“Brexit” – the United Kingdom’s (“UK”) 2016 voter referendum to exit the European Union (“EU”) has grown from a nagging itch in many people’s sides to a full-blown feeding frenzy. There is now virtually blow-by-blow news coverage of daily developments. Pundits issue editorial warnings of dire economic consequences ahead (particularly for the UK). Savage political … Continue reading this entry
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Around the world, governments are considering how to spur electric vehicle adoption and usage. One area of focus is infrastructure development. In the United Kingdom, the Queen’s Speech included the announcement of an Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill. The Queen’s Speech, which marks the State Opening of Parliament, identifies the laws that the government hopes … Continue reading this entry
Tags: Automated Vehicles, autonomous vehicles, California, California Air Resources Board, California Electric Vehicle Incentive, electric vehicles, Queen's Speech, UK, United Kingdom
This is the fifth in an ongoing series of blog posts by Foley & Lardner LLP on the implications of the June 23, 2016 voter referendum in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”) (“Brexit”).[1]… Continue reading this entry
Tags: Article 50, brexit, EU, UK
This is the fourth in an ongoing series of Dashboard Insights blog posts on the implications of the June 23, 2016 voter referendum in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”) (“Brexit”). Prior articles reviewed: 1) developments leading up to the Brexit vote, likely competition law as well as procedural implications; 2) risks/uncertainties … Continue reading this entry
Tags: brexit, Europpean Union, Renault-Nissan, UK, United Kingdom
New car sales in Europe grew by 7.3% in September, marking a new record for September. This growth continued despite concerns over Brexit. In the first nine months of 2016, European Union passenger auto registrations grew by 8%. Italy, Spain, and Germany posted the largest growth, while France, and the UK also continued gains for … Continue reading this entry
Tags: Automotive, brexit, Car Sales, China, EU, Europpean Union, India, International Trade, Maruti Suzuki India, Sales, UK, United Kingdom
This is the third in an ongoing series of blog posts by Foley & Lardner LLP on the implications of the June 23, 2016 referendum decision in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”) (“Brexit”). Prior articles reviewed developments leading up to the Brexit vote, possible alternatives/outcomes, likely competition law and procedure … Continue reading this entry
Tags: brexit, EU, exit negotiation, Renault-Nissan, UK
This article is the second in an ongoing series of blog posts by Foley & Lardner LLP on the implications of the June 23, 2016 referendum decision in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”). The first blog post reviewed briefly developments leading to the Brexit vote, the negotiating process that is … Continue reading this entry
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This blog post is the first in an on-going series of blogs and articles by Dashboard Insights on the implications to the automotive industry of the June 23, 2016 referendum decision in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”). This first blog will reprise briefly developments leading to the Brexit vote, the … Continue reading this entry
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While Europe has been the land of small diesels for decades, air quality concerns and consideration of fossil fuels’ impact on global warming has led EU nations to offer incentives to purchasers of electric vehicles. In recent weeks, the UK and Germany have announced further steps in that direction.… Continue reading this entry
Tags: electric car, Germany, grants, UK