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September 16, 2007
FRANKFURT 62nd INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW 2007
Photo: Dr. Anahid Rickmann of the German Association of the Automotive Industry VDA (center) presents to the winner of the FFH-VIP-Shuttle Timo Menger (left) and his mother (right) an International Motor Show (IAA) package.
Photo: Volkswagen: Dr. Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor (left), Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of Board, Volkswagen AG (right).
Photo: General Motors (GM Europe) at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Photo: Porsche at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Photo: Audi at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Photo: Suzuki at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
"This 62nd IAA Cars shows one thing with the greatest clarity: the German automotive industry is going on the offensive when it comes to climate protection.....Good ecology and the pleasure of driving: these aspects are not contradictory, but are certainly compatible - that is what this IAA is demonstrating," emphasized Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), speaking to over 1,300 high-ranking international guests from politics and business at the opening ceremony of the 62nd International Motor Show (IAA) Cars in Frankfurt.
Turning to the German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, who officially opened the IAA, Wissmann stressed, "In Brussels you are supporting a policy that sets differentiated CO2 requirements for every vehicle. We welcome this explicitly; this is the right path to follow. A family van does have a different consumption than a small car. The EU should not make the mistake of treating all vehicles in the same way..."
Photo: Toyota at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
The IAA is one of the world's most important trade fairs for mobility. It showcases the technological capabilities and the strengths of the brands. 1,081 exhibitors from 40 countries - including 525 suppliers - are demonstrating their innovations, which include 88 world premieres from the manufacturers alone. Almost 14,000 media representatives from over 90 countries have been accredited. |GlobalGiants.com|
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