The automotive industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital connectivity amid shifting trade policies and...more
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a Final Rule on January 16, 2025 that prohibits the import, sale, and manufacture of vehicles equipped with Vehicle Communication Systems (VCS)...more
On September 23, 2024, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) outlining new proposed rules to address national security risks associated with...more
The automotive industry as we know it is rapidly transforming. From the proliferation of electric transportation and technological leaps in vehicle automation to increasingly complex regulations and expanding class action...more
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a final rule that is squarely aimed at changing the way dealers interact with customers in the financing process. The final rule takes effect on July 30, 2024....more
12/22/2023
/ Advertising ,
Automotive Industry ,
Automotive Loans ,
Banks ,
Car Dealerships ,
Cars ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Contract Terms ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Financing ,
Payment Terms ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to the 37th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry, published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel...more
Welcome to the 36th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry, published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel...more
The prospect of autonomous vehicles whisking passengers and goods to their final destinations has dazzled the public’s imagination and driven billions of dollars in investment into the development of advanced...more
In May 2023, the Automotive & Mobility Industry Group at Morgan Lewis was invited to the State of Michigan by leaders of the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification for a series of meetings that provided unparalleled...more
Welcome to the 35th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
Welcome to the 34th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
Welcome to the 33rd edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
Welcome to the 32nd edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
7/22/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Automotive Industry ,
Competition ,
Driverless Cars ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Safety Standards ,
Supply Chain
By a 4-1 vote on June 23, 2022, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that is squarely aimed at changing the way dealers interact with customers in the automotive financing process, with...more
Welcome to the 31st edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
Welcome to the 30th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
In 2021, the automotive industry was awash in change— driven by investment trends, new goals set by the Biden-Harris administration, and international electric vehicle–focused developments. Looking back, 2021 will be viewed...more
Car buying has evolved since the creation of state automotive franchise and dealer laws. The internet has brought virtually every consumer buying experience online, yet new vehicle sales are still largely a brick-and-mortar...more
Welcome to the 29th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
A recent BASF jury verdict highlights the breadth of the Sherman and Clayton Acts—particularly the remedies available to plaintiffs involved in the manufacturing of goods—if supply agreements are found to hinder marketplace...more
Welcome to the 28th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
Welcome to the 27th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive and mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
4/27/2021
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Automotive Industry ,
Connected Cars ,
Corporate Sales Transactions ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovative Technology ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Manufacturers ,
Merger Agreements ,
Microchip Technology ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Supply Chain
Welcome to the 26th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive & mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
Welcome to the 25th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive & mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more
Welcome to the 24th edition of our newsletter on developments in the automotive industry published by Morgan Lewis’s automotive & mobility team with contributions from lawyers in our offices around the globe. We counsel our...more