Brussels - Europe's biggest carmakers were holding emergency talks with the European Union's industry commissioner in Brussels on Wednesday to call for more EU support during the financial crisis.
"In today's difficult operating environment ... the European automotive industry more than ever requires a stable and predictable policy framework to ensure competitiveness and employment, while sustaining safety and environmental progress," a press release from umbrella auto organization ACEA said.
At the talks, EU Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen was set to meet ACEA head Christian Streiff, together with the heads of major manufacturers such as Daimler, Fiat and Volvo.