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13 June 2013
The FIA has today welcomed a new European Commission proposal on the emergency call eCall system which sets a target date of 2015 for implementation of the technology in all new, type-approved cars in Europe.
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29 May 2013
On Thursday 30 May, the European Parliament Transport committee is voting on the roadworthiness package and on the further harmonisation of vehicle testing frequency.
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28 May 2013
The gap between official fuel-economy figures and real world running costs has reached 25%, causing motorists to spend an average of €300 per year more on fuel than if the gap were closed, a new International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) report shows. Ten years ago the gap was less than 10 per cent.
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15 May 2013
A declaration calling on the European Commission to support the deployment of in-vehicle telematics systems and applications, while keeping in mind consumer interests and concerns, was today (15 May 2013) adopted by the FIA Eurocouncil, made up of the 76 FIA Automobile Clubs in Europe.
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06 May 2013
This year’s European Road Safety Day is on 6 May, the first day of the UN Global Road Safety Week. To mark the occasion, the CLEPA, eSafetyAware, and the FIA invite the road safety community and the general public to join a walk led by EC Vice President Kallas for pedestrian safety (beginning at Schuman Roundabout at 16:00) and to experience demonstrations of advanced life-saving vehicle technologies at Autoworld (14:00-20:00).
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25 April 2013
The FIA today has welcomed the EP Environment committee’s backing for ambitious CO2 targets up to 2020 and in the longer-term, as well as a new test cycle by 2017.
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23 April 2013
Consumers will lose out if the test cycle for passenger car emissions is not revised to take account of real world conditions, and if supercredits are used to water-down current targets, the FIA has said in a letter to European Parliament ENVI MEPs ahead of a key committee vote tomorrow. The FIA Region I office is a consumer body representing 71 Automobile Clubs and their 35 million members in Europe.
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19 March 2013
While nearly two thirds of all European car drivers feel confident enough to give first aid, only 18 percent know what to do when they are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident. In other words, motorists tend to largely overestimate their first-aid skills.
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14 March 2013
A draft proposal on the emergency call ‘eCall’ system is currently being circulated within Commission services with the goal of implementing the technology by 2015 in all new vehicles. The FIA welcomes the expected publication, following a number of delays.
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14 March 2013
A more restrictive definition of extraordinary circumstances for flight cancellations Europe-wide is an important step towards improving the protection of air passenger rights, but outstanding re-routing, delay and insolvency issues are not satisfactorily dealt with in new EC proposals, says the FIA office in Brussels, a consumer body representing 106 Automobile Clubs and their 36 million members.
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25 February 2013
Reinforcing the automotive industry’s competitiveness and sustainability heading towards 2020 are the declared goals of the CARS 2020 stakeholder group which held its first meeting at the European Commission 25 February. However, the FIA is disappointed that the group’s agenda has not sufficiently prioritised consumer demand.
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24 January 2013
Harmonised consumer information on fuel quality and vehicle compatibility needs to be provided across the EU, according to the European Commission’s new proposal on clean power (launched today).
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22 January 2013
The FIA presented the users’ perspective to MEPs on a new proposal for EU-wide minimum standards for technical checks on cars, powered two-wheelers, and trailers and caravans, at a EP Transport committee hearing yesterday (22 January 2013).
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18 January 2013
The introduction of the 3rd EU Driving Licence tomorrow (19 January 2013) will be an important step towards making cross-border travel easier, improving road safety, and make counterfeiting of licences more difficult, says FIA Region I Director General, Mr Jacob Bangsgaard.
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13 December 2012
The current system for measuring CO2 emission limits of new passenger cars is not realistic, leading to higher than expected fuel consumption, say the FIA in a letter sent to Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani today.
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08 November 2012
A focus on meeting 2020 C02 targets, infrastructure standardisation for electric vehicles by 2013, and the promotion of intelligent mobility solutions, have today been broadly welcomed by the FIA Region I office in Brussels.
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31 October 2012
A new EU tyre labelling regulation comes into force as of 01 November 2012. The new rules aim to provide end-users of vehicles with relevant information about the quality of the estimated 115 million tyres sold in the EU every year, and to guide them towards choosing a product which is more fuel efficient, has better braking in wet conditions and is less noisy.
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01 October 2012
The mandatory EU-wide introduction of the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for all new type-approved motorbikes over 125cc from 2016 (rather than the originally proposed date of 2017), was a key provision agreed between the European Parliament and Council of Ministers on Friday 28 September.
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13 July 2012
“This package is a first step towards tackling the cross-border trade in tampered cars which costs billion of Euro every year”, said Jacob Bangsgaard, FIA Region I Director General, following the European Commission’s release of a new ‘Roadworthiness Package’ today.
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12 July 2012
Vélo'v in Lyon has been rated the best public bicycle scheme in Europe, following the first survey of 40 such schemes carried out by EuroTest.
