Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st century
As part of the Commission's modern industrial policy, the CARS 21 (Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st century) process, which was initially launched in 2005, aims to make recommendations for the short-, medium-, and long-term public policy and regulatory framework of the European automotive industry. This framework enhances global competitiveness and employment, while sustaining further progress in safety and environmental performance at a price affordable to the consumer.
CARS 21 High Level Group meeting on 2 December 2011
CARS 21 High Level Group - Interim Report 2011 
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CARS 21 Group calls for action to keep auto industry fit
Summary report of the meeting [32 KB]
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Background:
The CARS 21 process was re-launched in October 2010.
It is composed of a three-level structure:
- the High Level Group (Ministers, CEOs and Presidents of associations, etc.)
- the "Sherpa" group responsible for preparing the input to the High Level Group and for steering the working groups
- the working groups, responsible for more technical aspects according to specific topics.
- 31.01.2012: 4th meeting of Working Group 1 - Presentations
- 26.01.2012: 4th meeting of Working Group 4 - Presentations
2011 Meetings of Working Group 4 (Internal market, emissions and CO2 policies): 24.01.2011 - 18.03.2011 - 15.04.2011
2011 Meetings of Working Group 3 ( Industrial, social and territorial aspects of competitiveness): 22.02.2011 - 11.04.2011
2011 Meetings of Working Group 2 (Trade and international harmonisation): 14.02.2011 - 08.04.2011
2011 Meetings of Working Group 1 (Innovation, infrastructure, energy supply and use): 21.02.2011 - 04.03.2011 - 28.04.2011
The re-launched CARS 21 High Level Group met for the first time on 10 November 2010. Press release: Commission re-launches CARS 21 high level group for a competitive and sustainable automotive industry
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CARS 21 High Level Group - Work Programme for 2012 [9 KB] Updated January 2012
- CARS 21 Public Hearing - Brussels, 13 May 2011
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CARS 21 High Level Group - Terms of Reference [30 KB]
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CARS 21 Working Groups - Indicative Key Topics [19 KB]
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CARS 21 Working Group 1 - Innovation, infrastructure, energy supply and use - Mandate [30 KB]
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CARS 21 Working Group 2 - Trade and international harmonisation - Mandate [27 KB]
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CARS 21 Working Group 3 - Industrial, social and territorial aspects of competitiveness - Mandate [31 KB]
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CARS 21 Working Group 4 - Internal market, emissions and CO2 policies - Mandate [32 KB]
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Re-launching of the CARS 21 High Level Group on the Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth of the Automotive Industry in the European Union - Commission Decision of 14.10.2010
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CARS 21 Mid-Term Review High Level Conference - Conclusions and Report [3 MB] (October 2008)
- Commission communication: A Competitive Automotive Regulatory Framework for the 21st Century - Commission's position on the CARS 21 High Level Group Final Report (February 2007)
- CARS 21 final report: A Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st century [582 KB] (2006)
