Jan 24, 2017

BMW U-turn over comparison site listings

BMW had put a ban on its dealers using Carwow, which connects car sellers across the country with buyers hunting for the best price. The website appealed to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, accusing BMW of putting a road block in the way of legal competition. After months of wrangling, BMW reversed its original decision, as it became clear that the CMA was on the brink of launching a formal investigation. "A spokesman for BMW said:"The time is now right to enable our UK retailers to explore the additional sales opportunities that are becoming available through internet-based new car portals. "Over the coming months we will be working with our retailers and learning from their experience to ensure we continue to provide a consistent premium buying experience for those customers who choose to purchase a BMW or Mini product through these new channels."

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