In this section you will find the complete list of FIGIEFA brochures on the most important issues for the independent automotive aftermarket.
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Statement on Russian invasion & war in Ukraine
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Talents4AA: creation of a professional association aiming to attract and retain talents
Paris, March 23rd, 2022 – After 2 years of preliminary work and exchanges, the Talents4AA association was officially created in Paris (France) in March 2022 with the aim of attracting and retaining talents of all ages and origins, in all professions, in one of the most attractive sectors: […]
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European Commission’s proposal for Data Act welcomed, but robust automotive-specific legislation urgently required
Brussels, 23 February 2022 – A broad coalition representing a wide range of major automotive aftermarket stakeholders, as well as operators in the mobility services value chain, consumers, the insurance and the tyre industries welcomes today’s publication of the proposal by the European Commission for a European Union’s […]
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Creating a level playing field for vehicle data access: Time for an ambitious legislation!
Brussels, 13 September 2021 – Ahead of the European Commission’s Workshop on “Access to In-Vehicle Data” on 17 September 2021, a broad coalition representing automotive aftermarket operators, vehicle dealers, mobility services and consumers urges the European Commission to publish an ambitious legislative proposal on access to in-vehicle data […]
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FIGIEFA is working for you…
A vast majority of the legislation for the automotive aftermarket is decided at European Union’s or at United Nations’ levels. They have a direct impact on your business. A single wrong, inaccurate or misplaced word could put the entire sector out of business. A strong political representation is […]
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Cyber-Security Concept for a secure Onboard Telematics Platform
Connected vehicles offer the the possibility to exchange data with different actors, in particular automotive suppliers, e.g. for remote and predictive maintenance and repair. In order to allow communication with multiple partners, an Open Telematics Platform (OTP) needs to be implemented on vehicles, enabling multiple parties to access […]
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Creating a level playing field for vehicle data access in the interest of consumers: Secure On-board Telematics Platform Approach
Brussels, 30 March 2021 – A large coalition representing automotive dealers, aftermarket and consumers is calling on the European Union to take on board its proposal for a Secure On-board Telematics Platform (S-OTP) when legislating on access to in-vehicle data. In the detailed document, “Creating a level playing […]
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Survey – Impact of COVID-19 on independent spare parts distributors
The COVID-19 had a fast and disruptive impact on the European Union, its people and its companies. The unprecedented human impact is closely followed by an important economic and social shockwave, which magnitude can be compared with the 2007 financial crisis, if not more. Necessary lockdown measures had […]
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For a resilient automotive aftermarket ensuring sustainable European mobility
Together with six associations representing different sectors of the automotive servicing and mobility value chain, which brings together more than 500.000 SMEs and 4,3 million jobs, as well as the umbrella association of European SMEs, FIGIEFA has published today a set of 12 measures for the recovery and […]
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FIGIEFA contribution to the EDPB consultation on draft guidelines for data privacy in the context of connected vehicles
We welcome the EDPB Guidelines which bring important clarifications on the processing of personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications. This document will be instrumental in ensuring the unleashing of the potential of automotive data while respecting the most ambitious practices in terms […]
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Manifesto for Fair Digitalisation Opportunities
Broad coalition calls upon EU decision makers to put forward legislation by 2020 ensuring a genuine digital level-playing field for remote access to in-vehicle data and functions. In light of the new mandates of the European Commission and the European Parliament, a broad alliance of automotive sector and […]
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FIGIEFA is working for you…
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FIGIEFA provides its feedback on the roadmap for the evaluation of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation
FIGIEFA is pleased to comment on the evaluation roadmap and confirms the important role of the sec-tor specific rules for maintenance & repair services and the distribution of spare parts. The MVBER and the Guidelines provided in practice protection against a number of distortions. Both currently serve as […]
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OEM 3rd Party Telematics – General Analysis
To assess the technological feasibility of guaranteeing fair and undistorted competition in the automotive digital aftermarket, several European associations representing independent operators and consumers have commissioned a study to Knobloch & Gröhn, a technology consultancy. Through practical, in-real-life conditions tests, the industry experts have examined a number of […]
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Policy Event – Connected mobility services at the crossroads – Now, which route to take?
Europe is on its way to connected and automated driving, and vehicles become the new mobility and services hub. This puts the EU at a crossroads: Will the future market for connected and automated mobility in general still be able to support innovation, competition and consumer choice? To […]
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Manifesto for fair digitalisation opportunities
Broad industry coalition calls upon EU decision makers to ACT NOW to ensure a genuine digital level-playing field for remote access to in-vehicle data.Competition, innovation and consumer interests must be at the heart of the EU Digital Single Market. The undersigned coalition of automotive industry and mobility services […]
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Updated Ricardo Survey of 09-2017 on Access to RMI for parts identification
Brussels, 1 September 2017 Parts Identification Survey – Final Report Download English.pdf
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Security Concept for an Interoperable Telematics Platform
Nowadays modern vehicles are connected (WAN-Connection) to various systems outside the core vehicle network like, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) networks and/or also using the Internet for communication with different servers (service provider server, vehicle manufacturer server). Usually, these exchanges of data are controlled by a Telematics […]
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Free Flow of Data
Brussels, 23 December 2016 Brochure 2016 – Free Flow of Data – Commission Communication – Input from the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Download English.pdf
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Telematics and the automotive aftermarket
Brochure 2013 – Telematics and the Automotive Aftermarket – Maintaining equal opportunities for all participants in the automotive aftermarket download english .pdf
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New Competition Law Framework
Brochure – The new competition law framework for the automotive aftermarket – Right to Repair Campaign, 2010 English .pdf | Deutsch .pdf | Français .pdf | Italiano .pdf | Dansk .pdf | Español .pdf | Norsk .pdf Leaflet – Opportunities for the trade of spare parts English .pdf […]
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Euro 5/6 passenger cars type-approval legislation
Explanatory Brochure – The “EURO 5/6” Comitology Amendments on vehicle repair information – AFCAR Alliance, 2010 English .pdf | Deutsch .pdf | Français .pdf | Español .pdf | Polski .pdf
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Euro VI Heavy Duty Vehicles type-approval legislation
Brochure – Access to vehicle repair & maintenance information for heavy duty vehicles – AFCAR Alliance, 2011 English .pdf | Polski .pdf
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