The European Antitrust shines a light on the tire market, suspecting the existence of a "cartel" and "restrictive commercial practices" of competition. Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Nokian and Pirelli confirmed that they had received a visit from Commission officials.
The products under investigation are tires for cars, vans, trucks and buses sold in the European Economic Area. "The Commission - we read in the note - fears that coordination on prices has been implemented between the inspected companies, also through public communications"