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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.

Wuling has detailed the Binguo S small electric SUV. Priced 68,800-81,800 yuan in pre-sale, it launches Sept 27. The 4,265×1,785×1,600 mm, 2,610 mm wheelbase crossover features a closed grille, rounded lighting and a full-width tail-lamp with roof spoiler. Safety kit includes standard ESC, Auto Hold, HHC and four airbags. Inside, an 8.88-inch digital cluster and 12.8-inch floating screen run the DeepSeek-powered Lingyu AI OS, offering 540° surround view (360°+180° under-floor), HiCar/Carlink/CarPlay and over-the-air updates, boosting tech appeal in the entry EV segment.

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.

Motor Image Malaysia has opened bookings for the sixth-generation Subaru Forester, with a nationwide preview starting 27 September. Built on the revised Subaru Global Platform, torsional rigidity rises 10 % while length and width grow to 4,656 mm and 1,829 mm; wheelbase stays at 2,670 mm. Design highlights include a larger grille, squared wheel arches and floating-roof graphics. The cabin adopts a portrait touchscreen integrating climate controls. Motivation comes from a 2.5-litre flat-four producing 185 PS and 247 Nm, paired with a Lineartronic CVT and Symmetrical AWD. EyeSight 4.0, 360-degree camera, eight airbags and power tailgate are standard; official pricing and launch date will follow shortly.