AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoADAS Calibration Fight: A U.S. push to expand independent repair shops’ access to vehicle repair data is colliding with a tougher issue: getting ADAS calibrations identified, performed, and documented consistently. EV Trade Disruptions: Nepal’s EV boom is being slowed by months of northern border disruptions, cutting EV imports and threatening new model launches at upcoming auto shows. Tesla–SpaceX Merger Watch: Reuters reports Tesla’s China business could become a major hurdle in any potential Tesla–SpaceX merger due to U.S. national security scrutiny and China-linked operations. Insurance Rule Change: India’s Supreme Court extended mandatory third-party insurance to 4 years for new cars and 6 years for new two-wheelers, citing millions of uninsured vehicles. Local Industry & Jobs: Minth Group broke ground on a $430M Gadsden, Alabama campus expected to create 1,300+ jobs by 2027. Consumer/Brand Backlash: BMW faced owner backlash after Spider-Man movie ads were pushed onto in-car dashboards. Road Safety & Weather: Storm damage in NYC included a tree falling on three parked cars, while icy windscreens are prompting winter driving warnings in New Zealand.
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