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Xiaomi Auto announced the next-gen SU7 will arrive at 492 stores across 143 cities from March 4, with official launch in April priced between 229,900-309,900 yuan. The updated design features new Capri Blue paint and dark interior, with restyled front grille integrating mmWave radar. ADAS hardware is comprehensively upgraded with standard LiDAR, 4D mmWave radar and 700TOPS computing chips across all variants. The lineup offers Standard, Pro and Max versions with 720-902km CLTC range; the Max features 897V architecture enabling 670km range in 15 minutes, plus dual-chamber air suspension and CDC dampers.

Geely Riddara Thailand is evaluating plans for a local EV production facility following its October 2024 market entry with the RD6 electric pick-up. General manager Cao Feng expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of BEV pick-ups despite current market slowdowns, citing superior energy efficiency over fossil fuel counterparts. The RD6 is priced between 899,000-1,299,000 baht, offering RWD and dual-motor 4WD variants with 63-86 kWh batteries, 815 mm wading depth and 1,030 kg payload capacity. The company targets 3,000-5,000 unit sales this year with new single-cab fleet variants, while exploring expansion into Myanmar, Laos, the Philippines and Malaysia.

Suzuki Motor Corporation launched the all-new mini-commercial BEV van "e EVERY" in Japan on March 9. Jointly developed with Daihatsu and Toyota, the vehicle features a 36.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery delivering 257 km WLTC range. Equipped with an integrated eAxle powertrain producing torque exceeding turbocharged minivehicles, the van offers V2L external power supply capability. Available in two-seat and four-seat configurations, it comes standard with Smart Assist ADAS and LED headlamps, with digital rearview mirror offered as accessory. Supplied on OEM basis by Daihatsu, the e EVERY targets the commercial EV segment with 350 kg maximum payload and enhanced safety features.

WeRide signed a strategic partnership deepening agreement with Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group, unveiling the upgraded pre-installed mass-produced Robotaxi GXR with 2,000 units planned for delivery in 2026. Featuring WeRide's latest GEN8 autonomous driving suite and SS8.0 sensor system with kilo-line LiDAR delivering 17x point cloud density improvement and 600-meter detection range, the vehicle achieves over 70% additional decision-making time for highway scenarios. WeRide's global Robotaxi fleet has exceeded 1,000 units, with driverless commercial operations already launched in Guangzhou, Beijing and Abu Dhabi, and pure unmanned service set to commence in Dubai this month, marking a new phase of global scaled commercial deployment.

The Proton X90 seven-seater SUV is set to receive its first facelift, with leaked brochures revealing a streamlined three-variant lineup: Lite, Prime and Prime X. The update replaces the previous 1.5L three-cylinder turbo with 48V mild hybrid system with the 1.5 i-GT four-cylinder turbo engine shared with X50, X70 and S70 facelift models, delivering 181 PS and 290 Nm through a seven-speed DCT. Exterior and interior designs remain unchanged, with upgrades focused on powertrain and infotainment systems including 12.3-inch wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The range-topping Prime X adds Nappa leather upholstery, second-row Captain Seats and powered lumbar support, reinforcing its competitiveness in the domestic premium SUV segment.

BYD Sime Motors, BYD's Malaysian distributor, continues expanding its nationwide network with over 40 showrooms currently and 9 additional service centers planned for 2026, bringing total after-sales outlets to 34. The brand is penetrating secondary markets including Johor, East Coast and Northern Malaysia while developing body and paint centers. BYD maintained its position as Malaysia's top EV brand for the third consecutive year with 14,407 deliveries in 2025, up 68% year-on-year, ranking fourth among non-national brands. The company expects to surpass 30,000 owners next month and will open flagship showroom BYD Mansion in Penang, integrating heritage architecture with modern design to elevate customer experience and after-sales service capabilities.