VDA, Germany, expects 2% new car registrations increase to 2.9 million in 2026 On December 8, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that the German passenger car market will not recover significantly in 2026. It expects a moderate increase of 2% to 2.90 million new registrations, around one-fifth less than in the pre-crisis year of 2019, citing the macroeconomic weakness. VDA anticipates nearly one million (979,000) ne...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

re expected to continue growing in the coming years. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 14.4% to 98.3 g/km. Truck registrations in November rose 1.0% year-on-year to 26,575 units, while bus registrations surged 82.3% to 773 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in November was up 2% to 398,500 units, while exports of passenger cars were down 1% to 292,200 units. Product...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

ACEA, CLEPA and VDA calls for postponement of EU Deforestation Rules by one year On November 12, ACEA, CLEPA, and VDA urged the EU to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year. While they support the EU’s goal to simplify the EUDR, the current proposal is still too complex. It creates timing problems and legal uncertainty for carmakers and suppliers. The proposal includes a 6-month grace period, but it only applies to certain par...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

initiative is expected to boost EV adoption further. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 11.4% to 100.6 g/km. Truck registrations in October fell 4.2% year-on-year to 26,296 units, while bus registrations surged 64.8% to 567 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in October was down 4% to 353,600 units and exports of passenger cars were down 1% to 277,500 units. Productio...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Germany’s EV charging network growth slows despite rising fast charger share On November 4, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) reported that the ratio of public charging points to EVs in Germany has remained nearly unchanged, with large regional differences still existing. The country continues to face a strong need to expand its charging infrastructure. As of July 1, 2025, Germany has 172,150 public charging points, includ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

VDA, Germany to set up a temporary information platform for Nexperia chip stocks On October 30, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that it is planning a temporary information platform through a neutral third party, via which available Nexperia chip capacities can be offered. The VDA stated that there is a shared interest throughout the entire supply chain to utilize existing stocks of Nexperia semiconductor products...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

VDA, Germany, raises concern over disruption in supply of Nexperia chips On October 21, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) said in a statement regarding the supply of Nexperia chips. The situation could lead to significant production restrictions, possibly even production stoppages, soon, if the disruption in the supply of Nexperia chips cannot be resolved in the short term. Nexperia chips are often used in e...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

VDA, Germany, welcomes vehicle tax exemption for purely electric vehicles On October 15, Hildegard Müller, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), said in a statement that it is welcome that the extension of the vehicle tax exemption for purely electric vehicles has now been approved by the Cabinet. Müller stated it's crucial that the extension is approved as planned before the end of this year – so that the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

so likely to be starting to have a positive effect. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 8.8% to 102.8 g/km. Truck registrations in September jumped 22.7% year-on-year to 25,759 units and bus registrations surged 60.0% to 480 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in September was up 2% to 385,300 units and exports of passenger cars were down 2% to 292,900 units. Productio...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

VDA welcomes EU-Indonesia agreement, to boost automotive business On September 23, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed the EU and Indonesia agreement on a free trade agreement after nine years of intensive negotiations. Indonesia is an important growth and diversification market for the German automotive industry. The agreement will create the necessary political framework for the German automotive in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

IAA Mobility 2025 concludes with 350 world premieres, confirms schedule for next edition in 2027 On September 14, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that about 750 exhibitors from 37 countries participated in IAA Mobility 2025. The event reported over half a million visitors. The number of trade visitors at the IAA Summit rose by more than 13% compared to the 2023 event. Over 350 world premieres and new releases wer...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

ns for natural gas- and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 10.9% to 105.0 g/km. Truck registrations in August increased 16.6% year-on-year to 23,141 units and bus registrations surged 85.6% to 607 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in August was down 21% to 237,600 units and exports of passenger cars were down 24% to 177,700 units. Producti...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

orms and components, the battery revolution, and connected energy systems. Software Day (September 11): CARIAD will host the Auto x Software Conference, exploring software, AI, and cloud solutions in mobility. Top executives from VW Group, CARIAD, Qualcomm, Horizon Robotics, Dassault Systèmes, and VDA will discuss software-defined vehicles, infotainment, and automated driving. Urban Mobility Day (September 12): The event closes with talks on urb...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

VDA, Germany, welcomes EU proposal for tariff reduction On August 29, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed the European Commission's proposal to reduce EU tariffs on US industrial goods to zero, as announced in August. VDA now expects the US to reduce tariffs on imports of cars and car parts from the EU to 15%, retroactively to August 1, 2025.  VDA president stated that they are also watching the furt...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

VDA, Germany welcomes EU-US Joint Statement on Transatlantic Trade and Investment On August 21, Hildegard Müller, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), issued a statement welcoming the framework agreement between the US and Europe. The US will reduce its tariffs on passenger cars from the current 27.5% to 15%. The additional tariffs on parts, which amount to 25%, will also be reduced, resulting in a total tari...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

VDA, Germany requests EU to make USA now withdraw sectoral tariffs for automotive industry On August 8, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that the deal between the EU and the US has so far brought no clarity or improvement for the German automotive industry.  The sectoral tariffs on cars and automotive parts of 27.5%, which have been in effect since April and May, respectively, remain in place and pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

arket is up 45%, reaching a volume of 463,500 units. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 10.2% to 107.4 g/km. Truck registrations in July increased 10.2% year-on-year to 26,990 units and bus registrations surged 39.5% to 636 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in July was up 9.0% to 347,100 units and exports of passenger cars were up 7.0% to 283,500 units. Production i...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

VDA, Germany critical of withdrawal of EU proposal on standard essential patents On August 1, the Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that the withdrawal of the draft regulation on standard essential patents by the EU Commission will have significant negative consequences for both the German automotive industry and for technological progress in Europe as a whole. Standard-essential patents play a cr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

VDA, Germany says US tariffs will burden German automotive industry On July 28, Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), issued a statement that it is fundamentally good that the EU-US framework agreement could avert a further escalation of the trade dispute. However, Müller said that the US tariff of 15%, including for automotive products, will cost the German automotive industry billions annually...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

VDA, Germany advocates discussion on rare earth and EV tariffs during EU-China summit On July 23, the President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that the EU-China summit is particularly important considering the trade and geopolitical challenges.  The exchange should serve as a platform to address contentious issues and promptly seek solutions. For the German automotive industry, faster approval of exports of rar...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24