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NHTSA Grants First-Ever U.S. Exemption for Purpose-Built Robotaxi Fleet: Key Takeaways for the AV Industry

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted Amazon’s Zoox Inc. a landmark exemption for its U.S.-manufactured, purpose-built autonomous vehicles (AVs). This decision allows Zoox to deploy robotaxis...more

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NHTSA Closes Waymo Investigation: Key Takeaways for the AV Industry

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its 14-month investigation into Waymo, the autonomous vehicle (AV) subsidiary of Alphabet, finding no systemic safety violations. The probe examined 22...more

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Are Larger Cars Safer Than Smaller Cars?

When it comes to purchasing a car, safety is often a top concern for buyers. One of the most common questions asked is whether larger cars are safer than smaller cars. Many assume so because of larger vehicles’ weight and...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - July 2025 #2

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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State AGs Seek to Intervene in EV Fuel Economy Case

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AGs from Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, and West Virginia—joined by the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce and several corn-grower associations—have moved to intervene in a lawsuit brought by California and other states...more

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Foley Automotive Update - July 2025

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Foley & Lardner will be among the speakers at the MEMA OE Digital Transformation in Mobility event beginning at 8:30 a.m. (ET) at the MEMA Conference Center in Southfield, Michigan on July 29, 2025...more

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Foley Automotive Update - June 2025 - 2

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Foley & Lardner provided an update for multinational companies to mitigate risks posed by the Trump administration’s focus on drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). Visit Foley & Lardner’s Trump...more

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DOT and NHTSA Announce Autonomous Vehicle Framework

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On April 24, 2025, US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework as part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) agenda...more

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Trump Administration Set to Revamp Regulatory Framework for Autonomous Vehicles

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On April 24, 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it is expanding the Automated Vehicle Exemption Program (AVEP) to allow domestically produced autonomous vehicles to qualify for...more

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Foley Automotive Update with Tariff Rundown

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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

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Foley Automotive Update - February 2025

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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

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AVIA Publishes Federal Policy Framework for Autonomous Vehicles

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The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association on January 7 released a federal policy framework to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology and maintain the US leadership role in AV...more

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Foley Automotive Update - January 2025

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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

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NHTSA in the Second Trump Administration

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is charged with establishing safety and fuel economy standards for motor vehicles and promoting overall highway traffic safety....more

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NHTSA Adopts Final Rule to Formalize its Whistleblower Program under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act

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On December 17, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA” or “Agency”) adopted a final rule to formalize its whistleblower program under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act (Whistleblower Act). ...more

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OEMs Might Soon Get Clarity On Massachusetts and Maine Right to Repair Laws - Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series

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OEMs may finally get some clarity in the next couple of months about their obligations under Massachusetts and Maine right to repair laws requiring them to provide owners and independent repair facilities access to mechanical...more

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The Trump Administration's Impact on Autonomous Vehicles: A New Regulatory Horizon

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The autonomous vehicle (AV) industry stands at the forefront of innovation, poised to revolutionize transportation globally. As the second Donald Trump Administration takes office on Jan. 20, 2025, the AV sector faces a mix...more

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NHTSA Promulgates Final Rule on Whistleblower Program

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The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a long-awaited final rule establishing regulations to implement its whistleblower program. The whistleblower program authorizes the Secretary of...more

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NHTSA Finalizes Vehicle Safety Act and Whistleblower Program Provisions

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On December 12, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a new rule formalizing its whistleblower program and implementing the whistleblower provisions of the Vehicle Safety Act. In...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - December 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more

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Foley Automotive Update - December 2025 - 2

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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

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Navigating the Road Ahead: How AI and Vehicle Automation are Transforming the Transportation Industry

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to impact almost every modern industry, with no exception for the automotive and transportation industries. Today’s cars are more “connected” than ever, offering features such as...more

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Foley Automotive Update - November 2024 - 2

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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

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Foley Automotive Update - November 2024

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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

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - October 2024

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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