AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElectric Vehicles: German battery-electric registrations jumped 79.5% year on year in October, reaching 37% of new-car sales. But production fell 7% and exports nearly 10%, underscoring the strain on the auto industry. Auto Policy: German industry groups are urging Brussels to revise car-emissions rules and preserve a role for plug-in hybrids. Airlines and Cargo: Lufthansa expects its 2026 fuel bill to rise by €2 billion to €9.3 billion and says fares will climb by double digits next year. Meanwhile, Lufthansa Cargo’s operating profit surged in the third quarter. Road Transport: Germany’s digital driving licence is due in the i-Kfz app by the end of November, while federal law now enables a nationwide network of cameras to detect phone use behind the wheel.
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