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Honda plans to source around 400,000 hybrid vehicle batteries from Toyota’s North Carolina plant to circumvent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Toyota’s $14 billion factory, its first battery plant outside Japan, will begin production next month. This move is part of a broader trend among Japanese automakers to restructure supply chains in response to US tariffs. Demand for efficient hybrids is rising in the US, while President Trump plans to scrap his predecessor’s initiative to promote electric vehicles. By 2030, hybrid vehicle sales in the US are projected to double last year’s figure to 4.12 million units, accounting for a quarter of new car sales. Honda aims to sell 1.3 million hybrids globally (excluding China) by 2030, a 50% increase from last year. However, Trump’s trade policies pose challenges, with a 20% tariff on Chinese imports and plans to raise tariffs on Japanese car imports from 2.5% to 25%. Japan exports 1.3 million cars to the US annually, and the tariff hike is expected to cost Japan’s six major automakers approximately $20 billion.

The 2026 Tank 500 Hi4 - T / Hi4 - Z has started pre - sale. The new model is positioned as a mid - large SUV. It retains the classic exterior design and adds a roof - mounted lidar, equipped with the third - generation Coffee Pilot Ultra intelligent driving system. The interior is upgraded with a 12.3 - inch instrument screen, a 14.6 - inch center console screen and a HUD display, and the Coffee OS 3 system is installed. It also adds a far - infrared night - vision system. In terms of configuration, it is equipped with Nappa leather seats, a 17.3 - inch ceiling screen, a compressor - controlled cold and warm box and other luxury configurations. In terms of power, the Hi4 - T version uses a combination of a 2.0T engine, a single motor and a 9HAT transmission, while the Hi4 - Z version is equipped with a 2.0T engine, dual - motor and 3 - speed DHT transmission.

The 2026 Haval Maval Hi4 is set to launch on August 19th, featuring upgrades in both exterior and interior design. The vehicle sports a new mesh grille and square headlights for a rugged look. Measuring 4,800×1,950×1,843 mm with a wheelbase of 2,738 mm, the interior includes a new two-spoke steering wheel, a column-mounted gear selector, a 3D instrument cluster, and a floating center console screen with 540-degree panoramic imaging and Coffee OS. The vehicle is equipped with the second-generation Hi4 technology and a 35.43 kWh battery pack, offering a CLTC pure-electric range of 200 km.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released the “20th Batch of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax,” revealing the range information for the BYD Song L GT. The vehicle offers CLTC pure-electric ranges of 550 km, 602 km, and 662 km. The Song L GT adds sporty kits to the Song L EV, with a dual-motor setup and is positioned as a mid-size SUV. The front grille is larger, the license plate is lower, and the fog light openings are wider, enhancing its sporty appearance. The vehicle measures 4,840×1,950×1,560 mm with a wheelbase of 2,930 mm, offering various wheel designs and red brake calipers, with tire sizes of 245/45 R20 and 265/45 R20. The rear bumper is redesigned with a flat look to lower the visual center of gravity, and it still offers electric and fixed spoilers. The powertrain includes a front 160kW and rear 230kW motor combination.

On the evening of August 9th, the 2026 EXEED TXL was officially launched. As an annual minor facelift, the vehicle features minor exterior adjustments and enhanced configurations. It is powered by a 2.0T+8AT combination, offering four models with a price range of 189,900-209,900 yuan. With a 20,000 yuan purchase tax subsidy and a 10,000 yuan trade-in subsidy, the lowest price is 159,900-179,900 yuan. The vehicle also offers a 10,000 yuan optional equipment subsidy and a 3-year, 100,000 yuan interest-free financial policy. The TXL C-DM also enjoys the same subsidies, with a subsidized price range of 199,900-223,900 yuan. The vehicle retains its original front design, offers five exterior colors, and features a new rear design. The interior optimizes the start panel position and storage space, equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch center console screen, and a 12.3-inch passenger entertainment screen.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released spy shots of the new AITO T5. The exterior has been refreshed, with the removal of the black trim between the headlights, optimized front bumper with new air intakes, and an active grille. The vehicle measures 4,760×1,936×1,650 mm with a wheelbase of 2,845 mm. The rear features an updated rear bumper with a crossover design, while the taillights remain unchanged. The powertrain is consistent with the current model.