By 2004 China had become the world's fourth largest automotive vehicle manufacturer.

Until recently, Honda was one of the world's few vehicle manufacturers to sell nothing but cars.

Japan is home to six of the top 10 largest vehicle manufacturers in the world.

In the past, the Commission has had to fine vehicle manufacturers which have blocked parallel trade.

However, vehicle manufacturers have got in touch with me and said that this is not the case.

Here every industry will have to play its part, including the vehicle manufacturers.

Therefore, the measures that we are agreeing on today have the support of European vehicle manufacturers.

It is important to set limits in order to encourage vehicle manufacturers to take an ambitious approach.

In addition, this consumer label will help to support the vehicle manufacturers' efforts.

At least this gives vehicle manufacturers an idea of the constraints to be imposed on them after 2005.