Support for the vehicle trade

Support for the vehicle trade

There are signs of continuity at the top of the Viennese vehicle trade: Stephanie Ernst was chosen as a strong voice in the industry. The team, led by the acting chairwoman with the two new deputies Clemens Vohryzka and Daniel Fischer, has received a clear mandate to continue on the chosen path. “I would like to thank you very much for the great trust from the industry and, together with the vehicle sales team, I will do everything in my power to consistently pursue our goals and advance the burning issues,” said Stephanie Ernst in an initial reaction. "Our industry has had to overcome many challenges in recent years and is currently facing major industry-specific issues that we must advance with strong involvement of companies. With our team, we will continue to ensure that the industry's concerns are heard and the hardships and hurdles are reduced."

Portfolio of projects

There is a large portfolio of projects for the Viennese vehicle trade - from completely new things to the continuation of successful formats: The successful mobility trade fair “Vienna Drive” is scheduled to take place again in 2026. Stephanie Ernst: “We were all rewarded for our pioneering spirit with a great response from visitors and are already planning for 2026. Thanks to the Viennese dealers who have moved forward with us.” Building on the “Vienna Drive”, a communication and sales offensive for all Viennese retailers will soon start. “The centerpiece will be the “Vienna Mobility Days” in mid-May, where we will increasingly bring people to the dealers. “We want to ensure more visibility overall and address important concerns,” says Ernst. The “Gemeinsam Mobil” platform will also be continued and expanded. "We have seen that it is possible to promote discourse and provide impetus, especially when it comes to the topic of road safety. That is exactly where we will continue," said the chairwoman.

Trade visits

Stephanie Ernst also wants to continue her tour to the dealers: “It has been shown that on-site visits and exchanges in small groups make important topics and concerns visible and strengthen understanding, so we will stick to it.” Finally, there is a comprehensive catalog of specific topics that the vehicle trade committee wants to advocate for:

• Die Realisierung des Lobautunnels
• Eine Abfederung des immer noch im Raum stehenden Verbrennerverbot 2035 auf EU-Ebene
• Die Senkung der insgesamt sehr hohen KFZ-Besteuerung in Österreich
• Gesetzliche Anpassungen zur Steigerung der Verkehrssicherheit mit einem Fokus auf neue Verkehrsteilnehmer wie Lastenräder und E-Mopeds
• Vernünftige Regelungen für die öffentliche Parkraumnutzung
• Eine rasche Umsetzung der bereits beschlossenen Anpassung des Angemessenheitswerts beim Neuwagenkauf, der mit maximal 40.000 Euro einfach nicht mehr zeitgemäß ist.

“We have a lot planned, the team is determined to work with all our might and I am convinced that we will be able to implement a lot,” says chairwoman Stephanie Ernst.