AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoSafety & Recalls: Honda recalled nearly 100,000 U.S. vehicles over faulty airbag sensors, while Hyundai Tucson models in South Africa face a recall tied to forward-collision avoidance that could trigger unintended emergency braking. Dealer & Retail Moves: Bob Rohrman Honda in Indiana completed an $8M expansion, and Shepparton Automotive Group kicked off an Australia-wide Pre-EOFY sale featuring Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki offers. EV & Tech Liability: BYD says it will take financial responsibility for certain crashes involving its “God’s Eye” intelligent driving functions, adding fuel to the debate over autonomous driving accountability. Range & Product Updates: Mercedes’ CLA EV 350 reportedly beat its EPA range in real-world testing, while Audi’s SQ5 gets a new mild-hybrid V6 performance push and long-term reporting highlights hybrid efficiency gains in the Audi A6 Avant. Market & Industry Signals: India’s passenger vehicle sales rose 27% in May on SUVs, EVs and strong performances, and Volkswagen Group Africa hit a one-millionth Polo milestone at Kariega. Road News: A fatal M4 crash in the UK involved a BMW driver who fled on foot, and Ghana reported a deadly Peki-Tsame head-on collision involving a Mercedes truck and bus.
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