n 16.0% y/y to 23,121 units, while bus registrations were up 22.0% to 560 units. In April, German domestic passenger car production was down 7.0% yoy to 367,500 units, and passenger car exports were down 8.0% yoy to 276,300 units, according to the Association of the German Automobile Manufacturers (VDA). For the January-April, production increased 1% to 1,449,300 units and exports also increased 1% to 1,096,300 units. (KBA press release from May ...

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VDA, Germany critical of limited US tariff relief for auto industry On April 30, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) president Hildegard Müller reacted to the U.S. government's recent steps toward easing trade burdens on the automotive sector. Müller said that the measures fall far short of what’s needed, offering only minor relief and applying to a limited set of parts for just two years. Müller welcomed exceptions that ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

VDA warns of global economic impact from new U.S. auto tariffs On April 3, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) issued a statement, saying that the new U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump marked a major shift in trade policy. It represents the U.S.'s departure from the rules-based global trading order, and this protectionism will hurt economies worldwide, reducing growth and prosperity, the statement said. U.S. consumers ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

were down 13.7% y/y to 25,560 units, while bus registrations were up 6.7% to 527 units. In March, German domestic passenger car production was up 8% yoy to 391,300 units, and passenger car exports were also up 8% to 304,300 units, according to the Association of the German Automobile Manufacturers (VDA). (KBA press release from April 3, 2025)(VDA press release from April 3, 2025)...

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VDA, Germany warns against new US tariffs, calls for urgent US-EU trade discussions On March 27, Verbandes der Automobilindustrie (VDA) (Association of the Automotive Industry) announced that the new 25% US tariffs on all passenger cars and light commercial vehicles made outside the US are a major blow to free trade. Set to take effect on April 3, 2025, these tariffs will disrupt global supply chains and increase costs for companies and consumers...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

result of the abolition of the environmental bonus. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 10.7% to 109.7g/km. Truck registrations in February were down 20.8% y/y to 21,052 units, while bus registrations were down 13.9% to 439 units. According to the Association of the German Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), passenger car exports in February were down 3% to 281,200 units, and domestic production was also down 3% to 361,500 units. (KBA press release f...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

VDA, Germany critical of U.S. tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China On March 4, Verbandes der Automobilindustrie (VDA) (Association of the Automotive Industry) stated that the imposition of additional tariffs contradicts the USMCA agreement (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement). It will burden companies and the interconnected supply chains of the automotive industry, with negative consequences, especially for consumers in North America.  Du...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

with the abolition of the EV environmental bonus at the end of 2023. Average CO2 emissions fell 9.5% to 113.6 g/km. Truck sales in January were up 1.0% y/y to 23,824 units, while bus sales dropped 34.1% to 390 units. In addition, according to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), passenger car exports in January increased 19% y/y to 254,200 units, while domestic production rose 13% to 340,800 units. (KBA press release fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

plunged 89.7% to 137 units. Average CO2 emissions increased by 4.2% YOY to 119.8 g/km in 2024. Sales of 316,928 trucks in 2024 represented an increase of 9.0% over the previous year, and sales of 5,382 buses were a 2.0% decrease. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), exports of passenger cars in Germany rose 9.0% YOY to 196,300 units, while domestic passenger car production decreased 10.0% YOY to 232,900 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

nths of the year was 2,592,610 units, down 0.4% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) on December 4. In November, registrations of purely battery-electric cars continue to decline, while those of plug-in hybrids grew. The VDA sees its forecast of 2.8 million cars for the German passenger car market made at the beginning of the year confirmed. Looking at passenger car re...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

VDA reveals weak outlook of medium-sized German automotive firms On November 5, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced the results of a survey conducted among medium-sized automotive companies. Half of Germany’s medium-sized automotive companies report that their economic performance in 2024 has fallen short of expectations, with 19% seeing poor forecasts confirmed. Only 5% have exceeded expectations, and a quarter sa...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

registered, down 18.0% from the same period last year. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 0.5% to 113.5 g/km. Truck registrations in October surged 16.9% YOY to 27,459 units, while bus registrations dropped 21.6% YOY to 344 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in October jumped 17.0% to 377,700 units. Meanwhile, exports of passenger cars increased 17.0% YOY to 293,700 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

ddle East.  It has a wheelbase of 3,270 mm, a length of 5,410 mm, and a width of 1,930 mm. Its heights vary from model to model (1,870mm in Base, 1,890mm in X-LINE and 1,920mm in X-PRO). Its load bed is 1,512 mm long, 1,572 mm wide, and 540 mm deep, which provides cargo capability of 1,173 liters (VDA).  It can carry a maximum payload of 1,195kg in 2WD mode, in addition to a 3,500kg towing capacity. Its body to the frame-type chassis ensures im...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/31

al of 49,430 electric cars (BEV, PHEV, FCEV) were newly registered, up 5% from a year earlier. After nine months, a total of around 409,400 new electric cars were registered, down 20% from the same period last year. Demand for electric vehicles is currently weak overall in Germany. Accordingly, the VDA is moderately adjusting its forecasts for electric vehicle sales for 2024: The VDA expects a decline in new registrations on the German electric c...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

VDA, Germany launches one-year EcoDuo pilot project to cut carbon emissions in transport On September 4, the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that a consortium of German and Spanish companies has launched a one-year pilot project in Germany to test the EcoDuo vehicle combination, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in combined transport. EcoDuo uses one tractor unit to pull two standard semi-trailers, connected by a do...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

registered, down 22% from the same period last year.Average CO2 emissions increased by 23.7% to 117.9 g/km. Truck registrations in August dropped 32.6% YOY to 19,850 units, while bus registrations were down 42.5% YOY to 327 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in August was up 24% to 313,700 units. Meanwhile, exports of passenger cars soared 36% YOY to 241,200 units. P...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

VDA, Germany urges for more ambitious targets for renewable fuels On August 21, the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) urged for a more ambitious implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). VDA believes that the RED III's current renewable fuel goals are too low compared to the CO2 fleet regulation. The VDA suggests setting long-term targets and a flexible greenhouse gas (GHG) quota, to maintain investment incentives in...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

are therefore 12% below the previous year's level. Average CO2 emissions increased by 7.2% to 121.0 g/km. Truck registrations in July were down 0.4% year-on-year to 24,500 units, while bus registrations were up 19.7% to 456 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in July was up 13% to 328,600 units, thanks to two additional working days compared to the same month last yea...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

VDA, Germany develops Automotive SPICE standard for software On July 10, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that its Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) has developed the Automotive SPICE standard for the development processes of software. There are currently around 7,200 people worldwide who are certified as VDA QMC assessors and are directly involved in the implementation of the standard. Automotive SPICE starts i...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

VDA, Germany issues commentary on federal budget and growth initiative On July 5, Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), issued a commentary in which he welcomed the federal budget agreement and growth initiative, but their success depends on implementation dynamics and financing. Müller added that key measures include reducing bureaucracy, improving depreciation, and enhancing research allowance...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/10