Ford Partners with Allego to Deploy Ultra-Fast EV Charging Technology at Dealerships Across Europe
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Landa L60 Violet Edition Launches: From CNY 157,900 with BaaS, 666 Units Only
On Dec 18 Landa Auto launched the limited-run L60 Violet Edition. The SUV costs CNY 214,900 outright or CNY 157,900 with BaaS battery subscription; only 666 units are available. Based on the RWD variant (Cd 0.229), it adds Violet haze paint, 20-inch glossy-black wheels, a fold-out rear-right table and a two-tone lilac-white leather interior with marble-effect trim. Customers who lock any L60 order by Dec 31 can save up to CNY 41,000 and share a CNY 110 million gift pool via the Landa App.
Perodua Traz ICE Launched from RM76.1k: 471 L Boot, 210 mm Ground Clearance, 6 Airbags & AEB Standard
Perodua’s ICE-powered Traz landed 17 Dec: 1.5X RM76,100, 1.5H RM81,100 (two-tone RM82k). Based on the ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross, it measures 4,310×1,770×1,655 mm with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, 210 mm ground clearance and 471 L boot, both besting the Proton X50. The 2NR-VE 1.5-litre NA + D-CVT combo delivers 106 PS/138 Nm and 21.3 km/L. Standard safety includes 6 airbags, AEB, LDW, BSM; the 1.5H adds powered tailgate with kick sensor, 360° camera, auto climate control and six speakers, but no ACC. Five colours are offered; GearUp accessories add LED DRLs and leather seats.
Perodua Traz GearUp Accessories Priced: Body Kit RM2,700, Nappa Seats RM1,200
Launched alongside the new B-segment SUV Perodua Traz, the GearUp catalogue prices the full aero body kit at RM2,700, Elevate garnish set at RM900, Nappa leather seat covers (Isofix & side-airbag compatible) at RM1,200, RGB foot-well lighting at RM580 and a 15 W wireless charger at RM350. A 360° rotating child seat rated up to 36 kg is offered at RM680. All official accessories carry a one-year warranty and can be financed with the new-car purchase.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 2.5T Classic Debuts at ¥968k, Becomes New Entry Point
Mercedes-Benz launched the 2026 GLS 450 4MATIC Classic at ¥968,000, now the most affordable GLS. A 2.5T turbo plus electric compressor and 48V mild-hybrid deliver 367 hp and 500 Nm, propelling the SUV to 100 km/h in 6.3 s while returning 10.3 L/100 km WLTC—0.2 s slower and 0.4 L thirstier than the 3.0T. Equipment mirrors the Dynamic trim, saving buyers ¥92k.
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Perodua Traz Gear Up Accessories Priced: Body Kit RM2,700, Leather Seats RM1,200, Financeable
Alongside the new Traz, Perodua released Gear Up accessory pricing: Sleek Body kit (front/rear skid lips & side skirts) RM2,700; Elevate pack (gloss-black trims & mini-spoiler) RM900; RGB foot-well lights plus scuff plates RM580; Utility set (door visors, luggage tray, plastic mats) RM510; leather seat covers RM1,200; wireless charger RM350; bonnet insulator RM110. Items can be bought separately or rolled into the car loan, pre-fitted before delivery.
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Genesis G80 Hybrid Spied: LWB Gets G90-Style Power Doors, Q4 2026 Launch
Spy shots show the Genesis G80 hybrid still wrapped in heavy camouflage ahead of its Q3 2026 launch alongside the GV80 hybrid. A long-wheelbase variant (G80 HEV LWB) is also caught testing and is tipped for Q4, featuring G90-style power-operated rear doors to enhance rear-passenger prestige while retaining the regular model’s exterior design.