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The refreshed Hongqi HQ9 PHEV appears on China’s 25th tax-exempt list with a 39.5kWh pack delivering 173km or 168km electric range. A 120kW 2.0T petrol engine forms the plug-in hybrid, while design keeps the vertical-bar grille and full-width taillights on its 5222×2005×1935mm luxury MPV body.

Nissan plans to export electric vehicles (EVs) from its Chinese factories to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other regions starting in 2026. The N7 mid-size sedan, the first EV developed in China, will be among the first to be exported. Nissan has invested in China's IAT Automobile Technology to develop software for export markets. Additionally, Nissan has established a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group to handle vehicle exports. Nissan aims to leverage the cost-effectiveness of Chinese EVs to enhance its competitiveness in overseas markets.

Fresh MIIT filings show the facelifted Yangwang U7 EV gaining a 150.01 kWh Blade pack good for up to 1,006 km CLTC—286 km more than the current 135.5 kWh version—while the PHEV sticks with a 52.4 kWh battery for 200/220 km electric range. Quad-motor power remains 1,000 kW; prices stay RM 628k–708k, keeping it China’s priciest home-grown luxury EV sedan.

SAIC MG will launch the 2026 MG7 tomorrow as a yearly refresh. The coupe’s 1.5 T/2.0 T powertrains and frameless doors remain, while NGP advanced ADS and an AI voice large model upgrade tech appeal. Adaptive three-stage spoiler and valved quad exhaust continue; pricing is expected to stay close to the current RMB 125.9-178.9 k range.

The 25th batch of exemption catalog shows that the Dongfeng Nissan Tianyan architecture's all-new mid-to-large SUV NX8 pure electric version offers two lithium iron phosphate battery options with 73/81 kWh capacity, delivering a range of 565-650 km across four levels, dual power outputs of 215/250 kW, and standard features including an 800 V high-voltage platform and CATL's 5C ultra-fast charging, covering a full temperature range of -30 to 60 ℃. The extended-range version is also announced simultaneously, featuring a 1.5 T range extender plus a 195 kW motor, with pure electric ranges of 102/185 km.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will debut the third-gen CLA EV (C178) on 15-18 Jan at Bangsar. Built on the MMA 800 V architecture, it supports 320 kW DC charging for 325 km in 10 min. Two variants—CLA250+ RWD and CLA350 4Matic—offer up to 792 km WLTP range and feature the AI-powered MBUX Superscreen spanning the dash.