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Brussels, 14 July 2017 – In June 2017, passenger car registrations increased only modestly (+2.1%) across the EU, totalling about 1.5 million units.

In June 2017, passenger car registrations increased only modestly (+2.1%) across the EU, totalling about 1.5 million units. In volume terms, however, last month’s figures come very close to those from June 2007, just before the automotive industry was hit by the economic crisis – thus marking the market’s best performance in a decade. Results among the five big markets were rather diverse, with Italy (+12.9%) and Spain (+6.5%) performing very well, while the UK and Germany saw registrations decline (-4.8% and -3.5% respectively). Noteworthy was the strong performance of the new EU member states (+12.0%), making a significant contribution to region’s results.

Over the first half of 2017, EU demand for passenger cars grew (+4.7%), with more than 8 million new vehicles registered. Italy (+8.9%), Spain (+7.1%), Germany (+3.1%) and France (+3.0%) saw their demand increase, while the United Kingdom registered a slight decline (-1.3%).

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-car-registrations-4.7-during-first-half-of-2017-2.1-in-june

Brussels, 23 June 2017 – In May 2017, EU commercial vehicle demand recovered after April’s decline. In total 204,770 vehicles were registered, 9.0% more than in the same month last year.

In May 2017, EU commercial vehicle demand recovered after April’s decline. Registrations grew across all segments, from vans to trucks and buses. All major EU markets performed well, apart from the United Kingdom, which posted a modest decline (-2.6%). Spain and Germany saw the highest percentage gains (+19.3% and + 13.2% respectively), followed by the Italian (+9.2%) and French (+7.9%) markets. In total, 204,770 commercial vehicles were registered in May, or 9.0% more than in the same month last year.

Five months into the year, the EU market expanded by 4.6%, counting almost 1 million new commercial vehicles registered. During that period, Spain (+15.5%) posted the strongest results, followed by Italy (+7.8%), France (+7.0%) and Germany (+4.3%). The UK market contracted (-3.8%) over these five months.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/commercial-vehicle-registrations-4.6-five-months-into-2017-9.0-in-may

Brussels, 16 June 2017 – In May 2017, passenger car registrations across the EU increased by 7.6% to 1,386,818 units. In May 2017, passenger car registrations across the EU increased by 7.6% to 1,386,818 units. In volume terms, this result comes close to May 2007 levels, just before the economic crisis hit the auto industry. The five big markets performed very well last month, except for the United Kingdom. Germany (+12.9%) and Spain (+11.2%) posted the highest percentage gains, followed by France (+8.9%) and Italy (+8.2%). The UK market, on the other hand, recorded a decline in car registrations in May (-8.5%). From January to May 2017, demand for passenger cars grew throughout the EU (+5.3%), with 6,719,209 units registered in total. Italy (+8.1%), Spain (+7.3%), Germany (+4.7%) and France (+3.3%) all saw their markets grow over the first five months of the year, while the United Kingdom registered a slight decline (-0.6%).

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-car-registrations-5.3-five-months-into-2017-7.6-in-may

Brussels, 24 May 2017 – In April 2017, EU commercial vehicle registrations dropped significantly (-7.2%) and totalled 181,434 units, this is mainly due to the fact that Easter fell in April this year. Demand declined in all segments, apart from buses and coaches, and across all major EU markets.

In April 2017, EU commercial vehicle registrations dropped significantly (-7.2%) and totalled 181,434 units, this is mainly due to the fact that Easter fell in April this year. Demand declined in all segments, apart from buses and coaches, and across all major EU markets. The United Kingdom (-14.9%) and Germany (-11.8%) saw the highest drops, while the Spanish (-1.0%) and French (-0.4%) markets remained more or less stable.

During the first four months of the year, the EU market expanded by 3.8% – despite last month’s negative results – counting 788,181 new commercial vehicles registered. Over the same period, Spain (+14.5%) and Italy (+8.2%) posted the strongest increases, followed by France (+6.7%) and Germany (+2.0%). The UK market declined slightly (-3.1%) during these four months.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/commercial-vehicle-registrations-3.8-in-first-four-months-of-2017-7.2-in-ap

Brussels, 16 May 2017 – In April 2017, the number of passenger cars registered in the EU declined (-6.6%) to 1,191,034 units, mainly the result of Easter falling in April this year.

