Toyota's Battery Business Enters a New Era: PEVE Renames to Toyota Battery Co., Ltd.
2024/03/27
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Toyota to Livestream All-New Sports Models World Premiere on December 5
Toyota Motor Corporation will livestream its All-New Sports Models World Premiere on December 5 at 11:00 a.m. JST via its official website and YouTube channel, featuring English interpretation. The 30-minute event will be archived with full presentation texts and official photos posted post-event, marking Toyota's latest expansion in the sports vehicle segment.
Leapmotor Lafa5 Launched: Starts at 92,800 Yuan with 8295 Chip and LiDAR
Leapmotor launched the Lafa5 electric compact hatchback on November 27, offering five variants priced from 97,800 to 121,800 yuan (92,800-116,800 yuan limited-time offer). Built on LEAP 3.5 architecture B platform, the vehicle delivers up to 605km range and features an 8295 chip and LiDAR. Customers can enjoy launch incentives worth 24,900 yuan plus four lifetime warranty programs.
Honda CR-V Dual-Tone Edition Launches: 300-Unit Black-Roof Special from RM169.9k
Honda Malaysia’s 25th-anniversary CR-V Dual-Tone Edition adds a no-cost black roof, A-pillars and mirror caps to 300 units. Offered in Ignite Red or Platinum White on E and V AWD grades, the L15BE 1.5 VTEC turbo stays at 193 PS/243 Nm; prices unchanged at RM169.9k and RM181.9k OTR without insurance.
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Lexus LFA Concept Returns: All-Electric Successor Stays True to Legend, Production Set for Next Year
Lexus re-displayed the LFA Concept, now confirmed as a pure EV successor to the V10 icon. Co-developed with GR GT/GT3, the show car rides on a 2,725 mm aluminium space-frame, measures 4,690 mm long, 1,195 mm high and 2,040 mm wide, and blends aero function with LFA-style sculptural cues. The yoke steering, configurable boost/brake maps and immersive cockpit preview a production model expected in 2026.
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Toyota Debuts GR GT and GR GT3 Flagship Prototypes, Targeting 2027 Launch
Toyota GAZOO Racing unveiled the GR GT road-legal hypercar and its FIA-GT3 sibling. The hybrid 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plus single-motor targets 650 PS and 850 Nm, uses an all-aluminium chassis and CFRP panels, exceeds 320 km/h, and is scheduled for 2027 production.
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Landa Doubles Battery Stock: 8,000 Additional Packs to Hit 16,000 by Mid-January for CNY Travel Rush
On 5 Feb Landa unveiled a battery-doubling scheme for its swap network: 8,000 new packs will be added by mid-January, lifting total Landa-compatible stock to more than 16,000—twice the original level—to cover Spring Festival peak demand. Deployment began in November with 800+ packs already in place. As of 5 Dec the network counts 2,252 swap stations nationwide (657 on highways) and 9.36 million cumulative swaps.