04/06/2021

Fine particulate matter testing adopted by the first European countries

Massimo Brunamonti

As of the end of 2022, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland will make the test mandatory for diesel vehicles subject to MOT inspectio

30/03/2021

Artificial Intelligence and the evolution of garage equipment

Massimo Brunamonti

That fact the evolution of automotive technologies results in the development of new workshop equipment is as obvious as it may seem

30/03/2021

The European Commission's strategy for sustainable mobility - what role will car repair play

Massimo Brunamonti

It was back in 2002 when, to the surprise of many, the European Union adopted Regulation 1400/2002 (known as the "Ber - Block Exemption Regulation")

29/10/2020

Egea proposals for a sustainable European mobility

Massimo Brunamonti

As the coronavirus manifested all its devastating power on the social fabric as a whole, the auto-repair sector captures the attention of both the public and the authorities with proposals and initiatives aimed at spearheading the post-pandemic recovery, not only for the sector, but for the entire economy so interconnected

29/10/2020

Euro 7 emission and consumption checks in real driving conditions. The proposal by Egea and Cita

Massimo Brunamonti

The European Commission, after an initial survey, in March, which involved several companies and trade associations, launched a public consultation with a view to introducing the Euro 7/VII emission standard on cars, vans, trucks and buses

24/02/2020

Battle for data

Massimo Brunamonti

Work-in-progress for Egea at EU level to ensure direct and non-discriminatory access to vehicle data and vehicle functions for the entire repair sector

27/01/2020

European General Road Safety Regulation

Massimo Brunamonti

The regulatory framework addresses driver assistance systems and components and covers for the first time not only the safety of vehicle occupants but also pedestrians and cyclists

09/12/2019

EGEA appoints the new Secretary General

Massimo Brunamonti

Jordi Brunet Garcia has been appointed to coordinate the activities of the association at European level

09/12/2019

The 2019 AFCAR Manifesto for freedom in car-repair

Massimo Brunamonti

The European Commission is still working on the issue of open data access, a confrontation ground between manufacturers and independent repairers

25/10/2019

Adas: from Egea a “Best Practice” for the repair sector

Massimo Brunamonti

The European garage equipment association has established a working group to write a technical document for the aftermarket

25/10/2019

Rde emission test gets the go ahead in Europe

Massimo Brunamonti

On September 1, 2019, phase two of the European RDE (Real Driving Emission) emission measurement standard for vehicles with ICE engines went into effect

23/09/2019

Cyber-security for connected vehicles and assisted driving

Massimo Brunamonti

The European Commission review the General Regulation on vehicle safety

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