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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.

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.

Made-in-Pekan GLC 200 joins the X254 line-up as Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s entry pure-petrol SUV at RM329,888 on-the-road. AMG Line trim, 20-inch wheels, 12-inch cluster & 11.9-inch MBUX with AR nav, 360° camera and Parktronic are standard. A 2.0T plus second-gen 48V ISG delivers 204 PS/320 Nm to 4Matic via 9G-Tronic for 0-100 km/h in 7.8 s and 7.2 L/100 km combined, riding on Agility Control suspension with full L2 ADAS.

Bentley will launch its first electric SUV in mid-2026, positioned as an “urban luxury” model below the Bentayga. Built on the PPE platform shared with the electric Porsche Cayenne, it is expected to deploy a 108 kWh battery and dual motors delivering 850 kW and 1500 N·m, enabling 0-100 km/h in 2.5 s and 623 km range. Design blends the EXP 15 concept’s closed star-array grille with flatter tail-lamps and no exhaust, while the nameplate is likely to be either “Mayon” or “Barnato”.

On Dec 6, 2025, Suzuki and Banas Dairy opened India’s first CBG plant in Agthala, Gujarat. Feeding 100 t of cow dung daily, the 1.5 t output of compressed biogas can run ~850 CNG cars (60 km each), while organic fertiliser is sold alongside, anchoring Suzuki’s carbon-neutral, circular-economy push in rural India.

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.