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NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2016
EDITORIAL
Dear members,
April and May have been loaded months for CECRA. Members from the ECD, CIV and
Independent Repairers’ divisions met in Brussels to speak about the respective deeds and to
agree on the planned actions for the near future. Members from the three divisions showed
high interest in the issues that CECRA is currently dealing with and confirmed their
commitment to provide CECRA with their precious contribution.
A particular focus was dedicated to the question of Big Data. On this point CECRA issued a
firt Press Release at the request of ECD mentioning publicly that "Dealers need equal access
to vehicle data". A CECRA’s position paper will be adopted soon, following up on this April
CECRA's public statement (more info in the section CECRA IN THE PRESS).
Talking about new passenger car registrations, in April, the EU market posted once again a
positive result, confirming the positive trend that is now going on for 32 consecutive
months. Registrations during the month grew 9.1% compared to April 2015, reaching
1,273,733 units. This is the highest result in volume terms since April 2008, just before the
economic crisis hit the automotive industry. Among the major markets, Spain (+21.2%) and
Italy (+11.5%) recorded the strongest performances with double-digit percentage gains,
followed by Germany (+8.4%), France (+7.1%) and the UK (+2.0%).
I also would like to attract your attention on the information sent to all our active members
on 25 May about our September’s elections and insist on the deadline mentioned in this
letter (25 June) to receive your answer.
September will be again an important month with our annual dinner on 21 September (the
invitation will be sent to you very soon), the General Meeting with the Board’s elections on
22 September in the morning followed by the European Car Dealers Day in the afternoon.
As it is the last Newsletter before the Summer break, we wish you all a very nice holiday
and will welcome you all again in September.
Yours sincerely,
Jean-Paul Bailly
President
PASSENGER CARS
Registrations in April 2016
In April 2016, the EU passenger car market posted strong results again, marking the 32nd
consecutive month of growth. Registrations during the month grew by 9.1% compared to
April 2015, reaching 1,273,733 units. Among the major markets, Spain (+21.2%) and Italy
(+11.5%) recorded the strongest performances with double-digit percentage gains, followed
by Germany (+8.4%), France (+7.1%) and the UK (+2.0%).
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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES
Registrations in April 2016
In April 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased for the 16th
consecutive month. Total commercial vehicle registrations grew by 14.6%, totalling 195,013
units. Growth was sustained across all segments of commercial vehicles. Looking at the
largest markets, Italy recorded the highest upturn (+32.5%) followed closely by Spain
(+19.5%), Germany (+12.3%) and the UK (+11.2%).
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CECRA LOBBYING ISSUES
GEAR 2030
As you may remember, during the first meeting of the WG 1 - project team 3 of GEAR 2030
on the ‘Adaptation of the value chain’, held in Brussels on the 29th of April 2016, a
presentation had been given by FIA and AIC (Automotive Intelligence Centre). This
presentation was containing a table with supposedly all the relevant players of the
automotive value chain … (see more)
Proposal for a Directive on online sales of goods
On the 12th of May 2016, CECRA, Eurocommerce and Eurochambres met with the aim of
discussing their respective strategies with regard to the EC Proposal for a Directive on
certain aspects concerning contracts for the online & other distance sales of goods.
CECRA, for its part, has already launched its own lobbying activity within the EU Parliament
and several meetings are planned for the coming weeks with MEPs … (see more)
Commission launches public consultation on EU consumer and marketing law
On the 12th of May 2016 the European Commission launched a public consultation on the
evaluation of key EU consumer and marketing law directives. It will contribute to the Fitness
Check of six directives and to the evaluation of the EU Consumer Rights Directive … (see
more)
Odometer fraud: invitation to an international conference
On the 19th of October 2016 CARPASS (the Association that, since 2006, runs the Belgian
system against the odometer fraud) will be holding the International Conference on policies
against the odometer fraud, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of CARPASS.
CECRA, as a partner of this event, will be intervening at the conference to show all the
initiatives that it has been taking over the last years in order to raise the awareness at the
European level on the mileage fraud issue … (see more)
International Trend Forum 2016
On the 18th and 19th of May CECRA attended the 10th edition of the International Trend
Forum, which took place in Wolfsburg on the initiative of the University of Ostfalia, under the
patronage of Volkswagen and Skoda.
