These include measures to further reduce CO2 emissions and improve road safety through the introduction of new crash avoidance technologies. It also recommends the simplification of the existing regulatory framework and a more global approach to future vehicle standards.
 
Max Mosley, a member of CARS 21 High Level Group and FIA President, believes that these measures will benefit both the industry and the consumer. He said: “By providing a road map for further progress in making cars cleaner and safer, the report gives the industry clear tasks to achieve and the customer the prospect of better and more affordable cars.
 
“I am especially pleased that CARS 21 encourages a fast track for the use of life saving crash avoidance technologies such as Electronic Stability Control. Also by integrating plans to reduce vehicle emissions with complimentary policies of Member States such as fiscal incentives, the effectiveness of the EU strategy to tackle climate change and improve air quality should be substantially increased.”

CARS 21 will also encourage global convergence of vehicle safety and emission standards through greater use of the United Nations World Forum for Motor Vehicle Standards Harmonisation