AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEurope’s Auto Strategy: France and Germany are closing ranks on rules to support the region’s carmakers, while the EU weighs tougher trade protections against China. A proposed route for UK firms would leave Türkiye out. China’s Challenge: Chinese brands made up nearly a third of exhibitors at the Paris Motor Show, even as China’s passenger-car retail sales fell 24% year over year in the first 11 days of October and dealer inventories rose. India Investment: Hyundai plans to invest $15.5 billion in India by 2032. Renault has launched the Duster strong hybrid and says hybrids and CNG could make up nearly half its Indian sales mix within two to three years. Driverless Mobility: Waymo is starting Toronto road tests ahead of a planned 2028 robotaxi service; OMODA & JAECOO has also unveiled a purpose-built L4 taxi and a UAE deployment partnership. Affordability & Demand: US buyers are gravitating toward smaller cars as prices hover near records, while September vehicle sales fell across three Ohio counties. Industry Finance: Penske Automotive agreed to a $16.3 billion take-private deal with Mitsui. New Models: Tesla’s long-delayed Roadster made an airborne demo, but production is now targeted for 2028.
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