ACEA raises concern over key gaps in council approach to weights and dimensions On December 4, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that adoption of the Council’s general approach on the Weights and Dimensions Directive does not do enough to accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector.  ACEA stated that zero-emission solutions must become the fully competitive go-to choice for transport operators in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

ACEA announces major recommendations for upcoming Commission’s Automotive Package On December 1, the Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) listed five major recommendations for the upcoming Commission’s Automotive Package.  ACEA suggested a bolder approach to regulatory simplification in the automotive sector, supported by dedicated industrial policy tools and synchronised with key demand-side stimu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

EU passenger car sales up 4.9% in October 2025 On November 25, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for October 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 4.9% year-on-year to 1,091,904 units in October, while year-to-date sales increased 1.9% to 11,020,514 units. October sales in the EU increased ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

e market share (of which plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) increased 60.0% to 30,000 units, accounting for 12.4% of the market share), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) increased 47.7% to 52,000 units, accounting for 21.0% of the market share.    The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced on November 7 that based on the current growth rate of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the 2030 and 2035 CO2 emission targets are no...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/26

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

ACEA warns EU’s 2030 and 2035 CO2 targets out of reach, calls for realistic approach to electrification On November 7, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that the current growth of BEVs shows that the 2030 and 2035 carbon dioxide targets are now unattainable. Automakers still aim for climate neutrality by 2050 and view electrification as key, but real-world progress is slower. The infrastructure, incentives, b...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

ACEA raises concerns over delay in publishing the remaining legislation for CBAM On November 5, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that it is increasingly concerned by the delay in publishing the remaining legislation needed for the proper implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in January 2026. The European manufacturers already devote significant resources towards CBAM reporting and are...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

tion has been further exacerbated by Nexperia’s Chinese subsidiary declaring independence from its parent company in Nejmegen, Netherlands, on October 19, 2025. An open letter outlining the separation stated that Chinese operations were to only follow local instructions. The Current State of Play ACEA, the European automakers lobbying group, issued a statement on October 15, 2025, projecting that the company’s stocks of chips may only last a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

ACEA concerned over imminent disruption to European vehicle manufacturing due to Nexperia chip crisis On October 29, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that it is increasingly concerned about the imminent disruption to European vehicle manufacturing due to the block in the supply of foundational microchips. As the dispute about Nexperia chip exports from China remains unresolved, the situation becomes more criti...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

EU passenger car sales up 10.7% in September 2025 On October 28, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for September 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 10.7% year-on-year to 1,236,876 units in September, while year-to-date sales increased 1.5% to 9,928,527 units.   September sales in the E...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

ACEA raises concern over interruption of Nexperia chips supplies On October 16, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued a statement in which it raised concerns over the potential disruption of car production in Europe due to the disruption of Nexperia chip supplies. On October 10, OEMs and their suppliers received notice from Nexperia outlining a sequence of events that results in them no longer being able to guarantee ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

ACEA critical of proposal for continued measures on European steel imports On October 8, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) released a statement on the European Commission‘s proposal to extend protection of the European steel market. Automobile manufacturers source approximately 90% of their direct steel purchases in the EU and are most concerned about the inflationary impact that an effective continuation of the safegu...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

ACEA calls for swift ratification of EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement On October 13, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), along with 25 other European business associations, jointly called for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. Mercosur is the Southern Common Market, a South American trade bloc established in 1991. Its members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.  The EU-Mercosur agr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

ACEA welcomes extension of deadline for zero-emission truck and bus toll exemptions On October 7, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of the extension of the deadline that allows member states to fully exempt zero-emission trucks and buses from CO2-based road user charges. It will help to improve cost parity between ZEVs and conventional vehicles. ACEA urges member states to ac...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

EU passenger car sales up 4.7% in August 2025 On September 25, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for August 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 4.7% year-on-year to 791,349 units in August, while year-to-date sales increased 0.4% to 8,691,840 units. August sales in the EU increased 5.3% t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

ACEA call for swift ratification of EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico free-trade agreements On September 3, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) stated that the EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico Free-Trade Agreements offer sizeable benefits for European vehicle makers in an increasingly unpredictable global trade environment. Every year, over 30% of vehicles produced in the EU are exported to international markets, contributing to a EUR 10...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event（MRSE）2025 PFAS regulation, recycled plastic, Catena-X, CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) Summary PFAS and other chemical challenges for the automotive industry (ACEA) End of Life Vehicles Regulation- Insight from recyclers (EuRIC) Catena-X CBAM Lessons learned from the reporting phase and how to prepare for future responses (Continental, wts) A Transatlantic Perspective on the Futur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04

EU passenger car sales up 5.9% in July 2025 On August 28, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for July 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 5.9% year-on-year to 1,085,356 units in July, while year-to-date sales were flat at 7,900,877 units. July sales in the EU increased 7.4% to 914,680 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

ACEA and CLEPA urge EU Commission to reset auto transition strategy ahead of Strategic Dialogue On August 27, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) sent a letter to the President of the EU Commission, setting out their expectations for the upcoming Strategic Dialogue on the future of the European auto industry. While the EU currently regulates manufacturers on the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

ACEA welcomes joint EU-US statement providing clarity on recent trade deal On August 21, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued a statement welcoming a joint EU-US statement that provides additional clarity on the recent trade deal agreed in principle between the two sides. ACEA is encouraged by the confirmation that the United States will reduce its tariffs on imports of EU automobiles from 27.5% to 15%. At the same t...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22