AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFlood Disaster in Japan: Record rain in Chiba left at least four dead and one missing, with thousands stranded at Narita and Soga stations, power outages, and cars submerged across flooded roads. Driver Safety Guidance: Japan’s transport ministry warns that water can enter via exhaust or overwhelm doors; it urges escaping early, using a window or emergency hammer, and avoiding immediate restarts after submersion. EV Charging Interoperability (India): Pulse Energy connected 10,000+ chargers to Unified Bharat eCharge, letting drivers find points in the BHIM app and pay via UPI without separate wallets. China Auto Market Signals: Dealer inventory in China eased in July (inventory coefficient down 6.3% vs June) as demand stayed sluggish amid extreme weather. Tech for Smarter Cars: Bosch says its fourth-gen multi-purpose camera (MPC4) has landed large-scale nominations and is moving into mass production from Q3 2026. Motorsport Governance: The FIA lifted most restrictions on Russian and Belarusian drivers/teams, restoring national flags and anthems for competition. New Model Watch: Hyundai’s next-gen Kona (SX3) is spotted hot-weather testing in Spain ahead of a 2028 launch. Fuel Cost Pressure (Spain’s Canaries): Petrol and diesel prices rose about 25% year-to-date, hitting 50-liter fill costs hard for drivers. Regulation & Materials (EU): A new EU formaldehyde limit takes effect, with a phase-in for vehicle interiors starting Aug 6, 2027.
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