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Automotive News Europe, July, 2002
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MARIO MONTI, the European Union Competition Commissioner, got what he wanted - a new set of rules that completely changes the relationship between car manufacturers and car dealers.
Some say the new rules won't have much impact on the car business - even that automakers secretly want the new block exemption to help them modernize their pan-European retail networks.
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But anyone who thinks the rules won't change things is wrong. And we doubt carmakers wished for the "exclusive territory" versus "selective standards," pick-your-poison-style choice they must now ...
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