Commission Regulation (EC) No 1475/95 of 28 June 1995 on the application of Article 85 (3) of the Treaty to certain categories of motor vehicle distribution and servicing agreements
Official Journal L 145, 29.06.1995, pages 25-34
Explanatory brochure
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Evaluation report on Regulation 1475/95 by European Commission
Report on the evaluation of Regulation (EC) No 1475/95 on the application of Article 85(3) [now 81(3)] of the Treaty to certain categories of motor vehicle distribution and servicing agreements
15.11.2000 - COM(2000)743
Commission adopts evaluation report on motor vehicle distribution and servicing under Regulation 1475/95
Press Release - IP/00/1306 - 15.11.2000

Reform of Regulation 1475/95 leading to the adoption of Regulation 1400/2002

Revised version of draft new regulation on motor vehicle distribution of 06/05/2002 submitted to the Second Advisory Committee of the Member States held on 6 June 2002
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Version of 6/05/2002 highlighting changes introduced to the draft regulation published in OJ C 67 on 16 March 2002
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Draft Commission Regulation (EC) on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle industry. OJ C 67, 16.03.2002, p. 2-26
Press release: Commission publishes its draft of a new regulation for the motor vehicle sector, invites comments from all concerned IP/02/380, 11.03.2002

Block Exemption Regulation 1400/2002

Commission Regulation 1400/2002 of 31 July 2002 on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector.
Official Journal L 203, 01.08.2002, pages 30-4.1

Explanatory documents relating to Regulation 1400/2002

Explanatory brochure for Commission Regulation (EC) No 1400/2002 of 31 July 2002 on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector
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Frequently asked questions on the new motor vehicle block exemption
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Summary of the Regulation in three languages
End of the exemption of location clauses in selective distribution agreements
Press Release - IP/05/1208 - 30.09.2005.

May 2008: Evaluation Report on Block Exemption Regulation 1400/2002

Commission Evaluation Report on the operation of Regulation (EC) N° 1400/2002 concerning motor vehicle distribution and servicing
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Staff working documents:

Main elements and objectives
Evolution of the motor vehicle markets
Public and private enforcement
The Impact of Regulation 1400/2002
Press release IP/08/810 - Commission report on car block exemption shows that competition has improved
Contributions from interested parties

February 2009: Roundtable on future competition law framework

Synopsis of the roundtable with leading figures from the main stakeholder groups to discuss the future of block exemption regulation 1400/2002.
09.02.2009 - Commissioner Kroes held a roundtable with leading figures from the main stakeholder groups to discuss the future of block exemption regulation 1400/2002.
Press release
Commissioner's closing remarks to the roundtable
Issues Paper on the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation – "kick-off" document given to participants setting out key points for discussion

July 2009 – Communication and Impact Assessment Report of the Commission: the future competition law framework

The Commission has adopted a Communication setting out the key elements of the competition regime which will apply to the motor vehicle sector after the expiry of the current Block exemption Regulation n° 1400/2002. The Commission's Communication is accompanied by an Impact Assessment Report.
View consultation documents (Communication and Impact Assessment Report) and contributions

December 2009: Draft Regulation and draft guidelines

May 2010: Adoption of new Regulation and guidelines

27.5.2010 – the new block exemption regulation and guidelines have been adopted. The Regulation enters into force on 1 June 2010.

The provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1400/2002 on vertical agreements for the purchase, sale or resale of new motor vehicles still apply until 31 May 2013.