Ewan has been editor of Retreading Business since 2006 and of Tyre & Rubber Recycling since the magazine was founded. During this period he has become an expert on the global tyre recycling sector. He has many years' experience as an automotive journalist including a period at Tyres & Accessories.
February VDA Figures Show Generally Positive Movement
Germany’s VDA’s latest figures for vehicle sales for February show a slight month on month increase from 2022, but the year to date shows no overall variation.
German CV Sales up in February but Green Sales Down
However, it is notable that German Electric (BEV, PHEV and FCEV) are down in total by 20 per cent this year, though pure BEV do show an increase.
Commercial vehicles, across the board are showing increases in registrations, though trailer sales are down by 10 per cent this year to date.
The biggest gains are in the 3.5 – 6 ton class and the 6 – 16 ton class, with year to date increases of 48 and 25 per cent respectively. Trailers may be down 10 per cent overall, though semi-trailers are only down 2 per cent.