Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is pleased to announce the release of its 3rd Annual Automotive Trends Report. This comprehensive analysis offers critical legal insights into the dynamic challenges and opportunities shaping the automotive industry in 2025.

Based on a survey of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and industry decision-makers, this year’s report delves into:

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NHTSA made waves in 2024 with a surge in investigations and a push for tougher enforcement. From digging into new data sources to questioning software-only fixes, the agency is shaping the future of vehicle safety.

What are the major trends driving these changes? Here’s what the numbers say.

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Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. Today, Ashley Fickel and Robert Ellis identify some major themes impacting automotive dealerships.

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Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. How will the latest federal regulations impact corporate compliance protocols? Mark Chutkow, Jennifer Beidel, Jay Logel, and Chantel Febus share their outlook.

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Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. Today, Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey delve into the key antitrust trends driving the automotive landscape.

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Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. With automotive cybersecurity progressing at lightspeed, Dante Stella, Kimberly Holmes, and Cinthia Motley predict what’s next.

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Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. What impact will government policy have on the future of the automotive industry? Mary Beth McGowan, Andy Buczek, and James Brandell share their perspective.

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Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. Today, Tom Moga, Jen Fraser, and Mike Word dive into the major Intellectual Property issues impacting the automotive industry.

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Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. Today, Grant Gilezan, Brian Smith, and Mark Malven share their outlook on the future of electric vehicles.

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Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. Today, Clay Cossé, Michael Carey, and David Killoran dive into the dynamic legal landscape of autonomous vehicles.

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