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The automobile industry in Europe

The European automobile industry plays a pivotal role in Europe’s economy, driving wide-scale industrial activity, boosting investment and innovation, bolstering economic growth.

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Innovation & Education Automotive is the leading force of innovation 6,300 new patents per year State of the art technology and design centres A high-skilled workforce In-house education & training Major regional research clusters Vehicle testing & motor sports	Sales & Services Cars and commercial vehicles generate a wide variety of services 188,000 vehicle dealerships Leasing and financial services Insurance & roadside assistance Rental services & driving schools Advertising, a € 5 billion market Recycling, 8 million vehicles each year
Transport & Commerce Moving people and goods spurs economic activity and public services Road transport carries 75% of all freight Distribution & logistics Crafts & salesmen services Public transport, taxis Postal & courier services Police & emergency services Garbage collection	Fuels & Electricity Transport and energy demand are closely intertwined 116 oil refineries in Europe Fuel infrastructure and distribution Filling stations turnover € 250 billion Power plants and renewables Electricity storage, charging and distribution
Manufacturing & Employment Automotive is the engine of manufacturing in Europe 2.3 million direct jobs, 10 million indirect 250 vehicle plants in 18 EU countries More than 8,000 equipment manufacturers Over € 743 billion turnover Supplying industries: steel, aluminium, chemicals, textiles, glass, plastics, rubbers, electronics, information technology	Driving & mobility Automobiles have unlocked an unprecedented level of mobility Commuting to work and school Connecting cities, suburbs, country side Social life and holidays Leisure, hobbies & sports Average car mileage 14,000 km per year
Roads & Infrastructure Infrastructure connects people, businesses, countries and cultures A 6 million km road network A €118 billion turnover sector Maintenance & roadside services Traffic management Parking facilities Toll companies	Taxes & Revenues Automotive and mobility are a major source of income for governments Car taxes, 4.1% of EU GDP Fuel taxes, up to 60% of the price Company taxation Income tax Driving licenses Parking fees Road and urban charges