Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
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Aftersales 27 JunCopart's takeover of Hills gets green light from competition regulator
The Competition and Markets Authority has reversed its previous decision regarding Copart's acquisition of Hills Motors.
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Manufacturer 15 JunCMA understands implications of agency model, says NFDA
The CMA has made its final response to the industry’s questions on new agency models that will define some of the future relationships between retailers and OEMs.
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Latest News 2 Mar
NFDA concerned UK's new Block Exemption rules may ‘leave too much unsaid’
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has submitted evidence on the fast-changing automotive sector to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) amid concerns new Block Exemption rules may “leave too much unsaid”.
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Market Insight 8 Jun
NFDA 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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Latest News 16 MarCar manufacturers raided in ‘anti-competitive conduct’ investigation
Car makers and automotive industry bodies have been raided by the European Commission and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the suspicion of anti-competitive conduct.
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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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People News 6 Sep
FCA appoints CMA's Sheldon Mills as director of competition
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) director Sheldon Mills as its new director of competition.
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Market Insight 3 Apr
Competition and Markets Authority enforces need for clarity in vehicle rental fees
Three car hire websites are now legally committed to be clear and transparent about the charges customers have to pay after Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) enforcement action.
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Used Cars 18 NovBCA expected to sell SMA Newcastle auction centre following competition concerns
BCA’s acquisition of SMA faces an in-depth merger inquiry unless it offers a solution to competition concerns in car auctions in Newcastle.
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