The crisis surrounding China’s rare earth export restrictions continues to escalate, with US auto suppliers now joining their European counterparts in demanding urgent government intervention to prevent widespread production disruptions across the automotive industry. According to a report by Reuters, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, issued a stark warning Wednesday that auto parts companies are […]
European Auto Suppliers Association Says Supply Chains Already Impacted by China Rare Earth Export Restrictions
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, said the European automotive supply industry is already experiencing significant disruption due to China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth elements and magnets used in electric motors and other electronic components and sensors. These restrictions have led to the shutdown of several production lines and plants across Europe, […]
EU Reaches Agreement on Data Act to Provide Third Parties Access to Connected Products
Automotive suppliers’ association calls for auto sector specific legislation to improve competition, boost innovation capabilities, and protect consumer rights and choice. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached an agreement on June 27 on Data Act legislation which will regulate how data generated by connected objects can be accessed and […]
European Automotive Suppliers Association Calls for Swift Introduction of Vehicle Data Access Legislation
The European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) in a new position paper calls for a swift introduction of legislation on access to in-vehicle data and resources. As recently outlined by the Independent Service Providers (ISPs) grouping in a letter sent to the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, access to in-vehicle data requires the […]
European Independent Service and Repair Providers Urge the EU Commission to End Delay on Access to In-Vehicle Data Legislation
A group of ten associations representing independent automotive service and repair operators and fleets wrote to the EU Commission in support of legislation on access to in-vehicle data. The Independent Service Providers (ISPs) grouping wrote to EU Commission President von der Leyen and the relevant College of Commissioners to put an end to the repeated […]
American and European Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers Call for Free Trade and Harmonized Standards
MEMA and CLEPA call for US and EU to harmonize vehicle safety and emission regulations In a joint statement released October 11, the U.S.-based Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) voiced support for free and fair trade, access to raw and finished materials, and harmonized safety and […]