In April 2017, the number of passenger cars registered in the EU declined (-6.6%) to 1,191,034 units, mainly the result of Easter falling in April this year. Most of the major markets saw demand fall in April, with the UK posting a double-digit drop (-19.8%), followed by Germany (-8.0%), France (-6.0%) and Italy (-4.6%). Only the Spanish market grew last month, recording a slight increase (+1.1%). Positive contributions mainly came from the so-called EU-12 countries (+8.2%), those member states that have joined the EU since 2004.

From January to April 2017, demand for passenger cars remained positive (+4.7%), totalling 5,332,854 units. Italy (+8.0%), Spain (+6.1%), Germany (+2.5%), France (+2.0%) and the United Kingdom (+1.1%) all saw their markets grow during the first four months of the year, despite the declines observed in April.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-car-registrations-4.7-four-months-into-2017-6.6-in-april

Brussels, 4 May 2017 – In the first quarter of 2017, demand for alternative fuel vehicles in the EU grew significantly (+37.6%) to 212,945 units, following a moderate increase at the end of 2016.

In the first quarter of 2017, demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the EU grew significantly (+37.6%) to 212,945 units, following a moderate increase at the end of 2016. Registrations of electrically chargeable vehicles (ECV) showed double-digit gains (+29.9%), which were supported by growth in demand for both battery (+49.0%) and plug-in electric cars (+13.0%). Total ECV registrations rose from 36,322 units in Q1 2016 to 47,196 units in Q1 2017. Demand for new hybrid vehicles (HEV) also grew considerably (+61.2%), counting 111,006 units in the first three months of the year. After performing poorly in 2016, registrations of new cars powered by propane or natural gas started 2017 with a boost (+10.4%), totalling 54,743 units.

All the major EU markets made a significant contribution to Europe’s positive results. Spain saw the largest increase in AFV registrations over the last quarter (+87.4%), followed by Germany (+67.5%), the United Kingdom (+29.9%), France (+24.8%) and Italy (+17.2%). Growth in most of these countries was fully driven by the electric and hybrid-electric segments; especially in the UK, Germany and France, which accounted for the largest numbers of new electrically chargeable cars. The Italian market’s positive performance, on the other hand, was mainly the result of recovering demand for LPG-fuelled cars, which still represent more than half of total AFV registrations in Italy.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/alternative-fuel-vehicle-registrations-37.6-in-first-quarter-of-2017

Brussels, 26 April 2017 – In March 2017, EU commercial vehicle registrations increased significantly (+10.0%), totalling 266,902 units. Total new commercial vehicles In March 2017, EU commercial vehicle registrations increased significantly (+10.0%), totalling 266,902 units. This strong result is mainly due to Easter falling in March last year and in April this year. Demand was sustained by all segments and across most of the major EU markets. Spain (+24.3%), Germany (+17.3%), Italy (+17.0%) and France (+13.7%) all posted double-digit percentage gains, although registrations declined slightly in the United Kingdom (-1.3%). During the first quarter of the year, the European market expanded by 7.5%, counting 606,230 new commercial vehicles. Over the same period, both Spain (+20.4%) and Italy (+13.4%) posted highest increases, followed by France (+9.4%) and Germany (+7.5%), while the UK market remained stable (-0.2%). New light commercial vehicles (LCV) up to 3.5 tonnes In March 2017, new registrations of light commercial vehicles totalled 225,833 units, or 10.5% more than in the same month last year. Spain (+25.4%), Germany (+18.4%), France (+15.2%) and Italy (+12.9%) all posted significant growth. At the same time, the United Kingdom (-0.9%) performed slightly below March 2016 levels. From January to March 2017, 504,849 new vans were registered in the EU, up 8.1% compared to the first quarter of 2016. The United Kingdom (-0.9%) was the only major market posting a slight decline, while Spain (+23.6%), France (+10.2%), Italy (+9.4%) and Germany (+8.9%) all saw demand for vans increase. New heavy commercial vehicles (HCV) over 16 tonnes March 2017 results show a positive uplift in the heavy truck segment (+6.1%), with 29,971 new vehicles registered. Most of the Eu’s major markets contributed to this growth, Italy did very well (+60.1%) while the UK (-11.7%) market faced a downturn. Three months into the year, the EU market grew by 4.8%, reaching 75,331 units. Italy (+43.9%), France (+5.7%), Germany (+4.9%), Spain (+2.0) and the UK (+0.6%) all saw their demand for heavy trucks increase. New medium and heavy commercial vehicles (MHCV) over 3.5 tonnes In March 2017, truck registrations were largely similar to those in the heavy truck segment, with Italy again posting the highest growth figures (+52.9%) followed by Spain (+16.9%) and Germany (+14.1%) – only the United Kingdom posted a decline (-6.4%). Overall, 36,870 new trucks were registered in the EU, up 7.1% compared to March 2016. From January to March 2017, 91,665 new trucks were registered in the European Union, 4.7% more than last year. Similarly to the HCV segment, the five big markets posted growth, jointly sustaining positive momentum across the whole region. New medium and heavy buses & coaches (MHBC) over 3.5 tonnes March 2017 results of the bus and coach segment were rather diverse. Demand fell in France (‐8.6%), while Italy (+57.8%) and Germany (+21.6%) posted remarkable growth. Overall, 4,199 new buses and coaches were registered across the region, up 9.1%. In the first quarter of 2017, the EU bus and coach market grew by 5.9%, counting 9,716 vehicles registered. Demand only decreased in Spain (-1.8%) and France (-17.9%), while new bus and coach registrations increased in Italy (+58.0%), Germany (+12.9%) and the UK (+8.5%). http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/commercial-vehicle-registrations-7.5-in-first-quarter-of-2017-10.0-in-march

