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Porsche’s mid-cycle Panamera refresh enters cold-weather validation in Scandinavia. Spy shots reveal a re-sculpted front bumper with added slats, slimmer matrix-LED headlamps repositioning the illuminated crest inward, and a carry-over light-bar aft. Subtle aero tweaks sharpen presence ahead of a 2027 world debut.

Hyundai Motor Malaysia has updated the 10-seater Staria MPV's interior configuration, replacing the middle front seat with a floor console featuring removable and retractable cupholders, a storage box and drawer tray—matching the seven-seater layout. Pricing remains unchanged at RM179,888-267,888. The model has been locally assembled (CKD) since October 2025, with this upgrade enhancing front-row practicality and storage convenience while streamlining the variant lineup.

GWM Malaysia has commenced export of the first locally-assembled (CKD) Wey G9 MPVs to Thailand, marking a key milestone in the brand's ASEAN regional strategy. Produced at the EP Manufacturing facility in Pegoh, Malacca since December 2025, the G9 features the Hi4 plug-in hybrid system with a 1.5L turbo engine and dual electric motors producing 442 PS/642 Nm, paired with a 44.2 kWh battery for 170 km NEDC electric range. Managing Director Cui Anqi emphasized this export underscores Malaysia's pivotal role as a regional hub for GWM's new energy vehicle expansion.

FAW-Volkswagen's Volkswagen brand will launch eight new models in 2026 under its "ICE-EV-PHEV Coexistence, Full Intelligence" strategy. The Q1 spring debut event will introduce five vehicles, led by the all-new Sagitar S and Tavendor. The Sagitar family, with cumulative sales approaching 4.5 million units in China, celebrates its 20th anniversary with two additional variants alongside the flagship Sagitar S, reinforcing its A+ segment ICE benchmark status. The all-new Tavendor positions as a "rugged and powerful large five-seat SUV" for modern explorers, featuring the fifth-generation EA888 engine and IQ. Pilot advanced driver assistance, completing FAW-Volkswagen's "three-step ICE strategy" coverage from A to B segments across sedans and SUVs.

The 2026 BMW 5 Series and i5 receive significant equipment upgrades with premium comfort features becoming standard. Special Year of the Horse editions debut with exclusive badging, blending cultural symbolism with luxury. The all-new iX3 Long Wheelbase—BMW's first Neue Klasse model—launches in H2 featuring BMW Driving Dynamics Control, Panoramic iDrive, and full-scenario intelligent driving co-developed with Momenta, marking a milestone in localized electrification strategy.

SAIC Volkswagen will launch nearly 7 NEVs in 2026, including 2 CMP-based BEVs (one co-developed with XPeng), 3 PHEVs and 2 EREVs. Flagship ID.ERA 9X has entered pre-mass production for March launch, positioned as the pivotal "Joint Venture 2.0" product. Meanwhile, Viloran MPV development halts, ID.3/4 X/6 X production ends, with lines repurposed for upcoming CMP platform models.