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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.

Dongfeng's eπ brand will unveil three new models on March 14, 2026: the eπ007 Flash Edition, a new eπ008 color variant, and the Nammi 01 Cross. The eπ007 Flash, scheduled for March launch, measures 4,880/1,915/1,476 mm with a 2,915 mm wheelbase and features four in-wheel motors producing 100 kW each for 400 kW combined output. The eπ008 will add a red exterior option to its existing six-color palette, while the Nammi 01 Cross represents a crossover variant of the brand's compact electric SUV.

Yangwang unveiled new interior color options for the 2026 U8 full-size SUV, priced from RMB 1.008 million. As a model year update, the vehicle features upgraded e⁴ Platform performance with 230 km CLTC electric range and 1,205 km combined range. The cabin adopts a new black color scheme with chrome accents throughout, continuing the Star Ring cockpit design philosophy with extensive leather wrapping. Tech highlights include a 12.8-inch 37-degree tilted OLED curved central display and 23.6-inch instrument and passenger entertainment screens, reinforcing the million-yuan luxury SUV's technological sophistication and premium positioning.

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.

SAIC MAXUS announced pre-sales for the all-new Star L and 2026 T60 pickup trucks. The Star L is priced at RMB 129,800-141,800 with limited-time offers at RMB 112,800-124,800, while the 2026 T60 ranges from RMB 86,800-98,800 with promotional pricing at RMB 74,800-86,800. The Star L features a boundless large-scale blacked-out grille, standard LED auto-sensing headlamps and EPB, powered by a SAIC πPlus 2.5T diesel engine delivering 520 Nm torque, paired with BorgWarner part-time 4WD system capable of 2.64x torque multiplication in 4L mode. The launch with multiple pre-sale benefits strengthens SAIC MAXUS's competitiveness in the pickup segment.