european
automobile
industry
report
european automobile
manufacturers association
The auTomobile indusTry in europe
Fifteen international players :
bmW Group, Daf trucks , Daimler, fiat Group, ford of europe,
General motors europe, Jaguar land rover, man nutzfahrzeuge,
porsche, psa peugeot citroën, renault, scania, toyota motor
europe, Volkswagen and Volvo Group
The backbone of europe’s manufacturing base
over 250 plants in 18 eu countries
a supply chain involving metals, plastics, chemicals, textiles
and electric & electronic systems
a key source of skilled employment
12 million direct and indirect jobs
a leading force of innovation
Yearly investments of €20 billion in r&D
a formidable export sector
the world’s largest vehicle producer
over €40 billion in net trade contribution
a major source of government income
Vehicle taxes generate more than €400 billion
in government revenues
european
automobile
industry
report
european automobile
manufacturers association
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s this report goes to print, the world economy is still coming to terms with
a gripping and damaging recession. the global automobile industry was
one of the first and hardest to be hit. european manufacturers have been
shaken by the speed and magnitude of the downturn.
the fall-out from the financial crisis has put viable businesses at risk. industry and eu
leaders have been forced to respond in an extraordinary manner.
However, from an early stage, it was clear that the crisis threatened more than merely
jobs and growth. the deep, unsettling turmoil also raised questions about momentum
and continued progress towards sustainable mobility goals. this challenge, presenting
itself on two fronts, raises issues for industry chiefs and policy leaders alike.
european auto makers are ready to confront this double challenge head-on. the acea
european automobile industry report 2009-2010 presents a clear insight into the track
record of our industry, the policy fields we are dealing with in the european ca