On March 10, the Union Cabinet approved changes to foreign investment guidelines for countries sharing a land border with India, relaxing rules for small, non‑controlling stakes and tightening timelines for approvals in specified manufacturing sectors.
Under the revised framework, “beneficial owner” will now be defin

On February 12, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history.
In its final ruling, the EPA is eliminating both the Obama-era 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding and all subsequent federal GHG emission standards for all

On January 14, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission finalized an enforcement action against General Motors that will ban the company from disclosing consumers’ geolocation and driver behavior data to consumer reporting agencies for the next five years and enable consumers to access and delete information kept by the com

On December 16, European Commission presented the Automotive Package that supports the sector’s efforts in the transition to clean mobility. 
It presents a review of the existing CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. From 2035 onwards, carmakers will need to comply with a 90% tailpipe emissions reduction target,

On December 12, the European Commission welcomed a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on new rules for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The regulation covers how vehicles are designed, produced, and recycled at the end of their life. Better collection, dismantling, and recycling will he

On December 2, China’s National Public Service Platform for Standards Information (NPSPSI) announced the release of the “Basic Requirements for Automotive Steering Systems (GB17675-2025)” mandatory national standards (the Requirements), which will come into effect on July 1, 2026.
The Requirements were drafted by sev

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