Following today’s ACEA Light Duty Vehicle Board meeting in Brussels, European vehicle manufacturers are calling for substantial progress on the EU automotive package, with a view to finalising it early next year.  Vehicle manufacturers and the wider value chain need that certainty now. Speaking to journalists, ACEA President and CEO of Mercedes Ola Kaellenius underlined that European vehicle manufacturers are successfully accelerating their transformation towards zero-emission mobility. Now it’s time for the EU to reform the legislative framework so that it will help achieve the triple goal of decarbonisation, economic security and job preservation. Full statement ➡️ acea.auto/press-release/euro…

‼️ Out now: ACEA’s Economic and Market Report, providing the latest data on vehicle sales, production and trade in Europe and globally. A snapshot of the key findings from H1 2026: 📉 EU economic outlook: GDP growth is projected at 1.1% in 2026, while inflation is expected to reach 3.1%, reflecting a more challenging economic environment. 🚗 Global car sales: Registrations fell 4.9% to 35.7 million units driven largely by weaker demand in China and lower registrations in the Middle East and Africa 🏭 Car production: Global output declined by 1%, while EU production fell slightly by 0.4% 🌍 EU car trade: The trade surplus narrowed by 34.2% to €28.7 billion, as rising imports and declining exports put further pressure on the sector. 🚛 Commercial vehicles: EU registrations increased across vans (+1.9%), trucks (+9.8%) and buses (+22.7%). The increase in van and truck registrations largely reflected a recovery from a low base, while the bus segment maintained strong momentum. 👉 Explore the full report for a closer look at the trends shaping global and Europe’s automotive industry acea.auto/publication/econom…

How resilient is Europe’s automotive industry to growing geopolitical pressures and global dependencies? A new study commissioned by ACEA and conducted by EY Czech Republic and EY Germany examines this very question. It highlights where vulnerabilities are most concentrated and where action can strengthen the industry’s resilience. Building alternatives in Europe will also take more than investment. It requires specialised know-how, skilled workers and industrial capacity, all of which can take years to develop. So, how can Europe strengthen the resilience of its #automotive value chain? Discover the study’s findings and recommendations 🔗 acea.auto/news/europes-autom…

Join us at the next #TruckTalks webinar! 🚛 By 2030, around one in three new trucks sold in Europe will need to be zero-emission. Why? To meet the EU’s 2030 CO2 targets, manufacturers must reduce average emissions from new heavy-duty vehicles by 45%. Europe’s truck manufacturers are investing heavily to make that transition possible, and a wide range of zero-emission models is already on the market. The challenge? Uptake isn’t moving fast enough. So what needs to change to get more zero-emission trucks on Europe’s roads and put the transition back on track? Join experts from Smart Freight Centre, Volvo Group and ACEA for a discussion on the road ahead for zero-emission trucking. 📅 30 September 2026 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET 📍 Webinar Register now registration.euevent.eu/acea…

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 📊 European car registration figures for August 2026 are fresh off the press! All figures are year-to-date (YTD)👇 📉New car registrations increased by 5% 🔋Battery-electric cars accounted for 22% of the EU market share 🔌 Plug-in hybrid cars took a market share of 10% ⛽ Petrol cars accounted for 22% of the market, while diesel represented 7% ⚡Hybrid-electric vehicles captured 37% of the market Delve into the data 👉 acea.auto/pc-registrations/n…

A new study by Mobility Global, commissioned by ACEA, assesses the preparedness of Europe’s battery supply chain to meet the localisation requirements envisaged under the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). Under the proposed #IAA, battery localisation requirements would be introduced in two phases: six months after entry into force of the text (around 2027-2028), batteries would need to contain three EU-origin components, including #battery cells. Three years after adoption (around 2030-2031), this would increase to five EU-origin components, including battery cells, the battery management system (BMS) and cathode active materials (CAM). The analysis examines how these requirements could shape demand, and the scale of local production required over the coming decade. In all but one scenario, supply is not expected to catch up with demand despite European battery cell production’s expected growth to 306 GWh by 2032. The effectiveness of the IAA will ultimately depend not only on the ambition of its localisation requirements, but also on whether Europe can build the upstream capacity, competitive operating conditions and investment framework needed to deliver them in practice. Discover more on the study’s key findings and insights here: acea.auto/news/europes-batte…

