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Toyota to Livestream All-New Sports Models World Premiere on December 5
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 Lafa5 Launched: Starts at 92,800 Yuan with 8295 Chip and LiDAR
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.
All-New Sixth-Gen Nissan Serena e-Power Officially Previewed: Malaysia Assembly, 163 PS Motor, Feb-Mar 2025 Launch
ETCM officially previewed the sixth-gen Nissan Serena C28 e-Power. Malaysia-assembled at Serendah, launch slated Feb-Mar 2025. The e-Power setup pairs a 1.4 L 98 PS generator with a 1.77 kWh battery driving a 163 PS/315 Nm front motor—no gearbox, 52 L tank. Design upgrades include V-Motion grille, triple-eye LEDs and 16-inch 205/65 tyres; size 4,765×1,715×1,885 mm, wheelbase 2,870 mm. Pricing and full specs to follow; current C27 retails RM149.9-163.9k.
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Toyota Debuts GR GT and GR GT3 Flagship Prototypes, Targeting 2027 Launch
Toyota GAZOO Racing unveiled the GR GT road-legal hypercar and its FIA-GT3 sibling. The hybrid 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plus single-motor targets 650 PS and 850 Nm, uses an all-aluminium chassis and CFRP panels, exceeds 320 km/h, and is scheduled for 2027 production.
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WEY Lanshan Intelligent Plus Opens Order Books: VLA AI & CP Master AD Debut, RM2k Deposit Saves RM8k
On 5 Dec WEY opened pre-orders for the Lanshan Intelligent Plus. Styling carries over the closed grille, flush handles and full-width lamps; size remains 5,156×1,980×1,805 mm with a 3,050 mm wheelbase. The headline change is a VLA large-scale AI model powering the new CP Master ADAS. Early birds pay CNY 2,000 to reduce the final bill by CNY 8,000 and receive a CNY 3,000 option voucher; pricing and delivery dates are still TBA.
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Honda CR-V Dual-Tone Edition Launches: 300-Unit Black-Roof Special from RM169.9k
Honda Malaysia’s 25th-anniversary CR-V Dual-Tone Edition adds a no-cost black roof, A-pillars and mirror caps to 300 units. Offered in Ignite Red or Platinum White on E and V AWD grades, the L15BE 1.5 VTEC turbo stays at 193 PS/243 Nm; prices unchanged at RM169.9k and RM181.9k OTR without insurance.