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Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Whitecap special edition featuring a white roof, grille inserts and 1941 decals honouring the military CJ. Offered on Rubicon and Sahara with 2.0T (274PS) or 3.6L V6, the package adds roughly US$3,185 to the Rubicon base price.

Spotted at MobilityX Asia 2025, the CAM EV Microvan is a rebadged Nextem Vaquita from Hong Kong. The 3.5 m-long, 1.24 m-wide cab-chassis offers 2.14 m³ cargo space and 255 kg payload. A 15.97 kWh LFP battery feeds a rear motor in 13.6 or 20.4 PS tunes, both with 105 Nm and 80 km/h top speed; 3.3 kW AC charging gives 150 km range. Multiple bodies (tipper, washer, coffee truck) are possible, but Malaysia will launch the high-box van in Q2 2026 for around RM 65,000.

FAW Toyota will launch the refreshed Corolla on Dec 21 during its COROLLA DAY carnival. The facelift adopts an EV-inspired front end with C-shaped DRLs and split headlamps, plus a relocated lower grille. Customers who pre-book from Dec 5 receive a ¥100 genuine-parts voucher, while existing owners get complimentary full-vehicle inspections until Dec 31.

Toyota’s entry-level Urban Cruiser BEV rides on a dedicated electric platform, measuring 4285 mm long with a 2700 mm wheelbase—140 mm longer than YARiS Cross. Signature C-shaped DRLs, black roof/body cladding and hidden rear door handles underscore its urban-crossover identity; the charge port sits in the left front fender.

Great Wall’s ORA brand will launch its first SUV, the ORA 5, on the evening of Dec 16. Positioned as a retro-styled compact BEV, it lists five variants priced ¥109.8-142.8k with two range options. Top trim adds LiDAR and city/highway Navigate-on-Autopilot functions.

Ford’s mid-size Zhiqu Liema SUV will hit the market on Dec 19, priced ¥229.8-282.8k during pre-sale. Inspired by Bronco Sport but urbanized, both range-extender and BEV versions span 5025 mm on a 2950 mm wheelbase. The minimalist cabin packs a 15.6" 2.5K Mini-LED screen, Snapdragon 8255 SoC, 70" AR-HUD, 21-speaker audio and a 7.5 L climate-controlled fridge, targeting smart off-road and city driving alike.