Europe - FIM Europe reports on the Spring meeting of the Working Group held in Rome (Italy) on March 21st and 22nd that brought FEMA (Federation Of Europe Motorcyclists Associations) and FIM Europe together for the benefit of motorcyclists. The group focused on some topics of common interest with the intention of carrying forward the requests of motorcycle users, to bring these to the attention of the European institutions and to raise awareness among as many motorcyclists as possible. FIM Europe reports: FIM Europe and FEMA together in favour of … [Read more...]
“Nobody Wins With Trade Wars”
Global/Europe - Following on from our article in early March - Harley-Davidson – Doing Stupid! - which looked at the possibly of a looming trade war against the world and specifically Europe from the United States over steel and aluminium imports, ACEM the motorcycle manufactures representative in Europe are keeping everyone abreast of their stance on the situation. Comments by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at that time were, “So now we will also impose import tariffs. This is basically a stupid process, the fact that we have to do this. But we have … [Read more...]
PPE – FIM Public Affairs
Europe - FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme - Public Affairs attended and presented at the European Seminar on PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to highlight needs of riders for new motorcycle clothing. In our search around on the issues we missed this January report, were FIM & FIM Europe Director of Public Affairs John Chatterton-Ross, explained the development of the existing CEN (CE) standard and the new provisional standard for PPE which will run in parallel for the next few years. This is an issue that again stirs up misconception that … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson – Doing Stupid!
Global - Who would have thought we would be reporting on global political issues, as America (or rather their President) announces the prospect of import tariffs that has drawn promised retaliation from the Europe Union. Last week the US President announced plans to raise tariffs on imported steel (25%) and aluminium (10%), including steel and aluminium from Europe the duty to be formally set this week, with the President ready to fight back as a tit for tat trade war looms, as the European Union promises to act firmly against any tariffs. How is Harley-Davidson drawn … [Read more...]
Self Driving Cars – The Same Concerns
United States – Washington, DC - It’s the same the whole world over as concerns about “Self-driving” cars see the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) raise their own concerns again on automated vehicles at a briefing of the Senate Motorcycle Caucus. Basically the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus addresses common legislative objectives through a group of politicians that meets to pursue, “The specific and crucial needs of motorcycle riders and all those that share the road with them - legislators with a unique understanding and commitment to the issues that face riders … [Read more...]
La Vitesse En France
France - Over the next couple of weekends, motorcycle organisations are calling for riders to take to the streets in towns and cities to protest - mainly over the French government’s announcement to reduce the overall speed limit by 10kph, from 90kph to 80kph. However, within this main protest, other ongoing issues such as the introduction of roadworthiness testing for motorcycles – congestion emission charging – road toll charging – revenue from “money making” speed cameras. The speed reduction has become a tipping point which seems to have arrived in time, so all are … [Read more...]
ACEM – Clarity Needed From EC
Europe - At the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers' (ACEM) 13th annual conference, hosted today in Brussels, the ACEM President Stefan Pierer and CEO of the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM said, “We urgently need clarity from the EC (European Commission) regarding the implementation of Euro 5”. In a full statement Stefan Pierer stated, "Our industry is committed to sustainability, which we understand as a complex process related to environmental performance of vehicles, road safety and economic viability of our operations”. “Since 1999, our sector … [Read more...]
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