The purpose of this article is to analyse the effectiveness of the measures established at the distribution level by the Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1400/2002 of 31 of July 2002, on the application of Article 81(3) of the EC Treaty to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector (Regulation 1400/2002)1 in order to (i) introduce innovation in motor vehicle distribution and (ii) reinforce the Single Market. Such an analysis is helpful in assessing whether the European Commission should maintain such measures or find different solutions when Regulation 1400/2002 expires.
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