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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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30 April 2010
EuroCouncil Declaration, 2010 - Putting mobile consumers at the heart of public policy
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16 February 2010
The FIA and it member automobile clubs see the proposed mini BER plus guidelines plus prolongation of MVBER 1400/2002 for the primary market as progress.
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15 February 2010
The following overview is based on a clubs survey organised by the FIA European Bureau in 2009. It is based on 26 answers representing 24 countries from the European Union and beyond.
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11 February 2010
The Package Travel Directive is aimed at protecting consumers in the area of package travel. Some of the most important rules concern the liability of package organisers and retailers.
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14 January 2010
While clubs play an important role in improving road safety at national level the FIA European Bureau has been working on developing a consolidated European strategy about the role that the European Union can play to support the efforts of member states .
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04 December 2009
In 2008 the decrease of road fatalities amounts to 35% in the EU 15, but only 27% in EU 27 compared to 2001. FIA European Bureau welcomes the significant progress made by the European Union towards halving the
number of road fatalities by 2010.
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04 December 2009
The FIA Clubs believe that a shared effort and a shared responsibility as well as a strong political will and leadership are necessary to bring forward drastic changes.
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27 November 2009
FIA Resolution on the Fairness of Fuel Prices and Motoring Taxation
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30 September 2009
The proper functioning of the EU’s transport system is essential to its competitiveness and the quality of life of its citizens.
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29 September 2009
The Answer of FIA Eurocouncil to the Consultation on teh Future Competition Law Framework Applicable to the Motor Vehicle Sector – COM 2009 (388 FINAL)
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29 September 2009
The Answer of the FIA Eurocouncil to the Consultation on the Review or Competition Rules Applicable to Vertical Agreements
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26 August 2009
FIA Eurocouncil Answer to Public Consultation on the Evaluation and Revision of the Action Plan for Energy Efficiency [COM(2006) 545]
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24 August 2009
In our vision, the transport offer of the future encompasses all different transport modes, which need to be combined to allow an efficient door-to-door mobility. Ultimately, what is good for older citizens is good for all of us and we firmly believe that citizens would indistinctly benefit from the development of an efficient transport offer.
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24 August 2009
Road safety is a priority of the first order for all FIA members. For a number of years now our ‘vision zero’ strategy has been a key driver in our battle for safer roads. This vision postulates that all of our efforts should be based on the belief that any road death is one death too many and we should strive to reduce risk of death on the road to zero.
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