EU Auto Rules Shift Gears on Cybersecurity Standards

The article explains that the EU's new Euro 7 emissions standard (phased from November 2024) now requires automotive cybersecurity controls—such as risk assessments, threat mitigation, secure software development, and certification—to prevent tampering and protect emissions and battery data; experts warn software vulnerabilities and supplier integration issues could enable data manipulation, financial/location theft, or even malicious control of vehicle parts, and while industry-wide compliance is expected, less mature manufacturers may struggle to meet timelines.