AIAM Comment on CAFE and GHG Regulations

ARLINGTON, Va., April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) issued the following statement by its President and CEO, Michael J. Stanton, regarding regulations on CAFE and greenhouse gas emissions.

"AIAM welcomes the new regulations on CAFE and greenhouse gas emissions through model year 2016.  These goals are ambitious, and will present a challenge for the industry to meet.  We have long supported a single, national program that provides clear guidance for AIAM members to meet these important program goals, and these regulations harmonize the efforts of EPA and the Department of Transportation to do just that.  We urge EPA and the Department to reach out to all stakeholders, including the State of California, to begin addressing year 2017 and beyond in the same, unified manner."

About AIAM – The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) is a trade association representing 15 international motor vehicle manufacturers who account for 40 percent of all passenger cars and light trucks sold annually in the United States. AIAM provides members with information, analysis and advocacy on a wide variety of legislative and regulatory issues impacting the auto sector. The Association is dedicated to the promotion of free trade and to policies that enhance motor vehicle safety and the protection of the environment. Member companies include Aston Martin, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Mahindra, Maserati, McLaren Automotive, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota.  For more information, visit our website at www.aiam.org.  

SOURCE Association of International Automobile Manufacturers