AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMotorsport: Max Verstappen grabbed pole at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, ending Red Bull’s 2026 drought; Lewis Hamilton finished second after a tense qualifying build-up, while Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc lined up behind after grid shuffles and penalties. Motorsport—Team news: Liam Lawson qualified 11th for Racing Bulls, blaming tyre overheating and lap-time loss, while teammate Arvid Lindblad dropped after a power-unit penalty. EV policy & safety: California signed SB 1246, adding up to $10,000 in fines for robotaxis that block emergency access for more than 30 minutes. Global auto market: AUTO ATHINA 2026 in Athens highlighted a surge in Chinese brands, with dealers citing price and tech; Chinese makes reached nearly 10% of Greece’s new passenger-car registrations in early 2026. EV infrastructure trial: New Zealand launched an Auckland trial to use two-way EV chargers as backup power during outages. Auto industry—Sales: GM reported third-quarter deliveries down 5.5%, with EV demand weakness offset by interest in cheaper small SUVs. Product recall: Canada’s CFIA recalled Taeyangcho Gochujang due to undeclared wheat/gluten. Charging gear: Jackery unveiled smaller, lighter portable power stations using a cell-to-body packaging approach.
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