AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarnings and Demand: Toyota lifted its annual operating-profit forecast to ¥3.9 trillion, citing strong hybrid demand and a weak yen. Mahindra reported a 55% rise in quarterly profit as SUV demand outstripped capacity, prompting plans to expand production. U.S. Investment: Audi is weighing a $3 billion second phase for its planned Georgia factory, which could add 3,000 jobs on top of the initial project. EV Supply Chain: Hyundai Motor Group is considering a 100 billion won stake in Posco Future M’s Vietnam battery-anode plant, with production targeted for late 2028. Cost Pressures: Supplier Aumovio warned that higher chip prices could hit earnings by about €1 billion next year as AI data-center demand competes with automakers for supply. Safety Recalls: Hyundai’s U.S. unit is recalling nearly 38,000 Kona Electric and Veloster N vehicles over an airbag-control defect; GM has recalled 67,380 electric vehicles over a brake issue.
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