Save the date for AIAG's exclusive live webinar “Circularity in Europe: Answers to Your Questions” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. February 3, 2026. Don't miss this complimentary presentation by Timo Unger, senior manager at Hyundai Europe.

Bing Xu, senior director of Catena-X, presented a session called “Battery Passport Updates” at AIAG’s 2025 Responsible Materials Conference. In case you missed it, here’s his overview.

This is part of AIAG's series recapping sessions from the 2025 IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference.

What’s happening with AIAG’s Chemical Management and Reporting (OHCL) working groups and projects? During the session “Workgroup Updates” at the 2025 IMDS Conference, representatives from each group or project shared the latest overview. Here’s a recap.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against automobile tires manufactured in Serbia by Linglong International Europe D.O.O. Zrenjanin (Linglong). Effective Dec. 18, 2025, CBP personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain shipments of these tires due to evidence reasonably indicating the use of forced labor in their production.

Standardize bar steel system assessments and accelerate sourcing decisions with the new AIAG CQI-32 Bar Steel System Questionnaire.

Ready to start working toward annual training goals? February is the perfect time to deepen your knowledge of core automotive quality processes and compliance requirements — and how they’re applied in everyday practice.

Looking for a practical way to identify Core Tools knowledge gaps and track progress over time? Our Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA) helps professionals and their organizations assess current knowledge and focus improvement efforts where they matter most.

As regulations evolve, our professional network remains a vital source of strength and insight. The AIAG + TCE Pro Automotive Trade Compliance Master Class is the only all-virtual, automotive-focused credential built for your most pressing challenges in 2026 and beyond.

GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “Tariffs, Traceability & Transformation: The 2026 Automotive Compliance Playbook” with Ron Hesse features Alex Lira. Alex is a recognized thought leader in trade compliance and global customs operations, with more than 20 years of experience working directly with the automotive industry internationally. An entrepreneur and program developer, he is the co-founder of TCE Pro, which delivers, in partnership with AIAG, the only executive education program focused on the new U.S. regulations transforming the automotive sector.

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, staying ahead of cross-border trade challenges is more important than ever. As shifting geopolitics, regulatory changes, and heightened enforcement reshape the U.S.–Mexico automotive corridor, AIAG invites you to join industry peers and experts on March 11^th for a virtual event focused on the latest rules, risks, and strategies shaping North American trade in 2026 and beyond.