Legislation

ADAXO (Automotive Data Access Extended and Open): The German automotive industry (VDA) has concretised its plans on how it wants to collect data in its sold vehicles in the future and sell it to third parties such as insurance companies or garages - as well as to author

ISO/SAE 21434: The new automotive cybersecurity standard According to ISO/SAE 21434, security for all electronic systems in the connected vehicle must be considered at every stage, from concept to manufacturing to decommissioning.

The European Commission launched a Public consultation and Call for Evidence (CfE) exercise on 29.03.22 as part of its on-going information-collection activities to assess the scope for a legislative proposal on Access to In-vehicle Data. Carmunication has participated.

The EU wants to address the issue of exhaust emissions comprehensively one last time, that much is certain. It is to become the final emissions standard for internal combustion engines before electric cars gradually take over. What's new?

In his most recent opinion statement, the European Advocate General made clear: 1. OEM have the obligation to provide VINs. 2. GDPR is no excuse for not providing VINs.

UPDATE (12.12.2023): SERMI is picking up speed. While the year 2024 will be characterised by the (wooden) dragon in China, it could be characterised by SERMI in Europe. You can find out why here.

The current MVBER means the end of the previously mandatory certificates for spare parts. Instead, the parts manufacturers may voluntarily issue confirmations. However, this necessitates a critical review of the wording of previously used certificates.

The ECJ ruled in favor of independent repairers' right to unrestricted access to vehicle data, following a case triggered by FCA Italy's restrictive practices related to the "Secure Gateway". The court found that FCA's approach violated European Type Approval Regulation