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The cancellation of the US policy promoting electric vehicle production and sales by President Trump could impact Indonesia. GAIKINDO in Indonesia believes that the growth of internal combustion engine vehicles must continue, noting that the low resale value of electric vehicles is a reason for public hesitation. The Indonesian government is offering hybrid vehicle incentives to boost the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles.

The 2026 Denza N9 flagship SUV debuts in three trims priced ¥389,800-449,800. Built on the Tri-Motor e³ platform, it combines a 2.0T PHEV drivetrain with EHS, Yunjian-A air suspension and “God’s Eye B” ADAS, delivering 3.9 s 0-100 km/h, 230 km EV and 1,330 km total range. The 5,258 mm body achieves a 4.65 m turning radius and a world-record 210 km/h moose test. Launch incentives include ¥10 k subsidy or financing, ¥45 k tech pack and lifetime ADAS updates.

The 2026 Buick LaCrosse will launch on Sept 19. Exterior design carries over; the cabin gains a red-black two-tone scheme, soft-touch trim and metallic accents. The infotainment steps to V5.0 with Gaode Maps and an AI voice model. Motivation remains a 174 kW/350 N·m 2.0T variable-cylinder engine paired with a 9-speed automatic.

Mercedes-Benz released updated EQS 500 4MATIC sedan and EQS SUV 500 4MATIC full-size SUV, priced at RMB 881,000 and 910,500 respectively. Both retain the star-pattern closed grille; the sedan measures 5,224×1,926×1,512mm with a 3,210mm wheelbase and offers dual-motor AWD, flagship luxury EV positioning.

BYD Sime Motors now fields Malaysia’s broadest EV line-up—sedan, hatch, SUV, MPV and performance variants—priced RM99k-184k. Range spans 340-570 km WLTP via Blade-battery powertrains; best-sellers include Atto 2, Dolphin, Atto 3 Ultra, M6, Seal and Sealion 7. The brand leads local EV sales at 20 000+ units, operates 36 outlets and will add CKD production H2 2026, reinforcing Malaysia’s low-carbon mobility push.

ZEEKR will launch its flagship full-size SUV 9X on Sept 29. Pre-sales opened at the Chengdu auto show with three trims priced ¥479,900–¥569,900, securing 42,667 firm orders within one hour. Measuring 5239 mm long on a 3169 mm wheelbase, the 9X features a borderless grille with vertical slats, C-shaped DRLs, annular tail-lamps and 22-inch aero-optimized wheels, offered in seven exterior colors.