AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFlood & Road Safety: Japan’s Chiba Prefecture is reeling from record rainfall, with the death toll at 10 and one missing; about 1,500 homes flooded and more than 1,200 vehicles abandoned as towing backlogs grow. Public Safety & Crime: Police in Ireland are investigating a horrific M9 head-on crash after a car drove the wrong way; five people died, including a child seriously injured. In Melbourne, “Operation Ignition” has netted 550+ arrests targeting thieves breaking into unlocked cars. EV Policy & Costs (UK): New data says EV drivers who can charge at home could save about £960 a year versus petrol, as the UK confirms its 2030 petrol/diesel phase-out plan. Automotive Industry & Supply Chain: Malaysian nonwovens maker MENANG restarted production after a fire, using a new ANDRITZ airlay line installed in a compressed schedule. Luxury & Auctions: Ferrari’s first all-electric Luce “Chassis 0” sold for $40m at RM Sotheby’s, setting a new auction record for a new car. Motorsport Culture: Woodward Dream Cruise coverage highlights classic-car culture and community, while Estevan Motor Speedway crowned champions and debuted a non-wing sprint car series. Vehicle Finance (Bahrain): Al Salam Bank launched Flexi Auto Finance with a guaranteed showroom BuyBack after three years for eligible Mercedes-Benz buyers.
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