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Fig. 2.2: Passenger vehicle production (in thousands; and % change from 2022) in EU countries and the UK in 2023

Source: International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), own calculation In recent years, there has been a certain shift in passenger car production capacity between some EU Member States. ese changes are re ected in changes in the shares of total passenger car production within the EU. While some traditional automotive powers have experienced rather stagnating or declining production, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have managed to signi cantly expand their production capacities and become among the leading European producers. Germany retained its position as the largest passenger car producer in the EU in 2023 with a 32.9% share of total production. Spain followed in second place with a 15% share. e Czech Republic ranked third with a share of 11.2% of total passenger car production.

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