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Mercedes-AMG unveiled the new AMG GT Black Series road car and GT3 race car, both derived from the Track Sport prototype and powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, set to compete from the 2027 season. The Black Series features yellow-green livery and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, while the GT3 racer sports red stripes and a full roll cage. Both share aggressive aerodynamics including large grilles, single-nut wheels, fixed rear wings, and prominent diffusers.

Deepal launched the S09 Rear-Wheel Drive Ultra Extended Range variant, priced at 259,900 yuan, 20,000 yuan lower than the Ultra+ Extended Range. The full-size SUV measures 5,205 mm in length with a 3,105 mm wheelbase, featuring dual 15.6-inch 2.5K displays, 43-inch AR-HUD, and HarmonySpace 5 cockpit with 20-speaker audio. The variant omits LiDAR while retaining HUAWEI ADS highway assistance capabilities.

Geely's "One Geely" strategy advances to Thailand with the establishment of a unified management company directly overseeing Geely, Zeekr, and Riddara brands. Zeekr Thailand will rebrand as Geely Auto Thailand in H2 2026, with Geely targeting the sub-one million Baht segment and Zeekr positioned above, eliminating product overlap while optimising resources and local market operations.

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) welcomed the conclusion of the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The FTA eliminates tariffs on vehicles and automotive parts, improving market access for European manufacturers, and addresses Australia's discriminatory luxury car tax. ACEA urges the European Commission and member states to promptly approve the agreement for implementation.

The all-new Audi A6L and A6L e-tron officially launched on March 25 with pre-sale prices ranging from 323,000 to 436,000 yuan, representing a reduction of over 100,000 yuan compared to the outgoing model. As a next-generation offering in a market where NEV penetration exceeds 50%, the aggressive pricing strategy reflects the evolving competitive landscape, with the A6L e-tron joining the lineup to strengthen Audi's electrification push.

Spy shots of the domestically-produced Mercedes-Benz C-Class battery electric vehicle have emerged, revealing the model is built on the 800V MB.EA dedicated electric architecture with a planned year-end launch. Compared to the international variant, the domestic version features extended C-pillar and rear quarter window modifications to enlarge rear window dimensions and improve rear passenger space, while maintaining identical front and rear fascia designs. The global debut is scheduled for April.