AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Safety Mandate: From July 7, all new passenger cars and vans sold in the EU must include a driver-facing infrared distraction camera under the Advanced Driver Distraction Warning rules, with warnings triggered if the driver looks away for too long. India Hydrogen Push: India’s transport ministry says hydrogen fuel trials are underway on 10 highway routes, with Nitin Gadkari calling hydrogen “the fuel of the future.” China EV Tax Shift: China will scrap preferential vehicle and vessel taxes for energy-saving vehicles and end full exemptions for pure EV commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell commercial vehicles from Jan. 1, 2027—signaling a move toward market-based competition. India-UK Trade for Cars: India’s CETA automotive provisions start July 15, setting quota-based Tariff Rate Quotas for eligible UK-built vehicles to get phased duty reductions. Used EVs Gain Ground: Australia’s second-hand market is seeing rising EV and plug-in sales as fuel costs bite, with electric car auction activity improving. Safety Ratings: IIHS named Top Safety Pick+ winners including the Audi A6, BMW X1, Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Hydrogen Infrastructure (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Port Klang third-terminal plans highlight continued logistics investment tied to regional growth.
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