AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoF1 Tech & Chaos: The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia turned into a software-driven farce, with the FIA citing an “updated software release” after cars lost power on track; Max Verstappen still won, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli said P2 was the “maximum” and Toto Wolff called it one of his worst weekends after George Russell’s late power-unit retirement. Road Safety: In Oxfordshire, three arrests followed a crash that killed an 18-year-old woman after a collision involving a Mercedes and a Volkswagen Polo; in Kansas, a single-vehicle Honda crash killed an 80-year-old driver. US Trade & Industry: Trump’s tariffs are being framed as a “roaring comeback” for US auto manufacturing, but analysts call the impact a mixed bag with uncertainty weighing on bigger investment moves. Pricing & Product Updates: Toyota raised 2027 Corolla hatch prices and added standard equipment, while Honda’s long-awaited Prelude return is being positioned as a modern hybrid-era sports grand tourer. Manufacturing & Policy: India’s auto week highlighted Hyundai exploring a third plant and CAFE III rules from April 2027, alongside record EV registrations and new commercial EV orders. Dealer & Market Moves: Nigeria’s NADDC began registering motor dealers to build a formal database, aiming to improve visibility and planning.
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