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January 1st, 2002
BY ALAN OSBORNTHE EUROPEAN Commission today (Wednesday) announced new plans for the distribution and sale of cars in the EU that will loosen the ties between manufacturers and dealers allowing greater competition and lower prices for consumers.The new rules, which cannot be blocked by member governments or the European Parliament because the Commission has sole responsibility for competition policy, will come into force in October after a consultation process with the industry.Under the plans, dealers will be allowed to sell anywhere, rather than being restricted ...
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