Publication 09 Mar 2026 · Portugal

CMS Automotive Outlook 2026

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Key contacts

Budapest

Martin Wodraschke

Partner

CEE German Practice, Head of CMS Automotive & Mobility IFG

Amsterdam

Aukje Haan

Partner

Advocaat | Co-Head of the CMS Commercial Group | Head of Commercial and ESG, Netherlands

Stuttgart

Dr. Gerald Gräfe

Partner

Rechtsanwalt | Head of Automotive & Mobility, Germany

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.

We hope you enjoy reading these articles. As you explore them, feel free to get back to us with any questions, comments and insights.

The EU Automotive Package – an impact analysis

Battery Electric Vehicles from China: a timely update on the EU Commission’s new guidance on price undertakings

Autonomous vehicles under pressure: dependence on infrastructure and the challenges of regulation and civil liability

Labour and employment law challenges in the European automotive industry

Liability and the regulation for autonomous driving in Latin America

Entering India’s automotive market under the EU–India Free Trade Agreement

Intellectual property across the automotive lifecycle

Connected cars and the telecom question: are original equipment manufacturers ready for regulatory scrutiny?

Europe's chip crisis: The Nexperia case and the road ahead

A new era for electric vehicle policy in Norway

From automotive to defence: why industrial transition is becoming a business reality

1. The EU Automotive Package – an impact analysis

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