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FAW-Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.AURA T6 Dragon Boat Special Edition at the GBA Auto Show, a pure-electric midsize SUV built on the CEA architecture with a 5-seat layout, roof-mounted LiDAR, and Corewise intelligent driving assistance. The special edition features Lingnan kapok-inspired red paint with golden auspicious cloud and dragon scale motifs. The company also introduced its Golden Hybrid technology, pairing an EA211 dedicated hybrid engine with a TQ251 transmission to achieve 3L/100km fuel consumption and over 1,400km combined range. The system includes Xingyun intelligent driving with end-to-end highway NOA and cross-floor memory parking. The Magotan PHEV and Tayron L PHEV are scheduled for launch at the end of June.

Lotus has unveiled the Emira 420 Sport, the brand's final pure internal combustion model powered by the Mercedes-AMG M139 2.0-litre inline-four turbocharged engine, now producing 420 PS and 500 Nm through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to the rear wheels. The model achieves a 25 kg weight reduction via optional lightweight components including carbon fibre parts, a titanium exhaust, and a lithium-ion 12V battery, while aerodynamic enhancements add 25 kg of downforce. Featuring a retuned chassis with a 5 mm lower centre of gravity, Multimatic two-way adjustable dampers, and the Lotus Track Performance lap timing system, the 420 Sport delivers heightened track-focused dynamics. First deliveries are scheduled for August 2026, marking the end of Lotus's AMG engine era as the brand transitions to Horse Powertrain W30 units and electrified powertrains.

BYD has unveiled official images of the Dolphin G DM-i, a dedicated plug-in hybrid hatchback developed specifically for the European market. Featuring a DM plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 1,000km combined range, the model measures 4,160mm long and 1,825mm wide, adopting a lower, wider stance tailored to European compact hatchback preferences. Design highlights include full-width rising LED headlamps, active air intake, semi-flush door handles, and sporty blacked-out alloy wheels. Launching in June with deliveries in autumn, the Dolphin G DM-i represents an independent product line rather than a powertrain upgrade, strategically expanding BYD's European NEV portfolio to address range anxiety and charging infrastructure concerns.

The new Shangjie H5 has opened pre-sales from RMB 169,800, with booking benefits of up to RMB 12,000 including complimentary limited-edition exterior colours. Set to debut at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Auto Show on May 29, the facelift introduces upgrades across seven dimensions. Seating enhancements include 8-point massage for front occupants, 12-way powered driver's seat, 14-way powered passenger seat with "near-zero-gravity" one-touch recline via voice or physical buttons, and rear seats with three-level ventilation and heating. Interior upgrades feature suede headlining, refined seat stitching, a new W-HUD with turn-assist camera display, a 15.6-inch four-way adjustable follow-screen controllable via central display or voice commands, and seven additional ambient lighting zones for a total of ten 256-colour ambient light areas as standard.

Chery has confirmed its Japan market entry through the EMT joint venture, partnering with Jiangsu Yueda, Autobacs Seven, Gotion High-Tech, and Anest to launch the Emta brand. The debut model is a pure-electric K-Car measuring approximately 3,400mm in length, built on Chery's vehicle architecture with ADAS technology and Gotion-supplied batteries. Production will take place at Yueda's Yancheng plant, with sales handled by Autobacs Seven and aftersales by Anest. The model is scheduled for a 2027 launch, with four variants planned by 2029. Local Japanese production is being considered post-2030 if market traction is achieved.

Xpeng's VP of Finance and Accounting Wu Jiaming has confirmed the company will introduce its XNGP (Xpeng Navigation Guided Pilot) intelligent driving system to the Malaysian market within two years via OTA updates, pending regulatory approval. The brand plans to launch three new SUVs in Malaysia this year—compact, mid-size, and full-size—including the flagship GX available in both BEV and REEV configurations. CKD production is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026 in partnership with EPMB, with a focus on localising the EV supply chain, including high-voltage batteries and ADAS components, to align with Malaysia's electric vehicle development policies.