Editorial: The China probe is one thing, but Europe needs to reinforce innovation and continue its open approach to global trade
China, competitiveness, trade and clean transition dialogue. In her State of the Union speech earlier this month Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission put forth several topi...
29 Sep 2023 - Read more
Member states reject stricter vehicle pollutant standards
In the next decade, an estimated 100 million conventionally powered vehicles will be sold in the EU
The Commission’s proposal could be effectively implemented with a few prudent safeguards...
26 Sep 2023 - Read more
Call for better CO2 regulation to safeguard the good functioning of mobility networks and logistics chains
Representing the automotive supply and road transport sectors, CLEPA and IRU have addressed a letter to Members of the European Parliament calling for their support in preserving essential technology...
14 Sep 2023 - Read more
European automotive suppliers call on EU institutions to prioritise the adoption of the Critical Raw Materials Act and expedite trilogue negotiations
Electric vehicles contain over 200 kilograms of minerals versus around 40 kilograms in a conventional car
Current investments in raw material extraction and processing are insufficient to mee...
12 Sep 2023 - Read more
Automotive suppliers in the EU – R&I vision on circularity
This report presents the automotive suppliers‘ vision for the circularity research and innovation needs of the industry, including an overview of the emerging challenges related to the growing role...
11 Sep 2023 - Read more
Joint call to stimulate the European automotive industry’s transformation and enhance competitiveness
Open letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
Dear President,
The signatories of this open letter support the European Commission’s renewed focus on a competiti...
06 Sep 2023 - Read more
Open letter: Automotive supply value chain calls for a swift adoption of the Euro 7 regulation
Members of the European Parliament,
Ministers of the 27 EU Member States,Last year, the European Commission proposed a new Euro 7 pollutant emissions standard for new vehicle types, after years of...
04 Sep 2023 - Read more
Nils Poel becomes CLEPA’s Head of Market Affairs
Nils Poel has over 10 years of experience at the nexus of policy and industry, working as a market analyst in management consulting and strategic communications, and as part of the CLEPA t...
01 Sep 2023 - Read more
CLEPA DATA DIGEST #9 – A pillar of the EU economy, the auto industry, is starting to shake
Edition #9 – DATA DIGEST is CLEPA’s monthly publication shedding light on the health and resilience of the European automotive supply industry through latest facts and figures
A pillar of the EU...
29 Aug 2023 - Read more
Automotive and battery manufacturing coalition signs joint letter of concern on Carbon Footprint Rules for Electric Vehicle Batteries
The EU JRC (Joint Research Centre) has recently issued a final draft of the “Rules for the calculation of the Carbon Footprint of Electric Vehicle Batteries (CFB-EV)”, entering a phase of consulta...
27 Jul 2023 - Read more
CLEPA 2023 General Assembly elects new leadership
In the context of its General Assembly, CLEPA, the European association of automotive suppliers, approved its membership composition, annual accounts and its new statutes. CLEPA members elected Mr Mat...
27 Jul 2023 - Read more
Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability to officially establish as new European association
Leading players in the aftermarket sector consolidate efforts to drive innovative sustainability solutions and best practices through new EU association
Official presentation to take place du...
14 Jul 2023 - Read more
EU industry coalition calls for a swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement
CLEPA, together with 18 other European business associations, representing different industrial sectors responsible for millions of jobs, are calling on the European Union to ensure the swift ratifica...
05 Jul 2023 - Read more
Advancing EU leadership towards climate-neutral mobility: New position paper on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles
• CLEPA supports the revision of CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles as part of the EU’s objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050
• Technology diversity is essential for operato...
29 Jun 2023 - Read more
EU co-legislators reach agreement on the Data Act – a sector-specific legislation must now quickly follow
The Data Act agreement in trilogue is expected to allow third-parties to provide innovative services to the end user, but will need a complementary regulation that addresses the complexities o...
29 Jun 2023 - Read more
CS3D: Stakes are high as legal framework for sustainability due diligence enters last phase of political negotiations
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive should not undermine EU's integration in global value chains
The European Parliament agreed on its final negotiating mandate earlier this mo...
28 Jun 2023 - Read more
CLEPA DATA DIGEST #8 – Resilience in the face of declining competitiveness – will it be enough?
Edition #8 – DATA DIGEST is CLEPA’s monthly publication shedding light on the health and resilience of the European automotive supply industry through latest facts and figures
Resilience in the f...
22 Jun 2023 - Read more
Commission takes a step in the recognition of automotive suppliers’ contribution to sustainable economy
Climate Delegated Act incorporates the production of powertrain components including e-motors, power electronics, thermal management and braking systems in its definition of sustainable economic...
14 Jun 2023 - Read more
Fleet vehicles capture larger share of the EU aftermarket
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and CLEPA have collaborated to identify Europe's fleet aftermarket drivers towards 2030.
The fleet business is significantly growing, with Germany, France, Unite...
05 Jun 2023 - Read more
CLEPA endorses Euro 7 as key regulation for future air quality standards
Automotive suppliers support the further development of the type approval rules with the introduction of Euro 7, driven by a commitment to sustainable mobility, improved air quality and public h...
05 Jun 2023 - Read more