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 [...]
In March 2026, new passenger car registrations in Germany totaled 294,161 vehicles, marking a 16.0 percent increase compared to the same month the previous year, with one additional working day. Calendar-adjusted growth thus stands at +10.8 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport [...]
The rise of electric mobility is key to achieving climate goals. This is now also stated in the German government’s 2026 Climate Protection Program. However, according to the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK), the climate protection plan does not introduce any new measures beyond the promotion of charging [...]
How can automakers, the insurance industry, and repair shops collaborate to get a handle on the rapidly rising costs of collision damage management? This was the central question addressed at the joint expert panel discussion “Potential in Collision Damage Management” organized by the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) [...]
In February, the market for alternative powertrains (all-electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and natural gas vehicles) grew by 15.0 percent to 131,513 units, with international brands accounting for approximately 42.9 percent. This is evident from an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) conducted by the [...]
Together with Christian Hirte, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Transport, Imelda Labbé, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK), opened the association's new premises at Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt. In his speech, Hirte emphasized that he rejects blanket quotas for corporate fleets with regard to the [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) is critical of the draft Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) presented today by the EU Commission. Initiatives to increase location attractiveness and innovation were expected. Instead, the Commission is now presenting bureaucratic market access and material requirements. VDIK President Imelda Labbé: "If the [...]
In February 2026, new car registrations in Germany rose by 3.8 percent year-on-year to 211,262 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). Since the [...]