21Apr
17Apr
A new CITA member from Italy
Nexion is an integrated group of companies with manufacturing sites in ltaly, Germany, Denmark, Croatia, China and Brazil which designs, develops and produces a wide range of Automotive Repair and Maintenance solutions, from the top of the range to the entry level. The group is present around the world in more than 150 countries through a highly professional network of 19 branches and more than 350 distributors.
The Nexion product portfolio includes: Tyre repair equipment / Lifting equipment / Wheel alignment machines / ADAS calibration system / Vehicles inspection equipment / Diagnostic equipment / Workshop software solutions.
With its brands CORGHI, HPA-Faip, MONDOLFO FERRO, ORLANDINI, SICE, TECO, TECNOMOTOR, BRIGHT, AUTOPSTENHOJ, BRADBURY, DUNLOP, MOLNAR, PERKUTE, SHERPA, STENHOJ and KOMPUNET INFORMATICA the Nexion Group ensure maximum technological efficiency and a high service level for all needs of tyre specialists, workshops, PTI and OEM.
06Apr
CITA open letter delivered to Mrs. Von der Leyen
Mr. Patrick Fruth, CEO of TÜV SÜD Mobility - member of CITA, was among the participants of a German delegation of business representatives who met the President of the Commission, Mrs. von der Leyen, in Brussels last 28 March.
On behalf of CITA, Mr. Fruth was able to deliver the open letter on the subject of vehicle data access, underlining that sector-specific European legislation on access to on-board data is urgently needed and crucial for sovereign vehicle inspections.
21Mar
EU Commission recommendation on PN measurement for PTI
(Brussels. 20/03/2023) The European Commission yesterday published a recommendation containing guidelines for particle number ("PN") concentration testing during periodic technical inspection ("PTI").
Based on existing methods developed by certain Member States, the findings of laboratory tests carried out by the Joint Research Centre of the Commission as well as a consultation of the Commission’s Roadworthiness Expert Group, this paper represents a first step towards harmonised PN measurement during roadworthiness testing.
This Commission’s recommendation defines requirements related to the PN measuring equipment and procedure, metrological and technical requirements, and recommends a pass/fail limit. The guidelines should be applied to all M and N category vehicles equipped with compression ignition engines and diesel particulate filters:
- on light-duty vehicles first registered as of 1 January 2013 (Euro 5b and newer)
- on heavy-duty vehicles first registered as of 1 January 2014 (Euro VI and newer)
14Mar
CITA TAs hybrid meetings in Pristina
Last week (7-8 March 2023) CITA Topic Area D “Environmental Protection Systems” and Topic Area E “Quality, Training and Confidence” meetings have been hosted in Pristina, Kosovo by our member EUROLAB - QAK
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10Mar
WP.29’s 70th anniversary
The UNECE World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), the worldwide regulatory forum within the institutional framework of the Inland Transport Committee, met in Geneva this week (07 - 09 March, 2023) for the 189th session celebrating its 70th anniversary together with the 65th Anniversary of the 1958 Agreement of the UNECE .
CITA, represented by its Technical Director Mr. A. Checa, was present at this important meeting. He contributed to the ceremony with a short speech which highlighted some of the key aspects of WP.29 and some of the challenges ahead.
"As we celebrate this important milestone, we also need to recognize that much work still needs to be done. WP.29 must continue to lead the way in promoting innovation and collaboration and ensuring that vehicles meet the highest safety and environmental standards from a whole-life perspective. From a technical point of view, decarbonization and automated driving are significant challenges ahead. From an institutional perspective, we need to bring the WP.29 to those countries that are not yet part of our family" Mr. Checa declared.
08Mar
Open letter to the President of the EU Commission
CITA call on the European Commission, via an open letter to its President Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, to come forward with a draft sector-specific legislation on access to in-vehicle data and functions, crucial for sovereign tasks.
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07Mar
A new CITA member from Belgium
ACT (Automobiel Controle en Techniek nv) is recognized by the Brussels regional government to perform automotive technical inspections as well as driver’s license exams.
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24Feb
CITA Annual Report 2022
Although 2022 was dominated by global crises, goals and measures to increase road safety and avoid traffic-related environmental pollution were high on political agendas around the world.
With currently more than 250 million independent and valid vehicle inspections annually, CITA members make a significant contribution to addressing these important goals.
On behalf of the CITA Bureau Permanent, the CITA Secretariat would like to thank all of them for their efforts in making our association such a success.
Also, special thanks to all those who, like us, are dedicated to vehicle safety and environmental protection.
23Feb
A new CITA member from Italy
The association FederIspettori represents the technical inspectors, both employees of private testing centers and freelancers, employed in ministerial roadworthiness in Italy.
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