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11 July 2012
The FIA welcomes the prospect of lower costs and improved efficiency following today’s European Commission proposal to limit CO2 emissions to an average of 95 grams per kilometer (g/km) for cars and 147 g/km for vans.
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03 July 2012
The European Parliament has today voted in favour of the mandatory introduction of eCall by 2015, while supporting an open platform which would allow for open competition between different service providers.
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19 June 2012
“I am delighted that MEPs have supported the early, mandatory introduction of eCall. This life-saving system could save more than 2,500 lives every year on European roads," said FIA Region I Director General Jacob Bangsgaard following a vote in the European Parliament on Tuesday 19 June.
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06 June 2012
"We can be proud of adopting a report which represents a positive vision of the automotive sector’s competitiveness in the 21st Century, and which takes many positive steps with regard to improving road safety and the lowering of emissions.”, said the FIA President, Mr Jean Todt, following the adoption of the CARS 21 High Level report today in Brussels.
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09 May 2012
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) can make a vital contribution towards providing safe, sustainable and seamless urban transport across Europe. We encourage EU decision-makers to reap the full benefits of ITS in designing tomorrow’s mobility solutions...
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24 April 2012
“The road is now paved for the European Commission to follow the key recommendations on eCall set out by the European Parliament”, said Werner Kraus, President of the FIA Region I office, ahead of a joint meeting of the European Parliament TRAN and IMCO committees to discuss an own-initiative report on eCall today.
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19 April 2012
The European Parliament is voting today on a proposal which by ending diesel subsidies would raise costs for consumers, according to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Region I office.
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27 February 2012
The FIA, representing among its membership 8 million motorcyclists, is disappointed that the European Parliament cost-benefit analysis on the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for motorcycles uses an inflated price for ABS, based solely on manufacturers’ figures, leading to a flawed analysis.
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18 January 2012
The provision of safe and efficient mobility is key for intergenerational solidarity, according to the FIA. The European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations is being formally inaugurated by the Danish Presidency of the EU in Copenhagen today.
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09 December 2011
Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel has worked closely with the FIA to lobby for improved road safety and to demonstrate to car drivers the safety benefits of technologies like Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
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06 December 2011
IMCO MEPs’ support for the mandatory EU-wide introduction of the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for all new motorbikes over 50cc from 2016 rather than 2017, has been welcomed today by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
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05 December 2011
Consumers should be at the core of discussions on the future competitiveness and sustainable growth of the European automotive industry. But the FIA believes the current CARS 21 process must do more to meet consumer expectations.
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22 November 2011
The White Paper on Transport’s promotion of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), improved driving behaviour and better urban planning has been welcomed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). However, the consumer body is warning that car drivers need certainty on future costs and infrastructure before committing to new technologies.
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27 September 2011
A renewed focus on road safety as a key element of a sustainable EU Tourism Strategy has been welcomed today by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). This follows the adoption of a resolution by the European Parliament on the EU Tourism Strategy which has the goal of promoting Europe as the world's no. 1 tourism destination.
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14 September 2011
The FIA is calling on MEPs to adopt a compromise which will allow for the mandatory introduction of the Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) for motorbikes of 125 cc and beyond by 2015 on the grounds of safety, availability, and price.
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06 July 2011
New legislation on cross-border traffic offences should increase awareness of different Member State traffic rules, while also deterring dangerous driving, according to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
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30 June 2011
The European Bureau of the FIA, representing more than 35 million motoring consumers via its 71 member clubs, adopted its position on the European Commission White Paper on Transport on 30 June 2011.
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23 June 2011
The new Consumers Rights Directive does not do enough to protect car buyers according to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), which represents 35 million motoring consumers via 71 member Clubs in Europe. The final text of the agreement was passed by the European Parliament today (Thursday 23 June), after a lengthy procedure.
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07 June 2011
More than 1000 European lives could be saved if mandatory Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) were introduced by 2015 instead of 2017, said the FIA European Bureau in a letter addressed to the key MEPS involved in the dossier.
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18 May 2011
More transparency for consumers on the benefits of electric vehicles was one of the key demands of a declaration agreed upon by the 71 European motoring and touring clubs of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), which represents 35 million consumers. The declaration was adopted at the annual FIA International Club Conference in Estoril, Portugal.
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02 May 2011
Here is the FIA contribution of 2 May 2011 to the European Commission consultation on collective redress.
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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.
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28 March 2011
White Paper on Transport focus on ITS welcomed but higher costs threaten consumer trust, says FIA
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21 March 2011
Consumers will not automatically make the switch to electric vehicles if running costs are high, a recharging station network is not in place, or if new technologies are not user-friendly, according to this new policy paper by the FIA European Bureau
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17 March 2011
The FIA answer to the European Commission consultation on the the Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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02 July 2010
The FIA Eurocouncil's answer to the public consultation document “Towards a new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020”.
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