VW, Stellantis, Ford among 13 automakers fined $495M in Europe by antitrust regulators

A car is shown being scrapped. — The EU said automakeres conspired to suppress details on car scrappage. (BLOOMBERG)

April 02, 2025 08:54 AM

BRUSSELS — Volkswagen Group and Stellantis, along with 13 other automakers and their car association, were fined a total of €458 million ($495 million) by EU antitrust regulators for taking part in a vehicle recycling cartel.

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