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Berlin
02.02.2012

Production and exports continue their success – domestic passenger car market back to high 2011 leve

German group brands up by one quarter on US market

The German passenger car market is once again in robust form and in January 2012 it climbed back to the high level seen in 2011. A total of 210,300 new passenger cars were registered. This means that as the year begins the market volume is around 5 per cent above the January average of the last five years.

Berlin
17.01.2012

Strong growth in US, China, India and Russia

Global auto market climbs to over 65 million – Germany bolsters Western Europe

The global automobile market proved to be resilient in 2011. While the US, China, India and Russia recorded double-digit growth rates at times, the Western European passenger car market shrank slightly by 1 per cent to 12.8 million units. The Japanese passenger car market recovered faster than expected.

Detroit/Berlin
09.01.2012

German manufacturers’ US sales exceed 1 million mark

Market share rises for seventh year in succession – Clean Diesel campaign – more local production

As the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) got under way, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) held a press conference on Monday in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Berlin
06.01.2012

Bräunig: German automotive industry strengthens market presence in India

Suppliers increase exports to India by 53 per cent – German pavilion in New Delhi

"The German automotive industry is strengthening its presence on India’s growth market. Exports to India of German passenger cars alone rose in 2011 by just over 70 per cent to 25,000 units. The export volume has increased ten-fold over the last six years. At the same time the German automotive manufacturers are consistently expanding their local production capacities,” stressed Klaus Bräunig(VDA)

Berlin
03.01.2012

2011 closes with new records in exports and production

German passenger car market remains robust in December – incoming orders rise

The German passenger car market amounted to 244,500 newly registered vehicles in December – a rise of 6 per cent over the previous year – and also turned out robust at the year’s end. In 2011 a total of slightly more than 3.17 million new passenger cars were registered in Germany, which was a year-on-year rise of 9 per cent.

Berlin
29.12.2011

Wissmann: German automotive industry leads in CO2 reduction

400 models from German companies already emit less than 130 g CO2

"The German automotive industry is making faster progress on reducing CO2 emissions than its competitors are. For example, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) German manufacturers have brought down CO2 emissions from their new passenger cars registered in Germany over the course of this year by 4.1 per cent,” stressed Matthias Wissmann (VDA).

Berlin
27.12.2011

VDA: State to promote retrofitting filters in older diesel vehicles again in 2012

State promotion for retrofitting particulate filters in diesel passenger cars, motor caravans and vans up to 3.5 tonnes will recommence on 1 January 2012, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has pointed out. The German Government has budgeted 30 million euro of promotional funding for this purpose, which corresponds to a total of around 90,000 retrofits.

Berlin
16.12.2011

German manufacturers gain market shares in US and China

Germany again stabilises West European passenger car market

In November the German vehicle manufacturers once again had a strong showing on the US market and expanded their market share. They pushed up their sales by 28 per cent to around 95,000 units – growing twice as fast as the overall light vehicle market (passenger cars and light trucks), which increased by 14 per cent to 991,700 units.

Berlin
15.12.2011

Historic vehicles: niche market with emotion

14,000 vehicles with H-plates changed hands in 2010

Historic vehicles with H-plates account for a very small proportion, only 0.2 per cent, of the total German used vehicle market, according to a study by the Federal Motor Transport Authority. It reveals that 14,418 passenger cars with H-plates in Germany were sold or made over to a new owner in 2010.

Berlin
12.12.2011

Dr Kay Lindemann appointed new VDA Managing Director

Change in VDA’s Management

With effect from 1 January 2012 Dr Kay Lindemann (40) will move from the VDA’s Presiding Board to become Managing Director at the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Dr Lindemann has been VDA Deputy Managing Director since January 2010.

Berlin
07.12.2011

Electric mobility must be experienced and networked

VDA on opening of Efficiency House PLUS with Electromobility

Electric mobility is a key component for sustainable individual mobility in the future. If it is to be a success it must suit everyday use and be something that customers can experience.

Berlin
02.12.2011

Wissmann: We expect a stable automotive year 2012 if the finance markets regain confidence

2011 sets new records in production, exports and turnover – risks in Western Europe

2011 is a strong automotive year! We expect to see new records in exports, production and turnover. The domestic passenger car market has grown markedly compared with last year – and there has been a tangible increase in the number of people employed at the manufacturers and suppliers. So the situation is positive all round.

Berlin/Tokio
28.11.2011

Wissmann: German automotive industry shows drive for innovation in Tokyo

Tokyo Motor Show starts with strong showing by German manufacturers

The German automotive manufacturers are continuing to expand their presence on the demanding Japanese market. They have increased their market share by one third compared with the previous year. Three out of four imported vehicles sold in Japan today are German brands, which makes the German OEMs the largest importers into Japan.

Berlin
21.11.2011

Wissmann: German automotive industry leads on quality

8th Quality Summit in Berlin – the VDA and its members set standards world-wide

"The German automotive industry represents outstanding quality. For years our manufacturers’ models have come top in all important quality and reliability rankings,” said Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), at the 8th Quality Summit of the VDA QMC (Quality Management Center) in Berlin.

Berlin
16.11.2011

West European passenger car market is robust

Japan and Russia both expand by one quarter

The West European passenger car market proved to be robust in October, with a volume of 980,600 new cars sold (-1 per cent) despite the debt crisis. Demand rose not only in Germany (+1 per cent), but also in France (+2 per cent) and the United Kingdom (+3 per cent). The number of new passenger car registrations in Italy fell as expected (-6 per cent).

Berlin
10.11.2011

Wissmann: Export strength stabilises Europe

German industry drives European economy

"The industrial sector is once again proving to be a rock of strength in the storm of the debt crisis currently sweeping over Europe. German industry in particular is driving business in Europe. It generates around 26 per cent of the industrial gross value-added in the European Union,” said Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).

Berlin
09.11.2011

Wissmann: Go-ahead for eco-trucks

German Cabinet passes ordinance on field trial with long trucks

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomes the decision of the German Federal Cabinet for the field trial with long trucks. VDA President Matthias Wissmann commented, This means that the German Government has given the go-ahead for eco-trucks.

Stuttgart/berlin
03.11.2011

Bräunig: Russia offers considerable potential for suppliers

Growth in passenger car market – VDA plans joint stand in Moscow in 2012

"Russia’s policy on industry and trade, oriented on the WTO regulations, increases both legal and investment security for foreign companies. The German automotive industry welcomes Russia’s moves towards joining the World Trade Organization (WTO). Russian membership would be a clear signal for further integration into the world’s economy and would enhance economic co-operation,” stressed Bräunig.

Berlin
02.11.2011

Domestic passenger car market remains stable

German brands take much greater share of US market

In October 258,400 new passenger cars were registered on the German market. This corresponds to year-on-year growth of just under one per cent but there has been one working day less this year. Since the beginning of the year new car registrations have climbed by around 10 per cent to over 2.6 million. The market share taken by German group brands exceeded 71 per cent in October.

Berlin
28.10.2011

Wissmann: Customers determine success of electric mobility

Second phase of National Platform for Electric Mobility kicks off

"The German automotive industry wholeheartedly supports the German Government’s project to establish Germany as a lead market and lead provider in the area of electric mobility. Both of these objectives are ambitious, but can be achieved given the right overall conditions for research, pilot production and the market launch.”

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