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The main work of CECRA focuses on the future competition law framework applicable to the motor vehicle sector; following up the current automotive crisis, and seeking ways within the European Commission’s CARS21 group to overcome problems. Other topics of interest to CECRA are the car and tyre labelling, scrapping schemes, better regulation, Small Business Act, Euro 5 and VI, consumer protection package, car taxation, decopaint, eurodesign and many more.

The news section is frequently updated with news and articles relevant to the automotive sector.

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Press release : The "European Car Dealers - ECD", a division of CECRA, estimates that 12.594.600 passenger cars will be registered in Europe in 2012. This represents a reduction of 7,2% in comparison with 2011
27 January 2012
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CARS 21 - Interim report availalbe
12 December 2011

On the 2nd of December last, the CARS21 High Level group adopted an Interim Report containing concrete recommendations on a significant number of topics.
The report is available on EC website.
Please click on “read more” to view the Executive Report

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International agreed rules to speed up introduction of electric vehicles
17 November 2011

Brussels 17 November 2011 – The introduction of electrical cars will get a further boost with an international agreement promoted by the European Union, the United States and Japan in Geneva (Switzerland) today.

 

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How EC Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas sees the future of transport in Europe
16 November 2011

Extracts of his speech given at the Assemblée Nationale in Paris on 16 November 2011.

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What are the challenges ahead for Europe’s automotive industry according to the EC Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport, Siim Kallas?
09 November 2011

Extracts of his speech given at the occasion of the EUCAR (European Council for Automotive R&D) reception on November 8, 2011

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