Commission re-launches CARS 21 high level group for a competitive and sustainable automotive industry

The re-launched CARS 21 High Level Group meets for the first time in its new form and with a new mission on 11 November 2010. The European Commission has asked the group to develop a common action plan and a vision for "a competitive EU automotive industry and sustainable mobility and growth in 2020 and beyond." This will contribute to the EU strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, Europe 2020, to the flagship initiatives on resource efficiency and industrial policy and to the EU strategy for clean and energy efficient vehicles. To reach the objectives set out by the EU, the group has been enlarged to represent the various stakeholders whose involvement is crucial for the accomplishment of its mission. A report published by the Commission on 10 November 2010 shows that the industry is on track as regards the reduction of CO2 emissions from new cars.

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