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Toyota Motor Corporation will livestream its All-New Sports Models World Premiere on December 5 at 11:00 a.m. JST via its official website and YouTube channel, featuring English interpretation. The 30-minute event will be archived with full presentation texts and official photos posted post-event, marking Toyota's latest expansion in the sports vehicle segment.

Leapmotor launched the Lafa5 electric compact hatchback on November 27, offering five variants priced from 97,800 to 121,800 yuan (92,800-116,800 yuan limited-time offer). Built on LEAP 3.5 architecture B platform, the vehicle delivers up to 605km range and features an 8295 chip and LiDAR. Customers can enjoy launch incentives worth 24,900 yuan plus four lifetime warranty programs.

Spy shots reveal the facelifted BYD Song MAX with updated front and rear styling, notably reverting to the 2019 rear design, possibly targeting ride-hailing markets. Inside, it features a column shifter, wireless charging pad, and a new BYD-logo steering wheel. The powertrain is expected to adopt 5th-gen DM hybrid tech for better EV range and fuel efficiency. This is a mid-cycle refresh, not a full redesign.

Honda will roll out 13 next-generation hybrid models globally from 2027, pairing an all-new mid-size modular platform—90 kg lighter and selectively softened for better tyre contact—with a redesigned 2.0 L direct-injection Atkinson engine that raises high-rpm efficiency by 30%. The downsized 25 % two-motor e:HEV system, high-output battery, S+ Shift simulated gear steps and six-axis IMU Motion Management deliver coordinated regenerative braking and yaw/pitch control, set to debut in the upcoming Civic and CR-V.

BYD has launched its first plug-in hybrid in Japan—the Sealion 6 DM-i SUV. Priced from ¥3.982 million (≈RM 105k) for the FWD and ¥4.488 million (≈RM 119k) for the AWD, it undercuts key rivals like the Toyota Harrier and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs by up to ¥1.5 m. The FWD pairs an 18.3 kWh battery (100 km EV range) with a 197 PS/300 Nm e-motor and a 98 PS 1.5 NA engine, returning 22.4 km/L WLTC. The AWD adds a rear motor for 367 PS/550 Nm total, boosted by a 1.5 turbo petrol unit. Deliveries start end-January 2026 for FWD and March for AWD; Thailand already lists the model and Malaysia is next.

Spy shots of Chery’s internal-code T13T reveal a new SUV sharing Tiggo 8’s design DNA: sharp LED DRLs, full-width taillight and hidden exhaust. Inside, a portrait touchscreen, column shifter, wireless charging and heated seats suggest positioning as the upcoming “Tiggo 3L,” expanding Chery’s compact-SUV line-up.