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Hongqi, a luxury brand of FAW Group, has signed an MoU with Quill Group, which has obtained the exclusive rights as the official importer and CKD distributor for Hongqi’s entry into Malaysia. Hongqi plans to launch officially in Malaysia in the middle of this year, with its L5 model for VVIPs only, and is advancing the global layout of new energy SUVs.

On July 23, Deepal revealed the interior of the updated S05 compact SUV, featuring a two-tone Nebula Purple color scheme with chrome accents for a refined atmosphere. The cabin includes a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, column-mounted gear selector, and floating center touchscreen. Notably, the conventional digital instrument cluster has been replaced with a HUD head-up display. The center console adds a wireless phone charging pad and dual cup holders for improved storage. As a facelift model, the exterior receives styling upgrades and roof-mounted LiDAR. For reference, the current S05 lineup comprises seven variants priced between 119,900 and 149,900 yuan.

Jetour UAE has announced via Instagram that the 2027 Jetour T2 is now open for booking. Photos reveal minimal exterior changes beyond a subtle tailgate spoiler, with upgrades focused primarily on the interior. Front door cards feature quilted inserts matching new quilted leather seats with added massage functionality, while a grab handle has been added to the passenger side. Driver door window switches and center console switchgear have been redesigned, and the center armrest box now opens sideways toward the driver (previously upward). A redesigned touchscreen area also appears, significantly enhancing interior quality and practicality.

The Lotus Emira 420 Sport has made its global debut at Lotus headquarters in Hethel, UK, positioned as the most powerful, lightest, and most aerodynamic Emira variant to date. Priced at £105,900 (approximately 959,700 yuan), the vehicle features extreme lightweight construction, precise chassis tuning, and pure driving dynamics. While the overall silhouette remains consistent with the standard Emira, aerodynamic details have been comprehensively upgraded: the front bumper's tri-segment vents are now fully, improving engine cooling efficiency by 15%, with brake cooling ducts fully integrated—ensuring every air channel serves a functional purpose to enhance track performance.

On July 23, SAIC Volkswagen announced the ID. ERA 5S mid-size sedan will launch within Q3 2026. As the second model in the ID. ERA sequence, it becomes Volkswagen's first globally available sedan with Urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) capability, featuring the "Xingyun Zhixing" advanced intelligent driving system and "Yunqi Zhicang" smart cockpit. The exterior adopts the family design language with a closed grille, star-ring headlamps, and an illuminated Volkswagen logo. Five colors are available: Urban Gold, Fashion Cyan, Avant-Garde Black, Modern White, and Skyline Grey, expanding Volkswagen's intelligent electric mid-size sedan portfolio.

The Volkswagen ID. Cross has debuted in production form nearly a year after its concept preview, built on the MEB+ platform alongside the ID. Polo, Cupra Raval, and Skoda Epiq. Measuring 4,153/1,794/1,581 mm with a 2,601 mm wheelbase and 140 mm ground clearance, the vehicle offers 475 litres of luggage capacity (20 litres more than the T-Cross) plus a 25-litre frunk. Kerb weight starts from 1,616 kg for the 37 kWh variant and 1,631 kg for the 52 kWh version. Powertrain options feature the APP290 single-motor FWD configuration with 116 PS and 135 PS outputs when paired with the 37 kWh LFP battery, while the 52 kWh variant delivers up to 540 km of WLTP range—expanding Volkswagen's entry-level electric SUV portfolio.