Category: ACEA

Brussels, 8 February 2017 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shared its market expectations and some of its key policy recommendations for the year ahead at a press conference today.

“Contrary to many newspaper headlines, and despite Brexit or the Italian referendum, consumer confidence has, so far, remained robust,” explained ACEA President Dieter Zetsche, who is in Brussels for the association’s annual reception this evening. Indeed, EU passenger car sales grew by 6.8% last year, bringing the total number of cars sold to 14.6 million units – the highest volume in nine years.

However, uncertainty is expected to overshadow 2017, when a slowdown in EU car sales is likely with growth at around 1%, according to ACEA estimates. “Much will depend on the evolution of macro-economic conditions and political developments, but we expect our market to remain stable. Therefore, we urge the EU to continue its efforts to ensure fair access to the global market place.”

2017 also marks the entry into force of two pieces of important emissions-testing legislation: an updated laboratory test for measuring pollutant and CO2 emissions from cars (WLTP) and the first step of a new test to measure pollutant emissions under real driving conditions (RDE). “Both WLTP and RDE are essential measures to win back the trust of customers,” Zetsche stated. “But both need a proper implementation.”

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/auto-industry-expects-stable-market-in-2017

Brussels, 17 January 2017 – In December 2016, the EU passenger car market posted growth (+3.0%), amounting to 1,143,653 units sold. In volume terms, this result marked the highest December total on record.

In December 2016, the EU passenger car market posted growth (+3.0%), amounting to 1,143,653 units sold. In volume terms, this result marked the highest December total on record. Looking at the five major EU markets, Italy (+13.1%) and Spain (+9.3%) posted the highest gains last month, followed by France (+5.8%) and Germany (+3.7%), which also performed better than in December 2015. Demand for new cars in the UK (-1.1%) dropped slightly.

In 2016, new passenger car registrations showed a consistent increase (+6.8%), totalling 14,641,356 units and marking the third consecutive year of growth in the sector. This positive trend is a sign that despite political instability and economic uncertainty following key events in 2016, such as Brexit or the Italian referendum, consumer confidence has remained robust. The growth recorded throughout the year was largely sustained across the whole region and in all major passenger car markets. Italy (+15.8%) and Spain (+10.9%) had the strongest growth in demand during the year, followed by France (+5.1%), Germany (+4.5%) and the UK (+2.3%).

* Data for Malta not available

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-car-registrations-6.8-in-2016-3.0-in-december

Brussels, 25 January 2017 – In December 2016, EU demand for new commercial vehicles increased yet again (+10.4%), totalling 211,941 units.

Total new commercial vehicles

In December 2016, EU demand for new commercial vehicles increased yet again (+10.4%), totalling 211,941 units. Growth was sustained across all commercial vehicle segments. Italy ended the year extremely strong (+97.0%), with registrations almost doubling as a result of government incentives for fleet renewal that were introduced in September. Spain (+13.3%), Germany (+3.4%) and France (+2.9%) also posted growth, while the UK saw its demand decline during the last month of the year (-9.7%), mainly due to a drop in registrations of vans.

In 2016, the EU market showed consistent growth (+11.6%) and rose for the fourth year in a row, reaching 2,324,371 million commercial vehicles registered. Throughout the year, the five big markets performed better than in 2015. Italy (+49.9%) showed the most significant increase, followed by Spain (+11.3%), France (+8.3%), Germany (+7.0%) and the UK (+1.2%).

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/commercial-vehicle-registrations-11.6-in-2016-10.4-in-december

Brussels, 22 December 2016 – In November 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased significantly (+13.2%) to 203,799 units, following a decline in the preceding month.

Total new commercial vehicles

In November 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased significantly (+13.2%) to 203,799 units, following a decline in the preceding month. Growth was sustained across all segments and all major markets. The Italian market posted the highest increase (+70.2%), followed by France (+15.0%), Spain (+14.2%), the UK (+3.7%) and Germany (+1.8%).

Eleven months into 2016, new registrations in the European Union remained positive (+11.7%), totalling more than 2.1 million vehicles. During that period, Italy (+44.2%), Spain (+11.1%), France (+8.9%), Germany (+7.4%), and the United Kingdom (+2.2%) all posted growth.

New light commercial vehicles (LCV) up to 3.5 tonnes

In November 2016, EU demand for light commercial vehicles grew considerably (+13.5%) after an October slowdown, totalling 168,667 units. Demand was mainly driven by Italy (+66.0%), France (+16.1%) and Spain (+11.9%), while the British (+2.5%) and German (+2.1%) markets only saw modest increases.

