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Hyundai Motor Company and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) have extended their corporate partnership—LACMA's largest programmatic commitment in history—through 2037. Since 2015, the collaboration has produced eight major exhibitions and advanced Korean art scholarship. The new chapter introduces the "Hyundai Project," a biennial survey series launching in 2028 featuring Los Angeles and Pan-Pacific artists with newly commissioned works and large-scale exterior banners at the Broad Contemporary Art Museum. Additionally, the Art + Technology Lab will transition to a biennial grant cycle in 2026 with expanded programming. Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung emphasized the partnership's mission to foster cross-cultural dialogue at the intersection of art and technology.

Audi has confirmed production of the next-generation A8 (D6), internally designated AU661, switching from the SSP architecture to the Porsche-developed MSB61w platform shared with the new Panamera. Scheduled for series production in late 2029 and market launch in 2030, the flagship will offer combustion and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The current A8 has been removed from Audi Germany's configurator, ceasing custom orders ahead of its year-end discontinuation, creating a 3-4 year gap before the successor arrives. Previous speculative renderings suggesting a dramatic sporty redesign are expected to differ significantly from the final production version.

Xiaomi Auto has unveiled the facelifted SU7 sedan in a new "Sunset Red" exterior color, with pre-sales opening at RMB 229,900 and deliveries commencing in April. The mid-cycle update features enlarged air intakes, new radar modules, and an upgraded cabin with a sportier steering wheel, dual wireless charging pads, and triple-layer ambient lighting. All variants now include LiDAR and 700 TOPS computing chips for the Xiaomi HAD ADAS system. Powertrain upgrades include the standard V6s Plus motor, with base/Pro models now delivering 320 hp and the Max variant producing 690 hp combined output. The entire lineup transitions to 800V high-voltage architecture, improving charging efficiency over the previous 400V/871V configurations.

The right-hand-drive Tesla Model Y L has appeared in Australian government homologation documents, with social media leaks and local media reports confirming its Q1 2026 market launch. The long-wheelbase variant—stretching 4,976 mm with a 3,040 mm wheelbase—features a 2+2+2 six-seat configuration, dual-motor AWD producing 496 PS, 4.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, and an 82-kWh NMC battery delivering 751 km CLTC range (approx. 681 km WLTP). Priced at CNY 339,000 (approx. RM199,000) in China, the Model Y L commands a significant premium over the standard five-seat variant. Given Malaysia's current Model Y pricing (RM195,450–RM242,450), the six-seat LWB version is expected to start above RM250,000 if introduced to the local market, targeting the premium family EV segment.

Nissan has launched the locally-assembled Gravite seven-seat MPV in India, priced from INR 565,000 (approx. RM24,000) to INR 893,500 (RM38,000). Sharing its platform with the Renault Triber, the sub-four-meter model measures 3,987 mm long with a 2,636 mm wheelbase and offers configurable 2-3-2 seating with removable third row. Power comes from a B4D 1.0-liter naturally-aspirated three-cylinder producing 72 PS/96 Nm, paired with five-speed manual or AMT transmissions. The Gravite differentiates itself with a honeycomb grille, C-shaped bumper accents, and six airbags standard across all four trims (Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna). Higher variants add LED headlights, seven-inch digital cluster, and wireless charging, targeting budget-conscious families in the competitive Indian MPV segment.

GAC Trumpchi has launched the 2026 M8 HEV full-size MPV in two trim levels: Premium and Ultimate, priced at RMB 219,800 and RMB 239,800 respectively. With national trade-in subsidies and manufacturer incentives applied, effective prices drop to RMB 197,800 and RMB 217,800. The annual update retains the "Lion Awakening" design language featuring a large vertical-slat grille and signature 7-shaped LED headlights, with refined character lines and multi-spoke wheels enhancing its executive presence. The hybrid-electric powertrain targets the premium commercial MPV segment.