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Press conference held at ACA Headquarters highlighting road safety concerns in the country

The Paris Motor Show conference proves an inspiring setting for showcasing the FIA’s model for encouraging young women in motor sport

The FIA’s Environment and Sustainability Commission came together this week in Paris, where the second meeting of this new body, chaired by President Felipe Calderón, highlighted the positive strides taken towards achieving its objectives.

FIA President Jean Todt and IOC President Thomas Bach officially open FIA event space in Green Park, Buenos Aires, in the presence of the FIA family

Dear reader, The cover story of this edition of AUTO features Felipe CALDERON, the former President of Mexico and the new president of the FIA ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION.

As President of the FIA’s Environment and Sustainability Commission, former Mexican President Felipe Calderón has a range of issues to contend with. Drawing on past experience, however, he believes a sustainable future for both mobility and motor sport is not simply a goal, but an achievable goal. In an exclusive interview conducted during the recent FIA Mobility Conference in Montevideo, he explained how his goal is achievable, not just in therory but in practical terms.

Interactive exhibition will run throughout the Games in Buenos Aires

The second meeting of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission took place in Paris on 20 September. The Commission has reiterated its ambitious action plan on both Sport and Mobility pillars to ensure accessible racing and motoring.

Excessive speed is one of the leading causes of road fatalities. An estimated 40%-50% of people drive over the speed limit and a 5% reduction in average speed could result in a 30% decrease in number of fatal crashes. Today, FIA Region I and its members in Europe, the Middle East and Africa are launching their new campaign ‘Slowing Down Saves Lives’ and are urging drivers to respect speed limits.

AUTO+ Women in Motor Sport comes back with its 15th edition.