Securing smart cars today; for safer autonomous cars tomorrow
The European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) published a study on the "Cyber security and resilience of smart cars". The report identifies good practices and recommendat...
23 January 2017 - Read more
Implementation of the eCall Directive
On the 17th of January, the European Commission published two regulations concerning the implementation of the eCall directive. This directive is aimed at equipping all new vehicles with eCall technol...
20 January 2017 - Read more
SKF investing to improve the competitiveness of large-size bearing production in Schweinfurt, Germany.
SKF is investing a further SEK 145 million in improving the competitiveness of its large-size bearing production in Schweinfurt, Germany.
Part of the investment will go to installing a ne...
18 January 2017 - Read more
Building a European Data Economy
On the 10th of January, the European Commission published a Communication on "Building a data economy". It is aimed at paving the way for new legislative actions in order to achieve the Digital Single...
18 January 2017 - Read more
Italian Antonio Tajani of the centre-right EPP is elected as the new President of the European Parliament.
He replaced outgoing president Martin Schulz, during the parliament's mid-term elections. Mr Tajani received 351 votes in the secret ballot. His competitor - Italian Gianni Pittella of the socialist S...
18 January 2017 - Read more
ZF technology on the winner’s podium of the 2017 Dakar Rally
Trucks with ZF technology make it into first and second place with all other vehicles equipt with ZF technology making it into the top five.
ZF technology has passed an enduring test...
16 January 2017 - Read more
CARTRE & SCOUT – Joint website
We are pleased to inform you the joint CARTRE/SCOUT website - http://connectedautomateddriving.eu/ - has been launched and it will provide all the updates regarding the European Conference "Conn...
12 January 2017 - Read more
Automotive Connect 2017
Bird & Bird in association with CLEPA and Automobil-Industrie have the pleasure of inviting you to the next annual international automotive conference, Automotive Connect, taking place on 9 March...
09 January 2017 - Read more
Autonomous car tech on display at CES 2017
Autonomous cars are taking a central role at this year’s CES in Las Vegas, reports Bloomberg. CLEPA members especially were very well represented and provided numerous demonstrations and explanation...
05 January 2017 - Read more
Report on RMI adopted by European Commission
On the 9th of December, the European Commission adopted the report on the operation of the system of access to vehicle repair and maintenance information.
Vehicle manufacturers are required under E...
10 December 2016 - Read more
CLEPA appoints new Secretary General
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, has appointed Sigrid de Vries as Secretary General. Sigrid succeeds Paul Schockmel, who left the organisation last summer. She’ll start in ea...
07 December 2016 - Read more
Forum for Mobility & Society discusses road safety
On 6 December 2016, the Forum for Mobility & Society issued a set of recommendations to EU policymakers in calling for improved efforts when it comes to reaching road safety targets. The docum...
07 December 2016 - Read more
McKinsey publishes study on convergence of automotive and tech
Last month, McKinsey published their latest automotive industry study - 'How the convergence of automotive and tech will create a new ecosystem'. The study looks at the four trends shapi...
07 December 2016 - Read more
ZF unveils new app providing spare parts information
On December 6 2016, ZF unveiled their new ZF Part Finder App which allows customers to search their entire range of spare parts available from the ZF Aftermarket premium product brands Sachs, Lem...
06 December 2016 - Read more
Deloitte Study: Direct Material Value Transformation (DMVT)
How to continually generate sustainable value in further maturing and competitive procurement environments
Many organizations have professionalized their direct material procurement in...
05 December 2016 - Read more
Commission publishes Energy Union Winter Package
On November 30, the European Commission unveiled its Energy Union Winter Package, described as the "Clean Energy for All Europeans" package. It consists of a range of legislative proposals rel...
02 December 2016 - Read more
Commission launches C-ITS Strategy
On November 30 2016, the European Commission adopted a European Strategy on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS), a milestone initiative towards cooperative, connected and automated m...
01 December 2016 - Read more
Automotive industry joins forces on access to vehicle data
Brussels, 1 December 2016 - Europe’s automobile manufacturers and automotive suppliers have announced that they are joining forces to find a solution for secure and safe access to vehicle data t...
01 December 2016 - Read more
BEUC Study: Low carbon cars in the 2020s
This November, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) published a study entitled "Low carbon cars in the 2020s: Consumer impacts and EU policy implications". This study takes a look a...
01 December 2016 - Read more
CLEPA joins Circular Economy Mission to Beijing
This week, CLEPA joined the EU's Circular Economy Mission to Beijing as part of a delegation including 79 representatives of 34 companies; 15 European business associations; 6 national...
25 November 2016 - Read more
CLEPA is moving
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, is moving to its new offices on the 15th of December 2016. These bigger, more modern, more accessible offices will improve the quality of our s...
24 November 2016 - Read more
EU reaches Conflict Minerals agreement
On 22 November 2016, the presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reached an informal deal on a regulation to stop the financing of armed groups through trade in conflict mi...
23 November 2016 - Read more
EPRS publishes road safety briefing
On November 21 2016, the European Parliament's Research Service published a briefing on Road Safety. Despite being the safest region in the world, and sustained efforts to tackle road safety, 26...
21 November 2016 - Read more
EU Presidency comments on Type Approval
On November 17 2016, the European Council Presidency published information note on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on the approval and market s...
21 November 2016 - Read more
Coordination of Automated Road Transport in Europe project kicks off
The European Commission’s new project - the Coordination of Automated Road Transport in Europe (CARTRE) – launched on November 2-3, 2016, at its kick-off event at Volvo Trucks Belgium in Brussels....
17 November 2016 - Read more