AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoF1 Tech & Talent: Cadillac’s F1 rebuild gets a boost with three key hires—Craig Skinner (ex-Red Bull), Eric Blandin (ex-Mercedes/Aston), and Tim Lean—aimed at speeding up development after a winless start. EV Batteries: Mercedes-Benz secures first rights to ProLogium’s Gen4 solid-state EV battery cells under a joint testing deal. EV Range Record: Audi claims major A6 e-tron range milestones, including a 1,337 km single-charge run and an 831-mile figure. Hybrid Push: Nissan adds a 2027 Rogue Hybrid using e-POWER as shoppers chase fuel savings; Toyota also leans on hybrids for US demand. US Manufacturing Watch: Honda nears a decision on a $2.5B Ohio hybrid plant, while Volkswagen’s $7B St. Thomas battery factory opening slips to 2029. Market Pressure: Cox Automotive forecasts GM and Ford losing US market share as buyers prioritize fuel efficiency. Autonomous Logistics: Neolix and iMile team up to scale Level 4 autonomous delivery across Europe, Latin America, and Australia. China Supply Chain: Geely unveils AI charging tech promising faster, safer charging and battery-life protection. Safety & Incidents: A wrong-way Honda Civic crash in North Carolina kills the driver; a Navi Mumbai teen survives a 70-foot plunge onto railway tracks.
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