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The refreshed Hongqi HQ9 PHEV appears on China’s 25th tax-exempt list with a 39.5kWh pack delivering 173km or 168km electric range. A 120kW 2.0T petrol engine forms the plug-in hybrid, while design keeps the vertical-bar grille and full-width taillights on its 5222×2005×1935mm luxury MPV body.

Nissan plans to export electric vehicles (EVs) from its Chinese factories to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other regions starting in 2026. The N7 mid-size sedan, the first EV developed in China, will be among the first to be exported. Nissan has invested in China's IAT Automobile Technology to develop software for export markets. Additionally, Nissan has established a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group to handle vehicle exports. Nissan aims to leverage the cost-effectiveness of Chinese EVs to enhance its competitiveness in overseas markets.

BYD has officially launched the SHARK pickup in the Chilean market. The SHARK is the first pickup to feature DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) technology, combining the performance and efficiency of traditional combustion vehicles with electric vehicles. Equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and dual electric motors, the SHARK offers over 430 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 5.7 seconds. It features BYD's Blade Battery integrated via CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) technology, capable of charging from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes. The vehicle includes a 12.8-inch rotatable touchscreen, a 10.8-inch dashboard, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and is available in black, blue, and white. The SHARK also boasts a payload capacity of 850 kg and a towing capacity of 2,500 kg, along with six airbags and the DiPilot driving assistance system.

On Jan 5 JAC Group CEO Xiang Xingchu visited Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei in Shenzhen to advance cooperation on vehicle intelligence and digital transformation. Following their April 2025 strategic pact, the duo’s ultra-luxury brand Zunjie has delivered over 10,000 flagship S800 sedans in seven months, setting a Chinese record for premium new-energy passenger cars and paving the way for deeper joint R&D in platforms, ADS and HarmonyOS cockpit.

Nissan confirmed its Formula E squad will race in the Mexico City E-Prix, Round 2 of the 2025/26 season. Reigning-event winner Oliver Rowland, who charged from P13 to P2 in São Paulo’s opener, targets another victory on the 2.63 km, 2,250 m-high Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, now minus the back-straight chicane. Nissan also extended its two-season partnership with UAE-based Coral to keep cutting the team’s carbon footprint via a bespoke EMS aligned with FIA and GHG-protocol standards.

Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has kicked off the teaser campaign for the incoming B-segment SUV Jaecoo J5, now open for registration. Measuring 4,380×1,860×1,650mm and riding on a 2,620mm wheelbase, the J5 targets the Honda HR-V set. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit delivers 147PS/210Nm to the front wheels via CVT, claiming 7.5L/100km. Kit includes LED lighting, panoramic roof, 13.2-inch 2K portrait screen, 8-inch digital cluster and L2 ADAS; indicative price is circa RM120k, with final specs to be confirmed.