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A Chery Q electric prototype has been spotted testing on Malaysian roads, positioned as a B-segment EV hatchback to compete with the Proton eMas 5. Measuring 4,195/1,811/1,573mm with a 2,700mm wheelbase, it is larger than the eMas 5. The Thailand-spec features a 122hp rear motor with a 41.278kWh LFP battery delivering 400km NEDC range (340km WLTP), supporting 85kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 16 minutes). Features include an 8.8-inch instrument display, 15.6-inch touchscreen, 50W wireless charging, 360-degree camera and powered tailgate (375L + 70L front). Expected under RM100,000 but priced above the eMas 5.

Spy shots of Hyundai's all-new Elantra (codename CN8c) have surfaced in China, with the overseas version (CN8) having premiered in June. As the eighth-generation model, it receives comprehensive upgrades to exterior, interior and powertrain while closely mirroring the global design. The new model features Hyundai's "Art of Steel" design language with sharp lines for a tech-focused, sporty appearance. Overseas dimensions are 4,765/1,855/1,425mm with a 2,750mm wheelbase, with Chinese spec likely to see further enlargement. The interior references the overseas version's 14.6-inch floating touchscreen and remote LCD instrument cluster running the Android-based Playos Connect infotainment system, with Chinese market localization expected.

BYD has officially launched the Seal 08 in China, with 8 variants priced between 229,900 and 279,900 yuan. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, the model offers both 1.5L PHEV and pure electric powertrains. The PHEV variant delivers a combined CLTC range of 1,650 km, while the EV version achieves up to 900 km CLTC range, with the dual-motor AWD completing 0-100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Key features include second-generation Blade Battery, rear-wheel steering, Cloud Ride-A air suspension, and Tian Shen Zhi Yan 5.0 intelligent driving system. The launch marks BYD's expansion into the competitive mid-to-large family SUV segment.

The Bestune Xiaoma new variant officially launched on September 8 at 37,900 yuan. The micro car features a boxy design with dimensions of 3,000/1,510/1,630mm and a 1,953mm wheelbase. Interior features a light beige color scheme, dual-spoke steering wheel, LCD instrument cluster, column shifter and rotary mechanical controls, plus extra storage on the passenger side. It packs a 30kW rear motor producing 90Nm torque, paired with a CATL 16.97kWh LFP battery delivering 222km CLTC range.

The Xiaomi Pengcheng N90 officially launched on September 7 with the N90 Max at 269,900 yuan and N90 Max Explorer at 299,900 yuan. Positioned as a full-size large extended-range SUV, it offers 2+2+3 seven-seat layout (Explorer is five-seat with a one-touch loft expansion). Dimensions are 5,285/1,998/1,825mm with a 3,080mm wheelbase. Interior features a 16.1-inch floating central screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, front seats with 180° rotation and second-row zero-gravity seats. The full lineup features Xiaomi HAD with Nvidia Thor-U chip and dual LiDAR. Powertrain combines a 1.5T range extender with dual-motor AWD (0-100km/h in 5.9s), 76kWh battery delivering 464km CLTC pure range and 1,705km total range. First-sale benefits reach up to 81,000 yuan.

The Geely Panda Karting Ningde Edition officially launched on September 7 with a limited-time subsidy price of 43,900 yuan. The boxy exterior features a narrow-bar closed front grille with round headlights, black accents throughout, and a special "Taoxi Orange" color co-created with Taobao. Dimensions are 3,150/1,540/1,685mm with a 2,015mm wheelbase, offering a two-door four-seat layout with 14-inch aerodynamic wheels. The rear features a large spoiler and gloss black diffuser. Interior highlights include a dual-spoke steering wheel, 8-inch floating central screen and 9.2-inch full LCD instrument cluster with wireless phone connectivity, reverse camera and app key sharing. Purchase benefits include 4,000 yuan cash subsidy, 2,000 yuan trade-in bonus, limited decals, three-electric lifetime warranty and 24-month 0% interest financing.