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GESTAMPGestamp opens fifth India plant in Gujarat with €47.4 million investment FERRARI N.V.Ferrari takes third and fourth in Spanish Grand Prix opening practice at new Madring circuit ASHOK LEYLANDAshok Leyland opens 12th Karnataka LCV dealership in Raichur with SB Motors YUTONG BUS CO., LTD.Yutong Opens First European Service Center in Norway to Support Electric Bus Fleets ASHOK LEYLANDSB Motors opens Raichur LCV site as Karnataka network reaches 12 KIAKia India takes pre-bookings for Carnival hybrid and its first factory-fitted CNG models TATA MOTORSTata Cars, IndianOil and ToneTag put UPI fuel payments inside the car LI AUTOLi Auto sets Li 6 name and Paris debut for European entry BYDFinDreams takes BYD’s Blade battery into industrial rail TESLAChina gets Tesla’s 369,000-yuan Model Y Performance flagship CHINA PASSENGER CAR ASSOCIATIONNEVs reached 71.5% of China’s early-September passenger-car retail CHINA ASSOCIATION OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERSChina’s 2030 NEV target puts electric sales and autonomy on the same timetable GESTAMPGestamp opens fifth India plant in Gujarat with €47.4 million investment FERRARI N.V.Ferrari takes third and fourth in Spanish Grand Prix opening practice at new Madring circuit ASHOK LEYLANDAshok Leyland opens 12th Karnataka LCV dealership in Raichur with SB Motors YUTONG BUS CO., LTD.Yutong Opens First European Service Center in Norway to Support Electric Bus Fleets ASHOK LEYLANDSB Motors opens Raichur LCV site as Karnataka network reaches 12 KIAKia India takes pre-bookings for Carnival hybrid and its first factory-fitted CNG models TATA MOTORSTata Cars, IndianOil and ToneTag put UPI fuel payments inside the car LI AUTOLi Auto sets Li 6 name and Paris debut for European entry BYDFinDreams takes BYD’s Blade battery into industrial rail TESLAChina gets Tesla’s 369,000-yuan Model Y Performance flagship CHINA PASSENGER CAR ASSOCIATIONNEVs reached 71.5% of China’s early-September passenger-car retail CHINA ASSOCIATION OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERSChina’s 2030 NEV target puts electric sales and autonomy on the same timetable

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Regulation sets the boundaries every carmaker plans within, and it rarely holds still. We track the emissions targets, tariffs, safety mandates, and recalls that reshape product plans and cost structures, often faster than the vehicles designed to meet them.

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Yesterday · 11 Sept

China Association of Automobile ManufacturersRegulator & Testing

China’s 2030 NEV target puts electric sales and autonomy on the same timetable

Source: China Association of Automobile ManufacturersPublished: 2026-09-11RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

9 Sept

Toyota recalls about 10,000 model year 2026 C-HR EVs over software that can cut drive power

Source: ToyotaPublished: 2026-09-09RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

Software fault puts 201,976 Jeeps under U.S. safety recall

Source: JeepPublished: 2026-09-09RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

US transport chief challenges Ford over CATL licensing at Michigan battery plant

Source: FordPublished: 2026-09-09RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

5 Sept

Department for TransportRegulator & Testing

UK government funds roads policing team in crackdown on illegal number plates

Source: Department for TransportPublished: 2026-09-05RegulationDepartment for Transport

4 Sept

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationRegulator & Testing

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Cybercab Self-Certification After Austin Launch

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublished: 2026-09-04RegulationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

3 Sept

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationRegulator & Testing

Banned Chinese Air Bag Inflator Kills 11th Person in U.S., NHTSA Says

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublished: 2026-09-03RegulationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Society of Indian Automobile ManufacturersRegulator & Testing

PMO Advisor Urges Automakers to Target Critical Silicon and Battery Chokepoints

Source: Society of Indian Automobile ManufacturersPublished: 2026-09-03RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

Society of Indian Automobile ManufacturersRegulator & Testing

Commerce Minister Urges Automakers to Eliminate Tiered Quality on Domestic Vehicles

Source: Society of Indian Automobile ManufacturersPublished: 2026-09-03RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

2 Sept

Euro NCAPRegulator & Testing

Euro NCAP 2026 tests: Chinese EVs AION UT, GEELY E2 and Leapmotor B05 earn five stars; CUPRA Raval needs safety pack

Source: Euro NCAPPublished: 2026-09-02RegulationEuro NCAP

1 Sept

Lucid MotorsOEM

Lucid recalls 27,185 Air sedans over a lighting circuit that can overheat and catch fire

Source: Lucid MotorsPublished: 2026-09-01RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

Tesla May Face Court-Ordered Engineering-System Access in Australian Phantom-Braking Case

Source: TeslaPublished: 2026-09-01RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

Ford Opens Two Recalls Covering Mustangs and 2.3-Liter Models

Source: FordPublished: 2026-09-01RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

31 Aug

Stellantis, Volkswagen and Renault Propose 70:70 'Made in Europe' Rule for EV Supply Chains

Source: StellantisPublished: 2026-08-31RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

30 Aug

General MotorsOEM

NHTSA Expands Probe Into 1.16 Million GM Vehicles Over Electronic Brake Assist Failures

Source: General MotorsPublished: 2026-08-30RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

28 Aug

Regulatory Audit in China Identifies Technical Discrepancies on Geely Xingyuan and BYD Qin L

Source: GeelyPublished: 2026-08-28RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationRegulator & Testing

