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 [...]
In September 2025, new car registrations in Germany rose by 12.8 percent to 235,528 vehicles. With one more working day than in the same month last year, calendar-adjusted year-on-year growth was +7.6 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) supports the Federal Ministry of Transport's (BMV) assessment to extend the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars from 2026. The tax exemption is an important signal for private buyers and is promised in the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD. However, [...]
In August, the market for alternative drive systems (pure electric, plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles) grew by 26.1 percent to 122,742 units, with international brands accounting for around 42.2 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) by the [...]
By continuing the strategic dialogue, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is showing that she cares about the future of the automotive industry. The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) supports this long-overdue exchange. It is now important that we obtain clarity regarding CO2 regulation and the urgently [...]
International manufacturers showcase affordable electric cars Fleet limits require framework conditions Utility factor does not do justice to plug-in hybrids At this year's IAA in Munich, numerous international automotive manufacturers are showcasing their latest innovations in all vehicle classes. One focus is on affordable entry-level models for electric mobility. Skoda [...]
In August 2025, new passenger car registrations in Germany rose by 5.0 percent to 207,229 vehicles. With one less working day, calendar-adjusted growth compared to the previous year was +10.0 percent. This is according to an analysis of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) by the Association of [...]
At a meeting of automotive and mobility associations at the Federal Ministry of Transport, Imelda Labbé, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK), called for leadership to be taken in order to create the necessary framework conditions for the ramp-up of electric mobility in collaboration with the [...]