The event, which was titled “Generation Connected”, was structured on 4 main pillars … (see
more)
MEETINGS/EVENTS
UPCOMING CECRA MEETINGS
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September 2016 – CECRA’s annual dinner
September 2016 – General Assembly/ECD Dealer Day
October 2016 – Services and Environment & Independent Repairers
October 2016 – CECRA Truck dealer day
November 2016 – CIV
November 2016 –ECD
MEETINGS / EVENTS AT WHICH CECRA WAS REPRESENTED
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CIV Meeting
ECD Meeting
Meeting with Figiefa
Meeting e-commerce proposal with other EU associations
Meeting with CNPA
Meeting with Mc Kinsey and ZDK
CECRA IN THE PRESS
Car dealers demand equal access to vehicle data
FleetEurope – 20/05/2016
“Car dealers need to get equal access to data generated by connected vehicles”
says Antje Woltermann, Chairperson of the European Car Dealers (ECD) and vice
president of the European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA). Only
customer data provides car dealers with the opportunity to develop sustainable
business models, CECRA says in a press release.
The organisation points out that franchise dealers are investing large amounts of money in
updating their businesses, in line with the requirements of their OEMs ... (see more)
Autohandel fordert Zugang zu Fahrzeugdaten
Autohaus – 31/05/2016
Während Ausstellungsräume an Bedeutung verlieren, werden Kunden- und
Fahrzeugdaten immer wichtiger. Europas Fabrikatshändler fordern faire
Bedingungen für den Wettbewerb.
Die intelligente Verwaltung von Fahrzeug- und Kundendaten wird zunehmend zum
Erfolgsfaktor in der Automobilwirtschaft ... (see more)
Les concessionnaires veulent pouvoir accéder aux données des véhicules
Largus - 23/05/2016
A Bruxelles, les concessionnaires européens se battent pour bénéficier d'un accès
équitable aux données qui seront générées par les véhicules connectés.
Antje Woltermann, vice-présidente du Cecra.« Les concessionnaires doivent pouvoir
bénéficier d'un accès équitable aux données générées par les voitures connectées » ... (see
more)
Les concessionnaires, grands perdants du big data?
DecisionAtelier - 24/05/2016
Les concessionnaires européens sont inquiets. Alors qu’ils n’ont de cesse d’investir
des centaines de millions d’euros pour rendre leur showroom toujours plus
attractif, il ne peuvent que constater que les constructeurs se positionnent plus
largement comme des fournisseurs de services de mobilité et font la promotion de
l’autopartage et du covoiturage.
« C’est le monde à l’envers » s’étonne le Cecra qui défend les intérêts des distributeurs au
niveau européen ... (see more)
Le Cecra demande l’égalité d’accès aux données du véhicule
Traxio - 31/05/2016
Un monde à l'envers pour les concessionnaires automobiles européens: pour
répondre aux exigences de leurs constructeurs, les concessionnaires franchisés
investissent des centaines de millions d'euros dans la mise à jour de leurs
concessions traditionnelles.
Les concessionnaires maintiennent leur engagement même s’ils sont soumis à de fortes
tensions – une diminution des bénéfices depuis des années - et à la mutation du marché ...
(see more)
CECRA vraagt gelijke toegang tot voertuiggegevens
Traxio - 31/05/2016
De wereld op zijn kop voor Europese autodealers: om te voldoen aan de vereisten
van hun fabrikanten (OEM’s) moeten concessiehouders honderden miljoenen
euro’s investeren in de modernisering van hun traditionele dealerships.
Concessiehouders blijven zich aan deze hoge normen inzetten, tegen een achtergrond van
dalende rentabiliteit en veranderende markttendensen ... (see more)
CECRA wil gelijke rechten voertuigdata
AfterSalesMagazine - 20/05/2016
Autobedrijven moeten dezelfde toegang hebben tot connected voertuigen als de
fabrikanten, vindt de ECD, de dealerdivisie van koepelorganisatie Cecra. ECDvoorzitter Antje Woltermann roept de Europese Commissie op hiervoor een
wettelijk kader te ontwikkelen.
Cecra signaleert een spagaat in de markt: enerzijds investeren dealers verplicht honderden
miljoenen euro’s om te voldoen aan de standards voor hun (steeds minder bezochte)
traditionele showrooms, anderzijds claimt de fabrikant het exclusieve recht op de data die
het moderne voertuig genereert via internet ... (see more)
Inizia l’era dell’auto connessa, chi accede ai dati sensibili?
