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Spy shots of Lexus' first three-row electric flagship SUV TZ (possibly named TZ9) have been exposed. Based on Toyota's electric Highlander, it is positioned to compete with Volvo EX90 and is scheduled for release between late 2026 and early 2027. Its dimensions are basically consistent with the electric Highlander, with length, width and height of 5050/1989/1709mm and a wheelbase of 3051mm, featuring exclusive Lexus design details.

XPeng confirmed plans to launch its flagship GX large SUV in Malaysia during Q3/Q4 2026, with right-hand-drive production already underway—ahead of the P7 sedan. Measuring 5,265 mm long with a 3,115 mm wheelbase, the six-seater GX features a 17.3-inch 3K central touchscreen and "zero-gravity" second-row seats. It offers dual powertrain options: a BEV variant on 800V architecture with 5C fast charging, dual 270 kW motors, 4-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and 750 km CLTC range; and an EREV variant with a 1.5L turbo range-extender delivering 1,585 km combined CLTC range. China pricing starts at RMB 399,800.

The Wuling Starlight L has been spotted ahead of the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. Positioned as a large SUV with a six-seat layout and 2,950mm wheelbase, the model debuts Wuling's new "Aerial Aesthetics" design language featuring a full-width star-ring light bar with segmented vertical elements and active air vents. Dimensions are 4,980×1,930×1,760mm, riding on 20-inch wheels with Michelin tires. Five exterior colors are offered: Pine Green, Lake Blue, Ink Bamboo Black, Mountain Silver and Morning Frost White. The rear adopts full-width taillights echoing the front design. Powertrain comprises a 1.5L plug-in hybrid system, expanding Wuling's new energy large SUV portfolio.

The Changan Eado Blue Whale Super Engine variant has been spotted ahead of its debut at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24. The compact sedan retains the current design language with refinements including a borderless grille, star-ring full-width light bar and three-section air intakes. The rear features intricate full-width taillights, dual exhaust outlets and an active rear spoiler. Dimensions are 4,785×1,840×1,460mm with a 2,765mm wheelbase. The interior features a wraparound cockpit with 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.6-inch central display, powered by the Tianshu intelligent cockpit and Tianshu OS with standard DeepSeek AI large language model for full-scenario voice interaction. Additional equipment includes wireless charging, 8-speaker audio, 256-color ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof and heated/ventilated front seats.

Toyota Motor Corporation and Woven by Toyota unveiled advanced AI technologies on April 22, 2026, to accelerate innovation at Woven City, which launched in September 2025. Key announcements include the Woven City AI Vision Engine, a large-scale Vision Language Model enabling real-time understanding of visual, behavioral and environmental data for safety coordination. The Integrated ANZEN System integrates this with Behavior AI and Drive Sync Assist to create a unified people-mobility-infrastructure safety ecosystem. Complementing these are the Infra Hub unified data platform and Data Fabric privacy framework. The newly operational Inventor Garage provides end-to-end co-creation spaces for partners. Currently undergoing proof-of-concept with UCC Japan, these technologies are planned for deployment beyond Woven City.

BYD has revealed the interior of the all-new Yuan Plus, adopting a minimalist design philosophy that abandons the previous generation's controversial personalized elements such as guitar-string door handles. The vehicle is built on a new rear-wheel-drive pure-electric platform with flash-charging technology. Interior upgrades include a larger instrument panel displaying surrounding traffic information, a head-up display, expanded central touchscreen with additional speakers, and a column-mounted shifter freeing up center console space for wireless charging while retaining physical buttons. Exterior dimensions grow to 4,665×1,895×1,675mm with a 2,770mm wheelbase, featuring semi-flush door handles, customizable D-pillar panels, and 18/19-inch wheel options. The rear adopts dual-section high-mount stop lamps and streamlined full-width taillights.