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EU Design Act: Designing the future - why the EU Design Act matters for automotive and mobility

30 Mar 2026 00:00:00

The EU Design Act (effective 1 May 2025 with further reforms effective 1 July 2026) has been introduced to strengthen, simplify, and modernize the EU design system and align it with EU...

Protecting Chinese Capital in Latin America: From Investment to Enforcement.

12 Mar 2026

In this two‑part webinar series, we bring together leading partners and senior practitioners from across our global network to provide general counsel, senior executives and investment...

The EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA): "Made in EU" requirements and new foreign investment restrictions

11 Mar 2026 00:00:00

On 4 March 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) adopted a proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework of measures to accelerate industrial capacity and...

Hogan Lovells advises Phoenix Contact on exit from automotive OEM business

10 Mar 2026

Led by Dusseldorf partner Jens Uhlendorf, global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH on its strategic exit from the OEM automotive passenger car business.

Hogan Lovells advises Middle East Tire Company on strategic agreement to advance tire manufacturing in Saudi Arabia

25 Feb 2026

Riyadh, 25 February 2026 - Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised the Middle East Tire Company (MTC), the joint venture between the Public Investment Fund and Pirelli, on a significant...

Treasury/IRS issues guidance on energy tax credit prohibited foreign entity and material assistance provisions

19 Feb 2026 21:59:00

On February 12, 2026, the Treasury released Notice 2026-15 (the “Notice”), providing guidance and safe harbors related to the Prohibited Foreign Entity (PFE) and Material...

EPA finalizes landmark rescission of 2009 GHG Endangerment Finding for motor vehicles

18 Feb 2026 23:47:00

On February 12, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it finalized a proposal to reconsider the 2009 Endangerment Finding that has served as the foundation for...

Hogan Lovells advises banks on expansion of AUTO1 Group’s inventory backed securitisation

11 Feb 2026

Led by Dr. Dietmar Helms and Dr. Florian Putzka, global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised a consortium of 13 banks, with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank S.A. acting as ...

EPA’s “Year One” PFAS actions: Where things stand and what to watch

11 Feb 2026 00:00:00

On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a press release highlighting “major year one PFAS actions” under the Trump Administration. The press...

Hogan Lovells advises Uber in renewing its agreement with itTaxi

10 Feb 2026

Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Uber on negotiating the renewal of its agreement with ItTaxi.

Doing Business in the United States 2026

kelly.hardy@hoganlovells.com (Kelly Hardy) — 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00

The U.S. is one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions globally, with low regulatory barriers, quick and straightforward business entity setup, and employer-friendly labor laws. Its...

Defending Your Position – Contracting in the Defense Industry

29 Jan 2026

We cordially invite you to our webinar “Defending Your Position – Contracting in the Defense Industry”.

Automated Vehicles in the UK: What’s coming down the road in 2026?

29 Jan 2026 00:00:00

The UK passed the Automated Vehicles Act in 2024, establishing an entirely new legal basis for the regulation of self-driving vehicles in the UK. The UK Government sees the self-driving...

EUIPO published the New Common Practice on Slogan Distinctiveness: what businesses need to know

28 Jan 2026 00:00:00

On 8 November 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office ("EUIPO") adopted the new Common Practice on the Distinctive Character of Slogans ("CP17"), marking a significant step...

Creation of the Trains and Integrated Public Transport Agency

22 Jan 2026 17:02:00

The railway sector (freight and passengers) is a priority area for national development. For this reason, and as a result of the 2025 railway reforms, the Railway Transport Regulatory...

Connected Life Brochure 2026

15 Jan 2026 00:00:00

Digital ecosystems are rapidly transforming how we live, work, and interact. From smart cities and connected vehicles to wearables, immersive sports venues, and connected medical devices,...

The Future of Manufacturing: China export control on critical minerals

13 Jan 2026 00:00:00

This second episode of the "Future of Manufacturing" podcast series, hosted by Emerson Holmes at Hogan Lovells, discovers why critical minerals like rare earths, gallium, and...

Regional Perspectives for 2026: Global Bribery, Investigations and Enforcement Outlook Webinars

13 Jan 2026

We are hosting three regionally aligned webinars in January that explore how enforcement priorities are evolving across the United States and the Americas, the UK and Europe, and...

The EU’s 2030 Consumer Agenda: A new regulatory playbook for 2026 and beyond

07 Jan 2026 00:00:00

The EU's 2030 Consumer Agenda, adopted on 19 November 2025, represents one of the most comprehensive and ambitious reform plans of EU consumer policy in recent years, and is set to...

Hogan Lovells welcomes 2026 with partner and counsel promotions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific

06 Jan 2026

6 January 2026 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced the promotion of 28 lawyers to partner and 53 to counsel effective 1 January.

Hogan Lovells advises banks on the placement of Green Bonds of Volkswagen Bank GmbH with a total issuance volume of EUR 2.5 billion

12 Dec 2025

Led by Frankfurt partner Dr. Jochen Seitz, global law firm Hogan Lovells advised a syndicate of banks consisting of BofA Securities Europe SA, DBS Bank Ltd., Deutsche Bank...

NHTSA proposes revised MY2022-2031 corporate average fuel economy standards

08 Dec 2025 00:00:00

On December 5, 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the new “The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE)...

Hogan Lovells advises Allane on EUR 400 million ABS financing

02 Dec 2025

Led by Frankfurt partner Dr. Dietmar Helms and counsel Anna Rogge, global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised the cross-brand provider of comprehensive mobility solutions Allane SE as well...

Hogan Lovells Living Mobility Spotlight Q&A series

17 Nov 2025 00:00:00

What is Living Mobility? It is easier to say what it is not. The automotive industry is no longer focused on the traditional vehicle. Not only are the vehicles changing, but we are now...