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Spy photos of the first model from FREELANDER—a new independent electrification brand jointly developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover—have been leaked online, with the global debut scheduled for March 31. The large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, spotted in crash test configuration with Chery badging visible, signals Chery's lead in project development. The vehicle is reportedly built on Chery's T1X platform, developed by an international team integrating JLR and Qoros technologies for shared development and synergistic benefits. The modular T1X architecture supports wheelbase adjustment between 2,560-2,800 mm, covering A to B-segment SUVs with flexible dimensional scalability. The FREELANDER launch marks the substantive execution of Chery-JLR cooperation in the electrification domain.

NIO officially launched the 2026 ES6 and EC6 on April 2, with the ES6 priced at 338,000 yuan (230,000 yuan with BaaS) and EC6 at 358,000 yuan (250,000 yuan with BaaS). Nature Adventure special editions start at 350,000 and 370,000 yuan respectively. Updates include Moon 3.0 exterior package and 20-inch forged wheels, with special editions featuring exclusive Star Green/Cloud White paints and 21-inch wheels. Customers locking orders before April 30 receive zero-gravity seats, five-year NOP+ subscription and additional limited-time benefits.

BMW expanded the iX3 lineup with a new entry-level '40' variant alongside the existing iX3 50 xDrive. Built on the Neue Klasse platform with 800-volt architecture and Gen6 eDrive technology, the iX3 40 features an 82.6 kWh NMC battery delivering 636 km WLTP range. DC fast charging peaks at 300 kW, achieving 10-80% SoC in 21 minutes. The rear-wheel-drive configuration produces 325 PS and 500 Nm, enabling 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Bidirectional charging comes as standard equipment.

Proton announced the addition of Emerald Green to the eMAS 7 PHEV color range, expanding options to six. The lineup retains Prime, Premium and Premium Plus variants, priced from RM109,800 to RM129,800 with RM4,000 discount applied. Prime and Premium feature an 18.5 kWh battery with 83 km electric range and 30 kW DC charging; Premium Plus upgrades to a 29.8 kWh pack delivering 146 km range with 60 kW DC capability. All variants utilize a 1.5L PHEV powertrain producing 262 PS and 262 Nm through front-wheel drive.

GWM Malaysia announced its 2026-2027 product roadmap, confirming the Tank 300 HEV launch alongside five additional SUVs spanning B and C segments plus a premium C-segment offering. The Tank 300 HEV features a 2.0L turbocharged engine with nine-speed automatic transmission, delivering 347 PS and 648 Nm through a 4WD system. Anticipated arrivals include the Jolion and Ora 5 (B-segment), Haval Raptor and H6 PHEV (C-segment), and the luxury WEY 03 PHEV with 442 PS output and 136 km electric range.

Ford unveiled the Expedition 30th Anniversary Edition to commemorate the nameplate's legacy since its 1996 debut and 1997 launch, spanning five generations with nearly 3 million global sales. The special edition features exclusive Blue Ember metallic paint shared with Mustang Dark Horse, new 22-inch wheels with anniversary center caps and rear badging. The model will launch this year ahead of the Expedition's official 30th anniversary in 2027.