Euro VII is a “problem” for the sector
The automotive sector is facing a major challenge with the Euro 7 regulation (Euro VII for commercial vehicles). Serca, a leading representative of the sector, points out that this proposed regulation is the most stringent so far and will have a significant impact on workshops, manufacturers and consumers.
Euro 7 sets emissions limits for new vehicles in Europe from 2025. The aim is to reduce pollution and promote sustainable mobility. However, Serca stresses that this regulation will have detrimental consequences for various players in the sector. There is consensus that Euro 7 represents a problem.
According to Serca, Euro 7 would ideally be delayed or even phased out, to the benefit of vehicle sales and the independent aftermarket. If this were to happen, manufacturers would be able to continue producing internal combustion vehicles that meet the current Euro 6 emissions standards. This would increase sales by offering more affordable vehicles, as the expensive emission-reducing technologies required by Euro 7 would not be necessary. In addition, this would benefit the aftermarket, as vehicles are likely to be repaired in independent workshops.
Strict Euro 7 regulations raise concerns among manufacturers, workshops and consumers
The impact on manufacturers would be significant, as meeting Euro 7 emissions standards would require drastic changes in designs, production, supply chains and technology used to date. It could even affect their competitiveness and market position, Serca warns.
On the other hand, consumers would also be affected, as the use of more advanced technologies to reduce emissions would considerably increase the price of vehicles. This would make access to these more sustainable vehicles more difficult for many small fleets and self-employed workers, and their adoption could be delayed even more than expected, Serca reflects.
In summary, the Euro 7 regulation poses challenges and concerns for the automotive sector. Manufacturers, workshops and consumers are concerned about the changes required and the increased costs of more sustainable vehicles.
