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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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Workers at an AutoZone store in White Plains, New York, are preparing for a union election scheduled to begin on 25 September 2026.
Read at theguardian.com ↗03
The Utah State Tax Commission has implemented a new law using insurance records to identify residents who register their vehicles in other states, such as Montana, to avoid local taxes.
Read at abovethelaw.com ↗04
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, which would mandate that automakers include AM radio as standard equipment in new vehicles at no extra cost.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗05
The German government is developing a comprehensive economic-security strategy to protect strategic industries from Chinese competition.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗06
The European Parliament, led by rapporteur Pascal Canfin, is preparing to adopt stricter trade measures against China within the EU's flagship industry legislation.
Read at politico.eu ↗What products launched in automotive this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Kenya is deploying a new solar-powered ambulance designed to provide medical services to remote villages.
Read at futurism.com ↗08
Tesla is planning a 538,720-square-foot distribution center at the Mustang Ridge Distribution Center I in Mustang Ridge, Texas.
Read at freightwaves.com ↗09
Tesla executive Dan Priestley announced at the IAA Transportation 2026 event in Hannover, Germany, that the company plans to begin European demonstrations of the Semi truck in the first half of 2027.
Read at freightwaves.com ↗10
McLaren Automotive plans to build its first SUV to expand its customer base, supported by a £500m investment from its owner, CYVN Holdings.
Read at theguardian.com ↗11
RAMXEED has launched the RAMXEED ULTIMATE FeRAM product line, which guarantees 10 years of data retention at a continuous temperature of 125°C. This technology is designed for automotive systems and industrial factory equipment that require high-frequency data logging in harsh environments.
Read at eetimes.com ↗12
Ford Motor Company has unveiled the 2027 F-150 pickup truck, featuring new hands-free towing technology via BlueCruise and a special Carhartt edition.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗13
Volvo has announced a refresh for its 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid models, featuring upgraded 37.9 kWh batteries and new Gemini-powered infotainment systems.
Read at arstechnica.com ↗14
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric coupe prototype built on the MEB+ platform.
Read at theverge.com ↗8 of 9 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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Volkswagen AG has lowered its operating margin forecast due to a significant decline in the Chinese automotive market and expenses associated with a restructuring plan.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit automotive this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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The union representing over 9,000 Stellantis employees in Canada has threatened a potential strike in the coming weeks.
Read at wsj.com ↗17
Lex Machina data indicates that standalone US product liability claims, excluding multidistrict litigation, reached 5,692 cases in 2025.
Read at globallegalpost.com ↗What research was published in automotive this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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A study published in the Journal of Marketing Research, featured by the American Marketing Association on September 16, 2026, explores how product volume functions as a status signal.
Read at ama.org ↗What partnerships were announced in automotive this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Lucid Motors and European mobility platform Bolt have announced a partnership to develop autonomous vehicles for the European market.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗20
General Motors has agreed to manufacture components for Patriot missiles for Lockheed Martin.
Read at semafor.com ↗What people moved in and out of automotive roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Volvo Car AB's board of directors has appointed Klaus Zellmer as the new president and chief executive officer.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗22
Elisa de Martel, former CFO of Waymo, has been appointed as the new CFO of the autonomous vehicle startup Wayve, based in Sunnyvale, California.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗What else happened in automotive this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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A study by Censuswide, commissioned by Scottish Power and released on September 17, 2026, indicates that drivers could save over £1,000 annually by switching from a petrol car to an electric vehicle (EV) charged at home on a smart tariff.
Read at energylivenews.com ↗24
The Wall Street Journal published a market roundup on September 17, 2026, covering the automotive and transportation sectors.
Read at wsj.com ↗25
Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, stated that U.S. auto tariffs have compelled Nissan to accelerate its localization and production efforts within the United States.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗26
Elon Musk discussed the potential merger of Tesla and SpaceX during the All-In Summit in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗27
The 2027 model year vehicles are experiencing slower arrival times at dealerships compared to typical release schedules.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗28
The Wall Street Journal published a market roundup on September 14, 2026, focusing on the automotive and transport sectors.
Read at wsj.com ↗29