Brussels, 19 April 2017 – In March 2017, EU passenger car registrations increased significantly (+11.2%), totalling 1,891,583 units.

In March 2017, EU passenger car registrations increased significantly (+11.2%), totalling 1,891,583 units. This level of growth is mainly due to Easter falling in March last year and in April this year. In volume terms, this result marked the highest March total on record. All the big five markets recorded very strong performances during the month, with Italy (+18.2%), Spain (+12.6%) and Germany (+11.4%) posting double-digit percentage gains, followed by the UK (+8.4%) and France (+7.0%).

From January to March 2017, demand for passenger cars increased by 8.4%, totalling 4,141,269 units. Italy (+11.9%), Spain (+7.9%), Germany (+6.7%), the United Kingdom (+6.2%) and France (+4.8%) all saw their markets grow during the first three months of the year, contributing to the overall upturn of the EU market.

* Data for Malta not available on a monthly basis

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-car-registrations-8.4-first-three-months-of-2017-11.2-in-march

Brussels, 23 March 2017 – In February 2017, the EU market for new commercial vehicles continued to grow (+2.7%), totalling 164,788 units.

Total new commercial vehicles

In February 2017, the EU market for new commercial vehicles continued to grow (+2.7%), totalling 164,788 units. Demand was mostly driven by the light commercial vehicle and bus segments. Spain (+12.8%) and Italy (+11.4%) posted the highest increases, while registrations declined slightly in the United Kingdom (-2.6%) and Germany (-0.3%).

During the first two months of the year, the European market expanded by 5.6%, counting 338,947 new commercial vehicles. Over the same period, both Spain (+18.0%) and Italy (+11.3%) posted double-digit growth, while France (+6.6%), Germany (+1.1%) and the UK (+0.8%) followed with more modest rates.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/commercial-vehicle-registrations-5.6-in-first-two-months-of-2017-2.7-in-feb

Brussels, 16 March 2017 – In February 2017, EU demand for passenger cars increased only modestly (+2.2%), especially when compared to January’s double-digit figures. February registrations totalled 1,078,503 units.

In February 2017, EU demand for passenger cars increased only modestly (+2.2%), especially when compared to January’s double-digit figures. February registrations totalled 1,078,503 units. In volume terms, however, this result comes close to February 2008 levels, just before the economic crisis hit the automotive industry. Among the major markets, France (-2.9%), Germany (-2.6%) and the UK (-0.3%) performed less well than last February, partially due to the fact that February 2017 had one working day less. Only Italy (+6.2%) and Spain (+0.2%) saw demand increase during the month. Noteworthy was the performance of the new EU member states (+15.9%), which positively contributed to the results of the region.

From January to February 2017, new passenger car registrations increased by 6.2%, totalling 2,248,040 units. Italy (+8.1%), Spain (+4.8%), Germany (+3.5%), France (+3.2%) and the United Kingdom (+1.8%) all saw their markets grow during the first two months of the year, contributing to the overall upturn of the EU market.

http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-car-registrations-6.2-first-two-months-of-2017-2.2-in-february