The Commission president José Manuel Barroso has announced the formation of a new Commission energy directorate.
Until now, energy has had its own commissioner (Andris Piebalgs from Latvia) but energy has been run from the DG Tren directorate for energy and transport. There is speculation that the EU member states may create a new commissioner for energy and climate change after June’s European elections.
Recycled steel targets will help clean up car production, strengthen Europe's domestic industry and reduce our dependence on imports.
Drivers of high fronted cars are unable to see children as old as nine, tests find.
Without action, carmakers are set to continue increasing bonnet height and car width – with significant negative consequences for safety.