Europe’s shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is still being held back by alarming delays in the conditions needed to drive market uptake. That was the united message from the CEOs of Europe’s seven leading truck and bus manufacturers today at IAA Transportation in Hanover. Manufacturers have invested and the vehicles are available. But the wider ecosystem needed to make zero-emission trucks commercially viable at scale is not developing fast enough. Yet manufacturers face crippling financial penalties if their new fleets fail to meet the 2030 #CO2 targets, while their ability to comply depends on conditions across the wider value chain. If market uptake remains too low, penalties will not put more zero-emission #trucks on Europe’s roads. Instead, they risk diverting billions of euros away from the technologies and production capacity needed for the transition, while weakening European manufacturers as global competition intensifies. The CEOs are calling on European and national policymakers to ✅ Urgently accelerate the enabling conditions needed to drive market uptake ✅ Adjust the 2030 CO2 compliance timeline to avoid penalising manufacturers for conditions they cannot deliver alone Full statement acea.auto/press-release/euro…

Europe's automotive industry is investing in Europe. 🔬 €450 billion. That’s how much EU-based #automotive companies, including suppliers, invested in R&D between 2019 and 2024. And #electrification is at the heart of that transformation. Since 2015, the automotive value chain has invested an estimated €250 billion in vehicle electrification and related technologies, from electric powertrains and batteries to energy efficiency and factory transformation. Today, automotive remains Europe’s largest private investor in R&D, with EU-based companies accounting for more than 40% of global automotive R&D expenditure in 2024. And investment extends beyond the vehicle: into software, battery production, digital manufacturing, circularity and more resilient supply chains. The transition to zero-emission mobility is also an investment in Europe's industrial future.

🇫🇷 France in focus 💡 Consumer demand is key to making the transition to zero-emission #mobility work. The switch has to make sense for customers. #France highlights how a combination of targeted incentives and fiscal measures can help accelerate uptake. In the first half of 2026, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 28.2% of new car registrations in France, up from 17.6% in H1 2025. This strong growth has been supported by several factors, including an increase in the purchase bonus since the beginning of the year and additional financial benefits for vehicles with higher levels of component localisation, particularly batteries. Further support is also on the way. France’s social leasing scheme returned for a third round in July, while the government has announced plans for additional incentives, including up to €7,700 off the purchase price for high-mileage drivers. At the same time, tighter malus payments (more on that here:service-public.gouv.fr/parti…) and the weight penalty are further steering consumers towards electrified vehicles. France’s experience shows that there is no single lever for boosting demand. A combination of targeted incentives, accessible schemes and a supportive fiscal framework can help make zero-emission vehicles a more attractive choice for consumers. Targeted, predictable, and accessible #incentives matter. They help turn ambition into action. 🔎 Want to explore how different countries are supporting the transition? Discover the latest tax benefits and incentives for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure across Europe and beyond: acea.auto/fact/electric-cars…

🔌 Europe's auto industry is building the charging ecosystem An #electric vehicle is only as useful as the infrastructure around it. That’s why #vehicle manufacturers aren’t only investing in the vehicles themselves. Across Europe, they are working with charging operators and technology providers to help build the ecosystem zero-emission #mobility needs. From major initiatives such as Milence and H2Accelerate for trucks and buses, to technologies enabling faster charging, greater interoperability and smarter interaction with the electricity grid, the industry is helping shape the next generation of charging.

Europe's automotive industry is expanding electric choice. Europe’s auto manufacturers have invested hundreds of billions of euros in the transition to zero-emission mobility. Today, ACEA members account for almost two-thirds of the 400+ electrically chargeable models available in Europe. 🚗 Around 250 battery-electric models are already on the EU market 💶 More than 30 are priced below €30,000 📈 And that choice continues to grow across market segments

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 📊 🚛 European truck, bus and van registration figures for H1 2026 are fresh off the press! 🚚 EU #van registrations grew by 2%. Diesel remains the top choice, with a 79% market share. Electrically-chargeable vans captured 13% of the market 🚛 #Truck registrations increased by 10%. Electrically-chargeable models secured 5% of the market share, and diesel accounted for 92% 🚌 #Bus registrations were up by 23%. Diesel bus registrations took a 58% market share, while electrically-chargeable models reached 28% Delve into the data 👉  acea.auto/cv-registrations/n…

