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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.

With the growing number of new energy vehicles, the digital management of power batteries throughout their lifecycle is becoming increasingly important. The Ministry of Commerce is advancing the development of a battery valuation and testing system to facilitate used car transactions. Companies like GEM and JD Group are also collaborating to build a digital platform for battery recycling. Experts believe that digital management is key to maximizing the value of battery assets and building a circular economy, as well as supporting battery operations and charging and swapping services, which are crucial for industry development.

Barely weeks after the QV-E EV, Perodua dropped a teaser for one more 2025 newcomer—widely believed to be the long-rumoured B-segment SUV codenamed D66B and trademarked "Nexis". The grille shot confirms ICE power; expect it to share the ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross DNGA-B base. The Indonesia-spec 1.5L 2NR-VE (106PS/138Nm) + CVT is the most probable fit for Malaysia, with the Thai 1.5L hybrid (111PS) also a possibility.

Great Wall Motors confirmed the Haval H9 Trail Edition will launch on Dec 11. The body-on-frame SUV keeps its rugged architecture while adding a matte-grey wrap, factory AT tires, roof platform, auxiliary spotlights and 800-mm wading depth. Standard kit bundles nine drive modes, triple differential locks and tank-turn, enhancing all-terrain capability; the cabin pairs a 14.6-in display with heated/ventilated seats for premium off-road comfort.

On Feb 9, the five Harmony Intelligent Mobility brands—AITO, Luxeed, Stelato, Maextro and a forthcoming model—will jointly unveil the “Together” strategic pact, standardizing Harmony Cockpit, ADS and cloud platforms, creating an inter-brand service network, co-investing in a nationwide ultra-charging grid, founding an innovation center for next-gen tech and integrating marketing operations to boost overall competitiveness.

Oriental Swan Motor brings in the facelifted Seres 3 EV: just 10 units at RM95k on-the-road. The 4 385 mm SUV delivers 163 PS/300 Nm to the front axle via a 53.6 kWh NMC pack good for 405 km NEDC and 40-min 60 kW DC charging. Kit includes a 10.25″ touchscreen, six airbags and LED lights, but ADAS and keyless entry are absent. A range-extender Seres 5 Pro with 1 200 km WLTP follow in Q1 2026.