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The European Commission’s Automotive Simplification Package presented yesterday is a first step showing a clear intention to make regulation more workable and reduce unnecessary complexity.

At the same time, the proposal misses an opportunity to simplify

The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) welcomes today’s publication by the European Commission of its Guidance on Access to In-Vehicle Data. This marks an important step in ensuring that Europe’s mobility ecosystem can benefit from fair, secure,

Today, a Joint Statement by representatives of European businesses urges strong and ambitious implementation of the Data Act.

The 14 undersigned organisations representing European companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Small Mid-Caps, from across the digital sector and

The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has published a paper outlining proposals to simplify the EU regulatory framework, making it more coherent and fit for purpose.

The European tyre industry is a strategic pillar of Europe’s mobility ecosystem

In its Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector the European Commission had announced the publication of Guidance on in-vehicle data by the start of application of the Data Act.

ETRMA, together with other associations in the automotive sector,

The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) published its members’ replacement tyre sales figures for the first quarter of 2025.

Adam McCarthy, ETRMA’s Secretary General, said, “In Consumer tyres, the recovery observed in the second half of 2024 (+8%)

The Data Act establishes fundamental principles for cross-sector data sharing but leaves critical gaps in addressing the unique challenges of the automotive sector.

While it aims to foster innovation and transparency, it falls short in guaranteeing access to critical vehicle

The European Commission’s Automotive Industrial Plan acknowledges the sector’s challenges and proposes measures to enhance competitiveness. As the industry at the heart of mobility, the European tyre manufacturing industry welcomes the recognition that urgent action is needed to safeguard

The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal (CID) marks a crucial step in securing Europe’s industrial future.

However, greater ambition is needed to truly enhance competitiveness and sustainability in the tyre industry.

Access to Affordable Energy: lowering energy bills

The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has submitted its views to the European Commission’s public consultation  on which urgent action is needed to give the automotive industry a solid future in Europe and identify potential solutions.

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