AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEV-to-home push: Ford is making it easier to use select F-150s as backup power by letting drivers plug into their electric meter during outages, as automakers chase grid-resiliency and new home-energy revenue. China-EU manufacturing shift: Ford and Geely struck a deal to use Spain’s Almussafes plant for EV production, aiming to reduce costs and sidestep EU tariff pressure. F1 tech trouble: Mercedes confirmed a software issue affected George Russell’s car at the Belgian GP start, adding to a messy reliability week. Recalls & safety: South Africa’s NCC flagged recalls covering Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 over fuel leak/engine-stall risks, while other reports note additional Nissan/Toyota/Lexus recall activity. New Z for enthusiasts: Nissan Canada cut the 2027 Z entry price by $1,000 and added a manual to the Z NISMO. Industry & policy: The U.S. Senate advanced a bill targeting Chinese vehicles, while Europe’s market share fight shows VW under pressure as Chinese brands gain.
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