NotiziarioMotoristico – 23/05/2016
La gestione dei dati dell'auto del futuro preoccupa in particolare i concessionari. La
loro richiesta: avere uguale accesso ai dati sensibili dei veicoli.
Cecra “I concessionari devono avere uguale accesso ai dati dei veicoli”, ha dichiarato Antje
Woltermann presidente di ECD e vicepresidente CECRA ... (see more)
Los talleres europeos denuncian trabas de los fabricantes para acceder a la
información técnica
Infotaller – 23/05/2016
El Consejo Europeo del Comercio y la Reparación del Automóvil (Cecra) ha
organizado recientemente un grupo de trabajo en Colonia (Alemania) con el fin de
tratar dos temas que acaparan el interés de los talleres independientes europeos:
el acceso a la información técnica para la reparación y mantenimiento de los
vehículos y la telemática en los mismos.
El estudio Ricardo (elaborado a petición de la Comisión Europea con la colaboración de
Cetraa, entre otros) fue el punto de partida con el que se destaparon las deficiencias que
hay para que los reparadores independientes accedan a la información técnica de niveles 1 y
2 de los vehículos, algo que desde la patronal de talleres española consideran
“imprescindible para que una reparación cumpla con todas las garantías” ... (see more)
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NEWS FROM EUROPE
Better Regulation
Better regulation to strengthen competitiveness
Council of the EU - 26/5/2016
Following a policy debate on better regulation to strengthen competitiveness, the
Council adopted the following conclusions.
THE COUNCIL:
ACKNOWLEDGES that better regulation is a key driver for delivering economic growth and
fostering innovation, competitiveness, SMEs and job creation, and for a fully functioning
Single Market. REITERATES the need to ensure that EU regulation is transparent, simple and
is achieved at minimum cost, and to always take into account a high level of protection of
consumers, health, the environment and employees (see more)
Emissions Scandal
Dieselgate’ delays worry Volkswagen dealers
AM-Online - 02/05/2016
UK dealers are facing delays in fixing the 1.2 million vehicles recalled as a result of
the Volkswagen Group emissions scandal, which they fear could see their
workshops overrun with years of warranty work that generates little extra profit
for their effort.
Six months ago, Volkswagen Group UK managing director Paul Willis said the manufacturer
wanted all 508,276 affected ... (see more)
Mayor of Paris goes to CJEU to oppose diesel engine anti-pollution standards
AgenceEurope - 11/05/2016
The initiative came from a local authority. On Wednesday 11 May, the mayor of
Paris, Anne Hidalgo, announced that she had appealed to the European Court of
Justice (CJEU) to oppose the very controversial decision adopted in committee
procedures on 28 October to reduce the levels demanded in European legislation
(EURO VI standards) for NOx emissions from diesel engines.
This decision was taken in the wake of the Volkswagen scandal and the introduction of
emission tests in real conditions, which provoked much criticism ... (see more)
VW agrees to lift wages for German workers despite scandal costs
AutoNews - 20/05/2016
Volkswagen Group agreed to raise German workers’ pay after labor leaders vowed
that employees won’t foot the multi-billion-euro bill to resolve its diesel-emissions
scandal.
VW agreed a 4.8 percent pay increase with Germany's powerful IG Metall labor union for
around 120,000 workers at the carmaker's western German factories including the main
plant in Wolfsburg ... (see more)
Fiat backed by Italy in snub of Germany over emissions probe
AutoNews - 20/05/2016
As Germany tries to exert more authority over the widening auto industry
emissions scandal that began with Volkswagen Group, it's finding not all
carmakers are so keen to cooperate.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles snubbed the German Transport Ministry's efforts to question the
automaker and in doing so won the backing of Italian authorities ... (see more)
Opel admits using emissions software but claim it is legal as German government
opens investigation over company’s
Autoworldnews - 20/05/2016
After GM Diesels was accused of cheating emissions by using a software and Opel
CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann claimed that the reports are not true, the company has
announced that they are indeed using emissions software but says this is legal.
