Publication
09 Mar 2026 ·
Hungary
CMS Automotive Outlook 2026
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The automotive industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history.
In a period marked by accelerating change and new challenges, the CMS Automotive Outlook 2026 offers a forward‑looking view of the key legal, regulatory and commercial topics shaping the industry globally.
This edition explores a wide range of issues, including:
- the EU Automotive Package
- battery production in Europe
- autonomous vehicle regulation and liability
- workforce challenges and transformation
- IP issues around vehicles
- OEMs acting as technology and connectivity operators
- the impact of the semiconductor (chip) crisis
- electric vehicle developments in Norway
- the EU‑India Free Trade Agreement
- the intersection of the automotive and defence sectors
Drawing on insights from CMS experts across multiple jurisdictions, the CMS Automotive Outlook offers an internationally informed perspective on the forces transforming the automotive sector and the considerations businesses must address in the year ahead.
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