Nissan Approved as a Member of European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)

Nissan Approved as a Member of European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)

(IN BRIEF) The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has officially approved Nissan’s membership application, effective from January 1, 2024. Nissan, a Japanese vehicle manufacturer with a long history and a strong presence in Europe, operates manufacturing facilities in Spain and the UK, as well as research and development centers in Germany, Spain, and the UK. The company’s European headquarters are located in France. Nissan’s membership will enhance the collective representation of the European vehicle industry and strengthen collaboration in advancing electric mobility and achieving carbon neutrality, according to ACEA Director General Sigrid de Vries and Nissan AMIEO Region Chairperson Guillaume Cartier.

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 20-Oct-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has approved a membership application from Nissan, which will take effect from 1 January 2024.

Established in the 1930s, the Japanese vehicle manufacturer has a rich history, producing a wide range of vehicle types and models. With manufacturing facilities in Spain and the UK, and research and development facilities in Germany, Spain, and the UK, Nissan has a strong presence in and commitment to Europe. Its European headquarters are based in France.

“We are pleased to welcome Nissan to our fold, whose membership will further strengthen the European vehicle industry’s collective voice at this critical juncture for our sector,” stated Sigrid de Vries, ACEA Director General.

“Nissan has participated in a number of ACEA activities over the last 10 years, and we are proud to become a formal member. We look forward to further collaboration with our partners in the European automotive industry as we drive towards full electrification and carbon neutrality,” stated Guillaume Cartier, Chairperson, Nissan AMIEO Region.

Notes for editors
ACEA represents Europe-based passenger car, van, truck, and bus manufacturers. With the addition of Nissan Automotive Europe S.A.S. next year, ACEA will count 15 members: BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group.

About ACEA

• The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) represents the 14 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, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group.
• Visit www.acea.auto for more information about ACEA, and follow us on www.twitter.com/ACEA_auto or www.linkedin.com/company/ACEA/.

About the EU automobile industry

• 13.0 million Europeans work in the automotive sector
• 11.5% of all manufacturing jobs in the EU
• €374.6 billion in tax revenue for European governments
• €101.9 billion trade surplus for the European Union
• Over 7% of EU GDP generated by the auto industry
• €59.1 billion in R&D spending annually, 31% of EU total

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SOURCE: ACEA