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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.

Leapmotor launched the Lafa5 electric compact hatchback on November 27, offering five variants priced from 97,800 to 121,800 yuan (92,800-116,800 yuan limited-time offer). Built on LEAP 3.5 architecture B platform, the vehicle delivers up to 605km range and features an 8295 chip and LiDAR. Customers can enjoy launch incentives worth 24,900 yuan plus four lifetime warranty programs.

Honda Malaysia’s 25th-anniversary CR-V Dual-Tone Edition adds a no-cost black roof, A-pillars and mirror caps to 300 units. Offered in Ignite Red or Platinum White on E and V AWD grades, the L15BE 1.5 VTEC turbo stays at 193 PS/243 Nm; prices unchanged at RM169.9k and RM181.9k OTR without insurance.

ETCM officially previewed the sixth-gen Nissan Serena C28 e-Power. Malaysia-assembled at Serendah, launch slated Feb-Mar 2025. The e-Power setup pairs a 1.4 L 98 PS generator with a 1.77 kWh battery driving a 163 PS/315 Nm front motor—no gearbox, 52 L tank. Design upgrades include V-Motion grille, triple-eye LEDs and 16-inch 205/65 tyres; size 4,765×1,715×1,885 mm, wheelbase 2,870 mm. Pricing and full specs to follow; current C27 retails RM149.9-163.9k.

Lexus re-displayed the LFA Concept, now confirmed as a pure EV successor to the V10 icon. Co-developed with GR GT/GT3, the show car rides on a 2,725 mm aluminium space-frame, measures 4,690 mm long, 1,195 mm high and 2,040 mm wide, and blends aero function with LFA-style sculptural cues. The yoke steering, configurable boost/brake maps and immersive cockpit preview a production model expected in 2026.

Toyota GAZOO Racing unveiled the GR GT road-legal hypercar and its FIA-GT3 sibling. The hybrid 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plus single-motor targets 650 PS and 850 Nm, uses an all-aluminium chassis and CFRP panels, exceeds 320 km/h, and is scheduled for 2027 production.