Abstract
The CARS 21 High Level Group has examined the major policy areas which impact the competitiveness of the European automotive industry and has agreed on a number of recommendations which aim to enhance the industry's global competitiveness and employment while sustaining further progress in safety and environmental performance at a price affordable to the consumer.ûThis document presents the findings of the group discussions and draws conclusions relating to: regulation principles; environment; road safety; infrastructure; trade; research and development; and taxation. It also proposesa roadmap identifying measures to be taken together with a process to regularly monitor progress. (Author/publisher)