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On 5 Feb Landa unveiled a battery-doubling scheme for its swap network: 8,000 new packs will be added by mid-January, lifting total Landa-compatible stock to more than 16,000—twice the original level—to cover Spring Festival peak demand. Deployment began in November with 800+ packs already in place. As of 5 Dec the network counts 2,252 swap stations nationwide (657 on highways) and 9.36 million cumulative swaps.

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.

With the growing number of new energy vehicles, the digital management of power batteries throughout their lifecycle is becoming increasingly important. The Ministry of Commerce is advancing the development of a battery valuation and testing system to facilitate used car transactions. Companies like GEM and JD Group are also collaborating to build a digital platform for battery recycling. Experts believe that digital management is key to maximizing the value of battery assets and building a circular economy, as well as supporting battery operations and charging and swapping services, which are crucial for industry development.

Oriental Swan Motor brings in the facelifted Seres 3 EV: just 10 units at RM95k on-the-road. The 4 385 mm SUV delivers 163 PS/300 Nm to the front axle via a 53.6 kWh NMC pack good for 405 km NEDC and 40-min 60 kW DC charging. Kit includes a 10.25″ touchscreen, six airbags and LED lights, but ADAS and keyless entry are absent. A range-extender Seres 5 Pro with 1 200 km WLTP follow in Q1 2026.

Stellantis Malaysia will launch the Leapmotor B10 this week in two variants: Life (56.2 kWh, 442 km NEDC) and Design (67.1 kWh, 516 km), both RWD with 215 hp/240 Nm motor, 168 kW DC fast-charge (20 min 30-80%). Measuring 4 515 mm long and riding on 2 735 mm wheelbase, the SUV offers L2 ADAS, 14.6-inch 2.5K screen and wireless CarPlay, priced RM110-120k to rival Proton eMas 7 and BYD Atto 3 before year-end CBU incentives lapse.

Wuling has released official images of the Starlight 560, a “rugged, large-space” SUV set to debut and accept pre-orders on Dec 11. Offered in gasoline, PHEV and BEV variants, it features a bold “star-array” grille and twin LED DRLs for a muscular presence.