Dykema is proud to present its 4th Annual Automotive Trends Report, offering legal insights shaped by a survey of OEMs, suppliers, and other key stakeholders across the automotive industry. The report analyzes legal trends in ten critical areas: Supply Chain, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Government Policy, Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement, Advanced Mobility, Risk and Litigation, Artificial Intelligence, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Labor and Employment.

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Dykema and the automotive industry have grown in tandem for a century. As we mark our firm’s 100th anniversary in 2026, we celebrate a history of service that began with our earliest clients and continues today with leaders across the modern mobility ecosystem. We have remained a consistent legal partner through every major industry shift since our founding. This deep institutional experience enables us to deliver practical, forward-looking advice. While you may know Dykema from our past work together, I encourage you to take a fresh look at the full scope of what we handle across the automotive, mobility, and transportation  industry. With offices in key hubs including Michigan, Texas, California, Washington D.C., Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, we represent clients in automotive matters across nearly every state. Our deep industry knowledge spans every practice area to ensure our clients have comprehensive support for any challenge.

I am proud to lead our Automotive, Mobility, and Transportation Group, a team recognized nationally for its leadership and specialized expertise. Our clients benefit from our collective knowledge, all focused on achieving your specific business goals. While accolades are rewarding, the client testimonials found throughout this report represent the recognition that truly matters to us.

We invite you to stay connected with our latest insights through our legal alerts, the Dykema Drives webinar series, our Automotive Legal Summit, and our presence on LinkedIn. I would be pleased to introduce you to our deep bench of attorneys and policy advisors. Let us put a century of experience to work for you.

Regards, Laura Baucus Director, Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility, and Transportation Group

In January 2026, national law firm Dykema distributed its 2026 Automotive Survey via email and social media to a select group of executives at organizations that included original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, industry publications and advocacy groups, and outside financial, accounting, and legal support across the automotive space. The survey respondents represent a cross-section of executives and automotive advisors engaged in several areas of legal expertise, including litigation, government policy, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, electric and autonomous vehicles, and mergers and acquisitions. Survey participants were given the option to select up to three responses per question; as a result, percentages add up to greater than 100.