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Spy shots reveal BYD's first MPV for the Ocean Network, caught charging at a BYD ultra-fast charger. The front light signature clearly shows Ocean Network design language, though the overall profile differs significantly from the Ocean-V concept shown at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, leaning toward a more traditional MPV style. Equipment includes a large grille, conventional door handles and a roof-mounted LiDAR. The Ocean-V concept was a five-seat MPV featuring a sliding center screen, 180-degree rotating seats, auto-retracting steering wheel, front-row screen extension, hidden tables and one-key bed mode – whether these carry over to the production model remains to be seen. Expected launch by year-end.

BYD has announced an increase in investment for its Brazilian EV factory from BRL 3 billion to BRL 5.5 billion. The facility, located in the Salvador metropolitan area of Bahia state, is set to have an initial production capacity of 150,000 units annually, manufacturing both electric and hybrid vehicles. Expected to commence operations within the year, BYD's commitment also includes the construction of five residential buildings for 4,230 employees, highlighting the company's long-term dedication and support for sustainable development in Brazil.

The 2026 AVATR 06 launches with extended-range and pure EV variants priced at 219,900-229,900 yuan, or 205,900-215,900 yuan after cash benefits. Limited-time benefits worth up to 58,000 yuan include financing, premium services and lifetime battery warranty for first owners. Futuristic aesthetic design with floating roof, frameless fastback and intelligent front doors. Dimensions 4,855×1,960×1,450mm with 2,940mm wheelbase. Interior features a 35.4-inch 4K panoramic star-ring screen, 15.6-inch center display, dual 6.7-inch rear screens, dual zero-gravity seats, Meridian audio and NAPPA leather. Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 with 4D mmWave radar. Extended-range uses a 1.5L range extender + single motor with 31.7/45.06kWh batteries delivering 230/330km CLTC pure EV range and 1,190/1,250km combined. Pure EV offers single/dual motors with 72.88kWh battery achieving 650/600km CLTC range.

The all-new BYD Seagull launches October 20 with blind bookings open, featuring size upgrades and high-level intelligent driving including LiDAR. The exterior adopts a new design language with 6 color options, closed grille with sharp lines and polygonal lights, roof-mounted LiDAR, semi-flush door handles, gloss black wheels and hidden BCD pillars. The rear features a new taillight cluster and aggressive diffuser. Dimensions are 4,205×1,810×1,570mm with a 2,650mm wheelbase – 425mm longer body and 150mm longer wheelbase. Interior removes the instrument cluster but retains physical buttons, adding a larger center screen, wireless charging and massive center storage, with a simpler two-spoke steering wheel. Pure EV with TZ164XYB permanent magnet motor (95kW, produced by Zhengzhou BYD) and LFP battery (produced by Shaoxing Fudi).

Volkswagen officially unveils the ID. Tiguan, replacing the five-year-old ID.4. The ID. Tiguan is a heavy facelift of the ID.4 (similar to the ID.3 Neo approach), sharing the 2,765mm wheelbase while growing 34mm longer to 4,618mm. It debuts Volkswagen's latest Pure Positive design language with whisky tumbler-inspired 3D taillights and an illuminated VW badge; the R-Line variant appears for the first time on an ID. model. The redesigned interior adds significantly more physical controls including steering wheel buttons, air-con toggles, a volume knob and four window switches, plus a larger 10-inch instrument display and 15-inch infotainment screen, with an optional 12-inch passenger display – a first for European VW. Powertrains remain rear-drive 190/286PS and AWD 299PS, with WLTP range improved to 450km (58kWh) and 600km (77kWh). The 400V architecture limits charging to 105kW for the 58kWh and 165kW for the 77kWh battery. Features include Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, lane change assist, one-pedal mode and V2L. The ID. Tiguan may become the first VW EV officially sold in Malaysia.

The MINI Paul Smith Designer fuel models launch with three-door, five-door and Cabriolet variants priced at 277,800-319,800 yuan. Created by MINI and Paul Smith, the models feature the designer's signature colorful stripe design inside and out. Available in Dawn Grey, Parchment and Midnight Black with six exterior combinations; Nottingham Green accents on mirrors, grille and roof. Standard 18-inch Shadow Black alloys with Nottingham Green wheel covers bearing Paul Smith's signature. Interior features striped steering wheel, dashboard and sport seats; OLED circular screen with 3 Paul Smith interfaces. Fuel variants add hand-drawn lucky rabbit floor mats, Solan blue seats and embroidered signatures. Powered by BMW's B48 2.0L turbo (204HP/300Nm) mated to a 7-speed DCT.