AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoEU Trade & Pricing: Certified repair shops are watching proposed E.U. auto tariffs that could push U.S. passenger-vehicle import costs higher, hitting luxury pricing and shifting repair demand. US Auto Demand Slump: A new report says America has lost about 1 million new-car buyers since 2020, with sales likely stuck near mid-teens millions as high payments and prices keep shoppers away. US-China Car Politics: Mercedes faces a potential U.S. ban tied to a bill targeting Chinese-made vehicles, raising fresh risk for brands with China links. EV Market Reality Check: A Dodge Charger Daytona EV is reported to have shed about $50K in value in a year, underscoring fast EV depreciation. Toyota EV Launch in India: Toyota’s Urban Cruiser Ebella EV arrives in one E3 trim at Rs 23.60 lakh, with a Battery-as-a-Service option cutting the upfront price to Rs 15.25 lakh plus Rs 4.99 per km. Logistics Investment: UPS is putting nearly $50M into automotive-focused logistics and air freight expansion in Mexico. Safety & Incidents: A woman died after being hit by an Audi RS Q8 in Birmingham; in Lagos, a Honda Pilot crash killed its driver after multiple rollovers. Rally Motorsport: Rally Japan updates put Elfyn Evans on top after Oliver Solberg’s crash ended his win fight.
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