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Hyundai will unveil the production IONIQ 3 in April 2026. The compact electric SUV rides on the E-GMP 400V platform, sporting a closed grille, split LED light strips and a fast-back tail with integrated spoiler; a high-performance IONIQ 3 N is slated for 2027.

GAC Trumpchi BU, adding a second pillar alongside Hyper-Aion BU and Huawei-powered Qijing brand to cover premium to mass segments. The unit consolidates R&D, manufacturing and sales for faster decisions, aiming to reverse Trumpchi’s 23.8 % Jan-Apr sales drop, unclear PHEV/BEV strategy and slow retail response, while securing cash-flow from ICE & hybrid volume.

BMW will unveil the long-wheelbase iX3 at April’s Beijing Auto Show and launch it later this year. Inspired by the VNKX concept, the EV features vertical “Angel Wing” kidney grilles and pairs China-specific Momenta door-to-door pilot assist with a BMW-exclusive large-language model co-developed by Alibaba for enhanced local AI interaction.

Fresh spy shots reveal the facelifted Cadillac XT5 PHEV keeping today’s silhouette but adding a roof LiDAR, twin charge ports and blacked-out grille. The “True Dragon PHEV Pro” pairs a 115kW 1.5T turbo with a 165kW motor for roughly 210kW system output, delivering 210km CLTC electric range and 1600km total. A 5C fast-charge adds 30-80% in 15min. Inside, the dual-screen dash continues, now powered by Snapdragon 8775P and “Xiaoyao Pilot” ADAS using Momenta’s R6 reinforcement-learning model for full-scenario assisted driving.

Mercedes will unveil the heavily facelifted W223 S-Class on Jan 29, revising 2,700 parts—over half the car. Airmatic suspension now pre-loads dampers via V2V road-data; the S580 gains a 537 PS flat-plane-crank V8 mild-hybrid. Illuminated bonnet star and enlarged hexagonal grille headline the design; inside, physical steering-wheel controls return and rear seats add ottomans. MB.OS debuts with L4 autonomous pilot tests underway, pending global homologation.

MITI’s Jan 2 update confirms that from Jan 1, 2026, any CBU BEV not approved before Dec 31, 2025—regardless of brand presence—must retail for ≥ RM250k and deliver ≥ 200 kW (≈268 PS); models granted AP in 2023-2025 keep the RM100k floor. Import-duty exemption ended Dec 31, 2025, restoring 30% import + 10% excise duty and raising prices ~15%. CKD remains tax-free until end-2027, prompting BYD, Leapmotor, Xpeng et al. to accelerate local assembly plans, while Tesla has yet to confirm a Malaysian plant.