The future of American cars/trucks in the UK......
Discussion
Dear American Car Enthusiast
American vehicles have been imported into Europe since the Second World War.
There is probably no other American product or icon in Europe that exemplifies the spirit of theTransatlantic relationship more deeply.
American vehicles have been and will continue to be a central part of the culture of the UK
Whether you are into new or classic American cars, the American car scene needs to be completely united at this time.
The latest proposal for a new Harmonised European Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) system will make the importation of new American vehicles (up to 6 months old) impossible.
There are MANY TECHNICAL PITFALLS-Here are just a few examples:
-American Headlights are no good anymore-This alone will BAN the cars-There are no replacement headlight for American cars
-There is a requirement for a full sized European Number Plate-this will require a NEW rear end to be fitted to vehicles OR UNSIGHTLY Modifications-Rear Bumpers are not made with the European Number Plate Space
The American Import Agents Association (AIAA) have spent 3 years working with the Department for Transport to get the CURRENT IVA into a position that is JUST ACHIEVABLE
HOWEVER this NEW TEST IS NOT ACHIEVABLE UNLESS YOU ARE A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER !
This goes against the whole spirit of IVA- "Individual Vehicle Approval"
The Voting in Brussels for these new regulations takes place in February !
There are rumours that older cars will be the next ones to be targeted.
Therefore, we strongly encourage you to send an email to your (MEP)
Please find in the link, the contact information for all the MEP’s in Europe and below a draft for the email that needs to be sent to them.
Click here for listing of MEP’s: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSe...
We do need the support of everybody interested in North American vehicles to keep the American Car scene alive
Therefore, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU E-MAIL THE LETTER and do not leave this matter in the hands of others!
WE NEED PEOPLE POWER FROM PEOPLE WITH HORSEPOWER - SO LETS ALL GET REVVED UP !! We are running out of time.
Please forward on this e-mail.
American vehicles have been imported into Europe since the Second World War.
There is probably no other American product or icon in Europe that exemplifies the spirit of theTransatlantic relationship more deeply.
American vehicles have been and will continue to be a central part of the culture of the UK
Whether you are into new or classic American cars, the American car scene needs to be completely united at this time.
The latest proposal for a new Harmonised European Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) system will make the importation of new American vehicles (up to 6 months old) impossible.
There are MANY TECHNICAL PITFALLS-Here are just a few examples:
-American Headlights are no good anymore-This alone will BAN the cars-There are no replacement headlight for American cars
-There is a requirement for a full sized European Number Plate-this will require a NEW rear end to be fitted to vehicles OR UNSIGHTLY Modifications-Rear Bumpers are not made with the European Number Plate Space
The American Import Agents Association (AIAA) have spent 3 years working with the Department for Transport to get the CURRENT IVA into a position that is JUST ACHIEVABLE
HOWEVER this NEW TEST IS NOT ACHIEVABLE UNLESS YOU ARE A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER !
This goes against the whole spirit of IVA- "Individual Vehicle Approval"
The Voting in Brussels for these new regulations takes place in February !
There are rumours that older cars will be the next ones to be targeted.
Therefore, we strongly encourage you to send an email to your (MEP)
Please find in the link, the contact information for all the MEP’s in Europe and below a draft for the email that needs to be sent to them.
Click here for listing of MEP’s: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSe...
We do need the support of everybody interested in North American vehicles to keep the American Car scene alive
Therefore, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU E-MAIL THE LETTER and do not leave this matter in the hands of others!
WE NEED PEOPLE POWER FROM PEOPLE WITH HORSEPOWER - SO LETS ALL GET REVVED UP !! We are running out of time.
Please forward on this e-mail.
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