Week 43: Regulation demands sharing. The difference is how willingly.

Résumé

Regulation makes sure automotive data flows. This week the variable is willingness: how far and how readily manufacturers open up. Includes a note from our CEO, Marie Bredberg.

Principaux enseignements

• Changan has lined up Solera, Thatcham Research, Kuehne+Nagel, Redion and BNP Paribas for its European aftersales.
• Great Britain plans to follow EU repair rules except SERMI, which stays voluntary there.
• A carmaker selling in the EU has to meet three rulebooks: type approval, Annex X and competition law.
• In Germany, the insurance type-class gap between European and Chinese brands fell from three classes in 2024 to one in 2026.