Some useful links for learning more about the automobile industry in Europe. 
 

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Automotive Affairs in Washington, DC, works to expand global opportunities for U.S. automotive vehicle and parts manufacturers through a variety of programs including: market access and other trade policy initiatives, market analysis, business counseling, and selected export promotion initiatives.

DG Enterprise - Automotive page The European Commission's official EU Automotive site maintained by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Enterprise.

The European Automakers Association based in Brussels, Belgium, is an association of European autmobile manufacturers organizations that represents European automakers in Brussels. The website includes statistics as well as position papers on EU policy developments.