U.S. Is Said to Review Allegations German Carmakers Colluded
- EU, German cartel office have been probing possible collusion
- Talks on parts, suppliers went back decades, Der Spiegel said
BMW Denies Emissions Gear Collusion
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Justice Department officials are looking into allegations that German automakers colluded on technology, strategy and parts to gain an advantage over rivals, according to a person familiar with the matter, though there’s no indication that the department has opened a formal investigation.
The European Commission and Germany’s cartel office said Saturday they have received information about possible collusion and are studying the matter.