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ACEM Secretary General outlines the priorities of the sector during the first GEAR 2030 meeting
15 Feb 2016

On 26 January 2016, ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot presented the motorcycle industries’ views on the present and future of the sector at the first meeting of the High Level Group GEAR 2030.

During his presentation Mr Perlot explained that the economic downturn has put considerable pressure on the sector and that there is a clear need for policies that create favourable and predictable conditions to help motorcycle manufacturers to continue investing in Europe.

Fair and balanced trade agreements, a clear and workable type-approval framework as well as market surveillance activities, were mentioned as good examples of some of the policies needed by the motorcycle industry.

Mr Perlot also emphasized that emerging technologies such as intelligent transport systems and, in the future, automated vehicles have a high safety potential for vulnerable road users. 

A space for cooperation between industry and policy-makers

Commenting on the first meeting of GEAR 2030, ACEM and BMW Motorrad President Stephan Schaller said:

“We welcome this major initiative and we will remain closely involved in the work done in GEAR 2030. It is particularly encouraging that the European Commission has decided to continue the good cooperation with ACEM members, and to follow up on the work done by the Cars 2020 forum”.

The European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Elżbieta Bieńkowska, said:

“I expect this group to develop a forward-looking agenda to fuel innovation, adapt to new trends and reinforce access to growth-driven markets. With this process I am also turning a new page in cooperation with the industry. I trust we can build a positive agenda”.

About GEAR 2030

The High Level Group GEAR 2030 is an EU initiative which will run for 2 years and will discuss and formulate recommendations to ensure that the European automotive industry remains competitive at the international stage.

The first GEAR 2030 meeting took place on 26 January 2016 and brought together several European associations including ACEM, ACEA and ETRMA, as well as representatives from Member States, trade unions, consumer organisations and NGOs.

The meeting was also attended by the several European Commissioners including Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Internal Market, Industry and Entrepreneurship); Günther Oettinger (Digital Economy and Society); Marianne Thyssen (Employment and Social Affairs); and Violeta Bulc (Mobility and Transport).


Further information

To see the full composition of the group please click here.

To learn more about GEAR 2030 please click here.

Motorcycle registrations continue to increase in the EU: +9.3% in the first 11 months of 2015
17 Dec 2015

A total of 1,151,657 powered-two and three-wheelers were registered during the first eleven months of 2015 in the EU.

This represents an increase of 4.4% compared to the 1,102,996 vehicles registered during the same period of 2014.

Registrations performed positively in Spain (138,590 units, +16.7%), the UK (109,542 units, +12.7%), Italy (190,405 units, 6.2%), and Germany (176,711 units, +3.0%). They decreased in France (227,817 units, -4.2%).

Motorcycle registrations

Cumulative motorcycle registrations grew by 9.3% during the first eleven months of 2015 on a year-on year basis. A total of 846,087 motorcycles were registered between January and November 2015, against 774,387 during the same period of 2014.

Year-on-year motorcycle registrations increased in most key European markets, namely Spain (124,020 units, +18.0%), the UK (100,775 units, +15.6%), Italy (167,035 units, +9.8%), Germany (146,862 units, +6.1%).

Motorcycle registrations decreased in France (145,303 units, -0.8%).

Moped registrations

A total of 305,570 mopeds were registered during the first eleven months of 2015 in the EU, whilst 328,609 had been registered during the same period of 2014.

This represents a decrease of 7.0%. Registrations increased in Spain (14,570, +6.2%), although they decreased in Germany (29,849 units, -10.0%), France (82,514 units, -9.5%), the UK (8,767 units, -12.7%), and Italy (23,370 units, -14.1%).

Motorcycle registrations in the EU continue to increase: +9.2% during the first ten months of 2015
16 Dec 2015

A total of 1,091,956 powered-two and three-wheelers were registered during the first ten months of 2015 in the EU.

This represents an increase of 3.9% compared to the 1,051,142 vehicles registered during the same period of 2014.

Registrations performed positively in Spain (128,830 units, +17.2%), the UK (102,774 units, +12.5%), Italy (181,697 units, 5.6%), and Germany (173,027 units, +3.7%). They decreased in France (214,841 units, -4.2%).

