Press releases

02 Jun

VDIK supports investment program – but the impact on electromobility is limited

2. June 2025|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) welcomes the fact that the German government is now taking initial measures to implement its plans from the coalition agreement. The initiative of the Federal Ministry of Finance for an immediate tax investment program includes positive signals for strengthening locations and promoting [...]

21 May

International manufacturers make significant gains with e-cars

21. May 2025|Categories: Press release|

A total of 242,728 new passenger cars were registered in Germany in April, 138,247 of which had alternative drive systems (purely electric, hybrids with and without plugs and gas-powered). This is 30.4 percent more than in the same month last year. The international vehicle manufacturers' market share of alternative [...]

06 May

Ramp-up of electromobility – Federal government must deliver now

6. May 2025|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) congratulates the new federal government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz on its election and pledges its full support for the political challenges ahead. Success now depends on the success of the automotive transformation and thus strengthening Germany as a business location. The [...]

09 Apr

Coalition agreement: E-mobility on hold

9. April 2025|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) had hoped that the coalition agreement between the CDU, CSU and SPD would provide more concrete and direct impetus for electromobility. The desired impetus will not come immediately. Instead, the coalition agreement remains vague on the scope and implementation of the [...]

04 Apr

US tariffs: Devastating day for free global trade

4. April 2025|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) is deeply concerned about the impact of the comprehensive tariffs announced yesterday by President Trump. The USA is thus heralding the end of the global trade order based on reducing protectionism and barriers to market entry. "The tariffs announced by US President [...]

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