AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEarnings Pressure: BMW cut its 2026 outlook for a second time as restructuring costs and falling China sales weigh on profits; it plans to accelerate job cuts in Germany. Volkswagen also reported a steep quarterly loss as China competition and weak EV margins bite. US Investment: Audi says its proposed Georgia plant is a long-term plan, not tied to election cycles, as it pursues closer ties with US officials. Supply Chain: IFC is backing Marquardt’s expansion in Tunisia with up to €52 million in financing, supporting more than 400 jobs and higher automotive-component production. Autonomous Driving: Toyota plans to build Waymo-equipped bZ4X robotaxis, with testing in Japan expected in 2027 and right-hand-drive markets among the first targets. Sales and Competition: Hyundai and Kia posted record October sales in the US, led by hybrid demand, while a major US auto industry group urged Congress to permanently bar Chinese vehicles. Data Privacy: General Motors agreed to a $220 million multistate settlement over allegations it shared drivers’ data without permission.
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