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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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On September 8, 2026, Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods, matching US levies dollar-for-dollar.
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The Federal Trade Commission imposed a five-year ban on General Motors, prohibiting the company from selling customer driving data to third-party brokers and consumer reporting agencies.
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp previously incentivized EV and clean energy manufacturing through tax breaks and training programs, attracting companies like Hyundai, Kia, Rivian, and Blue Bird.
Read at grist.org ↗What products launched in automotive this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Tesla announced on September 12, 2026, that it will unveil the second-generation Roadster on October 1, 2026.
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Ohio-based company GoSun and Indian manufacturer Moonrider have launched a new electric tractor designed to replace diesel-powered models.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗07
Lidl announced a £10 million investment in the 2026 financial year to install approximately 100 new rapid electric vehicle chargers at its existing UK stores.
Read at retail-systems.com ↗08
Tesla riders in Austin, Texas, discovered a hidden virtual joystick interface on the Cybercab's central display less than a week after its official launch.
Read at theverge.com ↗09
German automaker Audi has unveiled the A2 E-tron, a new compact electric crossover designed for the European market.
Read at theverge.com ↗What financial results were reported in automotive this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Chinese automaker BYD plans to expand its car-carrier fleet in 2027 to support a target of 2.5 million overseas vehicle sales.
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Taiwan-based manufacturer Kian Shen expects improved financial performance in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter.
Read at digitimes.com ↗12
Volkswagen has announced a restructuring plan, titled Future Plan 2030, which includes a total of 100,000 job cuts, representing 15% of its global workforce.
Read at hrexecutive.com ↗13
German industrial production declined by 1.1% in July 2026 compared to the previous month, according to the federal statistics agency Destatis.
Read at wsj.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit automotive this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Stellantis is currently in negotiations to sell its idled factory located in the Toronto area to a local defense firm.
Read at wsj.com ↗What research was published in automotive this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reported that seven BRICS+ nations, including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Ethiopia, are prioritizing the electrification of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and public transport.
Read at energylivenews.com ↗What incidents and outages hit automotive this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Tesla's Cybercab vehicle has experienced a technical glitch allowing passengers to access manual driving controls via the in-vehicle screen's virtual joystick.
Read at futurism.com ↗What partnerships were announced in automotive this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Concordium has appointed Ansgar, CEO of Geely Sweden Holdings, to its Foundation Board to advance verified AI agent payments.
Read at thestreet.com ↗18
Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy Solution, Wonik PNE, and Hyundai Engineering launched a demonstration project on September 10, 2026, in Hwaseong, South Korea, to test a 200 kWh energy storage system (ESS) using spent EV batteries from the E-GMP platform.
Read at thelec.net ↗What people moved in and out of automotive roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Jaguar Land Rover announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs from its 34,000-strong UK workforce over the next two years to achieve £1.7bn in savings.
Read at theguardian.com ↗What else happened in automotive this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Alex Gibney has released a 3-hour-and-45-minute documentary titled 'Musk' that examines the life and career of Elon Musk.
Read at variety.com ↗21
In 1965, DuPont chemist Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, a para-aramid polymer fiber that is five times stronger than steel by weight.
Read at warontherocks.com ↗22
Security expert Bruce Schneier discusses a new method of automobile camouflage designed to evade Flock Safety automated license plate recognition cameras.
Read at schneier.com ↗23
Automakers including Scout Motors and Hyundai Motors are increasingly focusing on Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) as a strategic alternative to traditional Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).
Read at businessinsider.com ↗24