In a report by Auto Blog, Neumann said that the company does not use any "illegal defeat
devices" in a press release ... (see more)
La ville de Paris se dirige vers une éradication du Diesel
Autoactu - 25/05/2016
Tous les véhicules Diesel, quelle que soit leur catégorie, seront bien interdits à la
circulation dans la ville de Paris à compter de 2020, a annoncé Christophe
Najdovski, adjoint à la Maire de Paris, lors d’une matinée débat organisée par
Autoactu.com. A condition toutefois que la Maire soit réélue.
Lors de l’annonce de son plan pour la qualité de l’air qui prévoit notamment une restriction
progressive de circulation des véhicules les plus polluants dans la capitale, la maire de Paris,
Anne Hidalgo, avait assuré qu’elle n’interdirait pas les Diesel Euro 5 et 6 … (see more)
Industry arguments seem again to be called into question in VW scandal
AgenceEurope - 25/05/2016
The argument advanced by car makers that some defeat devices are necessary to
protect vehicles' engines is not a valid one from a technical point of view,
according to Richard Smockers, Principal Adviser, Sustainable Transport &
Logistics, Netherlands Organisation for applied scientific research (TNO),
addressing MEPs on European Parliament's committee of inquiry into the
Volkswagen scandal.
After denying the existence of any devices falsifying vehicle performance data on emissions
of polluting gases (NOx), some car makers then argued that they were needed to protect
the engine ... (see more)
Dealer/Manufacturer Relation
If dealers are ‘customers’, some manufacturers need to work on their service
AM-Online – 02/05/2016
A few years ago, senior executives at several significant car manufacturers told me
they viewed dealers as their customers. I silently scoffed at the time, given that
this was in the twilight years of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation and
the few protections afforded specifically to a franchised dealer by the European
Union were about to be stripped away.
Three years since the MVBER ended, it seems car manufacturers are more powerful than
ever in their dealings with their franchisees ... (see more)
The Future of Car Sales
Combustion engine era goes up in smoke as tech revolution shapes tomorrow’s
cars
FinancialTimes - 11/05/2016
Shifting landscape: carmakers will face a changing world as new technologies,
competition and consumer habits challenge their traditional business models
Evolution, rather than revolution, has been the watchword of the global car industry for
decades … (see more)
Do We Need Car Dealers And Used Car Salesmen In The Future?
Forbes – 09/05/2016
Some reports say car dealers will cease to exist by 2025, while some believe the
role is indispensable. I believe the answer to this question is “yes”, but…
Yes, the role of the car dealer will continue to exist, but it will be fulfilled in different ways …
(see more)
Appeal of in-car connectivity boosts importance of dealer test drives
AM-Online - 24/05/2016
The importance of a dealer test drive has been highlighted by research into the
driver appeal of in-car connectivity.
A survey of 3,700 connected car owners in Europe revealed there is interest in connected
cars, in particular navigation, driver assistance and in-car entertainment … (see more)
Big Data
9 reasons why Fiat Chrysler-Google partnership makes sense
DetroitFreePress - 02/05/2016
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne has previously said automakers and tech companies
should view each other as partners rather than competitors and has met with
Apple and Google in San Francisco
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne has repeatedly said automakers must consider partnerships
with other automakers and tech giants like Apple and Google ... (see more)
Google positions updated Android as a standard for cars
AutoNews - 19/05/2016
Google plans to offer the Google-designed interface to automakers, though it
expects that most automakers using Android will design customized interfaces to
suit their brands.
In a play to persuade automakers to run cars on its Android operating system, Google
introduced today an updated version of Android that it promises will work easily with key incar features such as climate control, AM/FM radio and digital instrument clusters ... (see
more)
L'ACEA ravie de la protection des données UE
CarFix – 04/05/2016
La EU General Data Protection Regulation garantit la protection de l'automobiliste
L'ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) est satisfaite du vote du
Parlement européen sur la 'EU General Data Protection Regulation' … (see more)
New European laws introduced to protect driver privacy
AM-Online - 03/05/2016
Stricter data protection rules have been adopted by the European Parliament to
protect the privacy of drivers.
There will be a much higher standard for consent, the definition of what constitutes personal
data will change and there will be tougher sanctions for anybody breaking the rules ... (see
more)
Online Sales
Commission proposes new e-commerce rules to help consumers and companies
reap full benefit of Single Market
European Commission – 25/05/2016
The European Commission today tabled a package of measures to allow consumers
and companies to buy and sell products and services online more easily and
confidently across the EU.
