AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Safety Mandate: From July 7, 2026, all new passenger cars and vans sold in the EU must include an Advanced Driver Distraction Warning system under the bloc’s General Safety Regulation, using a driver-facing infrared camera to monitor eye gaze and head position and trigger escalating warnings if the driver looks away too long. China EV Competition: German automakers are taking a hit in China, with Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche reporting steep April-June sales drops of roughly 30%-41% as domestic demand softens and Chinese rivals intensify pressure. Pakistan Hybrid Shock: Pakistan’s hybrid market is roiled after the Budget 2026-27 ended reduced GST for locally assembled hybrids, driving price jumps—Honda’s HR-V e:HEV and Toyota’s Corolla Cross HEV variants now cross the Rs 1 crore mark. Driverless Push: Waymo is expanding in Germany, setting up Waymo Germany GmbH in Munich as robotaxi testing and deployment efforts continue. Local Road Policy: Oxford’s long-planned traffic filter trial will replace its temporary congestion charge on Sept. 14, with £70 fines kicking in and permit holders still able to drive through filters.
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