AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabor and Legal: Ford and its EV battery joint venture must face a worker lawsuit alleging unpaid wages, a Michigan judge ruled. EV Push: Nio’s high-voltage drive system, now used in production vehicles, won a top Chinese engineering award. Egypt is targeting annual output of 100,000 EVs by 2032 as it builds up local manufacturing. Global Expansion: Mercedes-Benz plans greater use of Indian suppliers and is deepening its local footprint, alongside the launch of its electric GLC in India. Sales and Earnings: Hyundai and Kia posted record October U.S. sales on hybrid and EV demand. Toyota expects its first operating-profit rise in six quarters, while BMW cut its outlook again and Volkswagen reported a steep quarterly loss and paused Golf EV development. Mobility and Products: Toyota plans to build self-driving cars with Waymo from 2027, and has confirmed a Celica rally-car return. Data Privacy: General Motors agreed to a $220 million multistate settlement over allegations it shared drivers’ data.
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