In this issue

JAMA members in Europe continue to strengthen the relationship with their European partners

JAMA members in Europe have increased the purchase of EU-manufactured automotive parts continuously. The 2004 figures show an increase 7% on 2003 figures. This also represents a 50% increase since the year 2000. JAMA members value their relationships with their European partners and aim to continue investing in Europe. This is well illustrated by existing ties between a number of Japanese and European companies who, in some cases, share both purchasing as well as manufacturing platforms. JAMA members are committed to further strengthen these relationships. This will be the focus of the next JAMA-CLEPA conference that will take place this year on 7-10 November in Torino (Italy).

JAMA looks at the ‘integrated approach’ to reduce CO₂ emissions

JAMA is studying on an on-going basis the implementation of comprehensive measures to reduce CO2 emissions. This involves industry, governments and consumers and includes initiatives such as driver education, the promotion of eco-driving and fuel consumption and CO2 emission labeling to mention only but a few of the non-technical initiatives. JAMA fully supports such integrated approach that also includes traffic management measures (e.g. more effective goods distribution and electronic tolls) as well as technological developments through improved fuel economy, the promotion of clean-energy vehicles and fuel quality.

JAMA supports a gradual phase-out of registration tax in the European Union

Earlier in July the European Commission published its proposal for a gradual phase out of vehicle registration taxes in the EU. The proposal aims to establish an EU structure for passenger car taxes and does not aim to harmonise tax rates or oblige Member States to introduce new ones. JAMA fully supports this aim which would create an effective system to avoid double taxation and would assist the gradual reduction of the gap in vehicle prices that currently exists between different Member States. JAMA believes that, overall, a gradual abolition of registration taxes will benefit consumer throughout the EU 25.

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By Peter Nunn