AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Chips: Nvidia is deepening its Toyota partnership, teaming with Fujitsu and robotics firms to push “physical AI” for traffic-control models at Woven City and AI-powered production robots. Automotive Semiconductors: Micron signed long-term supply deals with Qualcomm and other Tier 1s, aiming to secure DRAM and NAND capacity as advanced driver-assistance and in-car compute ramp up. Robotics Deal: Hyundai will buy SoftBank’s remaining ~10% stake in Boston Dynamics, making it fully owned and targeting humanoid robot deployments in the US by 2028. EV Supply Chain: Micron’s agreements and Hyundai’s robotics push underline how automakers are locking in compute and automation capacity. New Models: Toyota teased the next-gen Hilux ahead of a July 28 launch, with a refreshed interior and possible 48V mild-hybrid. Volkswagen EV Demand: VW says European EV order books jumped 50% in 2026, even as it faces broader restructuring pressure. F1 Tech/Teams: McLaren took a 10-place grid penalty at Spa by fitting a fourth Mercedes power-electronics unit, while George Russell said his 2024 Belgian GP disqualification will stay with him “until the day he dies.” Safety/Incidents: A driver in Ilkley was jailed for killing a cyclist in a “completely avoidable” collision; separate reports include a Hyundai deer-avoidance crash that overturned and a BMW driver charged after a cocaine find.
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