( September 10, 2025, 14:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Brazil’s competition authority has recommended the conviction of 17 auto parts manufacturers for allegedly exchanging competitively sensitive information over a 13-year period in the independent aftermarket sector. The companies include BorgWarner, Schaeffler, TMD Friction, Freudenberg, Sabó, Sofape (Tecfil), KSPG, Federal-Mogul, Johnson Controls, Rassini-NHK, Schadek, Wabco, Knorr-Bremse, Mann+Hummel, MTE-Thomson, SKF and Gates. According to the agency's technical report, the companies shared data on pricing, sales volumes, clients, logistics and commercial strategies through spreadsheets, emails and regular meetings, including within a group known as G8/G9.See Official Journal statement bellow and technical report attached in portuguese....
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