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IM Motors launched the LS6 SAIC 100 Million Unit Limited Edition, priced at RMB 234,900 and RMB 254,900 for the 76 Max and 103 Max variants respectively. Limited to 5,000 units with deliveries starting early June, the special edition adds a 520-line ultra-vision LiDAR, Nvidia Thor chip (700 TOPS), second-row ventilation and massage, and an in-car refrigerator. Current LS6 and L6 models are also available from RMB 189,900 during a limited sales window, with refreshed versions scheduled for Q3 2026.

BYD launched the M6 DM plug-in hybrid MPV in Indonesia, targeting price-sensitive buyers not yet ready for full electrification. The model features a large open grille with L-shaped corner inlets, black plastic cladding, silver rear skid plate and 17-inch turbine-style alloy wheels, with a Cross variant available. Interior upgrades include a fully digital instrument cluster, fixed 12.8-inch central touchscreen and column-mounted gear selector. Powered by BYD's fifth-generation DM system combining a 99 PS/125 Nm 1.5L naturally-aspirated engine with a 163 PS/210 Nm electric motor via a single-speed DHT, total system output reaches 210 PS and 210 Nm.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) launched two new Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) centers in Tamil Nadu as part of its FY 2025–26 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Located at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, and Thanapandiyan Polytechnic College, Madurai, the expansion reinforces TKM's commitment to skill development and community engagement, preparing students for careers in the automotive industry through specialized technical training.

Spy shots of a Leapmotor C16 long-wheelbase variant have surfaced, revealing a significantly extended wheelbase and third row while retaining the front fascia design of the standard C16. Despite heavy camouflage, the A/B/C pillar configuration matches the current model, with the front end expected to adopt the new split-headlamp design from the upcoming C16 facelift. The extended variant aims to enhance the C16's competitiveness in the mid-to-large SUV segment by addressing family buyers' demand for improved third-row comfort and interior space.

BMW unveiled the first-ever M3 CS Handschalter manual limited edition exclusively for North America, priced at USD 107,100, to commemorate the end of the G80 generation. Powered by the S58 3.0L turbocharged inline-six producing 480 PS and 550 Nm, the rear-wheel-drive model achieves 0-96 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h. It features M4 CSL-derived dampers, bespoke auxiliary springs, a 6 mm lower ride height and retuned axle kinematics. Standard M Compound brakes can be upgraded to M Carbon Ceramic units, paired with forged 927M alloy wheels and 275/35 front, 285/30 rear performance tyres. The Handschalter prioritizes driver engagement over outright pace as a fitting farewell to the G80 M3 era.

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile (DPCA) will pivot to producing new Peugeot and Jeep electrified models for global export from its Wuhan plant starting 2027, following a strategic agreement between Dongfeng and Stellantis. The project, exceeding RMB 8 billion in investment with Stellantis contributing only EUR 130 million, signals Dongfeng's dominant role. Industry observers speculate the vehicles may utilize Dongfeng's existing NEV platforms, reflecting China's growing influence in automotive electrification technology and supply chain dynamics.