Brussels, 16/10/2007 (Agence Europe) - The new framework directive on type approval for motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles was published in the EU Official Journal No L 263 of 9 October. The text, which will take effect on 29 October, replaces national legislation and extends the scope of the existing legislation (Directive 70/156 ECC modified in 1992) to all categories of vehicles other than tractors,...