AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFord–Geely Europe Push: Ford and Geely plan to jointly build low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford’s Valencia, Spain plant, with Ford holding 66% and Geely 34%, targeting new EV SUVs and a multi-energy crossover for 2028. Tesla Financial Strain: Tesla’s Q2 results beat revenue expectations but missed profit, sending shares down; the company also reiterated Robotaxi expansion and Optimus production plans while investors focus on cash burn and capex. Robotaxi Rollout: Tesla launched robotaxi service in Tampa and Orlando, adding unsupervised operations in multiple metros as it scales. Autonomy Rules in Europe: France says true self-driving cars could be allowed by 2027, but it won’t approve Tesla’s current FSD, citing speed behavior and driver-attention concerns in cities. Dealership Consolidation: Penske Corp., Mitsui and Mitsui’s U.S. unit proposed taking Penske Automotive Group private in a $3.8B deal. Safety Tech & Data: An IIHS study reports Waymo robotaxis had 68% fewer law-enforcement-reported crashes than human drivers in key U.S. cities. Ethanol Fuel Update: India’s government says it found no widespread E20-linked engine failures, pointing to lab studies and field data from millions of vehicles. Motorsport Spotlight: Fernando Alonso links his 2027 F1 plans to whether the new cars are enjoyable to drive, as Aston Martin brings major upgrades for Hungary.
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