On April 1, 2025, the European Commission imposed a fine of €458 million on 15 car manufacturers and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for a cartel on the recycling of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) that lasted more than 15 years.

This article features analysis by Francois Dauba, partner, Adriano Capuocciolo, associate, and Charlotte Lecourt-Schmidt, associate in competition and distribution, who discuss the method used to calculate the fines, the implications for businesses and consumers, and the increased risk of compensation claims that could follow this decision.

Read their full analysis in the e-Competitions Bulletin of the Revue Lamy de la Concurrence here.