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The German auto industry is so good at driving such a long time. She has to deal with problems from diesel scandal to the Proposed referendum on United Kingdom membership of the European Union
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Despite the VW scandal are diesel cars at German car buyers as popular as ever: in the first half of 2016 812 000 pieces were newly registered in Germany – “a new record”, the President of the Association of the automotive industry (VDA), Matthias Wissmann was pleased with the half-year results in its sector. Even more popular were petrol vehicles, accounted for more than half of the new registrations.
Not only by the frauds in Wolfsburg has the image of the whole sector gotten significant scratches. “That we partly own fault,” said Wissmann was self-critical. From the German automotive industry will rightly expect that they Master technological challenges, “and without loopholes and gray areas”. Some of what the carmakers have turned was indeed legal, but not legitimate – and damaging to their reputation. Now they promise in 2017 realistic emission and consumption figures. In addition, they want to make their software concepts to the approval authorities open to the exhaust after-treatment.
How much future of diesel still has to do not want to specify Wissmann. A modern Euro 6 diesel reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by about two thirds. However, the emission control is becoming increasingly expensive. He speaks cautiously of gasoline and diesel engines are a “Brückentechologie”. But in 2030 should still two thirds of the new cars have incineration or hybrid engines, it dampens the expectations of environmentalists that alternative drive gain faster pace
Currently a total sales of new cars in Germany is going better than expected.: In the first half of 1.73 million pieces were sold, 7 percent more than a year ago. For the year, the VDA has already raised its forecast in early May from 1 to 3 percent growth to 3.23 million cars. Now Wissmann expects “somewhat more”
The bands in the factories running in high gear. In the first half, production increased in Germany by 4 percent to 3 million units of which 2.3 million were. . pieces exported. Especially in EU countries such as Italy, Spain and Eastern Europe are German cars popular. By contrast, exports stagnated after China, and in the USA it declined. For the full year expects Wissmann as already in 2015 with exports of 4.4 million cars. In all forecasts for the second half of the year it is striking cautiously, if only because there had been here in 2015 significant growth rates.
From of their situation also benefits the labor market: In April, the industry had 801,000 employees, 15,600 more than a year earlier. Not only the car manufacturers have built up staff, but also the suppliers and manufacturers of truck trailers and superstructures.
Given the Proposed referendum on United Kingdom membership of the European Union looks the industry unsettled to Britain. For this is their main export market: 2015 she delivered 810,000 new cars on the island, as many as in any other country. To a considerable extent there were premium cars. Conversely, even the British on the mainland instructed: Three quarters of the 1.6 million cars that were built in the UK, were exported, mainly to other EU countries
In the assessment of the possible. impact of Proposed referendum on United Kingdom membership of the European Union swims Wissmann even as the whole economy. It had to be done to allow the free movement of goods and services between the UK and other EU countries in the future, is its call. A “Plan B” in the event that the British want to give workers from the EU in return no more freedom of movement, he did not.
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sales worldwide sets new record
tempo Worldwide the car market is underway better than expected. 2016 are expected to be sold for the first time more than 80 million units, estimates the Association of the Automotive Industry. In China, sales are expected to rise by 8 percent to 21.7 million cars. In the US, he expects an increase of 1 percent to 17.5 million units in Western Europe with 5 percent growth to 13.8 million cars. contrast, declined significantly, the business in Russia, Brazil and Japan.
vice Commercial vehicles are back in demand more. 2016 is expected to increase by 8 percent to 280,000 heavy trucks over 6 tons the sales in Western Europe. That would be the largest number since 2008. For Germany, the VDA has raised its forecast to 87 000 units. That would be an increase of 4 percent. dik
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