Motorcycle registrations

Cumulative motorcycle registrations grew by 9.2% during the first ten months of 2015 on a year-on year basis.

A total of 807,239 motorcycles were registered between January and October 2015, against 739,486 during the same period of 2014.

Year-on-year motorcycle registrations increased in most key European markets, namely Spain (115,390 units, +18.8%), the UK (94,721 units, +15.4%), Italy (159,614 units, +9.1%), Germany (143,178 units, +6.2%). Motorcycle registrations decreased in France (137,713 units, -0.9%).

Moped registrations

A total of 284,717 mopeds were registered during the first ten months of 2015 in the EU, whilst 311,656 had been registered during the same period of 2014.

This represents a decrease of 8.6%. Registrations increased in Spain (13,440, +5.7%), although they decreased in Germany (29,849 units, -6.5%), France (77,128 units, -9.4%), the UK (8,053 units, -13.1%), and Italy (22,083 units, -14.6%).


Documents available to download


Press contact

For further information or to receive future market updates, news or press releases please contact Manuel Ordonez de Barraicua, ACEM communications officer.

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T. +32 (0) 22 30 97 32.

ACEM President Stephan Schaller discusses the outlook for the motorcycle industry in Pan European Networks
11 Dec 2015

Pan European Networks interviewed ACEM and BMW Motorrad President Stephan Schaller to get his views on the outlook for the motorcycle industry.

The interview, published in the November 2015 edition of Pan European networks, focuses on recent developments in the L-category industry, how European research can help the industry to develop new vehicle concepts, and the current situation of the European market for mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles.

Michael Brennan, the editor of Pan European Networks, and Mr Schaller also discussed the importance of the European Commission's international trade agenda for the industry, as well as private and public cooperation in other policy areas.

To read the full interview, please click here...


Documents available to download

About 300 motorcyclist improved their riding skills thanks to ANESDOR and the Catalan Traffic Service
04 Dec 2015

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On 25 November 2015 ANESDOR and the Catalan Traffic Service, Servei Català de Trànsit, completed the first round of Formació 3.0., a training programme that aims at improving motorcyclists’ riding skills in different parts of Spain.

Helping riders to improve their skills

A total of 287 motorcyclists participated in the first 7 sessions of Formació 3.0. This training programme allowed motorcyclists to practice their riding skills on some of the more popular back roads in the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona.

All riding sessions were video-recorded, shown to participants and analysed. Motorcyclists received detailed and tailored feedback from specialist motorcycle trainers and members of the regional Catalonian police, the Mossos d’Esquadra.

Some of the areas where further improvement for riders was needed included: braking techniques, cornering speed, use of available space on the road, vehicle maintenance, and anticipation of possible dangerous situations on the road.

A joint initiative between ANESDOR and the Catalan Traffic Service

Formació 3.0 is a joint initiative between ANESDOR and the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT).

It is also part of ACEM’s efforts to enhance cooperation between national administrations, vehicle users and industry representatives to improve motorcycling safety across Europe.

Formació 3.0 training sessions were funded by the SCT.

Quotes

Commenting on the training programme, ANESDOR’s Secretary General, José María Riaño, said: “Thanks to this program hundreds of motorists had an excellent opportunity to improve their riding skills in a setting where they ride frequently during the weekends: the back roads of the Catalan country side”.

“Advanced training for motorcyclists is essential to prevent riding mistakes and to reduce the possibility of a fatal accident”.

The Director of the Catalan Traffic Service, Eugenia Domenech, said: “We want this programme to become a tool to help motorcyclists to improve their riding techniques and their safety on the roads, whilst enjoying a safe ride”.


Gallery of photos

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About ANESDOR

ANESDOR is the industry association that represents the interests of the powered-two and three-wheeler industry in Spain. The association, which was founded in 1954, brings together vehicle manufacturers and importers, as well as companies that manufacture vehicle parts and components.

www.anesdor.com

How off-road sports can boost local economies in the UK. The case of Skegness Annual Beach Race
06 Nov 2015

The Skegness Annual Beach Race, which takes place on 7 and 8 November, is helping to extend the tourist season, according to a report by East Lindsey District Council. Last year’s race attracted over 20,000 spectators – the largest number to date.

