AUTOMECHANIKA CEO ASKS GOVERNMENTS TO OPEN UP
Boss stands with European Parliament VP to call for the ‘political courage necessary’ to re-open venues
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ELV DIRECTIVE UNDER REVIEW
New rules to take into account the volume of plastics and heavy metals used in modern cars
IAAF’s BLEASDALE WARNS INDUSTRY OVER BLOCK EXEMPTION REVIEW
Board member warns against complacency, calling the legislation ‘central to ensuring a level playing field in the automotive aftermarket’
BLOCK EXEMPTION PUBLIC CONSULTATION NOW OPEN
Crucial legislation is up for renewal, Trade bodies are preparing responses.
COMPULSORY ADAS PROVISIONALLY AGREED
Although the UK won’t be a member of the EU by that date, it will still be likely to adopt the measures in order to keep the free flow of goods and transport.
SUPPLIERS FINED IN RECENT CARTELS
The European Commission has fined OE suppliers Bosch, NGK and Continental after taking part in recent cartels.
TRADE CONNECTIONS KEEP OBD PORT OPEN
Lobbying from trade groups in the UK and Europe make the case to keep standard diagnostic port, but the argument has not been won yet
VALEO COMPLETES FTE AUTOMOTIVE ACQUISITION
Actuators business to help with French brand’s EV ambitions
EUROPEAN COMMISSION FINES A/C SUPPLIERS CARTEL
EU €155m fine handed out to six OE suppliers for historic anti-competitive practices
NEWS
ECP BOSS WARNS OF BLOCK EXEM…Andy Hamilton rails against VM 'mini monopolies' and demands that the UK government and the CMA take action in face of 'abuse' of the rules...
PRA BOSS CALLS FOR FORECOURT…'Forecourt workers are essential and should be exempt from self-isolation requirements if fully vaccinated', say PRA...
YORKSHIRE EXHAUST SPECIALIST…Leeds-based firm had been a UAN member and employed over 60 people...
NEW TRADE COALITION FORMED T…AFCAR comprises of bosses from four major UK trade bodies...
HALFORDS TO HIRE 700 TECHNIC…Chain hiring following a busy year for vehicle mobile servicing and pedal cycles...
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