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FAW-Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.AURA T6 Dragon Boat Special Edition at the GBA Auto Show, a pure-electric midsize SUV built on the CEA architecture with a 5-seat layout, roof-mounted LiDAR, and Corewise intelligent driving assistance. The special edition features Lingnan kapok-inspired red paint with golden auspicious cloud and dragon scale motifs. The company also introduced its Golden Hybrid technology, pairing an EA211 dedicated hybrid engine with a TQ251 transmission to achieve 3L/100km fuel consumption and over 1,400km combined range. The system includes Xingyun intelligent driving with end-to-end highway NOA and cross-floor memory parking. The Magotan PHEV and Tayron L PHEV are scheduled for launch at the end of June.

Geely will launch the 2026 Okavango and Coolray facelifts in Vietnam on June 5. The Okavango, equivalent to the Haoyue L facelift, features a 1.5L BHE15 turbo engine delivering 181PS/290Nm and a 14.6-inch Flyme Auto infotainment system. The Coolray shares its platform with the Proton X50. This update may also underpin the Proton X90 facelift. Geely's Vietnam plant, part of its localized manufacturing strategy, is scheduled to commence production by year-end for domestic and LHD export markets.

The Maextro S800 Grand Design special edition will make its debut at the Greater Bay Area Auto Show on May 29. Retaining the base model's design language, it features a new dual-tone "distant mountain cyan" and white paint scheme, complemented by gold-accented branding on the bonnet, fenders, C-pillars, wheels, and badging. The vehicle is equipped with an 896-line dual-optical-path image-grade LiDAR and additional B-pillar cameras, expected to support Huawei's latest ADS 5 intelligent driving system. Measuring 5,480 mm by 2,000 mm by 1,536/1,542 mm with a 3,370 mm wheelbase, the S800 Grand Design is positioned as a full-size luxury sedan.

The new Shangjie H5 has opened pre-sales from RMB 169,800, with booking benefits of up to RMB 12,000 including complimentary limited-edition exterior colours. Set to debut at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Auto Show on May 29, the facelift introduces upgrades across seven dimensions. Seating enhancements include 8-point massage for front occupants, 12-way powered driver's seat, 14-way powered passenger seat with "near-zero-gravity" one-touch recline via voice or physical buttons, and rear seats with three-level ventilation and heating. Interior upgrades feature suede headlining, refined seat stitching, a new W-HUD with turn-assist camera display, a 15.6-inch four-way adjustable follow-screen controllable via central display or voice commands, and seven additional ambient lighting zones for a total of ten 256-colour ambient light areas as standard.

Ford Malaysia has teased the new Everest Platinum flagship variant, set to debut at The Arch Galeries, KL from June 5-7. Positioned above the Wildtrak, the Platinum trim is expected to feature matrix LED headlamps, quilted leather upholstery, heated/ventilated front seats, Bang & Olufsen audio, and matte wood trim. A full ADAS suite including AEB, ACC with stop-and-go, lane centring, and blind spot detection is anticipated. The SUV will likely retain the 2.0L twin-turbo diesel powertrain, with pricing expected to exceed the current Wildtrak's RM339k.

Xpeng's VP of Finance and Accounting Wu Jiaming has confirmed the company will introduce its XNGP (Xpeng Navigation Guided Pilot) intelligent driving system to the Malaysian market within two years via OTA updates, pending regulatory approval. The brand plans to launch three new SUVs in Malaysia this year—compact, mid-size, and full-size—including the flagship GX available in both BEV and REEV configurations. CKD production is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026 in partnership with EPMB, with a focus on localising the EV supply chain, including high-voltage batteries and ADAS components, to align with Malaysia's electric vehicle development policies.