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The new Land Rover Defender has been unveiled with minor exterior tweaks and interior upgrades. The vehicle features changes in rectangular headlights, grille design, and tail light shades, while maintaining the same body dimensions. The interior now includes a 13.1-inch infotainment screen, driver monitoring system, and adaptive off-road cruise control. Powertrains are expected to remain unchanged. The overseas starting price is approximately RMB 554,400.

BMW has announced a major refresh plan for its core models in the Chinese market, set to begin in Q3. The update includes the BMW 5 Series, X5, and X3, with changes such as configuration simplification, optimized customization options, and upgraded interior and exterior details. The new 5 Series will drop the luxury package and add a new gemstone blue paint option. The X5 will eliminate non-night package models, while the X3 will feature an upgraded M Sport Night appearance. The i3's electric drive system has been upgraded, with increased range. The 7 Series will come standard with sound-insulating laminated glass.

Tesla Model Y's new model spy shots have been exposed, with the internal code E80. The price is expected to drop to 150,000-170,000 yuan and may be launched in the second half of this year. The new model is shorter than the current one, with reduced length and wheelbase, and features a large panoramic sunroof and optimized front and rear ends. The new model will be equipped with a 50kWh battery, maintaining the same range as the current model. However, the interior configuration has been adjusted, including the removal of ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, rear screen, reduction of audio speakers, use of fabric seats without ventilation and heating functions, and manual trunk opening.

In May 2025, Argentina's vehicle production reached 48,109 units, up 5.8% month-on-month and 25.2% year-on-year. Vehicle exports amounted to 26,346 units, marking a 16.4% increase from April and a 14.7% rise from May 2024. In the first five months, total vehicle production reached 207,630 units, up 12.4% from the same period in 2024, while exports totaled 106,894 units, up 0.9%. The Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) noted that despite a slowdown in export growth, the domestic market remains strong. Future efforts will focus on boosting production and exports, leveraging the growth opportunities in the Latin American market.

The IM Zhiji LS7 New Edition is set to launch on June 16th. The mid-size SUV features the Lynx Digital Chassis 2.0 with four-wheel steering and smart suspension adjustment, and an upgraded 800V high-voltage platform. The vehicle measures 5049/2002/1731（1784）mm with a wheelbase of 3060mm. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and multi-screen interaction system. Powertrain options include rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, with maximum power outputs of 300kW and 579kW respectively, offering enhanced performance and range.

Perodua's first pure electric vehicle, eMO EV, has been spied in disguise. The vehicle, comparable in size to the BYD Atto 3, is positioned as a B-Segment SUV. Equipped with LFP batteries, it offers a range of approximately 400-410km and supports fast charging. The expected price is around 80,000 ringgit, with a battery leasing model. The vehicle is likely to be launched before the end of this year.