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The refreshed Hongqi HQ9 PHEV appears on China’s 25th tax-exempt list with a 39.5kWh pack delivering 173km or 168km electric range. A 120kW 2.0T petrol engine forms the plug-in hybrid, while design keeps the vertical-bar grille and full-width taillights on its 5222×2005×1935mm luxury MPV body.

Nissan plans to export electric vehicles (EVs) from its Chinese factories to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other regions starting in 2026. The N7 mid-size sedan, the first EV developed in China, will be among the first to be exported. Nissan has invested in China's IAT Automobile Technology to develop software for export markets. Additionally, Nissan has established a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group to handle vehicle exports. Nissan aims to leverage the cost-effectiveness of Chinese EVs to enhance its competitiveness in overseas markets.

BYD has officially launched the SHARK pickup in the Chilean market. The SHARK is the first pickup to feature DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) technology, combining the performance and efficiency of traditional combustion vehicles with electric vehicles. Equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and dual electric motors, the SHARK offers over 430 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 5.7 seconds. It features BYD's Blade Battery integrated via CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) technology, capable of charging from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes. The vehicle includes a 12.8-inch rotatable touchscreen, a 10.8-inch dashboard, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and is available in black, blue, and white. The SHARK also boasts a payload capacity of 850 kg and a towing capacity of 2,500 kg, along with six airbags and the DiPilot driving assistance system.

The Bugatti Tourbillon, successor to the Chiron, marks the brand's first foray into plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). It features an 8.3L V16 engine and two electric motors, delivering a combined 1,800PS and a top speed of 445km/h (with the Speed Key option). The Tourbillon showcases intricate craftsmanship and advanced technology, with a limited production run of 250 units, starting at 3.8 million euros.

The Avatar V9 flagship MPV measures 5359×2009×1879 mm on a 3250 mm wheelbase and seats seven. Roof-mounted LiDAR plus Huawei Qian-Kun ADS 4.0 hardware enable high-level pilot functions. A 1.5T range-extender and up to 53 kWh battery deliver a 1250 km+ CLTC total range, with 158/210/223 km electric-only options. Features include DLP projection head-lamps, animated welcome carpet, second-row zero-gravity rotating seats and a built-in oxygen bar; launch set for spring 2026, priced around 400–500 k RMB.

The refreshed BYD Seagull keeps its 3780×1715×1550 mm footprint but now lists a 55 kW motor and an optional front-roof LiDAR. Paired with BYD’s “Tian Shen Zhi Yan B” ADAS suite, the A00 hatch will offer highway and urban pilot functions—rare in the segment—while top speed rises to 130 km/h.