AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVolkswagen Restructuring: VW says it will cut its model lineup by up to half and reduce capacity to 9 million vehicles/year after a supervisory board meeting, as reports swirl of up to 100,000 job cuts and four German plant closures—prompting fresh worker protests and union warnings of a “major conflict.” Nissan Tekton Launch: Nissan unveiled the Tekton in India, priced from Rs 10.49 lakh, as a Duster-based rival with 1.0L and 1.3L turbo-petrol options, 6 airbags, and tech like a 360 camera; deliveries are set to begin in July. Safety Ratings: IIHS handed Top Safety Pick+ to the 2026 Audi A6, BMW X1, Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, while noting weaker results for some other models. Trade & Tariffs: India-UK CETA automotive provisions start July 15, enabling eligible UK vehicle imports to use tariff-rate quotas for phased duty cuts. BMW Recall: South Africa’s regulator issued a recall for nearly 11,000 BMWs over a pinion starter solenoid wear issue that can cause starting failure or overheating. EV Market Shift (Australia): A report says used EV and plug-in hybrid sales are rising as fuel costs bite, with EVs making up more than one in five new sales in June.
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