A Delivering on its Digital Single Market and Single Market strategies, the European
Commission has presented a three-pronged plan to boost e-commerce by tackling
geoblocking, making cross-border parcel delivery more affordable and efficient and
promoting customer trust through better protection and enforcement ... (see more)
Alternative Fuels
L’UE en passe d’abandonner le verdissement des transports
EurActiv – 04/05/2016
Le seuil de 10 % d’énergie renouvelable dans les transports prévu par la loi
européenne sera supprimé après 2020, a confirmé la Commission. Une tentative de
geler la controverse sur les biocarburants.
La Commission européenne présentera à la fin de l’année une révision de la directive
relative aux énergies renouvelables, qui a pour objectif d’encourager le recours aux énergies
renouvelables, comme l’éolien ou le solaire, dans l’Union européenne … (see more)
Electric Cars
German gov't approves EV and plug-in hybrid incentives
AutoNews - 18/05/2016
The German cabinet today approved new incentives and tax breaks to boost
demand for electric cars in an attempt to meet its target of bringing 1 million EVs
onto roads by the end of the decade.
Under the plans, buyers of electric cars will receive a 4,000 euro subsidy, while buyers of
plug-in hybrid cars will get a premium of 3,000 euros ... (see more)
Used Cars Market
Enquête de la DGCCRF : Après les vendeurs VO, à qui le tour?
CNPA - 09/05/2016
Les résultats d’une enquête de la DGCCRF repris depuis hier par les médias
discréditent une fois de plus l’ensemble de la profession. Le CNPA ne peut accepter
que l’on remette en cause ses fondements et ses valeurs de transparence et
d’éthique et rappelle ses nombreuses propositions pour lutter contre les pratiques
relevées.
Une précédente enquête de la DGCCRF en 2015 sur le marché de la réparation-collision
avait déjà pointé du doigt un taux d’infraction important dans les garages. Avant de revenir
en arrière… Bis repetita? … (see more)
Autos d'occasion: les professionnels regrettent la communication de la Répression
des fraudes
AFP – 10/05/2016
Les professionnels de l'automobile ont regretté mardi la méthode de
communication de la Répression des fraudes, qui avait pointé la veille des
"anomalies" dans près de la moitié des commerces de véhicules d'occasion qu'elle
a inspectés.
"Les résultats d'une enquête de la DGCCRF (...) discréditent une fois de plus l'ensemble de
la profession", a affirmé le Conseil national des professions de l'automobile (CNPA) dans un
communiqué … (see more)
NADA insight: six ways to increase your used car performance
AM-Online - 23/05/2016
Mandy Servet, of Manheim, puts forward six ways to increase a dealer’s used car
performance, in insight gained from the recent NADA convention.
The margins achieved from used cars have become smaller over the past 10 years, she said.
This is as customers have become more knowledgeable and demand more transparency
from the dealer ... (see more)
New Mobility Services
The 2030 Urban Mobility Challenge: ACEA’s Contribution.
ACEA - 12/05/2016
The paper describes transport solutions that will meet future mobility demands.
These solutions are based on the following six main drivers:
1.
Integrated approach for sustainable cities: equal involvement of all stakeholders in
order to maximise emission reductions and boost mobility through better regulation.
2.
Connectivity revolution ... (see more)
Uber meets three commissioners to discuss collaborative economy
AgenceEurope - 23/05/2016
At his own request the American head of Uber, Travis Kalanick, met three
European commissioners on Monday 23 May - Elzbieta Bienkowska (Interrnal
Market), Violeta Bulc (Transport) and Carlos Moedas (Research) to discuss the
collaborative economy.
Very little information has filtered out from the meeting. When asked by Reuters on
Friday 20 May, about the meeting, Deputy Chief Spokesperson for the European
Commission Alexander Winterstein said that the Commission felt that new
technologies of this sort widened the range of choices on offer to European consumers
and ensured ever more competitive prices ... (see more)
Brexit
Motor retail industry votes for Brexit
AM-Online - 27/05/2016
More than half of AM-online readers think Britain should exit the EU.
Some 52.2% of respondents to our online poll said the UK should leave the European Union,
with 44.8% voting to remain and just 3% undecided ... (see more)
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