From January to November 2016, 1,741,498 new vans were registered in the EU, 12.1% more than in the same period a year ago. Italy (+44.8%), Spain (+10.9%), Germany (+8.9%), France (+8.7%) and the UK (+2.1%) all contributed to this positive upturn over the first 11 months of 2016.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/commercial-vehicle-registrations-11.7-over-11-months-13.2-in-november

Brussels, 15 December 2016 – In November 2016, the EU passenger car market managed to rebound following the slowdown observed in October, with new registrations totalling 1,148,618 units (+5.8%).

In November 2016, the EU passenger car market managed to rebound following the slowdown observed in October, with new registrations totalling 1,148,618 units (+5.8%). Growth was supported by all major markets, with Spain (+13.5%), France (+8.5%) and Italy (+8.2%) posting the strongest gains, while the UK (+2.9%) and Germany (+1.5%) followed with more modest figures.

After 11 months, 2016 passenger car registrations in the EU totalled 13.5 million units, a 7.1% increase. All five big markets contributed positively to overall growth during this period. Double-digit increases were recorded in Italy (+16.5%) and Spain (+11.1%), followed by France (+5.0%), Germany (+4.6%) and the United Kingdom (+2.5%).

* Data for Malta not available

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-car-registrations-7.1-over-11-months-5.8-in-november

 

Brussels, 25 November 2016 – In October 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU decreased by -2.4% to 185,055 units, breaking a 21-month trend of consecutive growth. The decline affected all segments and all major markets, except for Italy.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/commercial-vehicle-registrations-11.6-over-ten-months-2.4-in-october

Brussels, 17 November 2016 – In October 2016, European passenger car registrations fell slightly (-0.02%), totalling 1,104,506 units.

In October 2016, European passenger car registrations fell slightly (-0.02%), totalling 1,104,506 units. Results were diverse among the major markets, with Italy (+9.7%), Spain (+4.0%) and the United Kingdom (+1.4%) posting growth, while Germany (-5.6%) and France (-4.0%) performed less well than one year ago.

Over the first ten months of 2016, car registrations in the EU totalled 12,348,502 units, an increase of 7.2%. All five major markets positively contributed to overall growth during this period. Italy (+16.7%) and Spain (+10.8%) showed the highest gains, followed with more modest rates by Germany (+4.9%), France (+4.7%) and the UK (+2.5%).

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-car-registrations-7.2-over-ten-months-0.02-in-october

Brussels, 28 October 2016 – In the third quarter of 2016, demand for alternative fuel vehicles in the EU grew (+7.0%), totalling 137,423 units.

In the third quarter of 2016, demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the EU grew (+7.0%), totalling 137,423 units. Results were diverse among different vehicle categories. On the one hand, registrations of both new electrically chargeable (ECV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) continued their positive momentum, posting double-digit percentage gains during the last quarter (+20.2% and +29.2% respectively). Growth in the ECV segment was particularly supported by plug-in electric cars (+26.4%), which represent more than half of total ECV registrations. On the other hand, demand for cars powered by propane, ethanol or natural gas (NGV) fell by 26.2% to 34,384 units during Q3 2016, following the trend of the first and second quarter. The main reason for this has been a contraction of the Italian market, which accounts for the majority of these vehicles.

Among the EU’s major markets, Spain (+44.8%), Germany (+33.9%) and the UK (+30.5%) recorded substantial increases in AFV registrations over the last quarter. Growth in these countries was fully driven by demand for electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Italy performed less well compared to Q3 2015 (-17.2%), due to a sharp decline in registrations of propane and gas-fuelled cars, which where only partly offset by increases in the electric (+46.6%) and hybrid electric (+52.4%) segments. France showed a modest decline (-10.9%) in total AFV registrations, mainly due to a drop in HEV and LPG sales. France, however, still accounted for the second largest number of HEV registrations (10,070) after the United Kingdom.

Among the EU+EFTA countries, Norway maintained its leading position with the largest number of ECV registered over the period: 11,287 units, up 44.1% compared to Q3 2015.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/alternative-fuel-vehicle-registrations-7.0-in-third-quarter-of-2016

 

 

ACEA, Brussels, 21 October 2016

Total new commercial vehicles

In September 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU continued to grow (+6.0%), even if at a more modest rate than the previous month. This marked the 21st consecutive month of growth, with a total of 220,781 new vehicles registered. Growth continued to be driven by the Italian (+46.3%) and Spanish (+14.1%) markets, while France (-1.1%) and the United Kingdom (-0.9%) performed less well than in September 2015.

Over the first nine months of 2016, the EU market expanded by 13.1%, totalling about 1.7 million commercial vehicles. During that period, Italy (+40.2%), Spain (+13.1%), Germany (+11.3%), France (+10.1%) and the United Kingdom (+2.0%) all posted growth.

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http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/commercial-vehicle-registrations-13.1-over-nine-months-6.0-in-september