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A Chery Q electric prototype has been spotted testing on Malaysian roads, positioned as a B-segment EV hatchback to compete with the Proton eMas 5. Measuring 4,195/1,811/1,573mm with a 2,700mm wheelbase, it is larger than the eMas 5. The Thailand-spec features a 122hp rear motor with a 41.278kWh LFP battery delivering 400km NEDC range (340km WLTP), supporting 85kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 16 minutes). Features include an 8.8-inch instrument display, 15.6-inch touchscreen, 50W wireless charging, 360-degree camera and powered tailgate (375L + 70L front). Expected under RM100,000 but priced above the eMas 5.

BYD has officially launched the Seal 08 in China, with 8 variants priced between 229,900 and 279,900 yuan. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, the model offers both 1.5L PHEV and pure electric powertrains. The PHEV variant delivers a combined CLTC range of 1,650 km, while the EV version achieves up to 900 km CLTC range, with the dual-motor AWD completing 0-100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Key features include second-generation Blade Battery, rear-wheel steering, Cloud Ride-A air suspension, and Tian Shen Zhi Yan 5.0 intelligent driving system. The launch marks BYD's expansion into the competitive mid-to-large family SUV segment.

Li Auto reported August 2026 deliveries of 37,679 units, bringing cumulative deliveries to 1,801,834 units. The new Li MEGA launches on September 2 and Li i9 mid-September. The Li i9 is a six-seat pure electric SUV (5,225/1,970/1,752mm, 3,168mm wheelbase) with four standard LiDARs, dual motors (150kW front + 250kW rear) and 101kWh battery delivering 680-705 km range. In H1 2026, the Li i6 ranked among the top 3 best-selling vehicles above 200,000 yuan for seven consecutive months. Mahou VLA will roll out to Thor and Orin-X platform users in September. As of August 31, Li Auto operates 487 retail centers (160 cities), 533 service centers (218 cities) and 4,162 supercharging stations with 22,939 piles.

Spy shots of Hyundai's all-new Elantra (codename CN8c) have surfaced in China, with the overseas version (CN8) having premiered in June. As the eighth-generation model, it receives comprehensive upgrades to exterior, interior and powertrain while closely mirroring the global design. The new model features Hyundai's "Art of Steel" design language with sharp lines for a tech-focused, sporty appearance. Overseas dimensions are 4,765/1,855/1,425mm with a 2,750mm wheelbase, with Chinese spec likely to see further enlargement. The interior references the overseas version's 14.6-inch floating touchscreen and remote LCD instrument cluster running the Android-based Playos Connect infotainment system, with Chinese market localization expected.

The 2027 ZEEKR 7X will launch in Q4 with unchanged exterior design but new color options and an available 85kWh Golden Brick battery. The current model is priced at 229,800-269,800 yuan, equipped standard with Thor chip and Qianli H7 autonomous driving. Powertrain options include RWD 370kW with 75/103kWh battery and AWD 585kW with 103kWh, offering up to 802km range. Current purchase benefits include free rear electric sofa, fridge and 20-inch wheels, plus choice of 5-year 0% finance, 10,000 yuan discount or premium gift.

UNYX has unveiled the interior of the 09, a large electric sedan developed in collaboration with XPeng. The model features "Wolf Aesthetics" design language with a fastback coupe structure measuring 5,081/1,980/1,509mm and a 3,030mm wheelbase. Interior highlights include a two-spoke steering wheel, air vents, floating central screen and AR HUD with VLA AI driving assistance. Powertrain options include a single motor (230kW/755km) and dual motor (370kW/705km), both equipped with a 91.963kWh CATL LFP battery pack.