Press Releases Archive
Please find the recent press releases of the last 365 days under the topic "Press Releases".
Press releases 2009
January
- 06.01.2009
German Automotive Industry Impacted by the Global Recession
- 09.01.2009
German plants greatly reduce production output
Commercial Vehicle Market Continues to Decline - 11.01.2009
Forecast: US market will grow again in 2010 – clean diesels go on the offensive
Wissmann: German brands increase shares of US market - 13.01.2009
VDA welcomes planned boosts for car sales and climate protection
Wissmann expects strong support for domestic auto business - 14.01.2009
Europe: Passenger Car Sales Down 8 Percent in Full-Year 2008
Financial crisis and economic slowdown lead to drop in spending – German brands increase market share – diesel retains its market leadership in Western Europe - 19.01.2009
VDA and Deutsche Verkehrswacht present new clothing for school crossing patrols
More safety due to safer cars and road traffic training - 19.01.2009
700 guests at VDA’s New Year Reception in Berlin – planning security for customers
Wissmann: German automotive industry may emerge from the economic crisis stronger than others - 23.01.2009
Regarding the planned motor vehicle tax reform: "End the debate – provide clarity”
VDA: Motor Vehicle Tax Reform Reduces Burden on Small and Medium-sized Vehicles, and Helps to Protect the Climate - 26.01.2009
VDA welcomes Germany’s decision to base motor vehicle tax on CO2 emissions
VDA: Agreement Paves the Way for Rapid Reform of Motor Vehicle Tax - 31.01.2009
VDA President: Willingness to buy a new car is rising
Wissmann: Environmental Bonus Results in a Noticeable Improvement in the Automobile Business
February
- 03.02.2009
VDA sees hope for domestic market thanks to motor vehicle tax reform and environment premium; exports still a cause for concern
- 03.02.2009
Technology offensive for climate protection:
German Automotive Industry Invests Record Amount in Research and Development - 05.02.2009
Commercial Vehicles: German Market Once Again Experiences a Sharp Decline – Manufacturers Adjust Production Planning
- 10.02.2009
Automotive industry deepens Indo-German partnership
German manufacturers gain market shares in India - 12.02.2009
Worldwide Passenger Car Sales Decline Sharply
Government measures to support sales - decline in Germany comparatively moderate - 13.02.2009
Innovating our way out of the crisis
German automotive industry has record number of research projects - 26.02.2009
VDA President calls for toll rise to be temporarily postponed
Commercial vehicle industry records massive fall in orders - 27.02.2009
Winning concept takes a holistic approach to avoiding transportation of materials and minimizing raw materials storage
The 2nd VDA Logistics Award goes to… Robert Bosch GmbH
March
- 03.03.2009
Highest number of February registrations for ten years
Wissmann: Domestic market benefits from new motor vehicle tax and "scrapping bonus” – exports remain weak - 05.03.2009
Commercial Vehicles: Domestic Demand Continues to Weaken – Very Steep Decline in Exports and Production
- 06.03.2009
VDA welcomes new rules for the scrapping bonus
- 06.03.2009
"An important step towards more climate protection – customers get long-term planning security”
VDA welcomes rapid implementation of motor vehicle tax reform - 11.03.2009
Safety and environment at the focus of VDA’s 11th Technical Congress
- 20.03.2009
German automotive industry improves information for rescue services
Quicker help at accidents – VDA enhances safety - 25.03.2009
VDA’s 11th Technical Congress in Wolfsburg – further progress in vehicle safety
Wissmann: German automotive industry remains a pioneer of climate change even during the crisis
April
- 02.04.2009
VDA pavilion with many suppliers at Seoul Motor Show
German automotive industry increases market shares in South Korea - 02.04.2009
German car market once again expands strongly
Wissmann: German Market Helps Buttress Western Europe – Global Markets Remain Weak - 07.04.2009
Production and exports down by more than 50 percent – Domestic orders for vans increase due to environmental bonus
VDA: Commercial Vehicle Markets Continue to Decline - 16.04.2009
Global Economic Downturn Impacts Car Sales Worldwide
First indications of market stabilization as a result of government support - 20.04.2009
Passenger car market in China provides first ray of light in 2009
Wissmann: German brands want to continue growth - 28.04.2009
Over 60 manufacturers displaying their innovations – total of around 700 exhibitors
Wissmann: Preparations for the IAA are running at top speed
May
- 05.05.2009
Weak foreign markets slow down passenger vehicle production
New Motor Vehicle Tax and Environmental Bonus Help Bridge the Crisis and Continue to Buoy Domestic Demand - 06.05.2009
VDA issues "guidelines” for reducing development costs
Manufacturers and suppliers agree on common principles for reducing costs of compiling offers - 06.05.2009
VDA’s 9th SME Day in Gravenbruch – boosting suppliers’ drive for innovation
Wissmann calls on banking sector to improve conditions for loans - 08.05.2009
Exports remain weak — Production still being scaled back
VDA: Commercial Vehicle Sales in Germany Continue to Decline - 12.05.2009
R+D investments remain high – premium is of strategic importance
Wissmann: We will emerge from the crisis with innovative products - 14.05.2009
First indications of market stabilization
Drop in Global Passenger Car Sales Slows - 19.05.2009
Joint press release from VDA and Oliver Wyman
New Automotive Deal? - 28.05.2009
Call for a global standard refrigerant
German automotive industry presses for a worldwide innovative solution
June
- 03.06.2009
First signs that export and production are "bottoming out”
German Market Continues to Grow Rapidly in May - 05.06.2009
No End in Sight for Downturn in Commercial Vehicle Industry
Exports and production continue to decline – domestic demand shows first signs of stabilizing - 11.06.2009
Focus on innovations for electric vehicles and conventional drive systems
Wissmann: The IAA Presenting Itself as the World’s Most Important Mobility Show - 18.06.2009
Downturn is flattening — Many markets buoyed by government measures — Strong growth in China
Global Automotive Market Remains Weak - 22.06.2009
A joint press release from ADAC, ARD, APR, Deutschlandradio, MEDIA BROADCAST, VDA and ZVEI:
"The Future of Radio is Digital!" - 24.06.2009
11th Annual "Innovative Suppliers" Conference in Audi Forum, Ingolstadt – The Stategic Significance of the Premium Segment
Wissmann: Banks and insurers must guarantee access to credit - 30.06.2009
International VDI Conference "Vehicle Transmissions"
Wissmann: Increase sustainability – with electro-mobility and conventional drive systems
July
- 02.07.2009
High order backlog — scrappage program has asymmetric impact
Wissmann: German Car Market to Grow to More Than 3.5 Million Units in 2009 - 14.07.2009
Joint position concerning electric mobility
- 14.07.2009
BDEW, VDA, and ZVEI on electric mobility:
Alliance of Politics and Business Is Needed - 16.07.2009
About 700 exhibitors – Chevrolet will be there – admission charges have remained the same for more than 10 years
Wissmann: IAA is attracting more and more interest - 17.07.2009
Retrofitting with soot particle filters for diesel passenger vehicles
VDA welcomes increased support – Further steps needed - 27.07.2009
Wissmann: "We will become more proactive in the climate discussion”
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