🇮🇹 Italy in focus 💡 Consumer demand is key to making the transition to zero-emission mobility work. The switch has to make sense for customers. #Italy offers a clear example of how fiscal #incentives can directly influence uptake. The introduction of purchase subsidies has supported strong growth in #battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, highlighting the important role of public support in shaping consumer demand. In the first half of 2026, BEVs accounted for 8.5% of new car registrations in Italy, representing an increase of around 78% compared with H1 2025. This strong performance was largely supported by the latest purchase incentive scheme. But with the subsidy having expired on 30 June 2026, demand is expected to slow in the coming months. Italy’s experience shows why consistency matters. When incentives are introduced, demand responds. When support is withdrawn, momentum can quickly fade. Targeted, predictable, and accessible incentives matter. They help turn ambition into action. 🔎 Want to explore how different countries are supporting the transition? Discover the latest tax benefits and incentives for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure across Europe and beyond: acea.auto/fact/electric-cars…

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 📊🚗 European car registration figures for the first half of 2026 are fresh off the press! All figures are year-to-date (YTD)👇 📈 New car registrations increased by 6% compared to the same period last year 🔋 Battery-electric cars held 21% of the EU market 🔌 Plug-in hybrid cars took a market share of 10% ⛽ Petrol cars captured 22% of the market, with diesel accounting for 8% ⚡ Hybrid-electric vehicles recorded 37% of the market Delve into the data 👉 acea.auto/pc-registrations/n…

How can we prepare the automotive workforce for the future of mobility? As vehicles become increasingly #electrified, connected and automated, the skills required across the automotive ecosystem are evolving rapidly. To help future-proof the #automotive workforce, ACEA is participating in Project AutoCredify, a new initiative focused on identifying emerging skills needs in automotive maintenance and delivering targeted upskilling opportunities. The initiative will help identify emerging skills requirements and develop practical learning solutions, including a scalable micro-credentials system to support upskilling and #reskilling for semi-skilled and technical workers. By bringing together industry, education providers and other stakeholders, the project aims to strengthen workforce preparedness and support Europe's green and digital transition. Investing in relevant, flexible and high-quality training is essential to maintaining the competitiveness of Europe's automotive industry. Discover more about AutoCredify here acea.auto/news/preparing-eur…

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 📊 European car registration figures for January-May 2026 are fresh off the press! All figures are year-to-date (YTD)👇 📉New car registrations increased by 4% 🔋Battery-electric cars accounted for 20% of the EU market share 🔌Plug-in hybrid cars took a market share of 10% ⛽Petrol cars accounted for 22% of the market, while diesel represented 8% ⚡Hybrid-electric vehicles captured 38% of the market Delve into the data 👉  acea.auto/pc-registrations/n…

Today's @Europarl_EN vote on the Turnberry agreement marks an important and welcomed step towards a more predictable EU-US trade relationship. While the agreement is not perfect, it provides a level of stability which transatlantic trade urgently needs. For the automotive industry, where investment decisions are made years in advance, this matters.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 📊 European car registration figures for April 2026 are fresh off the press! All figures are year-to-date (YTD)👇 📉New car registrations increased by 4% 🔋Battery-electric cars registered 20% of the EU market share 🔌 Plug-in hybrid cars took a market share of 10% ⛽ Petrol cars captured 23% of the market, with diesel taking 8% of the total share ⚡Hybrid-electric vehicles captured 38% of the market Delve into the data 👉acea.auto/pc-registrations/n…

👏 Great to see a successful outcome reached with the finalisation of the trilogues. On behalf of the European automotive industry, we welcome this important step forward. The United States remains a key market for EU vehicle exports, accounting for 18.4% of total EU export value in 2025.

Europe’s automotive and aluminium industries are deeply connected and together support more than 14.5 million jobs across the EU. A competitive #automotive sector depends on resilient, innovative aluminium production, while the aluminium industry relies on a strong automotive market to drive investment, scale, and innovation. As Europe advances its industrial and decarbonisation ambitions, the transformation of our sectors must go hand in hand. The ongoing automotive package is an important opportunity to support a coordinated and forward-looking industrial transition. In a joint statement, @EU_Aluminium and ACEA underline the importance of: 🔵 Expanding the compensatory mechanism under the #CO2 Regulation for cars and vans to include low-carbon materials such as aluminium ensuring a balanced, material-neutral framework 🔵 Bringing forward the timeline for the mechanism from 2035 to 2030 to accelerate investment and demand 🔵 Finalising the definition of low-carbon #aluminium under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) by the end of 2027 Discover more ➡️ acea.auto/press-release/revi…