Automobile

The Japanese domestic car market is in crisis. Sales, which have declined for the last three consecutive years, are some 60% lower than in the peak year of 1990 and are still declining. Nonetheless, Japan is still the world’s fourth largest passenger car market after the US, the EU and China. European importers are particularly strong in the luxury segments of the market. Car ownership by household is broadly comparable to that in the EU, but as a result of the declining birth-rate and the ageing population, the overall market is unlikely to expand in the mid-term. Changes in the pattern of consumer spending, higher petrol prices and environmental concerns will affect the mix of car models sold in Japan. The committee works to achieve regulatory changes that can reduce the cost of doing business and ensure that European safety and environmental technology is available to the Japanese consumer in a timely manner.

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Chairman:
Mr. Anthony N.R. Millington
Director General
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
P.O. Box 564
Ark Mori Bldg, 30F
1-12-32 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6030
Tel: +81-3-3505-4963 | Fax: +81-3-3505-4871

Members:
Audi Japan K.K.
BMW Japan Corp.
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
Fiat Group Automobiles Japan Ltd.
Jaguar & Land Rover Japan
Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd.
Nicole Automobiles Co., Ltd.
Peugeot Citroen Japon Co., Ltd.
Porsche Japan K.K.
Scania Japan Limited
Volkswagen Group Japan K.K.
Volvo Cars Japan
Volvo Nippon K.K.