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Changan officially launched the UNI-V hybrid on September 12 with two models at official prices of 114,900-119,900 yuan and limited-time prices of 109,900-113,900 yuan. The exterior continues the fuel version design with a closed front grille, three-section air intakes, dual four-exhaust outlets, connected taillights and a standard electric rear spoiler. Dimensions are 4,740/1,838/1,435mm with a 2,750mm wheelbase. Interior features 256-color ambient lighting, sport seats with 3-mode driver ventilation/heating, SUPER RACE 3.0 track mode, Tencent TTI Sound AI audio, 18 speakers, Dolby Atmos and ENC active noise cancellation. Boot space is 465L, expandable to 1,090L. The 1.5L hybrid powertrain (engine 110kW/220Nm, motor 180kW) delivers 0-100km/h in 6.98 seconds with 4.28L/100km WLTC combined fuel consumption.

The Jetour T2 i-DM has officially launched in Malaysia at RM162,800 (nett), RM6,000 more than the petrol T2. The PHEV shares the same exterior as the petrol version with only charging port and badging differences. Dimensions are 4,785/2,006/1,870mm with a 2,800mm wheelbase. Power comes from a 1.5L turbo engine (136PS/220Nm) plus dual motors (224PS/390Nm) producing 360PS/610Nm total, driving the front wheels. The 18.4kWh BYD Blade LFP battery provides over 100km pure electric range with 1,200km combined range. DC fast charging at 57kW (30-80% in 27 min) and AC at 6.6kW (30-100% in under 3 hours). Interior features a 15.6-inch central screen (Qualcomm SA8155P) and 10.25-inch instrument cluster. Early bird package worth up to RM3,000 for first 2,000 registrations. Warranty includes 7-year/150,000km vehicle, 8-year/160,000km battery and 10-year/1,000,000km engine.

Pure electric BMW M3 spy shots have surfaced, showing the test car replicating the ICE M3's signature drift cornering posture, countering concerns about "pure EVs losing driving fun." A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was also spotted following throughout the test. BMW M chief Frank van Meel stated "1,000hp has no practical significance," suggesting the pure electric M3 may be tuned to around 800hp to replicate classic handling feel. It features a quad-motor AWD system with switchable RWD/AWD modes and advanced torque vectoring for precise four-wheel power distribution. Reference specs: front axle 480kW/653hp/540Nm, rear axle 560kW/762hp/1,020Nm, combined over 1,000kW, with 100kWh+ battery and 800V platform. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra produces 1,548hp, 0-100km/h in 1.98 seconds, with a Nürburgring time of 7:04.957.

Spy shots of Yangwang's upcoming executive sedan have surfaced online, reportedly measuring 5.4-5.5 meters in length, similar to the Maybach S-Class. The new model adopts a completely different design language from the Yangwang U7, with square-shaped front and rear styling and sharp character lines for a commanding executive presence. Spy shots reveal coach doors. Yangwang general manager Hu Xiaoqing previously stated that each Yangwang product should have its own character, debuting forward-looking new technologies.

Dongfeng Fengshen Xinghai V9 will launch on September 19 with pre-sale prices from 89,900 to 124,900 yuan, positioned as a mid-to-large MPV in six- or seven-seat configurations with up to 510km CLTC range. Features include family-style waterfall headlights, closed grille and trapezoidal front intake with 25 high-sensitivity sensors and Huawei MDC computing platform for 360-degree environmental awareness. Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 supports highway NCA, urban LCC+ and smart parking. Dimensions are 4,835/1,900/1,755mm with a 2,900mm wheelbase. Interior offers an 8.8-inch instrument cluster and 15.6-inch central screen with Snapdragon 8295 chip, with Baidu voice and ERNIE large model supporting wake-free commands, continuous dialogue and dialect recognition. Second and third rows have flat floors with the third row folding into a sunken position and trunk expanding to 1,630L.

At the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, SAIC-GM-Wuling unveiled its Global 5 global strategy and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Malaysian Tan Chong Group. SAIC-GM-Wuling has achieved over 32 million cumulative global production and sales, over 4 million NEV sales, and consecutive 10-year growth in overseas exports exceeding 1.6 million units. The strategy covers five cooperation models and five service guarantee systems, targeting 150 countries, 500 strategic partners and 50% annual sales growth within 3 years. The Tan Chong deal will advance local industrial layout in Malaysia and build a local supply chain. The expo also saw release of a think tank report on green manufacturing, showcasing products including the Huajing S and Air ev along with technology brands.