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The refreshed Hongqi HQ9 PHEV appears on China’s 25th tax-exempt list with a 39.5kWh pack delivering 173km or 168km electric range. A 120kW 2.0T petrol engine forms the plug-in hybrid, while design keeps the vertical-bar grille and full-width taillights on its 5222×2005×1935mm luxury MPV body.

BYD has officially launched the SHARK pickup in the Chilean market. The SHARK is the first pickup to feature DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) technology, combining the performance and efficiency of traditional combustion vehicles with electric vehicles. Equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and dual electric motors, the SHARK offers over 430 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 5.7 seconds. It features BYD's Blade Battery integrated via CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) technology, capable of charging from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes. The vehicle includes a 12.8-inch rotatable touchscreen, a 10.8-inch dashboard, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and is available in black, blue, and white. The SHARK also boasts a payload capacity of 850 kg and a towing capacity of 2,500 kg, along with six airbags and the DiPilot driving assistance system.

The Bugatti Tourbillon, successor to the Chiron, marks the brand's first foray into plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). It features an 8.3L V16 engine and two electric motors, delivering a combined 1,800PS and a top speed of 445km/h (with the Speed Key option). The Tourbillon showcases intricate craftsmanship and advanced technology, with a limited production run of 250 units, starting at 3.8 million euros.

Listed in MIIT batch 403, the refreshed Avatar 12 keeps its 5020×1999×1470 mm fastback silhouette and 3020 mm wheelbase, but swaps to a roof-mounted Huawei LiDAR plus two wing-mounted units for higher resolution and range. A new tri-motor AWD layout (dual rear, single front) joins the existing RWD dual-motor option; market chatter puts the starting price around 300-320k RMB.

The updated BYD Sealion 06 EV keeps its 4810×1920×1675 mm body and 2820 mm wheelbase, but the rear motor jumps from 180 kW to 240 kW and top speed rises to 210 km/h. An optional LiDAR is added, hinting at the “Tian Shen Zhi Yan B” ADAS suite for highway and city pilot functions. BYD’s FinDreams LFP battery remains; range figures are still pending.

The updated BYD Sealion 05 is listed in both DM-i and EV guises with a shared design—only window trim separates them. Measuring 4620×1860×1630 mm on a 2770 mm wheelbase, it’s longer than the old EV but shorter than the previous DM-i; new bumpers and taillights freshen the look. DM-i keeps the 74 kW 1.5L fifth-gen system plus 120 kW motor, while the EV gains 200 kW and 240 kW rear-motor options for a solid power bump.