AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanadian Auto Support: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a $9-billion plan for tariff-hit industries, including $2.5 billion for automotive projects. Unifor welcomed the funding but urged governments to protect Brampton Assembly, whose future is uncertain amid Stellantis’ plans for the plant. Tesla Earnings: Operating income fell 56% year over year to $718 million as lower vehicle prices and higher AI and research costs squeezed profits. Tesla still generated $1.5 billion in free cash flow. Safety & Recalls: Rivian recalled 98,828 vehicles, including R1S, R1T and R2 models, over a camera glitch. EV Competition: BYD launched a second-generation Seagull in China, advertising five-minute charging and trade-in prices from RMB 62,900. Volkswagen’s locally developed CMP electric-vehicle platform has also entered mass production. Autonomous Driving: GM says it aims to leapfrog rivals with a new generation of self-driving cars, as automakers increasingly compete on software and AI.
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