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CMA fines car manufacturers and trade bodies £77.7m for ELV recycling buyers' cartel and recyclability advertising restrictions (2025 Chapter I infringement decision)

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Summary of a CMA Chapter I inquiry into restrictive arrangements struck by ten undertakings and two trade associations relating to end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling and advertising.

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On 2 April 2025, the CMA issued its infringement decision after ten car makers and two trade bodies reached settlement with the CMA and accepted their role in the anti-competitive conduct. Aggregate fines of £77,688,917 were levied. Penalties for each party were:

  • BMW—£11,060,925 (with a 20% settlement discount)
  • Ford—£18,541,929 (with a 20% settlement discount)
  • Jaguar Land Rover—£4,626,404 (with a 20% settlement discount)
  • Peugeot Citroen (and owner Stellantis)—£5,189,948 (with a 45% leniency discount and a 20% settlement discount)
  • Mitsubishi—£898,531 (with a 25% leniency discount and a 20% settlement discount)
  • Nissan and Renault—£9,979,826 (shared total) and £2,800,646 (Nissan sole liability) (with a 20% settlement discount)
  • Toyota—£4,502,760 (with a 20% settlement discount)
  • Vauxhall and Opel—£2,181,127 (with a 45% leniency discount and a 20% settlement discount)
  • Vauxhall and Opel (and former owner General Motors)—£2,867,049...
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