European Automobile Manufacturers Association

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers. BMW Group, CNH Industrial, DAF Trucks, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Jaguar Land Rover, PSA Group, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Cars, and Volvo Group.

Car CO2 emissions up: auto makers urge investment in charging infrastructure to boost electric cars — 05 April 2019, 21:09 CET

Average CO2 emissions from new cars were 118.5 grams of CO2 per kilometre in 2017, or up 0.4% compared to 2016, according to data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) yesterday.

EU-US trade: auto makers urge MEPs to support talks — 13 March 2019, 13:53 CET

Ahead of a vote in the European Parliament tomorrow, auto makers are calling upon MEPs to back the European Commission's request to start trade talks with the United States.

New vehicle safety rules: auto industry reacts to European Parliament vote — 22 February 2019, 23:35 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) takes note of the European Parliament's vote on the revision of the General Safety Regulation, which mandates the safety technologies to be included as standard in new vehicle types.

Truck makers react to final CO2 deal setting first-ever EU standards for heavy-duty vehicles — 20 February 2019, 00:02 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) takes note of the final deal on the regulation setting standards for CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, reached by the European Parliament, Commission and national governments last night.

US report on car imports: EU auto makers express grave concern — 19 February 2019, 22:24 CET

Following the submission to the White House of the US Commerce Department's report on the section 232 national security investigation into motor vehicle and auto part imports, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) reiterates its concerns about any potential new tariffs.

Stable EU auto market in view for 2019, with CO2 and trade challenges ahead — 13 February 2019, 17:54 CET

In 2019, EU car sales will stagnate at 2018 levels in terms of units sold, staying close to the 15 million new registrations mark recorded last year, according to new forecasts by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).

New CO2 targets for trucks must be 'achievable in practice' cautions industry — 05 February 2019, 12:56 CET

Ahead of next week's final EU negotiations on CO2 standards for trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) reiterates its support for a timely agreement on this regulation. At the same time, ACEA cautions policy makers that these first-ever CO2 targets will only be achievable if they are accompanied by the right package of measures to address the structural challenges faced by truck makers and operators alike.

Truck CO2 targets: no public charging points for electric or hydrogen trucks available, new data reveals — 17 January 2019, 13:52 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has published data on the severe lack of recharging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks across the EU.

Steel import restrictions now definitive, leaving EU auto manufacturers "extremely disappointed" — 16 January 2019, 18:04 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is extremely disappointed by the decision of EU member states to support the European Commission's proposal to adopt definitive measures that will continue to restrict imports of steel into the EU.

Steel: EU final measures to restrict imports will harm auto industry — 06 January 2019, 21:02 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) deeply regrets the European Commission's decision to propose measures to continue restrictions on imports of steel into the EU.

Truck CO2 targets: industry reacts to common position of EU member states — 20 December 2018, 22:23 CET

Europe's major truck manufacturers take note of the common position on future CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles that EU environment ministers adopted at a Council meeting this afternoon.

Auto industry reacts to deal on CO2 targets for cars and vans — 18 December 2018, 20:48 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) takes note of the final deal on the CO2 regulation for cars and vans, setting targets for the years 2025 and 2030, which was struck by the EU member states and the European Parliament today.

EU's first truck CO2 standards: industry urges national governments to adopt viable approach — 07 December 2018, 12:20 CET

In the run up to the Council meeting later this month where the 28 member states are expected to adopt their position on the EU's first CO2 standards for trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is calling on governments to adopt a well-balanced and viable approach to this piece of legislation, which will have a huge impact on the future of the heavy-duty vehicle industry.

Trucks: CO2 targets voted by European Parliament 'excessively aggressive', say manufacturers — 14 November 2018, 20:36 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) - which represents the EU's seven major truck producers - is highly concerned about the outcome of the European Parliament's plenary vote on the region's first-ever CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles.

Diesel: new data proves that modern diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road — 05 November 2018, 13:30 CET

New data released today by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) provides evidence that latest-generation diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road. This data was measured in real-driving conditions by the drivers of the various national type approval authorities.

Truck CO2 standards: European Parliament vote highly alarming, says industry — 18 October 2018, 23:32 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has expressed its serious concerns on today’s European Parliament vote on the EU's first-ever CO2 standards for trucks.

Car and van CO2 targets: environment ministers adopt common position, auto industry reacts — 11 October 2018, 00:12 CET

Auto makers take note of the common position on future CO2 targets for cars and vans adopted by the 28 EU member states during a meeting of environment ministers in Luxembourg last night.

CO2 targets for cars and vans: auto industry urges MEPs to consider high stakes of plenary vote — 01 October 2018, 16:17 CET

Ahead of Wednesday's European Parliament vote on future CO2 targets for cars and vans, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) draws decision makers' attention to the importance of this plenary vote - not only for the environment, but also for the future of the EU auto industry.

New truck CO2 targets: manufacturers urge EU member states to act swiftly — 20 September 2018, 13:43 CET

The leaders of Europe's truck industry are calling on EU member states to act swiftly when it comes to deciding on legislation fixing the region’s first-ever CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles.

Future EU CO2 targets for cars and vans: auto makers sound alarm after parliament vote — 12 September 2018, 00:43 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has sounded the alarm on the outcome of yesterday evening’s European Parliament vote on future CO2 targets for cars and vans.

Negative job impact of forced electric car push underestimated by European Commission, report shows — 04 September 2018, 17:41 CET

A recent report by FTI Consulting reveals that the European Commission underestimates the impact of a forced push for electric cars on EU employment. The report was launched today, just a week ahead of an important European Parliament vote on future CO2 targets for passenger cars and vans.

Electric cars: unrealistic CO2 targets proposed by EU Parliament ignore lack of charging points — 05 July 2018, 23:24 CET

Ahead of next week's European Parliament votes on future CO2 targets for cars and vans, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) warns that the severe lack and unbalanced distribution of charging points is putting consumers off buying electric cars.

Car CO2 targets: EU Parliament proposals unrealistic, study on electric car affordability shows — 28 June 2018, 15:46 CET

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) shows that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU.

Latest diesel cars emit low on-road pollutant emissions, contrary to recent misleading claims — 06 June 2018, 17:48 CET

Contrary to misleading claims in a new report, the latest Euro 6d diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road under the new Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test, which came into application in September 2017.

Post-2020 CO2 targets: Cars must be affordable and rechargeable, auto industry says — 06 June 2018, 00:16 CET

One month before key votes on future CO2 targets for cars in the European Parliament, and a few weeks before discussions amongst EU environment ministers, members of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) have re-iterated their commitment to decarbonisation, as well as their concerns about the consequences of a poorly-managed transition. These include affordability for consumers, limited infrastructure availability and socio-economic impacts.