ACEA LIVE FEED - industry_and_economy

Vehicle production picks up compared to low 2009 levels

2010-07-09T09:03:00Z

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Commission consultants: Fleet renewal schemes benefit economy and environment

2010-06-03T15:34:00Z

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Auto industry concerned by price hike in iron ore

2010-03-31T13:04:00Z

The European automobile industry is very concerned by the sudden and massive increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The leading iron ore exporters announced, yesterday, steps to raise their prices by more than 80%. Such excessive and unpredictable pricing policy would affect the competitiveness of manufacturing in Europe, including the automotive industry

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Car production in 2009 at lowest level since 1996

2010-03-11T14:29:00Z

In 2009, total vehicle production in Europe (cars, trucks, buses) decreased by 17.3% compared to 2008 and by 23% compared to the pre-crisis level of 2007. Passenger car production dropped by 13% to 13.4 million units, or the lowest level in fourteen years. Truck production dropped to a historic low (-64%).

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Alliance: Shifting gears for a new industrial policy

2010-02-26T12:25:00Z

Brussels 26/02/2010 – Today, the Alliance for a Competitive European Industry (ACEI) has called for a new industrial partnership between the EU and its major industries.

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ACEA President Dieter Zetsche calls for smart industrial policy to cement a sustainable Europe

2010-02-23T18:41:00Z

Brussels, 23 February 2010 – Dieter Zetsche, President of ACEA and Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler, has made the case for a new spirit of cooperation among politics, economy and society to make real progress towards a sustainable Europe.

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Demand for heavy trucks halved in 2009

2010-02-08T16:34:01Z

Manufacturers have taken numerous measures to adapt output levels, but pressure on permanent employment levels is mounting.

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Critical time for automobile industry

2010-02-08T15:58:00Z

The economic and financial situation remains the biggest challenge for car and commercial vehicle makers in 2010. At the same time, motorized society is going through an important transition towards more sustainable mobility.
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Electric Vehicles: Turning buzz into reality

2010-02-08T12:18:00Z

Electric mobility will make an important contribution towards ensuring sustainable mobility and meeting the environmental demands of the future.

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Leif Johansson elected Chairman of the ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board for 2010

2010-01-12T14:33:00Z

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Commercial Vehicle CEOs draw attention of Commissioners and MEPs to crisis’ impact on the transport

2009-11-04T11:00:00Z

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Economic crisis strikes road freight transport

2009-09-21T12:47:00Z

September 2009 – Amid the economic crisis, road freight transport has decreased by up to 30%, according to a recent survey in 74 countries by the International Road Transport Union (IRU)*. ...

US fleet renewal scheme helps bridge downturn, lowers CO2 emissions

2009-09-21T09:38:00Z

September 2009 – The United States fleet renewal scheme has boosted GDP growth in the United States by 0.3-0.4 percentage points; new cars bought under the scheme were on average 58% more fuel-efficient than the ones traded in. ...

Automotive suppliers need access to finance to get through the crisis

2009-08-18T13:30:00Z

In the wake of the financial crisis, automotive suppliers lack access to liquidity as commercial banks and credit insurers have sharply reduced their activities in the sector, and demand for new vehicles has dropped.

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Communication on Block Exemption Regulation acknowledges strong competition in automotive sector

2009-07-22T15:04:00Z

Brussels, 22 July 2009 – The European automobile manufacturers call on the European Commission to swiftly define the future competition framework for vehicle distribution and after sales services in order to provide the legal certainty, clarity and predictability that the automotive industry needs.

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Automotive production down 35% in first quarter 2009

2009-07-14T11:04:00Z

Brussels, July 2009 – In the first quarter of 2009, automotive production fell by 35%. While fleet renewal schemes have helped segments of the passenger car market in some countries, overall vehicle demand in Europe went further down as well.

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BBC interview with Carlos Ghosn on the economic situation of the European automotive industry

2009-07-02T12:52:00Z

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MARKET AND ECONOMY: A rapid downturn in 2008 and 2009 – upswing in 2010?

2009-06-05T14:24:00Z

ACEA data covering 2008 reveal a heavy impact of the financial and economic crisis on Europe’s passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers.

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The auto industry in 2008: Recession strikes

2009-03-16T12:05:01Z

Brussels 16/03/2009 – ACEA’s latest economic report covering 2008 reveals a heavy impact of the financial and economic current crisis on Europe’s passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers.

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EU must step up and coordinate support measures for the European economy and automotive industry

2009-02-10T19:20:00Z

Brussels, 10/02/2009 – The European automotive manufacturers urge the EU to intensify and coordinate efforts to restore the functioning of the financial market and overcome the current crisis.

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European Commission’s economic recovery plan is first step towards decisive EU action

2008-11-26T13:32:01Z

Brussels, 26/11/2008 - The economic recovery plan presented today by the European Commission is a welcome first step towards addressing the consequences of the financial crisis, aimed at preventing a prolonged slump in the EU economy and supporting – amongst others - the automotive industry.

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New EU member states promote integrated policy-making as the way forward

2008-11-04T12:07:00Z

Brussels, 04/11/2008 - Six Central and Eastern European Countries pledged their support, today, for integrated policy-making with respect to automotive issues as the best way forward to further improve environmental protection and road safety and, at the same time, ensure the competitiveness of the sector in the EU.

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November 4: Automotive Industry in the New EU Member States

2008-10-13T13:12:00Z

The Permanent Representation of Romania to the EU and the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) jointly organise a special event on the automotive industry in the New EU Member States. The conference entitled “Competitiveness and Environment - Major Changes of Equal Priority” will take place on November 4 in the Permanent Representation of Romania to the EU.

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European auto industry calls on EU to help sustain changeover to low-emission car fleet

2008-10-06T11:05:00Z

Brussels, 06/10/2008 - The European automobile manufacturers are deeply concerned about the evolving financial crisis and the consequent drop in consumer confidence and economic growth.

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ECONOMIC REPORT: Passenger car production stable over first quarter 2008

2008-07-24T12:06:00Z

Brussels, 24/07/2008 - In spite of the economic uncertainty prevailing over the first half year, passenger car production in Europe has been stable in the first quarter, with a slight increase of 0.5%. ...