year, 85.0% of all new medium and heavy buses (over 3.5 tonnes) registered in the European Union were fuelled by diesel, while the market share of petrol in this segment was close to zero. All alternatively-powered vehicles (APV) combined accounted for 15.0% of the EU bus market in 2019,… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new buses: diesel 85%, hybrid 4.8%, electric 4%, alternative fuels 6.2% share in 2019

Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -25.6% first quarter of 2020; -55.1% in March

Brussels, 17 April 2020 – In March 2020, the EU passenger car market recorded a dramatic drop (-55.1%) in registrations of new vehicles as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. In March 2020, the EU passenger car market recorded a dramatic drop (-55.1%) in registrations of new vehicles as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.… Continue reading Press Releases – Passenger car registrations: -25.6% first quarter of 2020; -55.1% in March

Press Releases – Corona crisis: Guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry

Brussels, 16 April 2020 – As Europe is grappling with the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has set out four guiding principles for a successful re-launch of the auto industry, which will be vital to the wider economic recovery of the continent. “It is in Europe’s interest… Continue reading Press Releases – Corona crisis: Guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry

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