The "Automobile Industry Pocket Guide" published by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) in 2011 provides key figures on employment, vehicle production and registration, vehicle use and taxation, and international trade in the automotive industry. The guide highlights the importance of the automotive industry to the European economy and society, and the need to maintain its competitiveness. ACEA is a trade association based in Brussels that represents the interests of European automobile manufacturers and maintains a dialogue with policy makers and other stakeholders in the EU. The guide is a valuable tool for those interested in automobile industry issues and policies.