NHTSA moves to reverse Obama-era rule on truck engine fuel efficiency

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublished: 2026-08-28RegulationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

27 Aug

China Association of Automobile ManufacturersRegulator & Testing

China initiates multi-agency regulatory sweep targeting connected vehicle safety and conformity

Source: China Association of Automobile ManufacturersPublished: 2026-08-27RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

Insurance Institute for Highway SafetyRegulator & Testing

Police reports undercount cellphone use before crashes by factor of at least 7, IIHS study finds

Source: Insurance Institute for Highway SafetyPublished: 2026-08-27RegulationInsurance Institute for Highway Safety

26 Aug

China Association of Automobile ManufacturersRegulator & Testing

China mandates rigorous validation for intelligent vehicles and moves to curb destructive price competition

Source: China Association of Automobile ManufacturersPublished: 2026-08-26RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

22 Aug

Rivian recalls 3,829 electric trucks and SUVs to replace defective front indicator lights

Source: RivianPublished: 2026-08-22RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

21 Aug

China orders 4-million-car safety update over cabin emergency door latches

Source: TeslaPublished: 2026-08-21RegulationMotorClaw News Desk

20 Aug

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Transportation and Air Quality)Regulator & Testing

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver to Expand Gasoline Supply and Lower Pump Prices

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Published: 2026-08-20RegulationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Transportation and Air Quality)

19 Aug

Applied Intuition, Inc.Supplier

Applied Intuition Earns TÜV SÜD VIVALDI Certification for Automated Driving Simulation

Source: Applied Intuition, Inc.Published: 2026-08-19RegulationApplied Intuition, Inc.

14 Aug

Department for TransportRegulator & Testing

UK opens review of electric vehicle sales targets as it maps path to 2035 zero-emission goal

Source: Department for TransportPublished: 2026-08-14RegulationDepartment for Transport

13 Aug

The MotorClaw DeskAnalysis

Every EV Bharat NCAP has crash-tested has won five stars

Source: MotorClawPublished: 2026-08-139 min readGrounded: 2Regulation

7 Aug

DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan publish white paper to guide EU Battery Passport compliance

Source: DensoPublished: 2026-08-07RegulationDenso

4 Aug

Cummins Inc.Supplier

Cummins GTA38 GCE engine wins Class I Division 2 certification for hazardous gas compression

Source: Cummins Inc.Published: 2026-08-04RegulationCummins Inc.

30 Jul

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationRegulator & Testing

NHTSA Cuts AV Red Tape: Approves Zoox Robotaxis, Moves to Create First-Ever Performance Standards

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublished: 2026-07-30RegulationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

27 Jul

Mack Trucks, Inc.OEM

Mack Trucks Expands DEF Inducement Software Updates to Post-2010 Model Year Vehicles

Source: Mack Trucks, Inc.Published: 2026-07-27RegulationMack Trucks, Inc.

24 Jul

Thomas Built BusesOEM

Green Bus Summit: Districts Must Embrace Flexible Fuel Strategies Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Source: Thomas Built BusesPublished: 2026-07-24RegulationThomas Built Buses

9 Jul

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Transportation and Air Quality)Regulator & Testing

EPA Proposes Eliminating Diesel Exhaust Fluid Deratements to Save Truckers $12 Billion

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Published: 2026-07-09RegulationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Transportation and Air Quality)

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationRegulator & Testing

NHTSA Warns Kia Telluride Owners to Park Outside in New 462K-Vehicle Fire Recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublished: 2026-07-09RegulationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

8 Jul

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Transportation and Air Quality)Regulator & Testing

EPA Recognizes SEMA as Emissions Certification Authority for Aftermarket Auto Parts

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Published: 2026-07-08RegulationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Transportation and Air Quality)

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationRegulator & Testing

NHTSA calls on AV developers to fix first-responder interference, citing 'danger to the general public'

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublished: 2026-07-08RegulationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

7 Jul

Aptera MotorsOEM

Aptera Motors Receives EPA Certificate of Conformity for 2026 Launch Edition

Source: Aptera MotorsPublished: 2026-07-07RegulationAptera Motors

Infineon Technologies AGSupplier

US ITC upholds Infineon patent infringement ruling, bans Innoscience GaN imports

Source: Infineon Technologies AGPublished: 2026-07-07RegulationInfineon Technologies AG

6 Jul

Kenworth Truck CompanyOEM

PACCAR Updates MX-11 and MX-13 Engine Software to Comply with Revised EPA Guidance on DEF Inducements

Source: Kenworth Truck CompanyPublished: 2026-07-06RegulationKenworth Truck Company

3 Jul

Brazilian Inmetro Delegation Visits GAC for EV Regulatory Technical Exchanges

Source: GAC GroupPublished: 2026-07-03RegulationGAC Group

30 Jun

Euro NCAPRegulator & Testing

Euro NCAP: Trailer rear guards fail crash tests, cost 400 lives yearly

Source: Euro NCAPPublished: 2026-06-30RegulationEuro NCAP

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BriefTodayYesterday

China's August NEV sales reached 1.643 million, a 60.6% share, while its 2030 target tied electric sales and autonomy. Automakers advanced electrification and driverless testing: Kia EV2 won RAC Car of the Year, and Level 4 robotaxi permits were won in Spain and test rides started in Croatia.

BriefThis weekYesterday

China’s electric-vehicle push remains the feed’s main thread: NEVs hit a 71.5% retail share and 60.6% August market share, while a 2030 target links electric sales with autonomy. At the same time, robotaxi testing and permits advanced in Spain and Zagreb.

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