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Xiaomi Auto announced the next-gen SU7 will arrive at 492 stores across 143 cities from March 4, with official launch in April priced between 229,900-309,900 yuan. The updated design features new Capri Blue paint and dark interior, with restyled front grille integrating mmWave radar. ADAS hardware is comprehensively upgraded with standard LiDAR, 4D mmWave radar and 700TOPS computing chips across all variants. The lineup offers Standard, Pro and Max versions with 720-902km CLTC range; the Max features 897V architecture enabling 670km range in 15 minutes, plus dual-chamber air suspension and CDC dampers.

Geely Riddara Thailand is evaluating plans for a local EV production facility following its October 2024 market entry with the RD6 electric pick-up. General manager Cao Feng expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of BEV pick-ups despite current market slowdowns, citing superior energy efficiency over fossil fuel counterparts. The RD6 is priced between 899,000-1,299,000 baht, offering RWD and dual-motor 4WD variants with 63-86 kWh batteries, 815 mm wading depth and 1,030 kg payload capacity. The company targets 3,000-5,000 unit sales this year with new single-cab fleet variants, while exploring expansion into Myanmar, Laos, the Philippines and Malaysia.

The Zeekr 8X has unveiled its interior ahead of Q2 launch, built on the SEA-S super hybrid architecture and debuting the new-generation G-ASD advanced driver assistance system. The cabin features a connected central and passenger entertainment screen, digital instrument cluster, and HUD, with a sporty steering wheel and Alcantara headliner. Front seats offer multi-way power adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage, and active side support, while rear occupants get zero-gravity seats, entertainment screens, and a thermoelectric cooler. Measuring 5,100/1,998/1,780mm with a 3,069mm wheelbase, the vehicle offers 5- and 6-seat configurations with 1,133-2,200L cargo capacity. Entry-level pricing is expected around RMB 430,000, with flagship variants exceeding RMB 550,000.

BYD Sime Motors, BYD's Malaysian distributor, continues expanding its nationwide network with over 40 showrooms currently and 9 additional service centers planned for 2026, bringing total after-sales outlets to 34. The brand is penetrating secondary markets including Johor, East Coast and Northern Malaysia while developing body and paint centers. BYD maintained its position as Malaysia's top EV brand for the third consecutive year with 14,407 deliveries in 2025, up 68% year-on-year, ranking fourth among non-national brands. The company expects to surpass 30,000 owners next month and will open flagship showroom BYD Mansion in Penang, integrating heritage architecture with modern design to elevate customer experience and after-sales service capabilities.

GAC Toyota launched pre-sales for the Bozhi 7 in Guangzhou on March 5, priced between RMB 156,800 and 209,800. As a key model for GAC Group's "stable joint venture" strategy, the Bozhi 7 integrates Toyota's 128 manufacturing standards and system-level safety redundancy with Huawei DriveONE e-motor, HarmonyOS cockpit, and Momenta advanced driving assistance. The vehicle represents GAC Toyota's full-scale entry into the new energy mid-to-large sedan segment, with strong market presence expected in 2026. The collaboration reflects Huawei's strategy of supplying critical components rather than complete vehicles, with its e-motors already powering over 2.4 million units across 50+ models, supporting both GAC's financial performance and technology advancement for its domestic brands.

UMW Toyota Motor has launched the Vellfire Hybrid luxury MPV, priced at RM549,900 on-the-road without insurance, making it the most expensive variant in the Alphard/Vellfire lineup. The vehicle features a 2.5-litre A25A-FXS Atkinson-cycle engine paired with a 182 PS electric motor, delivering 250 PS system output and 5.7L/100km fuel consumption. Upgrades include Nappa leather upholstery, 14-inch rear entertainment screen, Executive Lounge seats with massage function, and comprehensive Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite. The model comes with five-year unlimited mileage warranty and eight-year battery coverage, strengthening the brand's position in the premium electrified MPV segment.