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Porsche Cayenne Electric is officially launched in Malaysia with SUV and Coupé variants. Built on PPE platform, it features dual-motor AWD, 113kWh battery pack, max 669km WLTP range and 390kW ultra-fast charging, marking the brand's third all-electric model.

China's mandatory national standard for autonomous driving safety requirements (GB 44721—2026) has been approved and will take effect on July 1, 2027. The standard applies to vehicles with L3 and L4 highly automated driving systems (Class M and N), excluding automatic parking systems. It requires automakers to establish lifecycle safety guarantees covering product design, manufacturing and post-deployment, ensuring the autonomous system achieves safety levels at least equivalent to a competent driver without posing unreasonable risks. The standard specifies dynamic driving task requirements across scenarios and minimum risk strategy triggers. Human-machine interaction must include clear activation/deactivation prompts, and L3 systems require driver takeover monitoring. Compared to the UN ADS GTR, China's standard provides more detailed technical requirements tailored to its road traffic environment.

The 2027 Toyota bZ5 has launched with six variants priced at 129,800-199,800 yuan (limited-time: 109,800-179,800 yuan). The model retains Toyota's electric design language with C-shaped headlights and a coupe SUV profile at 4,780 x 1,866 x 1,510mm with a 2,880mm wheelbase. Lidar is now standard across the lineup with an upgraded Momenta R6 model (544TOPS) enabling city NOA. Interior features a 15.6-inch display, 10 JBL speakers, 256-color ambient lighting and 50W wireless charging. The 200kW motor pairs with 65.28kWh or 73.98kWh batteries for 550km or 630km CLTC range.

Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has announced that the Jaecoo J5 EV will officially launch on September 2 at Parc, Subang Jaya. The all-electric B-segment SUV shares its platform with the J7 and targets the broader ICE-powered SUV segment. FWD motivation comes from a 211PS/288Nm motor delivering 0-100km/h in 7.7 seconds and a 175km/h top speed. A 58.9kWh LFP battery (CATL) provides 402km WLTP range, with DC fast charging at 130kW (30-80% in 28 minutes) and 11kW AC capability. Key visual distinctions from the petrol version include a slim closed-off grille for reduced cooling needs. Inside, an 8.88-inch digital cluster and 13.2-inch portrait touchscreen take center stage, complemented by TÜV-certified eco-friendly leather with blue stitching. Booking opened in July at an estimated RM125,000—RM17,000 more than the ICE variant at RM108,000—with CKD local assembly at Chery's Shah Alam plant. The J5 EV positions Jaecoo to replicate the J7's market success in the electric SUV space.

At the Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2026, Proton unveiled its next-generation HEV hybrid system, abandoning the previous "FutureMotion" branding. Based on Geely's i-HEV platform, the system mirrors the eMas 7 PHEV's architecture but dispenses with the large battery pack, pairing a 1.5L naturally-aspirated BHE15 four-cylinder engine (operating on full-time Atkinson cycle) with a single-speed 11-in-1 dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) housing P1 and P3 motors. The series-parallel setup offers four modes: pure EV, range-extender, engine-direct drive, and hybrid. The engine delivers 111 PS and 136 Nm with 46.5% thermal efficiency, while the transmission achieves 97.5% efficiency. Proton will market it as "DHT120" (120kW motor output ≈ 163 PS), with assembly in Tanjung Malim. The first application will be the AMA02, a Saga-based A-segment SUV. By deploying modular hybrid technology into the mass-market segment, Proton aims to carve out a differentiated position in the ASEAN automotive landscape.

Suzuki has unveiled the eSky, its first electric kei car, targeting both domestic Japan and export markets. Built on the same Heartect-e platform as the eVitara, it packs a 26kWh battery delivering 310km of range under the JC08 cycle—outperforming most segment rivals despite its modest 64PS/133Nm output. Its curb weight of just 1,030kg (200kg lighter than the BYD Racco) contributes to superior efficiency. The production model retains the concept's upright body, C-clamp lighting signatures, and contrasting roof, while the interior introduces a 10.1-inch infotainment screen and 7-segment LCD instrument cluster as firsts for Suzuki kei cars. A 100V/1.5kW power outlet is also fitted. The eSky launches in Japan in Q4, with Europe and UK exports following in 2027. Suzuki's electric kei car offensive marks a strategic step beyond the successful Super-One export model.