Automotive OEMs, suppliers, startups and other participants in the automotive ecosystem have a great deal to do in 2023 as manufacturers begin to move to diversify historical internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle product...more
6/9/2023
/ Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Manufacturers ,
New Rules ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Startups ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tax Credits
Elevated warranty expenses for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to continue in 2018, and automotive suppliers can expect to continue paying a greater per-vehicle share of these expenses. Because OEM...more
Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this report examining what the litigation, enforcement and regulatory landscape is likely to look like in 2018 and beyond. Inside, you will learn about:
Managing warranty,...more
1/23/2018
/ Acquisitions ,
Auto Warranties ,
Automotive Industry ,
Connected Cars ,
Contract Terms ,
Cybersecurity ,
Driverless Cars ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Suppliers
Coming off a record year in car sales, it’s expected that warranty and recall costs will continue to be on the rise. With that in mind, it’s vital that OEMs and suppliers have both their foreign and domestic contracts in...more
2/3/2017
/ Arbitration ,
Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
Choice-of-Law ,
Contract Formation ,
Contract Terms ,
Driverless Cars ,
International Sales ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) ,
Venue
While the jury is out on whether 2017 will be a peak year for new vehicle sales, elevated OEM warranty and recall costs are likely to continue. OEMs, likely will continue to pay the largest share of these expenses, but...more
Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this overview of the major trends we see affecting automotive suppliers this year. While not all legal risk can be anticipated, companies that are aware of litigation,...more
1/12/2015
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Auto Parts ,
Automobile Recall ,
Automotive Industry ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Manufacturers ,
NHTSA ,
NLRB ,
Suppliers ,
V2V
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) issued new general terms and conditions (Terms) for production and Mopar purchasing that will apply to all purchase orders issued after December 1, 2014. The new Terms are not retroactive and...more
We know that you have been considering what business and commercial issues you will face in 2014 (and perhaps beyond) as an Automotive Supplier. But, have you been considering what legal issues you are likely to face? Do you...more
Automotive sales in North America continue to climb, and many suppliers are prospering. However, there are some companies who are struggling and who may face bankruptcy. We have seen companies such as A123 Systems and certain...more