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GAC Toyota has officially launched the Camry Hybrid 2.0HXS Radiant Edition in Matte Gold, priced at 209,800 yuan. The special edition adds an exclusive matte gold paint finish to the existing sport package, with gray-gold tones complementing the honeycomb grille, sporty front and rear bumpers, black rear spoiler, and 19-inch alloy wheels for a youthful, personalized aesthetic. Interior features include a 12.3-inch centre touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster powered by Qualcomm 8155 chipset, with heated and ventilated leather seats. Powertrain consists of a 2.0-litre hybrid system with 112 kW engine output and 83 kW electric motor, delivering 145 kW combined power through an E-CVT transmission, achieving 4.5L/100km WLTC fuel consumption.

smart has unveiled interior images of the #6, its first luxury liftback sedan, ahead of its public debut at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition and mid-year market launch. The cabin features a dual-screen layout with central and passenger displays, a 20-speaker Sennheiser sound system (7.1.4 configuration, 2000W+ peak output), aircraft turbine-inspired air vents, and nearly 800 lighting points with 256-color ambient lighting. Exterior design draws shark inspiration with a "bionic shark-mouth" front air channel and electrically deployable rear spoiler. Measuring 4,906/1,922/1,508 mm with a 2,926 mm wheelbase, the mid-size vehicle offers 19- and 20-inch wheel options. Powertrain comprises a 1.5L turbocharged plug-in hybrid producing 320 kW system output via a 3-speed DHT, with 20 kWh and 41.46 kWh battery options delivering up to 285 km CLTC electric range. Advanced features include LiDAR, FSD variable damping, and Continental EC7S high-performance tires.

Kaiyi has announced the Shiyue MAX electric mini car will open pre-sales on April 14 with an estimated price of 40,000 yuan. Early bird reservations require a 9-yuan refundable deposit for priority delivery rights, new car lottery entry, and exclusive pre-sale benefits. The vehicle retains the Shiyue's design language with Wing-Eye headlamps, black fog lamp accents, and active air intake. Dimensions measure 3725/1700/1608mm with a 2520mm wheelbase, offering 237L cargo capacity expandable to 960L. Interior features include an 8.8-inch instrument cluster, 12.8-inch centre touchscreen, and column-mounted gear selector, supporting 540-degree panoramic view, intelligent voice control, and wireless CarPlay/HiCar. Safety construction adopts a ring-shaped cage body structure with IP68-rated battery protection, delivering 310km CLTC electric range.

Kia Malaysia has launched the facelifted Carnival 8-seater variant featuring a 2+3+3 seating configuration, priced at RM238,888 (on-the-road RM239,849), slotting between the 7-seater (RM248,888) and 11-seater commercial variants (RM188,888). The second row adopts a versatile 40:20:40 split-fold design with removable, sliding, and swivel functionality, while the third row offers 60:40 folding flexibility. Equipment mirrors the flagship 7-seater, including Bose 12-speaker audio, 19-inch alloys, dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, ventilated/heated front seats, and comprehensive ADAS. Power comes from a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 202 PS and 440 Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering 6.5L/100km fuel consumption and 900km range.

Avatr has announced the new Avatr 12 will officially launch on April 8, with pre-sales already underway across seven variants priced from 299,900 to 439,900 yuan. The Avatr 06T will also open pre-sales on the same day. Both models feature Huawei QianKun's new-generation dual-optical-path imaging-grade LiDAR and offer extended-range and battery-electric powertrain options. The new Avatr 12 retains the current model's exterior design with distinctive dual-layer LED daytime running lights and C-shaped light signature for enhanced nighttime recognition, with headlamps positioned in the lower front bumper and active air intake grille. Measuring 5020/1999/1460mm with a 3020mm wheelbase, the mid-to-large luxury sedan strengthens Avatr's positioning in the premium intelligent EV segment.

Mercedes-Benz has announced steer-by-wire technology availability for the EQS flagship electric sedan, featuring a yoke steering wheel with just 170 degrees lock-to-lock, eliminating the need for hand-over-hand steering. The compact wheel design improves driver display visibility and ingress/egress convenience, requiring redesigned airbag deployment architecture. The system eliminates mechanical linkage between steering wheel and road wheels, utilizing motors for steering actuation with infinitely variable ratio. Dual redundancy is ensured through duplicate DC-DC converters, power supplies, communications circuits, and motors; should one path fail, the other maintains limp-home capability, while rear-wheel steering and selective braking provide ultimate fallback. Mercedes-Benz has validated the system over one million kilometers across test benches, proving grounds, and public roads.