07/08/2002 (Agence Europe) - The regulation on the application of Article 81 paragraph 3 of the Treaty of vertical agreements and practices in the automobile sector was published in the Official Journal (L 203 31 July 2002). This regulation adopted by unanimity at the College of Commissioners on 17 July will enter into force on 1 October, with, nevertheless, a one year transition period in order to make all the distribution agreements comply with the new rules. The changes that the...