This report provides an overview of the economic and market conditions of the EU automotive industry in the first quarter of 2016. The report begins with an EU economic outlook, followed by a section on passenger cars, which includes information on registrations and production. The report also provides data on the registration of cars by alternative fuel type and the diesel penetration rate in the EU. The report concludes with a section on trade, including information on imports and exports. Overall, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of the EU automotive industry in the first quarter of 2016.