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Fresh renderings depict the production Toyota Seike coupe-SUV lower and sleeker than the Tokyo 2025 concept, swapping black cladding for body-color wheel arches and silver paint to enhance elegance. No launch date has been confirmed, signaling a sportier extension of the Seike lineup.

On Dec 12, Geely commissioned its Global Holistic Safety Center in Hangzhou Bay—an 81.9 k㎡ facility backed by over RMB 2 bn investment and five Guinness records, including the world’s longest indoor crash track and largest climatic wind tunnel replicating –40 °C to +60 °C, 250 km/h wind and 264 weather scenarios. Together with the upgraded “Holistic Safety 2.0” framework spanning life, health, asset and privacy domains, the center enables closed-loop validation for AI-based occupant protection, Shield Gold-Brick battery, AI BMS 24 h hazard forecast and quantum-grade cyber defense.

GWM’s CKD WEY G9 luxury PHEV MPV has debuted in Malaysia. The 5050 mm short-wheelbase seven-seater pairs a 1.5T with dual e-motor Hi4 system for 442 PS/642 Nm and 5.7s 0-100 km/h. A 44.2 kWh battery grants 170 km electric range; combined range tops 1000 km. Features include twin sunroofs, power sliding doors, 21-speaker audio, rear fridge and L2 ADAS; price set below RM300k.

On Dec 12, SAIC-Audi released a 500-unit A5L Sportback “Red Edition” priced CNY 291.9k (MSRP 334.9k). Exclusive Racing Red or Hurricane Grey paint, RS 20-inch alloys, red calipers and gloss-black spoiler sharpen dynamics; cabin pairs Microfiber/Laedana synthetic trim with carbon inlays and 20-speaker B&O 3D audio, but drops seat ventilation/massage and Huawei ADAS for basic reverse camera & parking aid. Motive power comes from the 5-gen EA888 2.0T rated 150 kW/340 N·m, 7-speed S-tronic and quattro ultra, with ZF CDC adaptive dampers.

Porsche’s Sonderwunsch team presents the 911 GT3 90 F.A.Porsche edition, limited to 90 cars at USD 387k. Inspired by F.A.’s personal 911 G-model, it features unique F.A. Green paint, 1963 crests, truffle-brown houndstooth upholstery and gold plaques, with deliveries slated for mid-2026.

The facelifted AMG GLB is priced USD 46.9k, up USD 0.7k. Standard L2 ADAS, optional 21-inch AMG wheels and red calipers, plus fingerprint scanner and comfort programs. The 2.0T+48V powertrain still delivers 306 hp, while the RSG starter-generator adds up to 10 kW/150 N·m; peak torque now spans 2500-4000 rpm via an 8-speed DCT.