'We welcome Jaguar Land Rover and are convinced that their expertise and commitment in research and development will make a valuable contribution to the work of our association,' said Marc Duval-Destin, chairman of EUCAR and vice president of research and advanced engineering at PSA Peugeot Citroen.

'We are looking forward to working in close partnership with the European automobile manufacturers on common research activities,' said Tony Harper, head of research & advanced system engineering at Jaguar Land Rover. 'As the UK's largest automotive employer and one of its largest investors in R&D, joining EUCAR was an important step.'

EUCAR’s members participate in common research activities in the areas of fuels and powertrain, materials and manufacturing, mobility and transport and integrated safety. Their activities include the determination of the common challenges in research, communication of these challenges to EU institutions and other stakeholders and participation in collaborative
projects.