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
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
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
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
An article by Foley & Lardner Partner Vanessa Miller that provides a guide to force majeure provisions was published in mdm Distribution Intelligence.
To address potential risks to national security, the U.S. Commerce...more
10/3/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Batteries ,
Charging Stations ,
China ,
Congressional Review Act ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electricity ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Lithium Batteries ,
National Emissions Standards ,
National Security ,
NHTSA ,
Proposed Rules ,
SBA ,
Small Business Loans ,
Temporary Layoffs ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UAW
Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst -
Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology. ...more
9/18/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Charging Stations ,
China ,
Clean Energy ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Mexico ,
NHTSA ,
Section 301 ,
Tariffs
New UAW contracts that raise wages and benefits at automotive suppliers could have broader impact on the supply base, according to a report in Crain’s Detroit.
Delays or revisions of certain EV investments are expected to...more
Key Developments -
The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) will host Coffee Break with Foley & Lardner: Combating Internal and External IP Leakage on August 21, 2024 at 11:00am (ET). Register here to attend the webinar....more
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
Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Foley &...more
6/12/2024
/ Advertising ,
Automotive Industry ,
Blockchain ,
Child Labor ,
China ,
Class Action ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Lithium Batteries ,
NHTSA ,
Safety Standards ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Technology Sector ,
UAW ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Foley & Lardner partner Ann Marie Uetz offers insight on the dynamics...more
5/30/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
Safety Standards ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Technology Sector
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 -
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
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Full-year 2023 U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached approximately 15.5...more
1/10/2024
/ Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Interest Rates ,
IRS ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Supply Chain ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury
Key Developments -
Full-year 2023 U.S. new light-vehicle sales are expected to reach 15.5 million units, and increase to 15.9 million units in 2024, according to projections from S&P Global Mobility. Global light-vehicle...more
12/20/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Suppliers ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UAW
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Foley & Lardner partner Vanessa Miller and retired partner John...more
11/9/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Employment Contract ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Safety Standards ,
Semiconductors ,
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 -
On October 24, UAW President Shawn Fain abruptly called for a strike...more
10/25/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Semiconductors ,
Technology Sector ,
UAW ,
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 -
Foley & Lardner LLP provided a recap of critical business and legal...more
9/27/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
NEPA ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Renewable Fuel ,
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 -
Foley & Lardner will host a half-day Automotive Forum on Wednesday,...more
9/13/2023
/ Advanced Batteries ,
Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Safety Standards ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector ,
UAW
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.
Key Developments -
Foley & Lardner will host a half-day Automotive Forum on Wednesday,...more
8/31/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Batteries ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Mexico ,
NHTSA ,
Safety Standards ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector ,
Unions ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
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 1.3 million units in July,...more
8/10/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Infrastructure ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
OEM ,
Safety Standards ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector ,
Unions