Block Exemption
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Latest News 5 OctCMA recommends new UK-specific automotive sector Block Exemption regulations
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has written to the Secretary of State recommending the introduction of new, UK-specific block exemption regulations for the automotive aftermarket.
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Market Insight 8 JunNFDA continues work on block exemption lobby as rules change
New competition rules (and guidelines) governing supply and distribution agreements in the automotive sector, came into force in the UK and European Union on June 1, and the National Franchised Dealers Association has.pledged to continue to assess the possible scenarios affecting dealer and OEM relationships.
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Market Insight 16 MayNFDA awaits CMA block exemption resolutions after European Commission rulings
The National Franchised Dealers Associations (NFDA) has indicated that it is keen to learn what influence new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation from the European Commission (EC) will have on the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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Market Insight 29 Apr
NFDA highlights antitrust and competition law risks of agency model car retail
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has assured its members that it is continuing to scrutinise several “issues and ramifications” linked to car manufacturers’ implementation of agency model car retail.
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Latest News 21 JanEuropean Commission proposing 'six-year extension' to Block Exemption Regulations, says IAAF
The European Commission is proposing to extend the current Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) until 2028, according to the IAAF.
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Market Insight 11 Nov
NFDA airs fears of agency model and OEM control in block exemption consultation
National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) concerns about the impact of the agency model and OEMs’ direct sales on the car retail sector have been laid bare in consultation documents published this week.
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Latest News 5 NovBlock Exemption, EVs and recruitment among key topics for NFDA at AM Live
The future of Block Exemption in car retail, electric vehicle (EV) sillks and recruitment look set to be among the top subjects up for debate on the NFDA stand at AM Live 2021.
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Market Insight 3 JunBlock Exemption review notes repair and commercial vehicle market issues
An evaluation of Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation for the European Commission will decide by 2023 if specific rules around new vehicle and parts distribution are needed.
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Manufacturer 19 MayStellantis car dealers issued termination notices amid future distribution plan
Stellantis will issue all of its UK and European franchised car retail partners with two-year termination notices as part of a reorganisation of its distribution networks ahead of the introduction of new Block Exemption rules.
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Market Insight 19 Oct
European Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation consultation gets underway
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is poised to being consultation with UK car retailers on the future of the European Union’s (EU) Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation.
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Car Dealer News 1 AprDealers ask European Commission to step in to block 'unreasonable franchise contract requirements'
CECRA is calling for checks and balances from the European Commission (EC) to give more power to dealers over franchise agreements and connected car data.
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Latest News 20 OctIndependent garages need to match dealership standards, claims Servicing Stop
Servicing Stop has hit back at what it sees as a continuation of big brand garages monopolising the market and called on independents to raise their standards.
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Market Insight 25 SepPost-Brexit plans ‘create uncertainty’ for independent garages, warns IMI
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has raised concerns about the future for independent garages as the Government’s post-Brexit plans create uncertainty for the sector.
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Car Dealer News 21 JulVertu Motors shows little concern about Brexit and reports profits uplift
Vertu Motors said yesterday it expects no major changes to franchise agreements as a result of the Brexit.
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Market Insight 30 SepCarmakers give a firm 'no' to multi-branding and a code of conduct for manufacturer-dealer relations
Car manufacturers have no intention to back down and allow franchised dealers the right in law to operate multi-brand dealerships.
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Car Dealer News 28 May
Europe laws on car manufacturer and car dealer practices still a possibility if code of conduct fails
The European Commission could yet propose new laws regulating the relationships between carmakers and franchised dealers.
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