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Automotive Industry

Driving Performance through Technology

If Germany is known for one thing, it's the automotive industry. But we're not just sitting back and riding our reputation. Our automotive industry keeps the throttle at full!

It's our largest industry by turnover - Germany is a primary location for development facilities and Europe's leading market for passenger car manufacturers and suppliers. We have the infrastructure, the research facilities, and the highly trained personnel to extend our track record of leadership. Have a look at our numbers and see what we have to offer. We'll put you in the driver's seat!

Our Industry in Numbers

Nº 1 automotive market in Europe by production and sales (5.7 million cars produced and 3.1 million new registrations in 2007)
over 290 billion Euro in annual combined revenues for manufacturers and suppliers
30 vehicle assembly plants in operation, more than 1/3 of Europe's installed capacity
20% of all newly registered vehicles in Europe carry "Made in Germany" label
more than 10 billion Euro invested by the German auto industry in 2007
Nº 1 in innovation, with 1,775 patents for transportation technologies in 2007 and over 32 innovative clusters in automotive-related areas

Our Advantages

MARKET - Germany is home to the largest concentration of OEM plants and decision-making centers in Europe - we offer distinct advantages in terms of production volume and client and product diversification. Our market has the largest potential for automotive suppliers. Within the next five years, over 35 percent of the volume resulting from new vehicle programs in Europe will be produced at our plants.

PERSONNEL - Germany offers Europe's most experienced automotive labor force, and its educational system provides industry-specific, on-the-job training.

R&D - Strong networks of cooperation exist between companies, universities, and research institutions involved in mechatronics, microelectronics, power electronics, telematics, environmental technologies, manufacturing processes and technologies, and materials - just to name a few!

LEADERSHIP - Germany is the technological leader in all automotive-related industries - from machine building to electronics.

INCENTIVES - Germany offers numerous incentives for all investors - regardless of whether they are from Germany or otherwise. There is a large selection of programs designed to support a wide variety of business activities at different stages of the investment process available. Support ranges from cash incentives for the reimbursement of direct investment costs to incentives for labor and research and development (R&D).

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - We offer an extensive and comprehensive logistics infrastructure that integrates state-of-the-art transportation networks with the most modern telematics, IT, and telecommunications systems.

STABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT - Social, economic, and political stability provide a solid base for your corporate projects. Our judiciary and civil services are highly professional. Contractual agreements are secure, and intellectual property is strictly protected in Germany.

References

Toyota - Denso (TDDK)
Daimler, Mitsubishi (MDC Power)
Gruppo Magnetto
Linamar
Cloyes Gear
Accuma

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