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The Car Industry is One of the Most-Regulated Sectors in the EU
Before a motor vehicle can be sold on the EU market, it must comply with what is known as the Framework Directive for Whole Vehicle Type Approval. This framework directive contains procedures and a long list of separate directives laying down technical requirements for motor vehicles, as well as for components and separate technical units from which vehicles are assembled. read more
The automotive sector is key to EU economic growth
The automotive sector is key for sustaining and improving the economic strength of the European Union, ensuring future prosperity of its citizens. There is a clear need to establish a policy framework that nurtures the automotive industry, the “engine of Europe”.
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What is CARS 21 and why is it important?
CARS 21 embodies the crucial recognition that regulation does affect the competitiveness of the industry and that this effect should be minimised in the interest of society as a whole. CARS21 also leads the road to balancing environmental and economic interests. read more
International harmonisation of regulation is a high priority
As the automotive industry becomes ever more globalised, world markets are becoming increasingly important to European car and truck manufacturers. Common standards and regulations reduce costs and improve economies of scale and are thus essential to the competitiveness of the European industry. The international and global harmonisation of regulations is a high priority for the European automotive industry. read more
Innovative industries depend on a robust intellectual property rights regime
European vehicle manufacturers suffer considerable economic damage as a result of counterfeiting, in terms of lost profit, brand image and competitiveness. A robust intellectual property rights regime, backed up by enforcement, is a necessary pre-condition for fostering investment in innovative industries including the automotive sector.
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: EU demand for trucks picks up in January
Demand for new commercial vehicles in Europe was up 1.9% in January 2008 compared to January last year.
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Automobile production expanded by 5.3% in 2007
The contribution of the European motor vehicle industry to economic growth in the EU27 has been positive and sustained through 2007 according to the ACEA winter Economic Report. read more...
PASSENGER CARS: German registrations bolster EU market
In Europe (EU27 + EFTA), 0.3% less cars were registered than in January last year, with 1,308,761 units compared to 1,312,131 in 2007. read more...
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Study: Road works often a danger zone
A study by EuroTest has found that many European work zones are accident black spots, with a higher than normal frequency of accidents. read more...
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Europe has more than 250 automobile production sites
Europe is the world's largest motor vehicle producer. More than 250 automobile manufacturing plants in the EU are supporting over 12 million families. read more...
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