"The first case of application of the new motor vehicle block exemption regulation: AUDI’s authorised repairers"* Introduction The new motor vehicle block exemption regulation (BER) entered into force on 1 October 2002. A one-year transitional period until 30 September 2003 is foreseen in the (...)

"The fourth prohibition decision in the area of car distribution in four years: This time it’s Mercedes’ turn"* Introduction The Commission decided on 10 October 2001 to impose a fine of EUR 71.825 million on DaimlerChrysler AG for three types of infringements of Article 81 of the EC Treaty in (...)

"Commission authorises creation of joint venture BOL Spain by Bertelsmann AG and Planeta Corporación S.R.L."* The European Commission has cleared the concentration between Bertelsmann AG and Planeta Corporación S.R.L. Through this operation the parties will obtain joint control over Books (...)