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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.

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.

Spied 2026 AMG G 63 keeps boxy 4871×1984×1984mm body, panda livery and side-exit quad pipes; 4.0T twin-turbo V8 still delivers 585 hp, with minor spec tweaks expected ahead of launch priced near the outgoing ¥2.6M.

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.

The Geely EX2—sold as the Proton eMas 5 in Malaysia—has gone on sale in Indonesia as a CKD model with 46.5% local content. A 40.8 kWh LFP battery assembled by Gotion supplies 395 km NEDC range. Prices start at IDR 229.9 million (≈RM54.6k) for the Pro and IDR 259.9 million (≈RM62.1k) for the Max, both undercutting Malaysian equivalents. A 116 PS/150 Nm rear motor delivers 11.5 s 0-100 km/h; LED headlamps are standard and the Max adds a power driver’s seat. Gotion is also in talks to build a plant in Johor, potentially future-proofing Malaysian assembly.

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.