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 [...]
In May, the market for alternative powertrains (all-electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and natural gas vehicles) grew by 15.3 percent to 157,076 units, with international brands accounting for approximately 44.9 percent of the total. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) welcomes the publication of the action plan for implementing the National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS). The federal government is thereby providing important impetus for resource conservation, the circular economy, and the security of supply of raw materials. From the VDIK’s perspective, however, [...]
In May 2026, new passenger car registrations in Germany totaled 239,448 vehicles, marking a 0.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year, despite having two fewer business days. Adjusted for calendar effects, market growth thus stands at +11.2 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) and the analytics and consulting firm Dataforce have agreed to a new partnership. The goal of the collaboration is to promote communication with the more than 50 member brands of the VDIK and to provide deeper insights into market trends. Through this [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) welcomes the launch of the electric vehicle subsidy program by the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUKN). Applications for the subsidy can be submitted immediately. The program is aimed at private households with moderate and lower incomes. With a budget of 3 [...]
In April 2026, new passenger car registrations in Germany totaled 249,163 vehicles, marking a 2.7 percent increase compared to the same month last year, with the same number of working days. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) conducted by the Association [...]
In March, the market for alternative powertrains (all-electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and natural gas vehicles) grew by 30.5 percent to 189,525 units, with international brands accounting for approximately 43.8 percent of the total. This is evident from an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) [...]
The Automotive Aftersales Award (AAA) for the best and most innovative service in brand-specific aftersales will be presented for the first time this year at Automechanika Frankfurt. The winners will be selected through a three-stage process. The best service will be determined by a reader poll conducted by AUTO BILD, [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) generally supports the German government’s proposals from yesterday’s coalition committee meeting regarding the Immediate Energy Action Plan and the Automotive Package. VDIK President Imelda Labbé: “The German government has recognized that personal mobility in Germany must remain affordable. The two-month reduction in [...]