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 [...]
In July, the market for alternative drive systems grew by 36.1 percent to 152,056 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 Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK). Among international [...]
In July 2025, new passenger car registrations in Germany rose by 11.1 percent to 264,802 vehicles. The same month last year was significantly weakened by a special effect: Due to the implementation of new EU type approval regulations on July 7, 2024, new registrations had been brought forward to June [...]
The Federal Cabinet has approved the government's draft for the 2026 federal budget and the financial plan for the years 2025 to 2029. Unfortunately, the plans fall significantly short of the requirements for the necessary market ramp-up of e-mobility and the expansion of the transport infrastructure. VDIK President Imelda Labbé: [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) rejects possible plans by the European Commission to only allow rental car providers and large companies to register electric cars from 2030. The VDIK supports Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder, who have already spoken out against such [...]