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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.

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.

Genesis has released official images of the 2026 G80 and G80 Black. Exterior changes are limited to two new colours—Vatna Gray and Ceres Blue—and an optional new 19-inch wheel design; the tailgate now shows only the GENESIS word-mark. Inside, the driver’s Ergo Motion seat with 18-way adjustment and speed-adaptive bolstering becomes standard. Option packs are streamlined: the Comfort bundle gains air purification, while Driving Assistance combines advanced ADAS and in-cabin camera functions. Powertrains remain unchanged.

Chery launched the 2026 Ice Cream city EV on 10 January in four design-driven trims—Sweet, British, Racing and Queen—priced RMB 43 900-49 900 before incentives and RMB 34 000-38 700 with scrappage subsidies. Lightweight polymer body panels resist dents and scratches, while each trim features unique bumpers, graphics and wheels: the Queen adds retro wood-grain accents, the Racing pack gains a front splitter, black alloys and floating rear spoiler, targeting style-conscious micro-EV buyers.

On 10 January, Chery released the 2026 eQ1 “Little Ant” micro-EV in two trims, priced RMB 54 900-60 900 before incentives and as low as RMB 42 600 with scrappage subsidies. The facelift brings revised bumpers, multi-spoke wheels and a 10.4-inch centre screen, electronic handbrake and powered passenger seat inside its 2 150 mm wheelbase body. Range rises to 271 km CLTC, keeping the model competitive in the urban A00 segment.