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EU-US tariff agreement: ACEA supports de-escalation, awaits details of the deal
Brussels, 28 July – Responding to the announcement of a trade deal between the EU and the US, avoiding an escalation in damaging tariffs, Sigrid de Vries, Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), stated:
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New car registrations: -1.9% in H1 2025; battery-electric 15.6% market share
In the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), new EU car registrations dropped by 1.9% compared to the same period last year.
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Webinar - Reality check: Is Europe on track to meet its EV goals?
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, 10 September to discuss the current state of Europe's transition to zero-emission mobility. The session will feature a review of the latest state of play of the enabling conditions followed by market analysis from S&P Global and ACEA.
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Central and East European automotive sector's collective voice strengthened as ACEA Automotive Hub launches
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in collaboration with the national automotive associations in Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, is pleased to announce the launch of the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (“the Hub”).
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Quarterly report paints mixed picture: grids and infrastructure progress still hamper zero-emission transition
Transport & Mobility Leuven (TML) has published the second edition of its quarterly key performance indicators (KPIs), offering an updated snapshot of the EU’s transition to zero-emission cars and vans.
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Incentives not ‘knee jerk’ mandates key to boosting uptake of corporate zero-emission cars
Europe has a zero-emission vehicle demand problem. Battery-electric models account for only around 15% of car registrations in the first half of 2025. In the same period, the share stood at just 8.5% for vans and 3.5% for trucks.
Job opportunity: International Trade Manager
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive International Trade Manager to join its ambitious team in Brussels.
New commercial vehicle registrations: vans -13.2%, trucks -15.4%, buses -4.4% in H1 2025
The first half of 2025 proved challenging for the EU's commercial vehicle market, marked by significant registration declines in key markets, amidst an already challenging economic context. While the electrically-chargeable share increased, the growth trajectory is still not fast enough as market uptake continues to be stymied by the near absence of essential enabling conditions.
Auto makers and COVESA sign memorandum of understanding to advance interoperability in commercial vehicles
San Ramon, Calif. and Brussels, 29 July 2025 – The Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at achieving industry-wide interoperability for connected commercial vehicles.
EU-US tariff agreement: ACEA supports de-escalation, awaits details of the deal
Brussels, 28 July – Responding to the announcement of a trade deal between the EU and the US, avoiding an escalation in damaging tariffs, Sigrid de Vries, Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), stated:
New car registrations: -1.9% in H1 2025; battery-electric 15.6% market share
In the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), new EU car registrations dropped by 1.9% compared to the same period last year.
Webinar - Reality check: Is Europe on track to meet its EV goals?
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, 10 September to discuss the current state of Europe's transition to zero-emission mobility. The session will feature a review of the latest state of play of the enabling conditions followed by market analysis from S&P Global and ACEA.
European manufacturers and operators urge EU member states to finalise weights and dimensions revision
A swift and meaningful revision of the Weights and Dimension Directive is essential to enable the sector’s transition to climate neutrality while safeguarding its competitiveness.
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About ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA, unites Europe’s 16 major car, truck, van and bus makers.
We are the voice of the auto industry: a technological world leader and the backbone of the EU economy. Our members keep Europe on the move, providing diverse solutions for moving people and goods from A to B.
Together, we are progressing on the road to zero-emission and zero-fatality transport. We are addressing major technology shifts and the changing mobility needs of Europeans.
ACEA is working towards a new era of mobility, where all Europeans can access affordable transport solutions that are:
- Green & Clean
- Smart & Efficient
- Safe & Reliable
Our aim is to drive Europe’s mobility transformation – while at the same time ensuring that the auto industry remains a strong Global & Competitive player.
