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During the first half of 2024, new EU van sales increased by 15%, at 840,409 units, driven by double-digit growth in key markets, according to data just released by The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).*
“Germany led with a remarkable 19.3% rise, followed by Spain at 18.5%, Italy at 17.8%, and France at 10.5%. New EU truck registrations saw a more modest increase of 3%, at 183,295 units from January to June. This growth was primarily driven by an 18.2% increase in medium-truck sales, while heavy trucks remained stable with a 0.3% increase. Spain and Italy led with double-digit gains of 21.7% and 10.5%, respectively, while Germany (+8.1%) and France (+5.5%) also posted growth,” ACEA said.
Bus sales also had a strong start to the year, with new EU registrations “surging by 28.6% compared to the first half of 2023, totaling 20,370 units. All major markets recorded growth, particularly Italy (+44.6%), Spain (+24.2%), and Germany (+17.8%).”
Vans
Diesel remained the preferred choice for new EU van sales in the first half of 2024. Sales rose by 16.2% to 708,624 units, maintaining a stable 84.3% market share. Gasoline models saw a significant increase of 15.3%, accounting for a 6% market share. Electrically chargeable vans experienced a 3.7% decline, capturing a 5.8% market share, down from 6.9% last year. Hybrid-electric van sales picked up pace, with an 8.3% increase, but still only makeup 2.1% of the market.
Trucks
Diesel trucks continued to dominate in the first half of 2024, representing 95.7% of new EU registrations, a 2.6% increase from the same period last year. Electrically chargeable trucks grew by 51.6%, increasing market share to ~1.9%, up from 1.3% last year. Germany led with 113.9% growth, contributing to 53% of the EU’s electrically chargeable truck sales.
Buses
New EU electrically chargeable bus registrations rose by 45.4% in the first half of 2024, with the market share increasing from 13.7% to 15.5%. Germany, the second-largest market by volume, grew by 25.2%, while Spain increased by 21.6%, making it the third-largest market for electrically chargeable buses. However, France, the largest market, declined by 16.4%. Hybrid-electric bus sales dipped by 7.5%, now making up 9.3% of the market. Diesel bus registrations grew by 35.3%, increasing their market share from 65.1% to 68.5%.
*ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) represents the 14 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers: BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group. ACEA on the EU automobile industry:
- 9 million Europeans work in the automotive sector.
- 3% of all manufacturing jobs in the EU.
- €392.2 billion in tax revenue for European governments.
- €101.9 billion trade surplus for the European Union.
- Over 7% of EU GDP generated by the auto industry.
- €59.1 billion in R&D spending annually, 31% of EU total.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, publisher (kzhw@aol.com), is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
Zino is at home on test tracks, knows his way around U.S. Congressional hearing rooms, auto company headquarters, plant floors, as well as industry research and development labs where the real mobility work is done. He can quote from court decisions, refer to instrumented road tests, analyze financial results, and profile executive personalities and corporate cultures.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Commercial Vehicle Sales Up in EU H1 2024
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During the first half of 2024, new EU van sales increased by 15%, at 840,409 units, driven by double-digit growth in key markets, according to data just released by The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).*
“Germany led with a remarkable 19.3% rise, followed by Spain at 18.5%, Italy at 17.8%, and France at 10.5%. New EU truck registrations saw a more modest increase of 3%, at 183,295 units from January to June. This growth was primarily driven by an 18.2% increase in medium-truck sales, while heavy trucks remained stable with a 0.3% increase. Spain and Italy led with double-digit gains of 21.7% and 10.5%, respectively, while Germany (+8.1%) and France (+5.5%) also posted growth,” ACEA said.
Bus sales also had a strong start to the year, with new EU registrations “surging by 28.6% compared to the first half of 2023, totaling 20,370 units. All major markets recorded growth, particularly Italy (+44.6%), Spain (+24.2%), and Germany (+17.8%).”
Vans
Diesel remained the preferred choice for new EU van sales in the first half of 2024. Sales rose by 16.2% to 708,624 units, maintaining a stable 84.3% market share. Gasoline models saw a significant increase of 15.3%, accounting for a 6% market share. Electrically chargeable vans experienced a 3.7% decline, capturing a 5.8% market share, down from 6.9% last year. Hybrid-electric van sales picked up pace, with an 8.3% increase, but still only makeup 2.1% of the market.
Trucks
Diesel trucks continued to dominate in the first half of 2024, representing 95.7% of new EU registrations, a 2.6% increase from the same period last year. Electrically chargeable trucks grew by 51.6%, increasing market share to ~1.9%, up from 1.3% last year. Germany led with 113.9% growth, contributing to 53% of the EU’s electrically chargeable truck sales.
Buses
New EU electrically chargeable bus registrations rose by 45.4% in the first half of 2024, with the market share increasing from 13.7% to 15.5%. Germany, the second-largest market by volume, grew by 25.2%, while Spain increased by 21.6%, making it the third-largest market for electrically chargeable buses. However, France, the largest market, declined by 16.4%. Hybrid-electric bus sales dipped by 7.5%, now making up 9.3% of the market. Diesel bus registrations grew by 35.3%, increasing their market share from 65.1% to 68.5%.
*ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) represents the 14 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers: BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group. ACEA on the EU automobile industry:
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, publisher (kzhw@aol.com), is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. Zino is at home on test tracks, knows his way around U.S. Congressional hearing rooms, auto company headquarters, plant floors, as well as industry research and development labs where the real mobility work is done. He can quote from court decisions, refer to instrumented road tests, analyze financial results, and profile executive personalities and corporate cultures. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.