China’s National Public Service Platform for Standards Information (NPSPSI) recently announced that the Ministry of Public Security is soliciting public opinions on the “Technical Specifications for Safety of Power-driven Vehicles Operating on Roads” (the Draft).
One new technical requirement is proposed to be added

From November 2025, every new electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle introduced to the Australian market will be required to include an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) as standard equipment, in a move to enhance pedestrian safety.
The AVAS produces an audible sound when a vehicle operates at low spe

On October 30, BMW announced it is the first carmaker in Germany to receive approval for its driver assistance systems under UN Regulation No. 171 for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS). The regulation sets global safety standards for Level 2 driver assistance technologies. With the approval, BMW can now offer

On September 29, multiple sources reported that while Ford believes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s mission to roll back emissions standards is good for business, it is also asking the Trump administration to exercise caution when executing those same changes.
The EPA’s proposal to end greenhous

Tesla urged the EPA under President Trump to preserve the so-called Endangerment Finding, and asked the EPA to preserve tailpipe emission rules requiring over 50% of U.S. autos be electric by 2032.
The comments come as the EPA considers rescinding the Endangerment Finding which provided the legal basis for the federa

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Co. and other major OEMs, said in a filing with the Environmental Protection Agency that legislation signed by President Trump in June will increase the effective price of EVs and could lead to

Reported on September 9, 2025, the Malaysian Digital Minister is collaborating with the Transport Ministry to draft legislation for autonomous vehicles (AVs), aiming to establish a legal framework as driverless technology advances globally. 
Initial discussions on an “autonomous vehicle network” emphasize refining sa

On July 1, 2025, Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (NVES Act) officially came into force, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to reduce transport-related carbon emissions.
Under the new legislation, regulated entities, including car manufacturers and vehicle suppliers holding type ap

On June 5, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) expressed serious concern over the lack of progress in revising the EU's Weights & Dimensions Directive.
The revision is key to helping zero-emission trucks and buses enter the market in large numbers. Updating rules on vehicle weight, axle weight,

On May 8, the European Parliament adopted a targeted change to CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans. With 458 votes for, 101 against, and 14 abstentions, members supported the Commission’s proposal to support Europe’s automotive sector. To speed up its adoption, Parliament agreed to deal with the

On April 30, China’s National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (NTCAS) issued the “Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Autonomous Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) for Light-duty Vehicles (LDVs)” mandatory national standards (the New Standards) for public comments until June 30. The New Standards wi

On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 approval of California’s plans to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks.
The House also voted to repeal an EPA waiver issued in December 2024 under former President Joe Biden for California’

On April 6, the UK Government announced that the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate would be changed to make it easier for the industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles (EVs).
It will now help the industry to upgrade to make EVs while delivering the manifesto commitment to stop sales of new gasoline and diesel cars by

Announced on February 10, 2025, the Thai Ministry of Industry has called for the postponement of the Euro 6 standard enforcement in the commercial vehicle sector until 2032.
The delay is expected to allow manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicles to further prepare for the transition. The Ministry is concerned about the w

On January 24, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it will temporarily delay the regulation that would require new cars to have automatic braking systems capable of avoiding contact with vehicles in front of them at speeds up to 62 miles per hour.
The move stems from a freeze on new r

On January 17, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI), which represents all major U.S. OEMs except for Tesla, filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
The petition takes issue with a standard in the rules that requires all new cars

On January 14, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued a finalized rule banning the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating hardware and software, or those components sold separately, with a connection to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) or Russia.  
The final rule establ

On December 16, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to allow California to set its own emissions standards.
Previously, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments pertaining to whether or not fuel companies can sue over these regulations, but t

On December 16, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will require rear seat reminder systems to boost seat belt use starting in late 2027 in all new cars and trucks.
The finalized rule requires seat belt use warnings for rear seats and enhanced wa