AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEV Strategy Shake-Up: Nissan has halted development of an all-electric Qashqai for Europe at its Sunderland plant, with sources saying it could slip to the early 2030s as the automaker restructures and seeks new support. Tech & Connected Cars: Hyundai unveiled the revamped Avante at the Busan Mobility Show, adding an AI-powered Pleos Connect infotainment system and SDV features like Shift-by-Wire, with pricing/orders expected in Q3. Labor & Risk: Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe apologized after the automaker posted its first annual loss in seven decades, while Hyundai Motor faces a looming strike as union talks stall over job security amid AI and humanoid robotics plans. Regulation Clash: California sued to block the Trump administration’s rollback of state auto emissions rules, setting up a major fight over waiver authority that affects a large slice of the U.S. market. Supply Chain & Competition: Gasgoo data shows China’s ADAS component market is still growing fast, with local suppliers gaining share in areas like air suspension, LiDAR, HD maps, and positioning. Defense Industrial Pivot: U.S. defense firm Anduril is in talks to buy Nissan’s Oppama plant in Japan to support drone production, raising concerns about converting civilian capacity to arms. Safety & Recalls: Ford says it had to rehire 350 veteran engineers after overreliance on AI/design automation hurt early quality, and Toyota recalled 20,000+ EVs (including Lexus/Subaru) as owners are urged to check eligibility.
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