Carmakers in slow lane for Brussels funds

Only two UK-based car manufacturers have applied for European-backed funding up to the 10 March 2009, fuelling concerns the British sector is being slow to seek support, according to a FT analysis.

ESO: Background information: Council Conclusions on the automotive industry, March 2009 http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-the-automotive-industry-competitiveness-council-meeting-internal-market-industry-and-research-brussels-5-and-6-march-2009/

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