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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.

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.

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.

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.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new GLB on Feb 8. Launch leads with an 800V EV offering 631km WLTP range; ICE variants follow in 2026. Design keeps the shield grille and star-ring DRLs; the BEV adds 94 animated LED stars. Wheelbase grows 60mm to 2889mm for roomier three-row space. Fourth-gen MBUX introduces ChatGPT-4o assistant. German prices start at ~€59k (≈¥486k) for GLB 250+ and ~€62k (≈¥512k) for GLB 350 4MATIC.

Mercedes unveiled the all-new GLB on the MMA EV platform: 4732 mm long, 2889 mm wheelbase, Cd 0.28. Launch editions GLB 250+ and 350 4Matic pack an 85 kWh NMC pack, 800 V/320 kW DC charging and up to 631 km WLTP range. Output ranges from 272 PS RWD to 354 PS AWD (0-100 km/h in 5.5 s). The MBUX Superscreen triple-display, AI services and optional seven-seat layout debut in 2025.