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EU slaps $495m fine on Volkswagen, Stellantis, others for recycling cartel

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
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In a significant move on April 1, 2025, the European Union imposed a massive €458 million ($495 million) fine on 15 major car manufacturers, including Volkswagen and Stellantis, for their involvement in an illegal cartel related to vehicle recycling. The European Commission announced that the companies had colluded for over 15 years to suppress competition in the recycling of end-of-life vehicles.

The cartel, which spanned from May 2002 to September 2017, was led by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), which coordinated secret meetings between the automakers. During this period, these companies engaged in unlawful practices, including agreeing to limit advertising regarding the recyclability of their cars, concealing the amount of recycled materials used in new vehicles, and preventing payment to car dismantlers. These actions undermined the environmental benefits of recycling and suppressed public awareness of eco-friendly car disposal options.

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Volkswagen received the highest fine of €127.69 million, followed by Stellantis with €99.5 million. Other affected companies include Renault-Nissan, Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, and Hyundai. Despite this hefty fine, Mercedes-Benz avoided penalties by alerting the EU authorities to the cartel’s existence. The carmakers admitted to their wrongdoings, which led to a 10% reduction in their fines. The ACEA was also fined €500,000 for its role in orchestrating the cartel.

Teresa Ribera, the EU’s competition commissioner, made it clear that such practices would not be tolerated, especially when they negatively impact the demand for environmentally friendly products. This fine serves as a stark reminder to corporations of the EU’s firm stance on protecting competition and ensuring sustainable business practices.

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