AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndia Market Watch: Hyundai Motor and Kia reported solid growth in India over the first five months, with Hyundai up 10.1% to 266,317 units and Kia up 14.6%, led by SUV demand (Hyundai Creta/Venue; Kia Seltos/Sonet). Pricing Pressure: Hyundai also raised prices by up to Rs 12,800 from June 1, citing higher input and operating costs. Battery Manufacturing: BYD is ramping up battery production in Brazil as it pushes for higher local content by early 2027 and targets grid support via $100M in battery energy storage. EV Transition Skills Gap: Automakers are struggling with a shortage of job-ready talent for EV and digital manufacturing, hitting suppliers hardest. Road Safety Tragedy (Australia): A stolen Toyota Fortuner crash in Cairns killed a 12-year-old and injured three others; police are investigating. Road Safety Tragedy (Australia): In Moura, a two-vehicle crash killed a Corolla driver and sent a Hilux driver to hospital with minor injuries. Enforcement & Crime (Australia): Police charged a driver after seizing cocaine, cash and a knife during a vehicle stop in Sydney. Reliability Spotlight (UK): Auto Express named the Toyota Aygo X Mk3 Britain’s most reliable car in its Driver Power survey. Dealership/Brand News: Mazda Australia is weighing options after a $25M NVES fine, with passing costs to customers flagged as a last resort.
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