The event is popular with both out of town visitors and local residents, injecting nearly 750,000 pounds into the local economy.

The race is organised by the Amateur Motorcycle Association (AMCA), a not for profit organisation which exists to promote grass roots participation in off-road motorcycle sport, particularly motocross. 

What local authorities think

Commenting on the event, Councillor Adam Grist, now Portfolio Holder for Market Towns and Rural Economy, said:

“Since the race first came to Skegness in 2010, AMCA has helped to provide a huge boost to the town at a traditionally quieter time of year – last year with upwards of 20,000 people attending the two day event.

“This provides an increased footfall in the town which supports local businesses, amenities and attractions with people staying, eating and shopping locally".

Town Manager Lisa Collins explained it was particularly helpful to seaside traders: “(The Race) is helping Skegness extend its traditional visitor season: it allows traders to remain open for an extra weekend, in particular the traditional seaside traders on the seafront”.

“It is key to the town’s future that we retain such events to actively promote Skegness as an all year round visitor destination.” 

Empowering local authorities to organise motor sport events

UK Government research informed last year’s decision to pass legislation making it easier for local authorities to stage their own motorsport events.

The UK Government press release which announced the introduction of new legislation included this statement from Roads Minister Robert Goodwill:

“Motor sport events are great fun, extremely popular and make a valuable contribution to the economy. Allowing local authorities to organise carefully managed motor sports events is great news for the industry and will potentially benefit local communities around Great Britain.”

More information

You can find out more about the beach race here: http://amca.uk.com/beach-racing/skegness-beach-race 

To learn more about MCIA and AMCA please contact Stevie Muir on +44 (0) 79 89 37 85 97 or email her at  

EICMA to host its annual motorcycle show in Milan between 17 and 22 November
06 Nov 2015

EICMA, the ‘Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori’, will host the 73rd edition of its Worldwide Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan between 17 and 22 November 2015.

The 2015 edition will include a space dedicated to EICMA’s latest safety campaign ‘Watch out for two wheelers’

This initiaitve is placed under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the government of the city of Milan and counts with the support of the Italian Foundation for two-wheelers.

The EICMA exhibition, which has been running for 100 years now, is one the motorcycle industry’s most important events. Every year manufacturers showcase their latest and upcoming models of motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles and quadricycles.

The 2014 edition of EICMA attracted about 628,600 visitors and about 6,940 media professionals.

To learn more about this event please visit http://www.eicma.it/

Motorcycle registrations in the EU continue to increase during the first nine months of 2015
05 Nov 2015

A total of 1,010,413 powered-two and three-wheelers were registered during the first nine months of 2015 in the EU.

This represents an increase of 4.4% compared to the 967,368 vehicles registered during the same period of 2014.

Registrations performed positively in Spain (116,475 units, +19.9%), the UK (94,248 units, +12.3%), Italy (168,831 units, 6.4%), and Germany (161,484 units, +2.7%). They decreased in France (196,434 units, -2.6%).

Motorcycle registrations

Cumulative motorcycle registrations grew by 10.1% during the first nine months of 2015 on a year-on year basis. A total of 752,251 motorcycles were registered between January and September 2015, against 683,173 during the same period of 2014.

Year-on-year motorcycle registrations increased in all key European markets, namely Spain (104,349 units, +21.6%), the UK (86,972 units, +15.1%), Italy (148,554 units, +9.9%), Germany (137,186 units, +7.0%), and France (127,224 units, +0.4%).

Moped registrations

A total of 258,162 mopeds were registered during the first nine months of 2015 in the EU, whilst 284,195 mopeds had been registered during the same period of 2014. This represents a decrease of 9.2%.

Registrations increased in Spain (12,126, + 7.3%), although they decreased in France (69,210 units, -8.6%), the UK (7,276 units, -12.3%), Germany (24,298 units, -16.2%) and Italy (20,277 units, -13.6%).


Documents available to download

ACEM - Statistical press release - September 2015.pdf [0.27 MB]

ACEM - Statistical data - September 2015.xls [0.25 MB]


Press contact

For further information or to receive future market updates, news or press releases please contact Manuel Ordonez de Barraicua, ACEM communications officer. E.  T. +32 (0) 22 30 97 32.

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