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Spy shots show the Genesis G80 hybrid still wrapped in heavy camouflage ahead of its Q3 2026 launch alongside the GV80 hybrid. A long-wheelbase variant (G80 HEV LWB) is also caught testing and is tipped for Q4, featuring G90-style power-operated rear doors to enhance rear-passenger prestige while retaining the regular model’s exterior design.

Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Whitecap special edition featuring a white roof, grille inserts and 1941 decals honouring the military CJ. Offered on Rubicon and Sahara with 2.0T (274PS) or 3.6L V6, the package adds roughly US$3,185 to the Rubicon base price.

A factory-shot leaked on FB shows the facelifted Proton S70: tweaked head-lamp insert, reversed two-tone rims aligned with China’s 4th-gen Emgrand, and new metallic-red paint. Under the bonnet, the X50-sourced i-GT 1.5L turbo 181PS/290Nm pairs with the existing 7-speed DCT; the head-unit gains wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto while ADAS is carried over. A rumoured 1.5L NA entry variant (shared with New Saga) could slash pricing and replace the Persona slot.

The second-gen Kia Seltos stretches to 4,430×1,830×1,600 mm with a 2,690 mm wheelbase, out-spanning the Honda HR-V for class-leading room. Arrow-shaped LED DRLs, twin 12.3-in displays, rotary shifter and 64-colour ambient lighting feature inside. Engine line-up pairs a 180 PS/265 Nm 1.6T seven-speed DCT with a 149 PS/179 Nm 2.0L CVT/AWD; a hybrid follows next year. India sales start this month; Malaysia re-import prospects remain unconfirmed.

Volkswagen released early specs of the ID. Polo: MEB+ architecture, 4 053 mm long, 2 600 mm wheelbase and 435-1 243 L boot. Choice of 37 kWh LFP (116/135 PS, 90 kW DC) or 52 kWh NMC (211 PS, 130 kW DC, 450 km WLTP); a 226 PS GTI follows. Enhanced Travel Assist brings assisted lane changes and traffic-sign recognition when it launches spring 2026, kicking off four new EVs.

Porsche is re-engineering the EV-only PPE platform to accept a mid-mounted ICE for the next Boxster and Cayman, adding a bolt-in structural floor and new rear bulkhead to restore rigidity lost with the battery deleted. A development of the 4.0 L flat-six—up to 500 PS in today’s GT4 RS—is slated, as the EU’s 2035 CO₂ target drops from 100 % to 90 % and CEO Blume concedes the 80 % EV-sales goal for 2030 is no longer realistic.