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The Haval Dagou PLUS Hi4 200 km long-range edition has officially launched on May 8, priced at RMB 165,800 with a limited-time offer from RMB 152,800. The plug-in hybrid SUV features a 200 km CLTC pure-electric range and over 1,000 km WLTC combined range, equipped with sentry mode and 6-kW V2L external discharge. Measuring 4,705/1,908/1,780 mm with a 2,810 mm wheelbase and 200 mm ground clearance, the vehicle offers 24° approach and 30° departure angles. The cabin features a grey colour scheme, 12.3-inch instrument cluster, 14.6-inch central touchscreen and 9-inch W-HUD running the latest Coffee OS 3.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has confirmed the seventh-generation S-Class W223 facelift will debut locally on May 30-31 at a KLCC outdoor event. The updated flagship sedan, first revealed globally in January, features revised grille and headlight designs. The current local lineup offers only the S580e PHEV, whose facelifted version pairs a 3.0L inline-six turbocharged engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 585 PS and 750 Nm, alongside a 28.6-kWh battery with an estimated 100 km of EV range. Additional variants such as the S450e or pure-petrol models may also be introduced.

Pak Suzuki Motor Company, Suzuki's subsidiary in Pakistan, officially unveiled and commenced sales of the Fronx compact SUV on 6 May, with local production at its Karachi plant. Pakistan becomes the third production base for the Fronx following India and Indonesia. The coupe-style SUV features Suzuki's first mild hybrid system in a Pakistan-produced model, generous rear-seat legroom, and a quiet cabin. Since beginning production in 1982, Pak Suzuki has achieved a 40% market share with 88,445 units sold in FY2025. The Fronx is currently marketed in over 70 countries and regions globally.

Amid rising diesel prices impacting pick-up sales in Asia Pacific, Ford has confirmed the Bronco New Energy (Basecamp) for the Australian market. Built by JMC on a unibody platform, the SUV offers both BEV and REEV variants. The electric version features dual-motor AWD producing 451 PS and 575 Nm, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, powered by a 105.4 kWh LFP battery delivering 650 km CLTC range. The REEV variant adds a 1.5L turbo range extender, delivering 421 PS and 600 Nm with 220 km CLTC electric range and extended total range via a 63-litre fuel tank.

Brembo has announced that its Sensify intelligent braking system has entered large-scale series production for a leading global OEM, with new contracts enabling annual supply of hundreds of thousands of units. The fluid-free architecture eliminates hydraulic circuits and centralised actuation, instead using a brake pedal module to transmit signals to the vehicle's main ECU. Dual ECUs—one per axle—monitor road friction, vehicle weight distribution, speed and steering angle to enable precise, independent brake force application at each caliper. The system also allows customisation of brake feel, pedal travel and braking force via an app, with preset profiles for multiple drivers.

Spy shots of Stelato's first hardcore SUV have emerged online, with the camouflaged test vehicle spotted near BAIC New Energy's factory. The model features a boxy, angular design with rectangular headlights and roof-mounted LiDAR, along with a short overhang, long wheelbase layout. Built on a unibody structure with double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, the SUV represents a differentiated positioning within Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance. Huawei's Yu Chengdong previously confirmed the launch timeline for this year, citing positive consumer feedback from market research.