AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Safety Mandate: From July 2024 onward, the EU’s General Safety Regulation now requires a driver-facing infrared camera on all new cars and vans, warning if the driver looks away too long—part of the bloc’s Vision Zero push. US Tariff Fallout: A California buyer filed a class action against Ford seeking a share of expected tariff refunds, arguing customers paid inflated prices when duties were passed through. Canada Recall Expansion: BMW broadened a Canadian recall for an engine starter overheating/fire risk, adding 26,247 vehicles across multiple 2/3/4/5/Z4 and X3/X4 model years. Regulatory Pressure on EV Sales: Polestar says it hit a Q2 sales dip and faces a US block tied to connected-vehicle rules, while it keeps expanding retail in Europe and Asia. China NEV Momentum: Hainan targets banning fuel-car sales by 2030 and aims to lift NEV share sharply, while China’s used-car market shows resilience as new-car demand softens. Manufacturing Moves: Toyota will expand US Tacoma production in Texas, but says the decision is driven by long-term strategy, not tariffs. Market Watch: Lexus RX stays America’s top luxury SUV in H1 2026, with BMW close behind.
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