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On 5 Feb Landa unveiled a battery-doubling scheme for its swap network: 8,000 new packs will be added by mid-January, lifting total Landa-compatible stock to more than 16,000—twice the original level—to cover Spring Festival peak demand. Deployment began in November with 800+ packs already in place. As of 5 Dec the network counts 2,252 swap stations nationwide (657 on highways) and 9.36 million cumulative swaps.

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.

With the growing number of new energy vehicles, the digital management of power batteries throughout their lifecycle is becoming increasingly important. The Ministry of Commerce is advancing the development of a battery valuation and testing system to facilitate used car transactions. Companies like GEM and JD Group are also collaborating to build a digital platform for battery recycling. Experts believe that digital management is key to maximizing the value of battery assets and building a circular economy, as well as supporting battery operations and charging and swapping services, which are crucial for industry development.

Great Wall Motors confirmed the Haval H9 Trail Edition will launch on Dec 11. The body-on-frame SUV keeps its rugged architecture while adding a matte-grey wrap, factory AT tires, roof platform, auxiliary spotlights and 800-mm wading depth. Standard kit bundles nine drive modes, triple differential locks and tank-turn, enhancing all-terrain capability; the cabin pairs a 14.6-in display with heated/ventilated seats for premium off-road comfort.

Kia unveiled the Vision Meta Turismo EV study, channelling 1960s grand-touring ethos into a fastback silhouette akin to Polestar 5. The minimalist cabin features a contrast-colour driver zone, yoke steering and joystick-style controls, while an AR-HUD toggles between Speedster, Dreamer and Gamer modes, projecting 3-D graphics over the road. No production confirmation yet.

Central Auto showed the Dongfeng Vigo EV, launching Q1 2026. Sized 4306×1868×1645 mm on a 2715 mm wheelbase, it packs a 135 kW/290 N·m front motor and 44.9 or 51.9 kWh LFP batteries good for roughly 330/380 km WLTP. With CBU tax incentives ending, expect RM 110-120k pricing; CKD assembly is planned to restore competitiveness.