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On May 28th, NIO officially launched its new battery swap station at Tianjin Heping Wharf, achieving county-wide coverage in Tianjin with a total of 56 swap stations across the city’s 16 districts. The swap station network covers nearly 80% of residential areas, with nearly one million swap transactions recorded. NIO has also completed the high-speed charging network in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, with 94 stations placed every 110 km on average. In April, NIO delivered 23,900 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 53%. The new NIO ET5 and ET5T were launched on May 25th, with a starting price of 298,000 yuan, or 228,000 yuan with the BaaS battery leasing option.

The 2025 Wuling Starlight was officially launched on May 28th. The new model has been comprehensively upgraded in terms of range and intelligent features. The electric version offers two range options of 510km and 610km, equipped with Lingmu intelligent driving assistance and various smart safety functions. The exterior retains the dynamic coupe style of the current model, while the interior features a new steering wheel and column shifter design, optimizing the storage space of the center console. The vehicle also includes acoustic packages, ventilated and heated seats, and other comfort features.

The Xpeng MONA M03 Max was launched on May 28th, featuring two versions: the 502 Long-Range Max and the 600 Ultra-Long-Range Max, the latter being an optimized version of the previous 580 Ultra-Long-Range Max. The vehicle is equipped with advanced driving assistance hardware, including multiple cameras, millimeter-wave radar, front dual cameras, and two NVIDIA Drive Orin chips, supporting urban and highway driving assistance, remote summoning, and memory parking functions. The exterior offers three new colors—Star Dusk Purple, Moonlight Grey, and Star Rain Green—and two new wheel designs. The interior introduces a new Dawn Purple color. The car also features an electric liftgate, panoramic imaging, gesture control, four-zone voice control, OTA updates, leather seats, front seat heating and ventilation, 4/6 split rear seats, wireless phone charging, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, an 8155 chip, a 15.6-inch center console screen, and XPENG surround sound.

Nissan Motor is considering selling its headquarters in Yokohama as part of its restructuring plans. The company aims to cover the significant costs associated with closing seven of its 17 global factories. The Yokohama headquarters, built in 2009, is estimated to be worth over 100 billion yen (about $698 million). This move is part of Nissan’s “Re:Nissan” recovery plan, which includes cutting 20,000 jobs and reducing production plants from 17 to 10 by 2027. The goal is to achieve cost savings of 500 billion yen and return to profitability by the fiscal year 2026.

The 2025 Changan UNI-Z was launched on May 28th, available in both gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions. The gasoline model features a new Blue Whale 1.5T engine with 500Bar high-pressure direct injection, offering a maximum power of 141kW and a peak torque of 310Nm. The plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a 1.5L engine and a 158kW electric motor, with a CLTC pure-electric range of 125km and a fuel consumption of 5.15L/100km in charge-depleting mode. The vehicle has a sporty design with a large, three-dimensional grille and pulling-through LED tail lights. The interior is minimalist, featuring a 14.6-inch floating center console screen and supporting multiple wireless connectivity options. The plug-in hybrid version also offers a limited-edition "Knight" package with a black-themed exterior. The vehicle measures 4730×1890×1660mm with a wheelbase of 2795mm, and the cargo space can expand up to 1425L.

The Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport has been launched in Japan at a price of 3.895 million yen (approximately RM115k), making it the most expensive variant in the refreshed Corolla Cross lineup. The GR Sport is exclusively available with a hybrid powertrain, featuring a 2.0L naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine producing 152 PS and 188 Nm of torque, paired with an E-CVT transmission and an E-Four electric all-wheel drive system. The GR Sport variant includes stiffer suspension bushings, lower ride height, and exclusive styling elements such as a Matrix grille, 19-inch wheels, black accents, and red brake calipers. The interior features sport seats with GR logos, suede-like upholstery, a GR-branded steering wheel, paddle shifters, and aluminium pedals.