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Spy images of the Volvo EX60 show familiar Thor’s Hammer headlights and vertical taillights. Built on the new SPA3 EV architecture, the SUV will offer single- or dual-motor layouts with over 700 km CLTC range, debuting on January 26, 2026.

Wuling New Energy’s new brand Aishang has launched its first A00 micro-EV, the A100C, priced from RMB 39,800 to 52,800. It offers 220 km CLTC range, 30-80% DC top-up in 30 minutes and a 3-door/4-seat body on the Lingqiao platform. Measuring 3285 mm long with a 1980 mm wheelbase, it features a 10.25-in screen with HiCai OS, seven two-tone pastel colours and up to 882 L cargo space. Launch perks include an RMB 11k gift pack and a RMB 2000 comfort kit for a RMB 99 deposit.

Toyota Motor unveiled the Land Cruiser FJ on October 20, 2025, with a Japan market launch set for mid-2026. Rooted in the back-to-basics 250 Series, the FJ emphasizes light-duty off-roading and personalisation while retaining the nameplate’s legendary reliability. It will debut physically at the Japan Mobility Show October 30, broadening a Cruiser lineup that has sold 12.15 million units across 190 markets.

President Prabowo confirmed the i2C national EV project remains on track for late-2027 production start. Designed by TMI with Italdesign, the 3-row SUV will use an overseas (likely Chinese) platform, offering 204 PS/310 Nm and 617 km CLTC from an 83.4 kWh NMC pack. The government has submitted the initiative to be gazetted as a National Strategic Project to accelerate rollout.

Proton has set Oct 30 as the official launch date for the eMAS 5—its second EV and Malaysia’s most affordable electric car yet. Two trims are offered, Prime and Premium, with estimated prices of RM 60k and RM 80k; booking fee is RM 99 and the first 5,000 registrants get a limited-edition Touch n’ Go card plus RM 500 rebate. Deliveries start November. Based on the Geely Xingyuan, the B-segment hatch measures 4,135 mm long and rides on a 2,650 mm wheelbase.

On Oct 20, Deepal debuted the S05 520Lite, an entry-level compact EV SUV priced at CNY 116,900. Riding on a 2,880 mm wheelbase, it offers frameless doors, active grille, 15.4-in 2.5K center screen and heat-pump HVAC, targeting value seekers with premium tech.