Le séminaire se tiendra Avenue Jules Bordet 164 à 1140 Bruxelles (MOBILOM) à partir de 12h15 à 13h45.
Latest developments in car distribution
The automotive world is undergoing a radical transformation, both in terms of technology and in terms of sales and after-sales.
The European Commission has prolonged the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (‘MVBER') for five years, meaning that it will now be applicable until 31 May 2028. It has also updated the Supplementary Guidelines for the sector. The revised Guidelines will help companies in the automotive sector assess the compatibility of their vertical agreements with EU competition rules, while ensuring that aftermarket operators, including garages, continue to have access to vehicle-generated data necessary for repair and maintenance.
Pushed by the European Union to invest in the electrification of vehicles, manufacturers tend to reduce distribution costs and to appropriate distributors' profits. This can be seen in the replacement of initial distribution contracts by agency contracts. The guidelines accompanying the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) provide important clarifications for identifying the status of a genuine agent under competition law.