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Berlin
13.06.2013

Wissmann: eCall can improve road safety

Prepare emergency call centres / allow private alternatives

Berlin, 13 June 2013. Today the European Commission proposed a Regulation on installing eCall systems in new cars. It envisages equipping all new vehicle types in the EU with automatic emergency call systems from October 2015 onwards.

Berlin
12.06.2013

Recommendations for action from the German Government promote sustainable mobility and strengthen Germany as an industrial location

German Cabinet approves Mobility and Fuel Strategy

Berlin, 12 June 2013. "The German Government’s Mobility and Fuel Strategy can make a valuable contribution to achieving the very ambitious targets for saving CO2 and energy,” said VDA President Matthias Wissmann, commenting on the strategy passed by the Cabinet today.

Berlin
10.06.2013

VDA Managing Director Lindemann: Individual mobility generates social and economic benefit

Private cars will remain first choice for travelling

Berlin, 10 June 2013. "A mobile society is essential to growth and employment, and thus to prosperity. This prosperity has to be safeguarded and expanded. The German automotive industry is making a contribution here because it has a major influence on the economic development and export strength of our country and is the number one motor driving innovation

Berlin
06.06.2013

Wissmann: Major step on the way to electric mobility

Compensation for electric vehicles approved

The compensation for disadvantages associated with electric vehicles is a major step on the way to establishing electric cars on the German market. This undoes the effects of higher taxes to date on electric vehicles used as company cars, and that creates a reliable context for planning. Anyone who chooses an electric vehicle for their company car is now no longer at a tax disadvantage.

Berlin
04.06.2013

Domestic passenger car market slow in May

Clear rise in orders from abroad

Totalling 261,300 new registrations, the passenger car market in Germany contracted once again – after a slight upturn last month. May sales of new cars showed a year-on-year fall of nearly 10 per cent. However, this year May had one working day less than the same month in 2012. Since the beginning of this year new registrations have decreased by around 9 per cent to a good 1.2 million vehicles.

Berlin
27.05.2013

Wissmann: Electric mobility has arrived on the roads

German Government’s International Conference "Electric Mobility Going Global”

"Today electric driving is no longer a vision, but a reality. Thousands of vehicles are already on our roads, and by the end of next year the German manufacturers will have at least 16 electrified series models on sale,” said Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).

Berlin
23.05.2013

Wissmann: German industry’s drive for innovation depends on SMEs

VDA’s 13th SME Day – 250 CEOs in Bonn discuss the challenges of the coming decade

Bonn/Berlin, 23 May 2013. "The importance to Germany of industrial small and medium-sized enterprises with their family businesses cannot be regarded highly enough. This sector accounts for around 80 per cent of jobs, making it the strongest pillar of the German economy,” stressed Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).

Berlin
22.05.2013

VDA offers free test drives in electric cars

Electrifying driving at German Government’s International Conference on electric mobility

At the German Government’s International Conference entitled "Electric Mobility Going Global” on 27 and 28 May 2013 in Berlin, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is offering interested visitors a chance to sit behind the wheel of an electric car.

Berlin
17.05.2013

Passenger car markets expand strongly in China, USA and Brazil

Western Europe’s first slight growth since September 2011

In April the major passenger car markets were generally buoyant. China expanded by 19 per cent, while the USA increased by more than 8 per cent. Passenger car sales in Brazil soared by almost 30 per cent. The Western European passenger car market recorded a slight rise for the first time since September 2011. Only in Russia and India did demand decrease (by 8 per cent in both cases).

Berlin
15.05.2013

Lindemann: Russia remains growth market for automobiles

Recycling levy must not discriminate against exports to Russia

Berlin, 15 May 2013. Russia continues to become more important for the German automotive industry. "One fifth of all passenger cars newly registered in Russia bear a German group badge. In Russia, too, we are pursuing a successful two-pillar strategy – based on exports from German plants and simultaneous establishment and expansion of local assembly,” said Dr Kay Lindemann

Berlin/Ludwigsburg
14.05.2013

The German automotive industry – opportunities and challenges in European and global competition

Statement delivered by Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), at the 24th AUTOMOBIL FORUM in Ludwigsburg on 14 May 2013

Berlin
13.05.2013

Number of historic vehicles rises again in 2012

Latest historic vehicle statistics / Wissmann: No restrictions on historic vehicles

More and more historic vehicles are running on German roads. At the turn of the year 254,053 passenger cars had "H” registration plates. This was almost 10 per cent up on the previous year. In total Germany has around 285,000 vehicles with H-plates – alongside passenger cars they include motorcycles, commercial vehicles, tractors and other vehicles.

Berlin
07.05.2013

VDA: No sound basis for long-term target

EU Environment Committee votes on CO2 limit values for vans

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) made the following statement on today’s vote in the Environment Committee of the European Parliament on the CO2 regulation for light commercial vehicles.

Berlin
03.05.2013

German passenger car market remains weak

Strong gains in exports and production

In April 2013, 284,500 new passenger cars were registered in Germany. This represents year-on-year growth of around 4 per cent. However, this year April had two more working days than it did in 2012. Since the beginning of the year new registrations have fallen by nearly 9 per cent to 958,500 units.

Berlin
02.05.2013

Wissmann: German automotive industry leads global competition in innovation

CAM and PricewaterhouseCoopers present "Automotive Innovations Award 2013”

The German manufacturers and suppliers currently lead global competition in innovation. This is the main finding of the recent study of innovation by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM). Matthias Wissmann, President of the VDA commented, "Our industry has more than ever absorbed the fact that research and innovation are the keys to a successful future!"

Berlin
24.04.2013

VDA: CO2 Regulation must provide effective boost for alternative drive trains

European Parliament Environment Committee votes on CO2 limit values for passenger cars

Berlin, 24 April 2013. Commenting on today’s vote by the Environment Committee of the European Parliament on the CO2 regulation for passenger cars, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) declared: EU sets strictest limit value world-wide – alternative drive trains are necessary

Berlin
20.04.2013

German automotive industry continues growth in China

30 suppliers at German pavilion – Auto Shanghai has numerous premieres

With 30 exhibitors – all of them highly expert and innovative suppliers – the German pavilion is larger and more comprehensive than it was two years ago. Several major supply companies from Germany also have their own exhibition stands here in Shanghai.

Berlin
17.04.2013

Dynamic passenger car market in China – USA shows solid growth

Sales down in Western Europe

Berlin, 17 April 2013. In March global sales of passenger cars once again showed mixed results. In the USA sales of light vehicles increased (+3 per cent), while double-digit expansion of the Chinese passenger car market (+20 per cent) reinforced its importance as a driver of growth in world-wide demand for passenger cars.

Berlin
15.04.2013

Wissmann: Brussels preparing for aerodynamic trucks of the future

European Commission wishes to approve cross-border traffic by long trucks / new dimensions and weigh

The European Commission wishes to clear the way for aerodynamic trucks. To this end, today it presented a draft Directive that would permit new dimensions for trucks.

Berlin
03.04.2013

German manufacturers again successful on US market

Domestic passenger car market shrinks

In March 2013, 281,200 passenger cars were newly registered in Germany. That represents a fall of 17 per cent compared with the same month last year. However, owing to this year’s Easter holiday, March had two fewer working days in 2013 than in 2012. "The drop is therefore especially marked in comparison to the very respectable figures for March 2012,” stressed Matthias Wissmann.

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