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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.

On 3 Dec, Seres officially launched the refreshed Blue Electric E5 PLUS, its third-gen mid-size SUV. Two trims priced at RMB 139,800, limited offer RMB 119,800. Upgrades include 230 km pure-electric range, APA auto-park, toggle lane-change, second-row entertainment screen and AI cockpit. A 1.5L range extender, 160 kW motor, intelligent AWD and FSD adaptive damping are standard; factory camping packs highlight outdoor positioning. Rivals: Jetour Shanhai L9/L7 PLUS.

Spy shots reveal the facelifted Mercedes-Benz CLE featuring the brand's latest starlight headlamps and refreshed front fascia, expected to debut in 2026. The coupé follows the updated C-Class design language with three-point-star LED headlights, revised grille and bumper, while retaining its sleek fastback silhouette. The rear maintains full-width taillights and dual exhausts. The MBUX infotainment system will receive updates for enhanced intelligent features.

Maserati's Fuoriserie division debuted the MC20 "Opera d'Arte" convertible special edition at Milano AutoClassica 2024. This bespoke creation features fifteen hand-painted colors requiring thousands of hours. The vehicle measures 4669/2178/1218mm with a 2700mm wheelbase and 1540kg curb weight. Its retractable hardtop operates in 12 seconds below 50km/h, adding merely 65kg over the coupe variant, demonstrating exceptional lightweight engineering.

The Dongfeng Nissan N6 mid-size PHEV sedan officially launched on December 21, with limited-time pricing from 91,900 to 121,900 yuan. Built on the Tianyan architecture with a 2,815mm wheelbase, it features Nissan's first passenger PHEV system combining a 1.5L engine with a 155kW motor, delivering 180km CLTC electric range and 2.79L/100km fuel consumption. The intelligent cockpit includes a 15.6-inch 2.5K display with Qualcomm 8775 chip, supporting Highway NOA. It introduces an industry-first spontaneous combustion compensation policy for battery quality issues.