ACI-ISTAT: 2023 road accident report

25.07.2024 Claims decreased: 166,525, -0.4% and deaths: 3,039, -3.8%; the number of injured increased: 224,634, +0.5%. Social costs equal to 22.3 billion. In 2023 in which Italians’ travel habits have returned to pre-pandemic levels, road accident statistics show a slight improvement in the number of victims and a limited increase in accidents and injuries. Last… Continue reading ACI-ISTAT: 2023 road accident report

Car registrations in Europe – June 2024

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 18 July 2024 Data reference period: June 2024 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, fuel, brand and group.   Download attachment: European Tables June 2024_66991ed2443da.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: sales, Europe, cars,… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – June 2024

The budget draft is more painting by numbers than a work of art

“The federal government’s draft budget is a compromise, but unfortunately it is unambitious when it comes to shaping the future. More painting by numbers than a total work of art. This is not sustainable and only creates short-term prospects. Such a budget does not do justice to the challenges of our time. The parliamentary process… Continue reading The budget draft is more painting by numbers than a work of art

Electrical trades: new minimum wages for skilled workers / don’t give wage dumping a chance

Frankfurt am Main – Employees in the electrical trades will receive higher minimum wages from January 1, 2025. The IG Metall board and the Central Association of German Electrical and Information Technology Trades (ZVEH) have agreed on this as part of a new collective agreement. According to this, the collective minimum wages will rise at… Continue reading Electrical trades: new minimum wages for skilled workers / don’t give wage dumping a chance

Commercial vehicle registrations – June 2024

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 16 July 2024 Data reference period: June 2024 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 t)  Download attachment: CS_AUTOCARRI_giugno_2024_6695046429f58.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: Italy, commercial vehicles, registrations, trucks, 2024, June… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – June 2024

Industrial Vehicle Registrations – June 2024

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 10 July 2024 Data reference period: June 2024 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of industrial vehicles (with a total mass greater than 3.5t)  Download attachment: Industrial Vehicles June 2024_668e3e7999b01.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: industrial vehicles, registrations, 2024, June Go… Continue reading Industrial Vehicle Registrations – June 2024

The Monza racetrack is ready for the big F1 party

10.07.2024 “The runway modernization works have been completed”. The President of the ACI announced it to Corriere della Sera 78,000 square meters of track redone in six months with 92 vehicles and 240 workers, and now the track of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza is ready: “the Formula 1 Grand Prix scheduled for September 1st will… Continue reading The Monza racetrack is ready for the big F1 party

Auto makers can drive UK’s green growth agenda with carbon emissions halved

25th automotive Sustainability Report shows UK vehicle manufacturers surpass major milestone with CO2 emissions per vehicle produced halved since 1999. More vehicles made but less energy used in 2023 with an -18% decline in CO2 emissions from factory production. Enhancing UK’s competitiveness could help deliver more than a million British-built zero emission vehicles every year… Continue reading Auto makers can drive UK’s green growth agenda with carbon emissions halved

IG Metall is demanding a 7 percent increase for employees and 170 euros for trainees

Frankfurt am Main/Essen – With 7 percent more money for employees and 170 euros more for trainees, IG Metall wants to strengthen purchasing power and support the economy. The union’s board decided on this demand on Tuesday in Essen. The decision was preceded by discussions and resolutions in the regional collective bargaining committees. Under the… Continue reading IG Metall is demanding a 7 percent increase for employees and 170 euros for trainees

SMMT statement – welcome to Labour

05 July 2024 #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: We congratulate Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their election success. The new government’s commitment to an industrial strategy and its already published Automotive Sector Plan can boost manufacturing competitiveness, enhance trade relations and support consumers. The industry is fundamental to the achievement of… Continue reading SMMT statement – welcome to Labour