Nowadays, “Germany is the third largest manufacturing country for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, one in ten of all vehicles produced worldwide comes off a production line in Germany” . For several decades the automobile industry has been a key sector in the German economy and the most active and largest Industry in the European Union . Germany is host to major car manufacturers, including prestigious brands such as: Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Volkswagen. These brands are world famous for their innovation and quality. They are both accepted and popular all over the world. This essay will describe the automotive industry in Germany and impact of regulations and policies placed on it from both the European Union and the German government. In particular the major markets, growth rates, annual expenditures/profits of this industry will be considered. Moreover, future impacts will be analysed whilst recommendations and justifications how to enter the industry will be given.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Description of the German automotive industry
- Major markets
- Growth rate
- Annual expenditure/profits
- Government policies impacting on the industry
- The European regulatory environment
- Block Exemption
- Oil consumption
- Clean air
- European safety program
- The German regulatory environment
- National transport policy
- Education and research
- Financial support
- Fuel taxes
- The European regulatory environment
- Future developments
- Future developments in Europe
- Alternative fuels
- Old car recycling
- Enlargement of the European automotive industry
- Future developments in Germany
- Taxation and fiscal policy
- German automotive industry is shifting to Eastern Europe
- CO2 emissions
- Future developments in Europe
- Recommendations and justification about how to enter the German automotive industry
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to provide a detailed analysis of the German automotive industry, encompassing its major markets, growth rate, annual expenditures/profits, and the impact of regulations and policies on its performance. The essay also delves into future developments that will shape the industry and provides recommendations for entering the German automotive market.
- The importance of the German automotive industry to the national economy and its global influence.
- The regulatory environment impacting the industry, including policies from both the European Union and the German government.
- Future developments in the industry, encompassing both domestic and international trends.
- Strategies for entering the German automotive market.
- The role of research and development in driving innovation and competitiveness.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction presents the German automotive industry as a key sector in the German economy, highlighting its significant contribution to GDP and employment. It outlines the industry's global reach and its reputation for innovation and quality.
Chapter 2 provides a detailed description of the German automotive industry, including its major markets, growth rate, and annual expenditures/profits. It examines the industry's structure, its key players, and its focus on high-valued automobiles.
Chapter 3 examines the government policies impacting the German automotive industry, focusing on both the European Union and the German regulatory environments. It analyzes the impact of regulations on areas such as emissions, safety, and fuel consumption.
Chapter 4 explores future developments in the German automotive industry, considering both European and German perspectives. It examines the potential impact of trends such as alternative fuels, old car recycling, and industry expansion.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The German automotive industry, European Union regulations, German government policies, future developments, alternative fuels, old car recycling, industry expansion, market entry strategies, research and development.
- Quote paper
- Stephan Osswald (Author), 2006, Description of the German automotive industry - Critical analysis of the types of businesses existing in the industry and the government policies impacting on the industry, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/80981
