Car sales 2022 down slightly
In 2022, according to official figures from BOVAG, RAI Association and RDC, 312.129 new passenger cars will be registered. That is 3,2 percent less than in 2021. In 2022, according to…
We more often choose bicycles in the higher price segment.
Consumers are increasingly purchasing bicycles in the higher price segment. For example, the share of bicycles above €2700 increased from 4 percent in 2017 to 19 percent in 2021. From…
The Dutch fleet is getting older and older
On January 1, 2022, for the first time there were more than 5 million passenger cars in the Netherlands that were 10 years or older (built in 2012 or older); 5.005.615 to be precise.…
BOVAG establishes Pitspro Academy
Especially in times of staff shortages, it is extra important to be considerate of employees and invest in their personal development. Good entrepreneurship requires good employment practices with an eye…
Expected increase in passenger car sales
The slight increase in sales in 2023 is motivated by a possible positive effect on the historically low consumer confidence due to government interventions in the energy crisis. RAI Association and BOVAG expect that in…
BOVAG finds support for energy bills bizarre
To be eligible for support for higher energy bills, an SME's energy costs must represent at least 12,5 percent of its turnover. To be considered for…
New engine sales highest level in 14 years
New engine sales reached a 2022-year high in the first three quarters of 14. According to the figures from BOVAG, RAI Association and RDC, the amount…
Fewer new passenger cars registered
From January to September this year, 224.944 new passenger cars were registered in the Netherlands. According to the figures from BOVAG, RAI Association and RDC, that is 4,6 percent less...
BOVAG starts energy platform for entrepreneurs
Because BOVAG entrepreneurs are confronted with major challenges in the energy transition, on the way to climate-neutral moving and entrepreneurship, BOVAG is launching the platform www.bovagenergie.nl. With information, advice, tools, products and services. BOVAG members are…
Number of electric cars tripled
The number of electric cars on the road is growing rapidly. This is evident from the figures from BOVAG, RAI Association and RDC data center. As of September 1, for the first time there were more…
Increase in net profit for car dealers in the first half of 2022
The BOVAG Industry Barometer of BOVAG Car Dealers shows that the average net profit per location in the first half of this year was exactly 2 percent. In the first half…
FOCWA and BOVAG sound alarm about costs
On behalf of the damage industry, FOCWA and BOVAG are sounding the alarm about the sharply increased costs for damage repair companies, as a result of which they will no longer be able to carry out damage repair properly and safely...