AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAuto Tech Partnerships: Honda and Nissan are reportedly set to agree on a shared vehicle software and onboard operating system for new cars as early as 2029, aiming to speed development and cut costs. Autonomous Roadmap: Toyota says it will roll out Level 2++ “hands-off” driver-assistance on passenger cars from 2028, while targeting Level 4 for commercial vehicles by 2030. EV Push & Product Plans: Hyundai is expanding fast—new electric SUV plans place a model above the IONIQ 5, and the brand says it will launch 100 new vehicles by 2030 with electrified mix rising sharply. Battery & Infrastructure Moves: CAES and Kunming Development New Energy plan 100 battery-swap stations, signaling a bigger state-backed push for swapping. Corporate & Market Signals: Toyota’s July sales fell 4.8% globally as China and the Middle East weakened; BMW hit a milestone delivering its two-millionth fully electric vehicle. Industry Business: Ford named Dave Carroll president of Ford Energy as it scales battery storage operations. Local Dealmaking: Surrey Auto Loop in Canada will bring multiple dealers to a $250M auto mall starting construction in 2027.
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