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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.

Mercedes-Maybach launches the GLS 480 Li Yi Edition at 1.498 million RMB, becoming the range’s entry trim with 4- or 5-seat layouts. Vertical chrome grille, MAYBACH badging, 22-/23-inch exclusive wheels and 15 paint options continue brand DNA. A 3.0T inline-6 plus 48V mild-hybrid drives the 3 135 mm-wheelbase luxury SUV, lowering the ownership threshold without cutting opulence.

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 midsize SUV debuts with four trims priced ¥379,900-459,900, limited-time offers from ¥234,900. Year-update keeps shield grille and 7-shape lamps, adds five new colors. Cabin gains 33-inch 9K curved display; Metropolitan trim aligns tail-lamps/wheels with upper grades, Premium Luxury offers Platinum-level Opera interior, Luxury adds ventilated seats and wheel heating.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor now fits six airbags (front, side & curtain) as standard to every Rumion MPV variant; the top V grade also gains TPMS. Power comes from a 1.5L K-series petrol (20.51 km/l) or CNG (26.11 km/kg) paired with 5MT or 6AT with paddle shifters. A 7-seat flex-layout, dual-zone rear AC, 17.78 cm wireless CarPlay/Android Auto display, Arkamys audio and Toyota i-Connect (smart-watch & voice control) continue unchanged. Prices start at Rs 10.44 lakh (ex-showroom) with warranty extendable to 5 yr/220k km.

Genesis confirmed at Hyundai’s 2025 Investor Day that the X Gran Equator concept will spawn a production luxury off-roader aimed squarely at the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender. The 5-metre-plus SUV blends a 3.2-metre hood, fast C-pillar and 24-inch bead-lock wheels with all-terrain tyres. Inside, four circular gauges and swivel front seats underline its “digital-retro” ethos. Hybrid and BEV powertrains are planned, with market launch expected before 2027 .

BMW has started building prototypes of its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell system, scheduled for series production in 2028 in the next-gen X5. Co-developed with Toyota, the stack is 25 % smaller, delivers higher power density and efficiency, and drops straight into existing EV architectures. The modular hydrogen storage system—winner of a 2024 WNEVC “Global Frontier Technology” award—increases H₂ capacity while boosting body rigidity, giving BMW a flexible FCEV option alongside BEVs and PHEVs by 2028.