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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.

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.

Citing SDV usage data, Mercedes-Benz will reintroduce physical rocker switches, rollers and buttons on a newly designed steering wheel, debuting in the latest GLC and CLA Shooting Brake EV. Chief software officer Magnus Östberg said the hybrid HMI balances touchscreens with hard keys proven to be faster for high-frequency functions. The wheel will roll out to all current models beginning with the C178 CLA later this year, while future SUVs may gain additional cabin buttons tailored to regional preferences.

On Sept 16, BYD launched the Tang DM-i 175 km Smart Driving Long-Range in three trims, priced RMB 179,800-199,800. A 26.6 kWh Blade battery delivers 175 km CLTC electric and 1,240 km total range; 4.7 L/100 km depleted consumption. Standard Cloud-C chassis, DiLink 100 cockpit; top trim adds LiDAR DiPilot 300 enabling HNOA/CNOA; 0-100 km/h in 7.9 s.

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.