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Hongqi, a luxury brand of FAW Group, has signed an MoU with Quill Group, which has obtained the exclusive rights as the official importer and CKD distributor for Hongqi’s entry into Malaysia. Hongqi plans to launch officially in Malaysia in the middle of this year, with its L5 model for VVIPs only, and is advancing the global layout of new energy SUVs.

The Volkswagen ID. Cross has debuted in production form nearly a year after its concept preview, built on the MEB+ platform alongside the ID. Polo, Cupra Raval, and Skoda Epiq. Measuring 4,153/1,794/1,581 mm with a 2,601 mm wheelbase and 140 mm ground clearance, the vehicle offers 475 litres of luggage capacity (20 litres more than the T-Cross) plus a 25-litre frunk. Kerb weight starts from 1,616 kg for the 37 kWh variant and 1,631 kg for the 52 kWh version. Powertrain options feature the APP290 single-motor FWD configuration with 116 PS and 135 PS outputs when paired with the 37 kWh LFP battery, while the 52 kWh variant delivers up to 540 km of WLTP range—expanding Volkswagen's entry-level electric SUV portfolio.

On July 23, SAIC Volkswagen announced the ID. ERA 5S mid-size sedan will launch within Q3 2026. As the second model in the ID. ERA sequence, it becomes Volkswagen's first globally available sedan with Urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) capability, featuring the "Xingyun Zhixing" advanced intelligent driving system and "Yunqi Zhicang" smart cockpit. The exterior adopts the family design language with a closed grille, star-ring headlamps, and an illuminated Volkswagen logo. Five colors are available: Urban Gold, Fashion Cyan, Avant-Garde Black, Modern White, and Skyline Grey, expanding Volkswagen's intelligent electric mid-size sedan portfolio.

The Lotus Emira 420 Sport has made its global debut at Lotus headquarters in Hethel, UK, positioned as the most powerful, lightest, and most aerodynamic Emira variant to date. Priced at £105,900 (approximately 959,700 yuan), the vehicle features extreme lightweight construction, precise chassis tuning, and pure driving dynamics. While the overall silhouette remains consistent with the standard Emira, aerodynamic details have been comprehensively upgraded: the front bumper's tri-segment vents are now fully, improving engine cooling efficiency by 15%, with brake cooling ducts fully integrated—ensuring every air channel serves a functional purpose to enhance track performance.

The Xiaomi Pengcheng N90 will officially launch in late July, having completed MIIT registration. Xiaomi has released interior space schematics showcasing the third-row seat width, while online images revealed the white paint version—creating a more spacious visual effect than the previously declared black variant, highlighting the model's product characteristics. Positioned as a smart expandable-cabin SUV, the N90 embodies the "Living Space" cockpit philosophy, breaking the limitations of traditional fixed interior layouts to achieve scenario-based space freedom. The exterior features Xiaomi's signature "Mi"-shaped LED light cluster seamlessly integrated with the front grille into a unified panel embedding the "SkyNomad" English lettering. Roof-mounted LiDAR hardware supports advanced intelligent driving functions.

Jetour UAE has announced via Instagram that the 2027 Jetour T2 is now open for booking. Photos reveal minimal exterior changes beyond a subtle tailgate spoiler, with upgrades focused primarily on the interior. Front door cards feature quilted inserts matching new quilted leather seats with added massage functionality, while a grab handle has been added to the passenger side. Driver door window switches and center console switchgear have been redesigned, and the center armrest box now opens sideways toward the driver (previously upward). A redesigned touchscreen area also appears, significantly enhancing interior quality and practicality.