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Italian luxury automaker Alfa Romeo has officially returned to the Malaysian market, introducing the Giulia Veloce sedan and Stelvio Veloce SUV, priced at RM440,078 and RM480,128 on-the-road respectively. Both CBU imports from Italy feature a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine delivering 280 PS and 400 Nm of torque, paired with an ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes Level 2 ADAS, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and Harman Kardon audio, targeting niche luxury segments with a five-year/150,000 km warranty.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the facelifted W223 S-Class to celebrate its 140th anniversary. Featuring over 2,700 new or reengineered components, the flagship luxury sedan introduces a 20% larger illuminated grille with four louvers and an optional illuminated hood ornament. The upgraded DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LED headlamps deliver a 40% wider illumination field, capable of projecting up to 600 meters with adaptive high beam and cornering light functions for enhanced nighttime driving safety.

FAW Audi has officially launched the A5L Ranqing Xingchi Edition on January 30, priced at RMB 285,800 (discounted price RMB 267,800). Positioned between the Sport Plus and Qiankun Intelligent Driving variants, the model measures 4,908mm in length with a 2,969mm wheelbase. Configuration highlights include 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, red brake calipers, and a 102-LED galaxy starlight headliner. The vehicle features standard cloud-sensing seats with ventilation and heating, powered by a fifth-generation EA888 2.0T engine delivering 200kW and 400Nm of torque.

Bentley has expanded the Continental GT lineup with new GT S and GT Convertible S performance variants. Positioned between the base GT and flagship Speed models, the 'S' variants feature a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain producing 680 PS and 930 Nm, delivering 80 km electric range and outperforming the previous W12 engine. Standard equipment includes a sports exhaust system, Performance Active Chassis with 48V active anti-roll system, electronic limited-slip differential, and all-wheel steering, enabling 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.5 seconds with a top speed exceeding 305 km/h.

Qijing, the premium intelligent EV brand jointly developed by GAC Group and Huawei, has released winter test images of its first shooting brake coupe tested in Inner Mongolia. Positioned in the RMB 300,000 segment, the vehicle features a streamlined shooting brake design and Huawei's XMC digital chassis. It is equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 4.0 intelligent driving system and standard L3-grade hardware architecture, including a LiDAR sensor exceeding 500 lines. The model is scheduled for debut in April and official launch in June.

Aston Martin has unveiled the Vanquish Volante Wave Edition, a bespoke Q Commission featuring an aquatic-inspired iridescent blue paintwork. Powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine producing 835PS and 1000Nm, the convertible achieves 0-100km/h acceleration in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 345km/h. Its retractable soft top deploys in 14 seconds. The vehicle will be auctioned for charity at the Naples Winter Wine Festival on January 31st, benefiting local children's education.