Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology....more
4/30/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
Biden Administration ,
China ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Electric Vehicles ,
FCC ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
OEM ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
Foley & Lardner provided an updated assessment on the status and structure of automotive import tariffs, as well as an overview of the Trump administration’s pause in the rollout of certain reciprocal tariffs. Visit Foley &...more
4/18/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
Canada ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Exports ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
OEM ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
Foley & Lardner partner Vanessa Miller commented on the Trump administration’s imposition of automotive tariffs in the Associated Press article, “Trump’s latest auto tariffs explained: What car buyers should know this year.”...more
4/4/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
Canada ,
China ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Popular ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
Unions ,
US Trade Policies
A recent federal court decision marks an important win for automotive suppliers in the ongoing debate over what constitutes a valid requirements contract under Michigan law following the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision in...more
3/24/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
Breach of Contract ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Contract Terms ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Enforcement ,
Evidence ,
Jurisdiction ,
Litigation Strategies ,
OEM ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Brainwaves: 100 Days and Beyond | Presidential Policy Shifts Impacting Automotive: Foley & Lardner is excited to partner with the Society of Automotive Analysts to host an exclusive gathering of business and legal executives...more
3/7/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
OEM ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Retaliation ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology...more
2/20/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Lobbying ,
Manufacturers ,
National Emissions Standards ,
OEM ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Vanessa Miller commented on the risk of increased costs in the automotive supply chain that could result from new import tariffs in The Wall Street Journal article, “Tariff Threat Prompts...more
2/6/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
Canada ,
Carbon Emissions ,
China ,
Clean Air Act ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Exports ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits ,
Trade Wars ,
US Trade Policies
Foley & Lardner assessed automotive supply chain implications of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Final Rule prohibiting the import and sale of connected vehicles and related components...more
1/23/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
Batteries ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Charging Stations ,
China ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
EU ,
Imports ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles
Foley & Lardner announced the 2024 installment of its Auto Trends series—A Year in Review: Updates, Trends and the Road Ahead. This series delves deep into the transformative forces shaping the automotive world by providing...more
1/9/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Automated Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
CARB ,
Clean Energy ,
Competition ,
Compliance ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Policies ,
International Trade ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
OEM ,
Price Inflation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Software ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector
Foley & Lardner announced the 2024 installment of its Auto Trends series—A Year in Review: Updates, Trends and the Road Ahead. This series delves deep into the transformative forces shaping the automotive world by providing...more
12/19/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Clean Air Act ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Huawei ,
Incentives ,
Interest Rates ,
Investment Adviser ,
Jurisdiction ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Mexico ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
SCOTUS ,
Strike ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Cuts ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles
Foley & Lardner announced the 2024 installment of its Auto Trends series—A Year in Review: Updates, Trends and the Road Ahead. This series delves deep into the transformative forces shaping the automotive world by providing...more
12/11/2024
/ Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
Batteries ,
Canada ,
China ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Exports ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
Mexico ,
OEM ,
Popular ,
Strike ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Unions
Foley & Lardner announced the 2024 installment of its Auto Trends series—A Year in Review: Updates, Trends and the Road Ahead. This series delves deep into the transformative forces shaping the automotive world by providing...more
11/27/2024
/ Automated Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Infrastructure ,
Mexico ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Software ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Venture Capital
Foley & Lardner will provide podcast commentary on key trends impacting the automotive supply industry as part of the firm’s participation in the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Annual Conference on November 12-13, 2024...more
11/12/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Batteries ,
Charging Stations ,
China ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Manufacturers ,
National Emissions Standards ,
NHTSA ,
NLRB ,
OEM ,
Presidential Elections ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Reform ,
Trade Agreements ,
UAW
Foley & Lardner assessed certain supply chain ramifications of a U.S. Commerce Department proposed rule that would, if finalized, “prohibit the sale or import of certain automotive hardware and software, as well as ‘connected...more
A number of auto suppliers are reducing R&D and engineering budgets in response to cost pressures, according to a report in Crain’s Detroit.
Declining automotive plant capacity utilization in the U.S. is expected to be a...more
8/22/2024
/ Advanced Batteries ,
Automotive Industry ,
Data Collection ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Layoffs ,
Manufacturers ,
OEM ,
Popular ,
Supply Chain ,
Tax Credits ,
Voluntary Disclosure
Key Developments -
U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached a SAAR of 15.3 million units in June, and second quarter 2024 sales fell by approximately 0.4% from April-June 2023, according to initial estimates from Wards...more
7/10/2024
/ Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
Chevron Deference ,
China ,
Congressional Review Act ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
EU ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Safety Standards ,
SCOTUS ,
Tax Credits ,
Technology Sector ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Cox Automotive predicts U.S. new light-vehicle sales in the first half...more
6/27/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Safety Standards ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Technology Sector ,
Venture Capital
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Foley & Lardner and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers will host a...more
5/16/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Batteries ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
National Security ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Safety Standards ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
UAW
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Foley & Lardner provided an overview of recent state and federal...more
5/1/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Charging Stations ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Motor Vehicles ,
National Emissions Standards ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Pricing ,
Supply Chain ,
UAW ,
Unions
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Recent pricing disputes with suppliers have resulted in production...more
4/17/2024
/ Antitrust Division ,
Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
European Commission ,
Federal Funding ,
Investigations ,
Lithium Batteries ,
OEM ,
Pricing ,
Profits ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Credits ,
UAW
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Nicholas Ellis is quoted in the Supply...more
4/5/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
OEM ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Technology Sector ,
UAW
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
U.S. new light-vehicle sales are projected to reach a SAAR of 15.4...more
3/6/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Data Security ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
FCC ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Loans ,
OEM ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
UAW
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Nearly 9,000 UAW members at Ford’s largest truck plant in Kentucky...more
2/21/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Exports ,
Foreign Trade Regulations ,
Infrastructure ,
Lyft ,
OEM ,
Strike ,
Supply Chain ,
UAW ,
Uber ,
Unions ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached a SAAR of 15 million units in...more
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
China may have surpassed Japan to become the world’s largest...more
1/25/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Clean Air Act ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector