Vehicle type approvals (EU)

From 1st September 2017, new car models will have to pass new and more reliable emissions tests in real driving conditions. 

The EU press release is here.

Please note the EU has initiated infringement proceedings (enforcement actions) against a number of member states including the UK, for their failure to fulfill their obligations under EU vehicle type approval legislation. 

The EU press release is here.

The European Commission is also working to ensure the application of EU air quality rules. In this regard, it has launched infringement procedures against 16 Member States in breach of ambient NO2 limit values.