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Toyota Motor Corporation will livestream its All-New Sports Models World Premiere on December 5 at 11:00 a.m. JST via its official website and YouTube channel, featuring English interpretation. The 30-minute event will be archived with full presentation texts and official photos posted post-event, marking Toyota's latest expansion in the sports vehicle segment.

Leapmotor launched the Lafa5 electric compact hatchback on November 27, offering five variants priced from 97,800 to 121,800 yuan (92,800-116,800 yuan limited-time offer). Built on LEAP 3.5 architecture B platform, the vehicle delivers up to 605km range and features an 8295 chip and LiDAR. Customers can enjoy launch incentives worth 24,900 yuan plus four lifetime warranty programs.

Spy shots reveal the facelifted BYD Song MAX with updated front and rear styling, notably reverting to the 2019 rear design, possibly targeting ride-hailing markets. Inside, it features a column shifter, wireless charging pad, and a new BYD-logo steering wheel. The powertrain is expected to adopt 5th-gen DM hybrid tech for better EV range and fuel efficiency. This is a mid-cycle refresh, not a full redesign.

Spy shots reveal the updated Hongqi HQ9 keeps its 5.2-m limo-length and vertical grille, while the cabin switches to a warm, minimalist smart layout dominated by a large central touchscreen. The facelift, due later this year, targets tech-savvy MPV buyers.

Spied ahead of its China launch, the A6 Avant e-tron keeps the global design: closed hexagon grille, split-headlights and full-width digital OLED taillights. Built on 800-V PPE architecture for ultra-fast charging, the electric wagon will join FAW-Audi’s premium EV line-up later this year.

Mercedes-Benz has begun public-road testing of the G-Class Cabriolet in Austria; winter evaluations in Sweden will follow. The soft-top prototype keeps the short-rear-body layout and relocates the third brake light to the spare-wheel carrier. A limited-edition 2026 launch will mark the first factory G convertible since 2014 .