AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoIn-Car Advertising Backlash: BMW is running “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” banner ads on dashboard displays in 70+ markets, sparking owner anger after the brand previously promised not to push promotions into vehicles. Auto Safety Recalls: Ford recalled nearly 48,000 trucks over a rearview camera software issue that can block the image, while Mercedes-Benz issued large rollaway-risk recalls tied to door/lock faults. Profit Watch (Japan): Toyota raised its full-year profit outlook on a weaker yen and hybrid strength, even as quarterly profit fell; Nissan returned to first-quarter profitability as cost cuts and FX helped offset weaker volumes and higher materials. EV Product Moves: Audi detailed the A2 e-tron’s efficiency push (12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP with the Efficiency Package), and DENZA opened pre-sales for the Z9S with up to 1,100 km CLTC range. Industry Expansion: Minth Group broke ground on a $430M Gadsden, Alabama campus slated for 2027 production, aiming to create 1,300+ jobs. Local Business & Mobility: Michigan Central named Awenate Cobbina CEO to lead its next commercialization phase.
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