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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.

Fresh MIIT filings show the facelifted Yangwang U7 EV gaining a 150.01 kWh Blade pack good for up to 1,006 km CLTC—286 km more than the current 135.5 kWh version—while the PHEV sticks with a 52.4 kWh battery for 200/220 km electric range. Quad-motor power remains 1,000 kW; prices stay RM 628k–708k, keeping it China’s priciest home-grown luxury EV sedan.

Effective 1 Jan, Kia Sales Malaysia takes over from Bermaz, cutting model prices by up to RM52k and spare-part costs by 15%. A dedicated Shah Alam parts warehouse promises faster supply, while warranty mileage rises from 100k to 150k km, aligning with global standards but ending the previous five-year free-service package; full price lists and dealer network drop on 8 Jan.

The 25th batch of exemption catalog shows that the Dongfeng Nissan Tianyan architecture's all-new mid-to-large SUV NX8 pure electric version offers two lithium iron phosphate battery options with 73/81 kWh capacity, delivering a range of 565-650 km across four levels, dual power outputs of 215/250 kW, and standard features including an 800 V high-voltage platform and CATL's 5C ultra-fast charging, covering a full temperature range of -30 to 60 ℃. The extended-range version is also announced simultaneously, featuring a 1.5 T range extender plus a 195 kW motor, with pure electric ranges of 102/185 km.