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EU prolongs flexibility on auto deals for distribution and repairs

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The European Commission extended for five years the rules that give the auto industry more freedom to enter into agreements with distributors and retailers of spare parts, as well as repair garages. A new focus is placed on vehicle generated data.

The EU executive announced on Monday (17 April) that the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation will be in effect until 31 May, 2028. The 2010 regulation was set to expire by the end of this month.

Normal circumstances, EU antitrust laws prohibit agreements that limit competition between companies in different levels of production or distribution chains.

The MVBER does not allow such agreements unless they meet certain criteria, such as improving distribution and promoting technological progress while sharing some of the financial benefits with consumers.

The Commission updated its guidelines to the Regulation, stating that independent repairers must have equal access to vehicle sensor data.

Existing rules include the provision of technical data, tools, and training but do not specifically cover vehicle generated data.

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