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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 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.

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.

SAIC-GM Buick will launch the full-size new-energy sedan Zhijing L7 on Sept 28, with a pre-sale range of 200,000-250,000 yuan and early-bird incentives now open. The production model retains the ELECTRA-L concept’s star-spread headlights, active grille and full-width tail-lamps, offered in dark purple or gold sand. The wrap-around floating cabin combines a 10.25-inch cluster, 15.6-inch centre screen and 50-inch AR-HUD with a D-shaped smart steering wheel and column shifter for enhanced HMI.

Hyundai confirmed its high-performance N sub-brand will grow the lineup from today’s five to over seven models by 2030, targeting global annual sales of 100,000 units. The range will still include existing i20 N, i30 N, Elantra N, IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 N, while upcoming additions—KONA N hybrid, Tucson N and a limited-run N Vision 74 flagship—will add both electrified and combustion options. To meet Europe’s stricter emissions rules, some petrol N models are expected to re-enter the market as hybrids. With the expanded portfolio and broader regional reach, Hyundai aims to quadruple 2024 volumes and cement N’s position in the global performance segment by 2030.

Changan unveiled the all-new Q05 B-segment electric SUV on Sept 22, with market launch targeted for November. Styled by the global team in “Digital Wing 2.0”, it offers five colors and measures 4435×1855×1600 mm on a 2735 mm wheelbase. A single LiDAR, 11 HD cameras, 3 mmWave and 12 ultrasonic sensors enable highway NOA. The wrap-around cabin packs a 15.6-inch 2.5 K centre screen, 10.17-inch cluster, 256-color ambient lighting, front seats with 8-point massage-vent-heat and a passenger ottoman reclining to 165°. A 540 L trunk grows to 1380 L with seats folded. A 4 nm automotive-grade MT8676 SoC backed by 24 GB RAM powers the Tianzhu smart-cockpit OS for class-leading compute performance.