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Xiaomi Auto announced the next-gen SU7 will arrive at 492 stores across 143 cities from March 4, with official launch in April priced between 229,900-309,900 yuan. The updated design features new Capri Blue paint and dark interior, with restyled front grille integrating mmWave radar. ADAS hardware is comprehensively upgraded with standard LiDAR, 4D mmWave radar and 700TOPS computing chips across all variants. The lineup offers Standard, Pro and Max versions with 720-902km CLTC range; the Max features 897V architecture enabling 670km range in 15 minutes, plus dual-chamber air suspension and CDC dampers.

Geely Riddara Thailand is evaluating plans for a local EV production facility following its October 2024 market entry with the RD6 electric pick-up. General manager Cao Feng expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of BEV pick-ups despite current market slowdowns, citing superior energy efficiency over fossil fuel counterparts. The RD6 is priced between 899,000-1,299,000 baht, offering RWD and dual-motor 4WD variants with 63-86 kWh batteries, 815 mm wading depth and 1,030 kg payload capacity. The company targets 3,000-5,000 unit sales this year with new single-cab fleet variants, while exploring expansion into Myanmar, Laos, the Philippines and Malaysia.

UMW Toyota Motor has launched the Vellfire Hybrid luxury MPV, priced at RM549,900 on-the-road without insurance, making it the most expensive variant in the Alphard/Vellfire lineup. The vehicle features a 2.5-litre A25A-FXS Atkinson-cycle engine paired with a 182 PS electric motor, delivering 250 PS system output and 5.7L/100km fuel consumption. Upgrades include Nappa leather upholstery, 14-inch rear entertainment screen, Executive Lounge seats with massage function, and comprehensive Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite. The model comes with five-year unlimited mileage warranty and eight-year battery coverage, strengthening the brand's position in the premium electrified MPV segment.

SAIC MAXUS announced pre-sales for the all-new Star L and 2026 T60 pickup trucks. The Star L is priced at RMB 129,800-141,800 with limited-time offers at RMB 112,800-124,800, while the 2026 T60 ranges from RMB 86,800-98,800 with promotional pricing at RMB 74,800-86,800. The Star L features a boundless large-scale blacked-out grille, standard LED auto-sensing headlamps and EPB, powered by a SAIC πPlus 2.5T diesel engine delivering 520 Nm torque, paired with BorgWarner part-time 4WD system capable of 2.64x torque multiplication in 4L mode. The launch with multiple pre-sale benefits strengthens SAIC MAXUS's competitiveness in the pickup segment.

BYD Sime Motors, BYD's Malaysian distributor, continues expanding its nationwide network with over 40 showrooms currently and 9 additional service centers planned for 2026, bringing total after-sales outlets to 34. The brand is penetrating secondary markets including Johor, East Coast and Northern Malaysia while developing body and paint centers. BYD maintained its position as Malaysia's top EV brand for the third consecutive year with 14,407 deliveries in 2025, up 68% year-on-year, ranking fourth among non-national brands. The company expects to surpass 30,000 owners next month and will open flagship showroom BYD Mansion in Penang, integrating heritage architecture with modern design to elevate customer experience and after-sales service capabilities.

Geely announced its proprietary charging network has reached 2,103 stations with 10,212 chargers across 215 cities as of end-February 2026, including 6,269 highway service area sites and 1,216 ultra-fast charging stations. The Ultra-Charge megawatt charger achieves 1,300 kW peak power per gun, extending to 1,500 kW with the new Zeekr 001's 12C charging rate. The brand also revealed ongoing R&D in full-temperature-domain superfast charging, 1,500V high-voltage architecture, 370kW 16-in-1 integrated e-drive, aviation-grade semi-solid batteries, and Qianli Haohan G-ASD ADAS, strengthening its electrification ecosystem.