JDM Automotive Limited / Commons Road Cars [2014] IECompA m14041 (30 December 2014)
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Commons Road Cars Limited by JDM Automotive Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The industry sectors involved are the retail sale of passenger vehicles and the provision of aftersales service and parts. | No |
Notification date: Tuesday, December 30, 2014
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| JDM Automotive Limited | JDM is the holding company for Joe Duffy Automotive Motor Group (the Group). The Group is in the business of the retail sale of vehicles and is partner of some of the automotive industry's most well known brands including Audi, BMW, BMW Motorrad, BMWi, Ford, Land Rover, Mazda, NINI, Porsche, Volkswagen, Volvo and SEAT. |
| Commons Road Cars Limited | Commons Road Cars Limited is in the business of the retail sale of passenger vehicles, holding an exclusive franchise agreement with Volkswagen Group Ireland for the sale of passenger vehicles in County Meath which is renewable every two years provided that certain targets and conditions are met. It also operates a vehicle service department. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Joseph Walser | Tel: 01-470 3678, e-mail: josephwalser@ccpc.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Monday, January 12, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, January 22, 2015
