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The WEY V8X standard-wheelbase variant has appeared in the latest MIIT homologation filings, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV with a 5-seat configuration. Featuring a 2,968mm wheelbase—82mm shorter than the previously filed long-wheelbase version (3,050mm)—dimensions are 5,000(5,040)/2,025/1,808(1,823)mm compared to the LWB's 5,125/2,025/1,821mm. The design language carries over from the long-wheelbase model, with extensive customization options including front/rear bumpers, grilles, window trim, body accents, streaming mirrors, wheels, and brake calipers. Powertrain options comprise plug-in hybrid systems based on either 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter turbocharged engines, expanding WEY's electrified portfolio in the competitive mid-to-large SUV segment.

Martin Schulz, newly appointed president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, outlined the brand's product offensive in his first media engagement. The company will selectively introduce models from a global lineup of 40 new products over the next two to three years, beginning with the all-electric C178 CLA. Future arrivals are expected to include the GLC EQ, W520 C-Class EV, EQS and GLE facelifts, and an entry-level G-Class. Schulz emphasized agile product planning to respond to Malaysia's dynamic market environment.

The Fangchengbao Formula S GT shooting brake has been spotted in production form for the first time, revealing a low-slung, widebody estate profile with a streamlined front fascia featuring large air ducts, subtly bulged hood lines, and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor. Unveiled at Auto China 2026 alongside the standard sedan and extended-wheelbase SL variants, the Formula S GT was previously only shown in renderings. All three models exceed five meters in length with a three-meter wheelbase, targeting a Q3 2026 Chinese market launch. The sighting confirms Fangchengbao's entry into the premium shooting brake segment, expanding the Formula series lineup with a focus on aerodynamic efficiency and advanced driver assistance hardware.

The Cadillac XT5 plug-in hybrid has appeared in MIIT homologation filings as an addition to the current ICE lineup. The PHEV variant features a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine paired with front and rear electric motors, retaining the signature shield grille and split-headlamp design while adding a roof-mounted LiDAR module indicating advanced driver assistance capabilities. Exterior details include active grille shutters, fender-mounted sensors, conventional door handles, multi-spoke wheels, and a concealed exhaust system. Dimensions are 4,888/1,957/1,685(1,688)mm with a 2,863mm wheelbase. The XT5 PHEV expands Cadillac's electrified portfolio in the mid-size luxury SUV segment, where the current ICE range is priced between RMB 379,900 and RMB 459,900.

Bentley has unveiled the fourth-generation Continental GT Supersports, the fourth Supersports model in history and the first Continental GT to weigh under two tonnes. Deleting the hybrid system, it features a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 666 PS and 800 Nm, achieving the highest power density of any Bentley engine at 166.5 PS per litre. The uprated ZF eight-speed dual-clutch transmission features reinforced clutches and a new shift map for sharper shifts. As the first rear-wheel-drive Continental GT for the road, it sprints from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of circa 310 km/h. The engine incorporates a strengthened crankcase, uprated cylinder heads, and larger turbos, positioning the Supersports as the most driver-focused Continental GT ever.

Mercedes-AMG has launched the GLC43 4Matic Coupé Nightfall Edition in Malaysia, locally assembled and priced at RM518,888—a RM20,000 premium over the standard model. The Nightfall Edition adds the AMG Night Package Exterior II with dark chrome radiator trim slats, rear tristar and model badging, and a silver chrome AMG fuel filler cap. The cabin features the AMG Real Performance Sound system with Balanced and Powerful modes. Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four producing 421 PS and 500 Nm, augmented by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, paired with the AMG Speedshift MCT 9G nine-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive, achieving 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. Standard equipment includes 21-inch AMG wheels, silver multi-piston brake calipers, AMG Ride Control adaptive damping, rear-axle steering, AMG sports leather seats, carbon fiber trim, and a Burmester 3D sound system.