The automobile distribution as from the 1st of June 2013

Problem: no more European-wide standardised regulations regarding the contractual relationship between manufacturers and authorised dealers as from June 2013. Solution: to extend the Agent's Directive.

EC’s public consultation “The Future Competition Law Framework”

CECRA wishes to EC to review its approach and create normative safeguards so as not to revert to the pre-1400/2002 situation which was unsatisfactory both for SMEs and consumers.

Future Regulatory Framework for Competition in Automotive Sector

CECRA’s comments to EC’s communication on the future regulatory framework.

Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation 1400/2002 beyond 2010

CECRA urges for prolongation instead of abolition.

Comments to EC Evaluation Report on operation MVBER 1400/2002

CECRA’s response stresses that the evaluation made by DG Competition of the EC lacks factual analysis and reflects some ideological approach.

Competition role of contractual clauses in MVBER 1400/2002

CECRA postulates that it is essential to maintain the provisions of Article 3 § 3 to 6 of the MVBER 1400/2002 in its successor Regulation.

Overview of the review of the MVBER 1400/2002

MVBER 1400/2002 achieved most of the objectives set by the Commission.

MVBER 1400/2002 is in favour of the Consumers

Positive results for consumers.

EC Evaluation Report on the operation of MVBER 1400/2002

CECRA’s reply to Commission’s Evaluation Report. It conclusion: MVBER has secured positive results for consumers and SMEs in particular. A brutal absence of sector-specific guidance would determine a disruptive evolution of the automotive trade and repair

White Clauses

Developments in car retailing and after-sales markets under MVBER

CECRA’s comments to final report made by London Economics commissioned by the European Commission.

Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st Century