On June 4, President Trump said he met with auto leaders to discuss the debate over "right-to-repair" legislation, including GM CEO Mary Barra, Ford senior executive Andrew Frick and National Automobile Dealers Association and Alliance for Automotive Innovation officials.
"We had the auto industry in yesterday. They

On May 21, Audi USA announced that its adaptive driving beam (ADB) Digital Matrix LED headlights will be available to U.S. customers for the first time on the all-new, full-size, 2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9 flagship SUV models. The new micro LED technology will be available when the new models arrive at U.S. dealers later t

On May 14, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed a deregulatory action to delay the compliance deadlines for Biden-era emission standards for light-and medium-duty vehicles for two years until model year (MY) 2029 following the shift away from electric vehicles (EVs).
The announ

On May 7, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the later release 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to satisfactorily pass the agency’s new benchmark tests for vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). 
Tesla Model Y ve

On April 29, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) formally adopted new rules that allow law enforcement to issue a ticket (notices of noncompliance) to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations. 
The rules take effect July 1, 2026, closing a regulatory gap that previously let

On April 7, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) welcomed the targeted amendment to the Heavy-Duty Vehicle (HDV) CO2 Regulation, which was formally adopted. It fixes a restrictive rule by allowing manufacturers to earn emission credits based on exceeding the actual 2025–2029 target (-15%), rather

On March 13, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) welcomed the adoption of a targeted amendment to the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) CO2 Regulation as proposed by the European Commission in the Automotive Package. It corrects an overly restrictive provision in the current rules by adjusting how emissio

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