( April 29, 2026, 21:45 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Brazil’s antitrust authority, through its investigative arm, recommended finding four luxury German automakers liable in an in-depth probe into alleged exchanges of sensitive information that likely harmed innovation in the automotive global industry, with potential effects in Brazil. The Superintendence of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense seeks to hold Audi, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen, as well as employees of these carmakers, responsible. It said the investigation should be closed for Mercedes-Benz and individuals related to the company.Statement follows (in Portuguese)....
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