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17 Mar R&D investment continues to grow despite inflation and the rise in energy and material costs, reveals latest CLEPA Pulse Check

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Automotive suppliers are proactively responding to supply chain disruptions and chip shortages, but cost pressures continue to prevent a full recovery post COVID-19 New investments in R&D and talent acquisition are seen as the best way to...

10 Mar New UN Regulation harmonises identification and snow performance of studded tyres

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] High-quality winter tyres are indispensable for driving safely on snowy or icy roads. Requirements vary from country to country, but usually winter tyre are those identified with special markings. The entry-level winter tyres are marked M+S (Mud plus Snow)....

08 Mar Industry coalition urges the EU institutions to continue to make EU trade agreements a priority

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The undersigned European associations, as key European industry stakeholders, urge the EU institutions to continue to make EU trade agreements a priority, opening new markets for trade and investment and promoting rules-based free trade, including strengthening the role...

04 Mar Russia-Ukraine: Crisis poses great risk to global supply chains

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The brutal Russian incursion into Ukraine signifies a dramatic shift after decades of stability, violating fundamental principles of democracy and rule of law, with severe ramifications for millions of livelihoods. CLEPA is closely following the latest developments and...

24 Feb CLEPA joins 11 other industries asking the Commission to carefully assess the impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on downstream industries

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_single_image image="20977" img_size="large" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]We, the signatories, representing a wide range of EU manufacturing industries (technology and engineering, automobile, home appliances, catering equipment, refrigerators, HVAC equipment) are convinced of the importance of our role in ensuring that Europe can...

24 Feb The Data Act proposal is a good first step in promoting a level playing field, but should be complemented by sector-specific legislation

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The European Commission published yesterday its proposal for a Data Act, a regulation which aims at facilitating B2B data sharing to open new opportunities for innovation and competition in the digital environment, and to ensure that data-based services...

18 Feb Applications for the 2022 CLEPA Innovation Awards open next week!

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The mobility-technology industry is one of the most innovative in the EU, with the auto sector responsible for 30% of private sector investment in R&D. With the aim to support and recognise the outstanding achievements of our industry,...

17 Feb CLEPA discussed access to in-vehicle data at High-Level Meeting on Connected and Automated Driving

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] As of 2022, there are approximately 52 million connected vehicles in Europe. Looking at the overall potential of data monetisation in the mobility ecosystem, the French Presidency of the Council organised a High-Level Meeting on Connected and Automated...

17 Feb CLEPA among the signatories of the joint declaration to foster cooperation between African and European automotive associations

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Industrial cooperation between Europe and Africa in the mobility sector is strengthened. African and European automotive associations taking part at this year’s EU-Africa Business Forum have virtually signed a joint declaration of intent on 16 February, in the...

16 Feb Fit for 55 | After the summer enthusiasm, prudence seems to be gaining ground – Newsletter Editorial February 2022

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text] Something seems to have shifted in the past few months. The enthusiasm triggered last summer by the European Commission’s ‘Fit for 55’ proposal on CO2 standards has been somewhat replaced...