ACEA launches ACEA:intelligence, a new premium data company to navigate Europe’s automotive transformation – ACEA

Brussels, 02 October 2025 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) today announced the launch of ACEA:intelligence, a new digital company providing comprehensive, authoritative data on Europe’s automotive industry.

From electrification and trade to safety and jobs, the automotive sector shapes daily life, drives growth and supports millions. As Europe faces the twin challenges of competitiveness and sustainability, reliable data is more vital than ever.

For years, ACEA has provided trusted reference data through its cars and commercial vehicles registration statistics and flagship Automobile Industry Pocket Guide. ACEA:intelligence expands on this legacy for the digital era.

“Our industry is undergoing profound transformation driven by electrification, shifting trade relationships and complex regulatory frameworks. Informed decisions require a solid evidence base,” said Sigrid de Vries, ACEA Director General. “ACEA is a household name, providing dedicated policy advice and automotive industry information to a broad group of stakeholders. Operating independently, ACEA:intelligence sets out to unlock uniquely aggregated data to an international audience of professionals and experts.”

“We designed this platform for businesses, service providers, policy experts and researchers who need clarity in a fast-changing landscape,” added Alexandre Provost, ACEA:intelligence General Manager. “By combining factual, extensive data with an intuitive digital experience, we make complex statistics accessible and actionable in just a few clicks.”

Key features of ACEA:intelligence :

  • Credibility and Legitimacy of the Source – Powered directly by Europe’s leading automotive manufacturers, delivering first-hand, reliable and authoritative data. The only platform where the industry itself speaks through aggregated figures.
  • Comprehensive Coverage of Key Topics – From vehicle registrations to electrification, trade, safety and employment, covering all major dimensions of the industry, including the heavy-duty sector. A true 360° view of Europe’s automotive landscape, continuously updated with the latest figures.
  • Datasets and Studies/Reports – Available either “on the shelf” (ready-made) or “on demand” (tailormade). Our datasets span the full spectrum of the automotive sector, from vehicle registrations and emissions to resource consumption and vehicles in use. Complementing these, our studies and factbooks provide deeper insights into trends, regulations, taxation and the role of key industry players.
  • Benefits for Users (Exhaustive, Neutral, Granular) – All critical industry data in one platform, presented with full neutrality and without bias. Users can zoom in by country, manufacturer or technology for precise, targeted analysis.
  • Innovation and Digital Experience – Interactive trackers, dashboards and customizable filters make complex data easy to access and interpret. A seamless digital experience that turns statistics into actionable insights in just a few clicks.
  • Strategic Opportunities for Businesses, Researchers, Policymakers – Businesses and investors can identify trends, benchmark performance and guide innovation strategies. Researchers and policymakers gain a trusted reference base to inform studies, forecasts and public policy.

ACEA:intelligence turns complex automotive data into actionable intelligence, equipping leaders across business and policy with the knowledge to navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

For more information, visit: https://www.aceaintelligence.eu/

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) today announced the launch of ACEA:intelligence, a new digital company providing comprehensive, authoritative data on Europe’s automotive industry.


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About ACEA

  • The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) represents the 16 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, Nissan, Renault Group, Stellantis, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group.
  • Visit www.acea.auto for more information about ACEA, and follow us on https://www.x.com/ACEA_auto or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ACEA/

About the EU automobile industry

  • 13.2 million Europeans work in the automotive sector
  • 10.3% of all manufacturing jobs in the EU
  • €383.7 billion in tax revenue for European governments
  • €106.7 billion trade surplus for the European Union
  • Over 7.5% of EU GDP generated by the auto industry
  • €72.8 billion in R&D spending annually, 33% of EU total
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