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July 2, 2026

Global Autos Daily

Daily UpdateEquitiesConsumer Discretionary

The report provides a daily update on global automotive markets, highlighting Continental's strong Tires segment performance and US sales growth for EU OEMs. It also discusses specific supply chain constraints affecting Mercedes-Benz and provides June sales updates for key Chinese manufacturers.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Continental AG Q2 preview shows strong performance in Tires; target price raised to €75.
  • 2.US auto deliveries saw 3% y/y growth in June, with EU OEMs largely outperforming the market.
  • 3.Mercedes-Benz electric GLC production constrained by supply-chain bottlenecks for batteries and wiring harnesses.

Table of Contents

  • Continental AG - Q2-26 preview: Another strong quarter in Tires
  • EU OEMs in US market in June - Solid growth amid low comp base
  • Stellantis - Improving performance in the US
  • Mercedes-Benz Group - Supplier issues weigh on electric GLC ramp-up
  • June Sales volumes – Chery, BYD, Geely Auto, XPeng, NIO, Leapmotor & Li Auto
  • Thematic Research - What Q2's emerging themes mean for 2026 and beyond
  • Thematic Research - This Month in Geopolitics: July 2026

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Authors

Tim Rokossa

Securities

CONSTLAM.MI

Themes

Geopolitical RiskSupply Chain Bottlenecks

Regions

EuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaGermany