Press releases

14 Jun

VDIK: New toll should promote low-CO2 trucks more strongly

14. June 2023|Categories: Press release|

Today, the Federal Government has initiated a significant increase and expansion of the truck toll. The draft law provides for the introduction of a CO2 surcharge in addition to the existing toll rates. Reinhard Zirpel, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK), commented: "With the CO2 surcharge [...]

05 Jun

New registrations show strong growth in May

5. June 2023|Categories: Press release|

The German passenger car market grew by 19 percent in May. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, 247,000 new passenger cars were registered. A total of 1,116,700 new passenger cars have been registered so far since the beginning of the year. This brings the increase in registrations to 10 [...]

15 May

Plug-in registrations drop by nearly half

15. May 2023|Categories: Press release|

New registrations of vehicles with alternative powertrains rose 10 percent in April compared to the same month last year. In the first four months of this year, sales of new electric cars, hybrids with and without plugs, mild hybrids and gas-powered passenger cars grew 7 percent to about 382,000 vehicles. [...]

05 May

New registrations remain on course for recovery in April

5. May 2023|Categories: News|

The German passenger car market grew by 13 percent in April. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, 202,900 new passenger cars were registered. International manufacturers achieved a market share of 38 percent. In the first four months of 2023, registrations were up 8 percent compared to the same period [...]

19 Apr

Hybrids up 39 percent in March

19. April 2023|Categories: Press release|

New registrations of vehicles with alternative powertrains increased 15 percent in March compared to the same month last year. For the entire first quarter of this year, sales of new electric cars, hybrids with and without plugs, mild hybrids and gas-powered passenger cars grew 5 percent to nearly 292,000 vehicles. [...]

05 Apr

Passenger car market gains noticeable momentum in March

5. April 2023|Categories: News|

The German passenger car market grew by 17 percent in March. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, 281,400 new passenger cars were registered. A total of 666,900 new cars were registered in the first quarter, representing a 7 percent increase over the same period last year. Reinhard Zirpel, President [...]

30 Mar

VDIK: Coalition strengthens zero-emission trucks and passenger cars

30. March 2023|Categories: Press release|

Yesterday, the coalition partners of the Federal Government took far-reaching decisions with great significance for mobility. Alexander Jess, Managing Director of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK), commented: "The modernization package of the Federal Government can give a further boost to zero-emission drives in passenger cars and trucks. [...]

23 Mar

Unplugged hybrids make significant gains in February

23. March 2023|Categories: Press release|

New registrations of vehicles with alternative drives increased by 3 percent in February compared to the same month last year. There was a particularly strong increase in unplugged hybrids. In February, 47,064 new hybrids were registered (up 24 percent). This represents almost a quarter of all new passenger car registrations. [...]

15 Mar

New VDIK design with car in the center

15. March 2023|Categories: News|

Completely different and yet very familiar: After more than 30 years, the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers presents a new corporate design. For this purpose, not only the logo itself, but also the entire corporate design has been completely revised. VDIK President Reinhard Zirpel emphasized: "The new, clear corporate [...]

03 Mar

Passenger car market up slightly in February

3. March 2023|Categories: Press release|

The German passenger car market increased by three percent in February compared to the same month last year. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) registered 206,200 new registrations. Around 385,500 new passenger cars were registered in the first two months of 2023, the same level as last year. Reinhard Zirpel, [...]

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