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14 May 2012
While we welcome the Commission’s intention to make road charging more fair and transparent for those travelling cross-border, the focus on distance-based charging must not be used as a pretext to introduce new taxes by the back door...
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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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09 February 2012
Four European eMobility pilot projects (SmartCEM, ICT4EVU, MOBI.Europe, and MOLECULES) were kick-started at a launch event in the European Parliament yesterday (8 February 2012).
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31 January 2012
Euro NCAP has announced which cars are the best in class for 2011.
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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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01 December 2011
Which countries have a disability parking card scheme? Where and when can it be used? What parking privileges are available? Will the parking card of a visitor from another country be recognised? The answers to these questions and others for around 130 countries worldwide can be found in the FIA Guide for the disabled traveller.
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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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26 October 2011
Euro NCAP announces the results for twelve new vehicles. This month’s top scorers with five stars are the Audi Q3, BMW 1 Series, Chevrolet Captiva, Fiat Freemont, Ford Ranger, Hyundai Veloster, Mercedes M-Class, Opel/Vauxhall Astra and Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, Lancia Thema and Toyota Yaris.
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24 October 2011
Marco Simoncelli, who sadly died in a fatal road accident at the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday 23 October 2011, was a leading eSafety Ambassador who advocated the deployment of the life-saving anti-lock braking system on motorbikes on the road.
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05 October 2011
Expensive detours of up to 213 percent compared to the most direct route, speed violations exceeding the limit by up to 42km/h (in the city!), red light violations, aggressive driving, drivers swearing about traffic and complaining about passengers using taxis for short trips.
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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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19 September 2011
This weekend the FIA Action for Road Safety campaign received an endorsement from some of its most important constituents: children. FIA President Jean Todt was on hand to praise those taking part in the European Traffic Education Contest, an annual event designed to raise awareness of road safety, and this year held in Paris.
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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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24 August 2011
Euro NCAP, of which the FIA is a member, has released its latest crash test results which bring an additional reward and more 5 stars, but not everyone is ready for tougher requirements in 2012.
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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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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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31 May 2011
In a spectacular demonstration of the capabilities of eSafety technologies, Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel, eight-time Le Mans 24-Hour winner Tom Kristensen, former F1 driver Alexander Wurz and Moto GP rider Marco Simoncelli took part in the eSafety Challenge 2011 at ÖAMTC in Teesdorf, on the outskirts of Vienna today (31 May).
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25 May 2011
Euro NCAP, of which the FIA is a full member, reveals the results of six new cars, including the first 5 star overall rating for a fully electric vehicle.
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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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11 May 2011
The deployment of life saving eSafety technologies in cars is the focus of a new free iPhone application launched today with the support of motorsport’s top drivers. The application is created by the eSafety Challenge project with support from the European Commission, eSafetyAware, FIA, and the FIA Foundation.
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11 May 2011
FIA Road Safety Ambassador, Michael Schumacher, is calling on Members of the European Parliament to make sure eSafety systems are deployed in all new cars through legislation or voluntarily at today’s launch of the UN Decade of Action on Road Safety in Strasbourg.
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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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12 April 2011
How do Europe’s motorway filling stations compare? EuroTest experts inspected 77 motorway filling stations along the most important European travel routes.
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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 a new policy paper by the FIA.
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23 February 2011
Euro NCAP today publishes the results of seven new vehicles, including its first test of a fully electric car, marking the start of a series of EV tests in 2011.
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28 January 2011
Last year, Euro NCAP crash tested twenty nine vehicles, 65% of which reached the five star rating, compared to 90% in 2009.
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16 December 2010
Automobile Club d’Italia, better known as ACI, will formally become Euro NCAP’s twelfth member as of 1st January 2011.
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03 December 2010
www.fiadisabledtravellers.com provides comprehensive and informative guidance about parking privileges granted to national permit holders.
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30 November 2010
One in five pedestrian crossings failed this year’s EuroTest pedestrian crossing assessment (EPCA). This result, the worst since testing started in 2008.
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24 November 2010
Today, Euro NCAP releases the crash test results for fourteen cars, including the first Chinese-manufactured vehicle it has tested.
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15 November 2010
Jacob Bangsgaard will take responsibility for the mobility activities of the FIA in Europe Africa and the Middle East from the new Region I headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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12 November 2010
Jean Todt, President of the FIA and member of the high level group said that he looked forward to making a contribution on behalf of consumers.
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10 November 2010
The FIA European Bureau announces the completion of the iCars Network project which contributed to the deployment of transport ICT technologies.
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15 October 2010
ABS has proven to be the most effective of the recent braking systems, in terms of reducing the emergency braking distance and improving driving stability during braking.
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30 August 2010
Over eight billion Euros worth of truck cargo is stolen in Europe each year. The absence of security at many of the existing motorway locations results in audacious cases of cargo theft daily.
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24 August 2010
Today, Euro NCAP releases the crash test results for four vehicles: the Honda CR-Z, the Suzuki Swift, the Citroen C4 and the Hyundai ix35.
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29 July 2010
An alarming number of operational tunnels across Europe will not be ready to comply with EU tunnel safety rules when they come into effect in 2014.
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22 July 2010
The European Commission’s newly adopted Road Safety Strategy launches a new decade of action to reduce the number of road accidents, injuries and deaths over the next ten years.
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13 July 2010
Major concerns over eSafety fittings in fleet cars are highlighted in a new report published today (13) at the eSafety Challenge 2010.
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30 June 2010
Before attending the eSafety Challenge in the UK next month, Euro NCAP presents an overview of its recent achievements and new objectives in car safety.
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18 June 2010
Andre Seeck, the first Euro NCAP President from Germany, has accepted chairmanship for the next term of two years.
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02 June 2010
Two new languages: Dutch and French. Euro NCAP intends to release further languages Catalan, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish and the Swedish.
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27 May 2010
FIA automobile clubs, welcome Commissioner Almunia’s decision to retain sector specific rules to regulate competition in Europe’s automotive sector.
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