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What changed in automotive regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded a 45-day public comment period regarding a proposed regulation on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems.
Read at freightwaves.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in automotive this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Magna International is investing an additional $35 million into Yuma Energy, a Bengaluru-based battery-swapping network for electric vehicles in India.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗What products launched in automotive this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Gary Moss, who has been blind for five years, experienced a test ride in a Tesla Cybercab in San Francisco, California, on September 6, 2026.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗05
SiliconAuto, a Taiwanese automotive microcontroller manufacturer, showcased its latest products at the SEMICON Taiwan 2026 event.
Read at digitimes.com ↗06
Electric bicycle manufacturer N+ has partnered with Volkswagen to launch the N+ Volkswagen eBike, marketed as the world's safest e-bike.
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Tesla has officially launched its Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi featuring no steering wheel or pedals, for public rides in Austin, Texas.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗08
Nordic solar developer Alight and automotive safety supplier Autoliv have inaugurated the 101 MW Eurajoki solar park in Finland.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗09
Tesla has released an interest form for businesses to potentially purchase Cybercab fleets or provide infrastructure for its autonomous network.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗10
Tesla is launching its purpose-built Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas, on September 3, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗11
Uber has launched the first commercial robotaxi service in London, utilizing autonomous driving technology developed by the UK-based startup Wayve.
Read at theverge.com ↗8 of 11 product launches events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What financial results were reported in automotive this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Ford is providing loans to its suppliers to prevent insolvency, while General Motors has committed $4.5 billion to pre-purchase and warehouse parts.
Read at theloadstar.com ↗13
Volkswagen has reached a deal with labor unions in Germany to reduce its workforce by tens of thousands of employees and decrease production capacity.
Read at nytimes.com ↗14
In August 2026, battery electric vehicles (EVs) reached a 29.8% market share in the UK, according to SMMT data.
Read at energylivenews.com ↗15
Lululemon shares declined as revenue in mainland China fell 2% during the second quarter of 2026.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗16
On September 4, 2026, U.S. stock markets experienced a decline following the release of a strong jobs report.
Read at wsj.com ↗17
On September 2, 2026, renewed hostilities between the US and Iran caused US equity futures to fall and oil prices to rise.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗18
Automotive functional safety chiplet startup Athos Silicon has ceased operations and is dissolving after failing to secure necessary financing.
Read at eetimes.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit automotive this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Plaintiff trial lawyer Brett Schreiber, who secured the first jury victory against Tesla regarding its Autopilot system, reports receiving a high volume of inquiries for potential legal cases.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗20
Florida officials arrested Adam Otrok for allegedly submitting 41 fraudulent luxury vehicle insurance applications.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗What research was published in automotive this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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TÜV Rheinland conducted third-party testing on an Aptera Motors Corp. solar electric vehicle in Carlsbad, Southern California, in September 2026.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗22
A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) analyzed data from 920,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered between 2021 and 2023.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗23
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research published a study in Nature identifying that electrically charged water drops cause corrosion on surfaces like car paint and metal.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗24
A research group at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom conducted a literature review of vehicle-integrated PV (VIPV) covering studies from 2015 to 2026.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗25
JD Power surveyed 68,084 owners of 2026 model-year vehicles to evaluate satisfaction with automotive technology.
Read at theverge.com ↗What partnerships were announced in automotive this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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The Lowe’s Foundation has launched the Skilled Trades Coalition in partnership with General Motors and NVIDIA.
Read at assemblymag.com ↗What people moved in and out of automotive roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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The board of Volkswagen has approved a restructuring plan to reduce its workforce by an additional 50,000 jobs.
Read at theloadstar.com ↗28
Volkswagen announced on Thursday, September 3, 2026, that its board has approved a comprehensive restructuring plan.
Read at nytimes.com ↗29
Spiro has appointed Auroasish Choudhuri as the new Managing Director for its West and Central African operations.
Read at techcabal.com ↗What else happened in automotive this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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China's new energy vehicle (NEV) import market experienced a continued decline in July 2026, reaching its lowest level since the beginning of the year.
Read at digitimes.com ↗31
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, expressed confidence regarding a bet he made with Tesla.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗32
Millions of Chinese drivers have shifted from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric charging stations due to rising fuel prices caused by the Iran War.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗33
China's carbon dioxide emissions decreased by 1% following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, driven by a 32% reduction in oil imports.
Read at theguardian.com ↗34