AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI in the factory: Stellantis is teaming with Accenture and Nvidia to push AI-driven “digital twins” deeper into vehicle production, aiming for more efficient, predictive manufacturing across its global plants. Used-car demand shifts: In the UK, Autotrader data shows the MG ZS petrol-hybrid is the fastest-selling used car in May so far (10.5 days), while EVs are also moving quicker than petrol/diesel—fuel-price pressure is reshaping what buyers snap up. Parts maker fallout: First Brands, hit by fraud allegations and bankruptcy filings, is expanding layoffs beyond Ohio, with more job cuts possible at its Indiana facilities. New EV pricing pressure: Skoda’s smallest EV, the Epiq, is set to start at £24,950 in the UK, targeting value buyers with two battery options and fast charging. Safety enforcement: Miami-Dade school buses begin issuing AI-backed citations for drivers who don’t stop, with a $225 penalty after a warning period. Production momentum abroad: Stellantis’ Kragujevac plant in Serbia is ramping toward 150,000 vehicles a year, driven by demand for the Fiat Grande Panda.
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