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The cancellation of the US policy promoting electric vehicle production and sales by President Trump could impact Indonesia. GAIKINDO in Indonesia believes that the growth of internal combustion engine vehicles must continue, noting that the low resale value of electric vehicles is a reason for public hesitation. The Indonesian government is offering hybrid vehicle incentives to boost the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles.

Mercedes-Maybach launches the GLS 480 Li Yi Edition at 1.498 million RMB, becoming the range’s entry trim with 4- or 5-seat layouts. Vertical chrome grille, MAYBACH badging, 22-/23-inch exclusive wheels and 15 paint options continue brand DNA. A 3.0T inline-6 plus 48V mild-hybrid drives the 3 135 mm-wheelbase luxury SUV, lowering the ownership threshold without cutting opulence.

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 midsize SUV debuts with four trims priced ¥379,900-459,900, limited-time offers from ¥234,900. Year-update keeps shield grille and 7-shape lamps, adds five new colors. Cabin gains 33-inch 9K curved display; Metropolitan trim aligns tail-lamps/wheels with upper grades, Premium Luxury offers Platinum-level Opera interior, Luxury adds ventilated seats and wheel heating.

Geely will launch the refreshed “Dongfang Yao” versions of StarRay sedan and Xingyue L SUV on Sept 23. StarRay priced 99.7-138.7k yuan gets a 200 kW/400 N·m 2.0TD, 8AT and 6.5s 0-100 km/h with CMA wire-control chassis. Xingyue L at 159.7-179.7k yuan adds two new colors, Flyme Auto infotainment fused with DeepSeek AI, Level-2+ Qianli Haohan H3 ADAS and comfort upgrades like driver massage, heated wheel and passenger ottoman, reinforcing Geely’s tech-premium positioning.

On Sept 22 Mercedes-AMG introduced the entry GT 50 to China at 998k RMB. Powered by the M139 2.0T four-cylinder plus 48V system delivering 421 hp, it sprints 0-100 km/h in 4.6s. The coupe keeps the Panamericana grille and polygon lighting, offers 29 paint options including 17 MANUFAKTUR finishes, and joins the GT 63 range to broaden AMG GT accessibility.

Buick launched the refreshed GL8 Lu Zun petrol range: three Avenir-only trims priced 309,900-369,900 yuan, debuting “Purple East” paint and two two-tone interiors. The MPV keeps the flying-eaves face, adds a power tailgate and introduces NOP smart pilot for highway lane changes, ramp merges and traffic jam assist. Cabin upgrades include a 15.6-inch rear screen, second-row 320 mm power slide, Nappa “first-class” seats with heating for armrests/leg-rests and enhanced acupressure massage, a massaging driver seat with 4-way lumbar, plus third-row 180° power recline for flagship comfort.