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FIA contribution to the consultation on collective redress

FIA contribution to the consultation on collective redress

02 May 2011

Here is the FIA contribution of 2 May 2011 to the European Commission consultation on collective redress.


Increased diesel taxes will hit consumers and the environment, says FIA Region I

Increased diesel taxes will hit consumers and the environment, says FIA Region I

13 April 2011

Although the aim of the European Commission’s new energy tax proposal to avoid competitive distortion in the energy sector is to be welcomed, increased taxes on diesel will send the wrong message to consumers on both price and lowering emissions.


White Paper on Transport focus on ITS welcomed but higher costs threaten consumer trust, says FIA

White Paper on Transport focus on ITS welcomed but higher costs threaten consumer trust, says FIA

28 March 2011

White Paper on Transport focus on ITS welcomed but higher costs threaten consumer trust, says FIA


New EC Automotive Competition Rules Are Welcome

New EC Automotive Competition Rules Are Welcome

27 May 2010

FIA automobile clubs, welcome Commissioner Almunia’s decision to retain sector specific rules to regulate competition in Europe’s automotive sector.


Commission votes on the new VRBER

Commission votes on the new VRBER

21 April 2010

The European Commission had adopted today the new legal framework for vertical agreements...


EU 2020 strategy for the clubs

EU 2020 strategy for the clubs

15 March 2010

On 03-03-2010, the EC launched its 2020 strategy, which aims at delivering more than 2% growth in the next 10 years. Two of the five goals set more specifically concerns FIA clubs...


Review of Competition Rules for Vertical Agreements

Review of Competition Rules for Vertical Agreements

29 September 2009

The Answer of the FIA Eurocouncil to the Consultation on the Review or Competition Rules Applicable to Vertical Agreements


“EC General vertical restraints BER review is not for cars” says FIA Eurocouncil

“EC General vertical restraints BER review is not for cars” says FIA Eurocouncil

28 July 2009

FIA calls on Commissioner Kroes not to apply the VRBER to cars but rather maintain a sector specific Regulation for the automotive sector.


Improved Motor Vehicle Block Exemption should keep motoring affordable

Improved Motor Vehicle Block Exemption should keep motoring affordable

23 July 2009

In its impact assessment for the future of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (BER), the European Commission acknowledged that “Stakeholders are virtually unanimous that the sector should continue to benefit from a block exemption (…)”.


EU set to decide on automotive sector

EU set to decide on automotive sector

08 July 2009

FIA Eurocouncil Chairman Werner Kraus met European Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes ahead of the formal adoption of policy documents determining the future of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation.


Car taxation: The European Commission requests Romania to modify its legislation

Car taxation: The European Commission requests Romania to modify its legislation

26 June 2009

The Commission is of the opinion that the provisions of the Romanian legislation might discriminate against used cars brought from other Member States and protect the domestic new car industry.


Drastic EC Action needed against new Slovenian Vignettes

Drastic EC Action needed against new Slovenian Vignettes

19 June 2009

The FIA Eurocouncil deplores Slovenia’s latest decree fixing a new road toll vignette system for its highway system of just 487km.


Buying a new vehicle in another Member State made easier

Buying a new vehicle in another Member State made easier

07 May 2009

As of May 2009 EU citizens will find it easier to buy a new vehicle in any EU Member State.


SURVEY PROVOKES HUGE INTEREST

SURVEY PROVOKES HUGE INTEREST

20 April 2009

European motorists have been sharing experiences and views about the Slovenian vignette system in an on-line survey made available in six languages by participating FIA clubs.


Czech Presidency simplifies rules for road transport

Czech Presidency simplifies rules for road transport

25 March 2009

The market for international road transport in the EU will be governed by new and clearer rules.


Commission takes FIA worries seriously

Commission takes FIA worries seriously

24 March 2009

FIA club president Carlos Barbosa gets support from Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso after clubs voicing serious concerns regarding petrol price fixing and economic recovery.


New controversy over “protectionist” French aid

New controversy over “protectionist” French aid

23 March 2009

After receiving assurances a few weeks ago from the French government that the aid scheme for the automotive sector would not impose conditions on the location of production, Renault has announced that production of one of its models made in Slovenia (Clio 2) would be moved back to France.


Region 1 President optimistic on after-market service

Region 1 President optimistic on after-market service

13 March 2009

The Block Exemption Regulation forces vehicle manufacturers to disclose repair information on all motor vehicles.


Clubs call for action on stagnant prices

Clubs call for action on stagnant prices

12 March 2009

Whilst the oil price per barrel has gone down, end prices for car drivers remain high. What explanations do clubs have?


Region 1 President optimistic on after-market service

Region 1 President optimistic on after-market service

03 March 2009

The Block Exemption Regulation forces vehicle manufacturers to disclose repair information on all motor vehicles.


Guarantees from the French government on the absence of protectionist measures

Guarantees from the French government on the absence of protectionist measures

02 March 2009

State aids: the Commission obtains guarantees from the French government on the absence of protectionist measures in the French plan for aid to the automotive sector


Commission set to impose anti-dumping duty on biodiesel

Commission set to impose anti-dumping duty on biodiesel

02 March 2009

A decision to impose anti-dumping duties on US biodiesel exports to the EU is expected to be taken by the European Commission.


Parliamentary question: Internal markets problems with blind-spot mirrors

Parliamentary question: Internal markets problems with blind-spot mirrors

27 February 2009

WRITTEN QUESTION by Corien Wortmann-Kool (PPE‑DE) to the Commission


Governments are wary of getting behind the wheel

Governments are wary of getting behind the wheel

26 February 2009

Requests for help from troubled carmakers are becoming more and more urgent, but they might not get the assistance they want from governments.


FIA answer to consultation on type-approval of two-and three wheelers

FIA answer to consultation on type-approval of two-and three wheelers

26 February 2009

Public consultation on a proposal for a Framework Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of two- and three wheel motor vehicles and quadricycles.


EU support to fight the crisis in the automotive sector

EU support to fight the crisis in the automotive sector

25 February 2009

The automotive sector with its 12 million jobs depending on this strategic industry has been hit particularly hard by the current economic crisis...


EUROPEAN POLITICS: WHAT’S NEW IN 2009

EUROPEAN POLITICS: WHAT’S NEW IN 2009

12 January 2009

The year 2009 brings many changes to European politics, not least in the field of transport. We examine some of the major changes and challenges.



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