The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) currently expects around 2.9 million new passenger car registrations in 2026. However, the forecast depends mainly on how the framework conditions for electric vehicles develop. "Our prediction is based on the assumption that the German government's planned support for private electric car [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) expressly welcomes the letter from the German Chancellor to the President of the European Commission. The review of European CO₂ fleet regulations announced in the letter is a necessary and appropriate step toward making the transformation of the automotive industry realistic, technology-neutral, [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) welcomes the fact that the coalition has agreed on a basic direction for the future promotion of climate-friendly mobility. The planned support for households with low and middle incomes is an important signal to further advance the market ramp-up of electric mobility. [...]
Fair competition at the charging station, uncomplicated charging for everyone: With the transmission model for charging tariffs, politicians and industry could make the public charging infrastructure significantly more user-friendly – and noticeably accelerate the switch to e-mobility. This is highlighted in a joint position paper published today by the German [...]
In October, the market for alternative drive systems (pure electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles) grew by 27.5 percent to 154,955 units, with international brands accounting for around 40.3 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) by the [...]
In October 2025, new car registrations in Germany rose by 7.8 percent year-on-year to 250,133 vehicles, with the same number of working days. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) by the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK). New car registrations [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) expressly welcomes the draft of the 2030 Charging Infrastructure Master Plan published this week as an important step in advancing Germany on the path to a comprehensive, user-friendly, and competitively organized charging infrastructure. The federal government is thus committing itself to market [...]
Automechanika Frankfurt, the leading trade fair for the international automotive aftermarket, and the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) have agreed to cooperate in order to increase the visibility of the brand-specific aftermarket. The aim is to promote exchange between automotive manufacturers and suppliers in the run-up to the [...]
In September, the market for alternative drive systems (pure electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles) grew by 29.7 percent to 143,599 units, with international brands accounting for around 42.8 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) by the [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) welcomes the commitment to electromobility made by Autodialog at the Chancellery. All participants recognized the need for joint action. Chancellor Merz highlighted electric mobility as the key drive technology for the coming years. He emphasized the goal of climate neutrality and the [...]