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On 5 Feb Landa unveiled a battery-doubling scheme for its swap network: 8,000 new packs will be added by mid-January, lifting total Landa-compatible stock to more than 16,000—twice the original level—to cover Spring Festival peak demand. Deployment began in November with 800+ packs already in place. As of 5 Dec the network counts 2,252 swap stations nationwide (657 on highways) and 9.36 million cumulative swaps.

Toyota Motor Corporation will livestream its All-New Sports Models World Premiere on December 5 at 11:00 a.m. JST via its official website and YouTube channel, featuring English interpretation. The 30-minute event will be archived with full presentation texts and official photos posted post-event, marking Toyota's latest expansion in the sports vehicle segment.

Leapmotor launched the Lafa5 electric compact hatchback on November 27, offering five variants priced from 97,800 to 121,800 yuan (92,800-116,800 yuan limited-time offer). Built on LEAP 3.5 architecture B platform, the vehicle delivers up to 605km range and features an 8295 chip and LiDAR. Customers can enjoy launch incentives worth 24,900 yuan plus four lifetime warranty programs.

With the growing number of new energy vehicles, the digital management of power batteries throughout their lifecycle is becoming increasingly important. The Ministry of Commerce is advancing the development of a battery valuation and testing system to facilitate used car transactions. Companies like GEM and JD Group are also collaborating to build a digital platform for battery recycling. Experts believe that digital management is key to maximizing the value of battery assets and building a circular economy, as well as supporting battery operations and charging and swapping services, which are crucial for industry development.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new GLB on Feb 8. Launch leads with an 800V EV offering 631km WLTP range; ICE variants follow in 2026. Design keeps the shield grille and star-ring DRLs; the BEV adds 94 animated LED stars. Wheelbase grows 60mm to 2889mm for roomier three-row space. Fourth-gen MBUX introduces ChatGPT-4o assistant. German prices start at ~€59k (≈¥486k) for GLB 250+ and ~€62k (≈¥512k) for GLB 350 4MATIC.

MIIT filing confirms the Arcfox N80KS full-size MPV. Built on BE22 architecture, the 5300 mm-long, 3200 mm-wheelbase 7-seater pairs a 118 kW 1.5T range extender with a 227 kW e-motor and LFP battery. 18-/19-inch wheels, LiDAR/camera options, yacht-style D-pillar, full-width taillight and ADAS blue indicator deliver tech presence; magneto-rheological “Lingyun” chassis with aluminum double-wishbone and 5-link suspension promises refined ride ahead of Q2 2026 market launch.