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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.

Jetour Malaysia launched the Dashing Dark Warrior Limited Edition, based on the Prime variant featuring a matte black exterior finish, blacked-out branding, 19-inch Phantom Spec alloys and red brake calipers. Built on the Kunlun platform, the SUV measures 4,590 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase, slotting between the Honda CR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross. Power comes from a 1.5L turbocharged inline-four delivering 156 PS via a six-speed DCT with three drive modes. Interior highlights include dual 10.25-inch integrated displays, 50W wireless charging and panoramic sunroof.

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.

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.

Lynk & Co released official spy shots of the 07 GT mid-size shooting brake, a derivative of the 07 EM-P sedan targeting launch this year. The vehicle retains The Next Day urban contrasting aesthetic with sculpted hood lines for enhanced sportiness, featuring roof-mounted LiDAR. Referencing the 07 EM-P, it is expected to offer 27 ADAS sensors with Orin-Y or Thor chips supporting Qianli Haohan H5 and H7 intelligent driving solutions respectively. The current 07 EM-P is priced between 155,800 and 175,800 yuan.