AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoChina Auto Outlook: China’s passenger-vehicle market cooled in July 2026 as seasonal demand dips hit domestic sales, but exports surged to a record 920,000 units (+84.7% YoY) while NEVs rose 22.5% to 1.452 million, making up 64% of the mix; Chinese brands now hold 77.1% share. Policy Push: China also released its 15th Five-Year plan for intelligent connected NEVs, targeting NEVs at 70% of new passenger sales by 2030 and large-scale autonomous use by then. Battery Infrastructure: CATL’s Choco-Swap roadmap calls for 3,000+ battery-swap stations nationwide by end-2026, with a highway backbone expanding in 2027. Diesel Shock (US): Diesel prices crossed $6 a gallon nationally for the first time, raising inflation risk as supply disruptions and geopolitics tighten availability. India EV/Logistics: Mercedes plans a locally assembled GLC Electric in India by end-2026, while India’s dedicated freight rail backbone (WDFC) is now operating to cut transit times and boost freight capacity. Safety & Crime: Police in the UK busted a chop shop after a car stop turned up a machete and theft gear; in Azerbaijan, the automobile federation warned of fake donation emails.
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