Hybrids drive modest new car sales growth in Europe
New car sales in Europe rose by 1.8% las year, according to new data, with hybrids the most popular fuel type. Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association found that […]
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Automotive skills shortage exposed in new European report
A new report is calling for urgent action after highlighting the extent of the automotive skills shortage across Europe. Produced by The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and talent company Adecco […]
Electric vehicle sales up by 39% in 2025
An increase in electric vehicle sales helped new car registrations in Europe rise by 1.4% in the first 10 months of the year. According to new data from the European […]
Shift away from petrol and diesel models accelerates
Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association have shown a continued shift away from petrol and diesel models to electric and hybrids. The ACEA found that in the first nine […]
Hybrids dominate new car sales in Europe
Hybrids dominated new car sales in Europe during the first eight months of the year, according to new figures. They accounted for 34.7% of all sales, according to new data […]
Car sales in Europe lagging behind US and China
New car sales in Europe fell by 2.4% in the first half of the year compared to growth in North America and China of 2.5% and 12% respectively. Across the […]
New EU car registrations down 7.4%
New EU car registrations rose by 0.7% in July compared to the same month last year but year-to-date sales remain 7.4% down. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) also found […]
US tariffs deal with EU finalised
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has welcomed confirmation that US tariffs on cars and parts from Europe will be set at 15%. The deal was originally agreed in July […]
Demand for petrol cars plummets 21.2%
Demand for petrol cars has continued to fall in the first six months of 2025 with sales into the 28 major European markets down by 21.2%. The ACEA has reported […]
May sales rally flagging new car market
The new car market in the EU rose by 1.6% in May compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. […]
Electric car sales in Europe up by a quarter
Electric car sales in Europe rose by more than a quarter in the first four months of 2025, while the combined petrol and diesel market share fell significantly. This is […]
Automotive skills gap addressed by ACEA and Adecco Group
The automotive skills gap is the focus of a new collaboration between the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the Adecco Group. The partnership will begin with a comprehensive analysis of the […]
