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Automotive News Europe, March, 2002 by Johnson, Richard
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The new block exemption proposal has thrown the industry into chaos, say Europe's carmakers.
It's not just the rules announced last month by EU Competition Commissioner Mario Monti that have auto executives confused and angry. It's also the lack of detail.
"When dealers ask us what's going on we don't know what to tell them," said Earl Hesterberg, Ford of Europe's vice president for marketing, sales and service. "We don't get any answers."
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ACEA, Europe's carmakers' association, has asked for a much more complete explanation of the proposal. But ...
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