AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEV Market Surge: Europe’s battery-electric registrations jumped nearly 40% in June, pushing EV share past 25% and topping 1.24M in the first half—Germany and France led the momentum. Tariff Shock: The U.S. tariff clock keeps ticking as Section 122’s global surcharge expires and a new forced-labor framework awaits sign-off, while Trump also moves to justify 50% tariffs on Canadian goods tied to disputes including cars. China-to-US Push: Xpeng says it’s ready to enter the U.S. when policy allows, positioning itself for North America growth if it can build or operate there. Dealers & Disruption: IM Motors says certificate issuance and deliveries resumed after dealership capital-chain issues in Kunming and Zhuhai. Safety Debate: A new study questions whether NYC robotaxis could be more likely than human for-hire drivers to cause fatal or serious-injury crashes. Tech for Cars: STMicroelectronics showed Ethernet-based, zone-controller audio at electronica Shanghai, signaling more centralized in-car architectures. Local Impact: Flooding in Varna trapped people in vehicles and knocked out traffic lights, highlighting how extreme weather disrupts mobility.
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