In January 2026, a total of 193,981 new passenger cars were registered in Germany, 122,970 of which were alternative-fuel vehicles (pure electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and gas-powered), with international brands accounting for around 42.2 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport [...]
In January 2026, new car registrations in Germany fell by 6.6 percent compared to the same month last year. This corresponds to 193,981 vehicles. 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 passenger [...]
Connected car data as the mobility and service model of the future was the topic of the parliamentary breakfast hosted by the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) and Automechanika Frankfurt. Until the trade fair in September, current after-sales issues will be the focus of the Road to Automechanika [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) sees the German government's program as a positive signal for the market ramp-up of electric mobility. The planned support will also enable households with low and middle incomes to switch to electric cars in the future. The VDIK welcomes the fact that [...]
In November, the market for alternative drive systems (pure electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles) grew by 22.5 percent to 160,125 units, with international brands accounting for around 40.1 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 European Commission's announcement of a realignment of CO₂ fleet regulations. From 2035, a 90 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions will be mandatory for new registrations, instead of 100 percent, for the fleet targets of automobile manufacturers. The agreement paves the [...]
In November 2025, new car registrations in Germany rose by 2.5 percent year-on-year to 250,671 vehicles, with one less working day. Calendar-adjusted growth for the previous year is therefore +7.6 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) by the Association of [...]
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. [...]