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On 5 Feb Landa unveiled a battery-doubling scheme for its swap network: 8,000 new packs will be added by mid-January, lifting total Landa-compatible stock to more than 16,000—twice the original level—to cover Spring Festival peak demand. Deployment began in November with 800+ packs already in place. As of 5 Dec the network counts 2,252 swap stations nationwide (657 on highways) and 9.36 million cumulative swaps.

Toyota Motor Corporation will livestream its All-New Sports Models World Premiere on December 5 at 11:00 a.m. JST via its official website and YouTube channel, featuring English interpretation. The 30-minute event will be archived with full presentation texts and official photos posted post-event, marking Toyota's latest expansion in the sports vehicle segment.

With the growing number of new energy vehicles, the digital management of power batteries throughout their lifecycle is becoming increasingly important. The Ministry of Commerce is advancing the development of a battery valuation and testing system to facilitate used car transactions. Companies like GEM and JD Group are also collaborating to build a digital platform for battery recycling. Experts believe that digital management is key to maximizing the value of battery assets and building a circular economy, as well as supporting battery operations and charging and swapping services, which are crucial for industry development.

Bentley will launch its first electric SUV in mid-2026, positioned as an “urban luxury” model below the Bentayga. Built on the PPE platform shared with the electric Porsche Cayenne, it is expected to deploy a 108 kWh battery and dual motors delivering 850 kW and 1500 N·m, enabling 0-100 km/h in 2.5 s and 623 km range. Design blends the EXP 15 concept’s closed star-array grille with flatter tail-lamps and no exhaust, while the nameplate is likely to be either “Mayon” or “Barnato”.

MBM launches CKD GLE 400 e 4MATIC PHEV at RM498,888. The 2.0L turbo plus 100 kW motor delivers 380 PS/650 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s and 114 km WLTP electric range. Standard AIRMATIC suspension, AMG Line styling, 21-inch wheels and MULTIBEAM LED headlamps complement a 12.3-inch MBUX duo, Burmester 3D audio and Driving Assistance Package Plus. Warranty covers four-year unlimited mileage and eight-year battery coverage.

Stellantis Malaysia will launch the Leapmotor B10 this week in two variants: Life (56.2 kWh, 442 km NEDC) and Design (67.1 kWh, 516 km), both RWD with 215 hp/240 Nm motor, 168 kW DC fast-charge (20 min 30-80%). Measuring 4 515 mm long and riding on 2 735 mm wheelbase, the SUV offers L2 ADAS, 14.6-inch 2.5K screen and wireless CarPlay, priced RM110-120k to rival Proton eMas 7 and BYD Atto 3 before year-end CBU incentives lapse.