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International Brands Set Records—Market Share of Electric Mobility Is Growing Rapidly

Löhr — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:19:25 +0000

In August 2026, new passenger car registrations in Germany totaled 212,563 vehicles, marking a 2.6 percent increase compared to the same month last year, with the same number of business days. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) conducted by the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers [...]

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Automechanika 2026: VDIK Puts Branded After-Sales Services in the Spotlight

Löhr — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:10:20 +0000

As part of Automechanika Frankfurt, taking place September 8–12, the Association of International Automotive Manufacturers (VDIK) will present three thematic forums on the brand after-sales business, featuring high-profile speakers and expert panels. The central hub for member companies, industry experts, and guests is the VDIK Lounge in the Festhalle (Hall 2.0). For the first [...]

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BEV Order Intake More Than Doubles – Manufacturers with Production Facilities in Europe Benefit

Löhr — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:43:09 +0000

In July, the market for alternative powertrains (all-electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and natural gas vehicles) grew by 22.1 percent to 185,601 units, with international brands accounting for approximately 43.7 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) conducted by the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers [...]

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New Vehicle Registrations in July: International Manufacturers Account for One in Two BEVs

Lisa Geißendörfer — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:33:39 +0000

In July 2026, new passenger car registrations in Germany totaled 268,068 vehicles, marking a 1.2 percent increase compared to the same month last year, with the same number of business days. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) conducted by the Association of International Motor Vehicle [...]

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Automotive Industry Associations Call for a Simple Energy Label for Passenger Cars

Löhr — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:29:18 +0000

Automotive industry associations in Germany are unanimously calling for a streamlined, understandable, and digital design for passenger car energy consumption labeling. The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK), the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), and the Central Association of the German Automotive Trade (ZDK) are therefore calling for future requirements to be [...]

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Alternative powertrains account for two-thirds of the market share

Löhr — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:04:14 +0000

In the first half of 2026, the market for alternative powertrains (all-electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles) grew by 21.7 percent to 966,085 vehicles, with international brands accounting for approximately 44.0 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) conducted by the Association of [...]

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International Brands Achieve Record Market Share in June

Löhr — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:10:26 +0000

In the first half of 2026, new passenger car registrations in Germany totaled nearly 1.485 million vehicles, marking a 5.8 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) conducted by the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers [...]

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VDIK, ZDK, and the University of St. Gallen Collaborate: New Program for Business Leaders

Löhr — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:40:25 +0000

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) and the German Motor Vehicle Trade Association (ZDK), together with the University of St. Gallen as well as leading academics and C-level executives from the automotive industry, are creating a new platform for the next generation of leaders: the senior executive program “Future Automotive Business Leader.” VDIK [...]

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Federal Minister Schnieder at the VDIK – Better Framework Conditions Instead of Fleet Quotas

Löhr — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:54:44 +0000

At the Berlin event hosted by the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK), VDIK President Imelda Labbé welcomed Berlin’s Senator for Transportation, Ute Bonde, and Federal Minister of Transportation Patrick Schnieder. “The transformation can only succeed if the federal government, the states, and local authorities work together to create the right framework conditions. This [...]

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VDIK Expert Dialogue “Future of Mobility” – How Autonomous Driving Is Becoming a Reality

Löhr — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:22:31 +0000

The potential and challenges that autonomous driving presents for the automotive industry were the focus of the joint expert dialogue “Future of Mobility,” organized by the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) and Automechanika Frankfurt at the VDIK’s Berlin office. VDIK President Imelda Labbé emphasized: “Autonomous vehicles offer significant advantages in terms of safety [...]

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