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Porsche Cayenne Electric is officially launched in Malaysia with SUV and Coupé variants. Built on PPE platform, it features dual-motor AWD, 113kWh battery pack, max 669km WLTP range and 390kW ultra-fast charging, marking the brand's third all-electric model.

China's mandatory national standard for autonomous driving safety requirements (GB 44721—2026) has been approved and will take effect on July 1, 2027. The standard applies to vehicles with L3 and L4 highly automated driving systems (Class M and N), excluding automatic parking systems. It requires automakers to establish lifecycle safety guarantees covering product design, manufacturing and post-deployment, ensuring the autonomous system achieves safety levels at least equivalent to a competent driver without posing unreasonable risks. The standard specifies dynamic driving task requirements across scenarios and minimum risk strategy triggers. Human-machine interaction must include clear activation/deactivation prompts, and L3 systems require driver takeover monitoring. Compared to the UN ADS GTR, China's standard provides more detailed technical requirements tailored to its road traffic environment.

Changan has announced that the Qinyuan Q06 will begin pre-sales on September 4. Positioned as a mid-size SUV on the SDA Tianxun architecture with a 2,940mm wheelbase, it features the Taihang distributed electric drivetrain. The exterior adopts a floating-light aesthetic with a closed grille, ring-style LED light bar and three-piece air intakes. The chassis uses a full-aluminum front double-wishbone and rear five-link suspension. Interior highlights include a new three-spoke steering wheel, floating central screen, HUD, and ambient lighting, plus rear entertainment display, tray table, zero-gravity passenger seat and in-car refrigerator. All variants come standard with the Tianxun intelligent ADAS featuring lidar. The Q06 targets the mid-size NEV SUV market with both intelligent driving and refined chassis dynamics.

Nissan has launched the facelifted Fairlady Z and Nismo variant in Japan. The exterior redesign introduces a new bumper with a trapezoidal lower mesh for a lower, wider stance, while the iconic Z emblem from the S30 through Z32 generations makes its return. The new Unryu Green/Super Black two-tone livery pays homage to the legendary S30, complemented by forged-aluminum aero-disc wheels inspired by the Z31. The interior adds the S30's classic tan color scheme and a new 12.3-inch digital cluster startup animation displaying silhouettes of every Z generation. Suspension upgrades include larger-diameter monotube dampers with a 26.6 percent increase in pressure-receiving area. The Nismo gains a short-throw shifter for the 6MT, GT-R-derived two-piece front brake rotors and Nismo-exclusive Traction mode. The VR30DDTT 3.0L twin-turbo V6 carries over at 405PS/475Nm for standard and 420PS/520Nm for Nismo, paired with a 6MT or 9AT and RWD. Pricing spans ¥5.74-9.75 million. The refreshed Z targets enthusiasts seeking both heritage nostalgia and driving engagement.

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its 2030 strategy at the 2026 CEO Investor Day, targeting 5.55 million units in global sales. The product offensive centers on the Santa Fe EREV launching in H1 2027 with up to 966km combined range, produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama for the North American market first. Genesis will also debut its own EREV SUV in early 2027 exceeding 1,030km range. By 2030, Hyundai plans to launch or refresh over 100 models globally: 58 in North America, 49 in Korea, 41 in Europe, 26 in India and 22 in China. Battery technology advances include in-house cells delivering double the output with 40 percent faster charging; cloud-based BMS targeting 20 percent battery life extension by 2028; and Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) debuting on Genesis. Autonomous driving milestones include Level 2+ on the first mass-produced SDV via NVIDIA collaboration in 2028, followed by a 100MW AI data center in 2029. Global manufacturing capacity will expand by 1.27 million units. Hyundai is accelerating toward top-tier global automotive status through product and technology leadership.

After conquering the luxury MPV market with the Denza D9, BYD is targeting the more accessible segment with the M9 (known as Xia in China), now confirmed for right-hand-drive markets including Australia. Unlike the D9 which leads with an EV option, the M9 is exclusively a plug-in hybrid, using the fifth-generation DM-i system with a 1.5L turbo four-cylinder paired to a front electric motor (272PS/315Nm supported by a 156PS/225Nm engine). Two Blade LFP battery options are offered: 20.39kWh for the Dynamic and 36.6kWh for the Premium, delivering up to 145km WLTP EV range and 850km combined. At 5,145mm long with a 3,045mm wheelbase, it is 105mm shorter and 115mm lower than the D9. The exterior adopts the Dynasty design language with a full-height grille and cascading taillights, while the interior features a 12.3-inch instrument display, 15.6-inch infotainment screen, 26-inch head-up display and zero-gravity second-row seats with nine airbags. Arriving in Australian showrooms in Q4, BYD is deploying the M9 to complete its PHEV MPV coverage across virtually every market sector, with other right-hand-drive markets potentially following.