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European Commission’s proposal for Data Act welcomed,
but robust automotive-specific legislation urgently required

24 February 2022 in /by

Brussels, 23 February 2022 – A broad coalition representing a wide range of major automotive aftermarket stakeholders, as well as operators in the mobility services value chain, consumers, the insurance and the tyre industries welcomes today’s publication of the proposal by the European Commission for a European Union’s Data Act.The Data Act lays down important […]

Secure On-board Telematics Platform Approach

1 April 2021 in /by

Creating a level playing field for vehicle data access in the interest of consumers: Brussels, 30 March 2021 – A large coalition representing automotive dealers, aftermarket and consumers is calling on the European Union to take on board its proposal for a Secure On-board Telematics Platform (S-OTP) when legislating on access to in-vehicle data. In […]

Netherlands to start particulate measuring on 1 July 2022

29 January 2021 in /by

On 1 July 2022, the Netherlands will be the first country in Europe to start mandatory particle measurement for diesel cars Commercial vehicles and trucks. The Dutch government had already adopted a particle measurement procedure at the end of 2020, but now also within the PTI. Diesel passenger cars must have a manufacturer-mounted particulate filter […]

European Commission Mobility Package outlines vision for automated mobility but fails to set out a clear plan for access to in-vehicle data

17 May 2018 in , /by

Brussels, 17 May 2018. The European Commission has today published its third legislative Mobility Package, which covers a wide range of topics, including connected and automated driving. The undersigned stakeholder coalition welcomes the Commission’s acknowledgement of the vehicle manufacturers’ privileged position on ‘access to car data and vehicle resources’ and the issues it raises for […]

EGEA together with 10 other associations calls upon EU decision makers to ACT NOW on remote access to in-vehicle data!

23 April 2018 in /by

Brussels, 19th April 2018. A broad coalition comprising vehicle dealers, automotive aftermarket and mobility services operators, the European insurance industry, the European representations of both motorist consumers and SMEs, is urging EU decision-makers to act decisively to establish fair and equal access to in-vehicle data and resources, amidst concerns that effective competition, innovation and free […]