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The long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV will make its official debut at the Chengdu Auto Show. The exterior mirrors the overseas new GLE model, featuring a large front grille with the three-pointed star emblem, new starlight LED headlights with star badge elements for strong recognition. Dimensions measure 5051/2018/1784mm with a 3,115mm wheelbase. The D-pillar retains the triangular window design with color-matched body surrounds. The rear taillights incorporate star badge elements with a blackened center strip creating a connected lighting effect. Powertrain options include the GLE 350 L with M254 2.0T engine producing 190kW, and the GLE 450 L with M256 3.0T engine producing 280kW, with 20/21-inch wheel options available.

Luxeed has unveiled the "Flash Butterfly Blue" color for the Luxeed RX, featuring innovative nano-scale bionic structural color paint. The model begins pre-orders in August, equipped with Huawei's Giant Whale battery platform, four LiDAR matrix, Huawei Qiankun ADS full-domain redundant architecture, and the industry's first electromagnetic thermal control die-casting technology. The exterior was designed by former Ferrari chief designer Werner Gruber, featuring a low-slung profile with 1:2 wheel height ratio and 1.26 aspect ratio, with 10 aerodynamic cutouts. It debuts L-shaped star-eye headlights (90 LED arrays) and ring-shaped star-diamond taillights (10,000 crystal diamonds), supporting voice interaction and charging breath light effects. Dimensions are 5,020 × 2,007 × 1,585 mm with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, featuring C-shaped family-style full-width taillights and a large rear diffuser.

The latest MIIT filing reveals that the UNYX 07 will receive a LiDAR-equipped version. The new variant maintains the current model's design, with body height increased by 4mm to 1,570 mm; dimensions are 4,853 × 1,852 × 1,570 mm with a 2,826 mm wheelbase, riding on 235/45 R20 tyres. Power continues from a single motor rated at 170 kW paired with an LFP battery. For reference, the current UNYX 07 uses a pure vision intelligent driving solution priced at 129,900-139,900 yuan. The LiDAR version will upgrade to a LiDAR + Horizon Robotics Journey 6H chip combination, enabling City NOA navigation assist, with delivery expected by end of 2026.

Seven-decade-old Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) has officially entered Indonesia, showcasing the D5 entry-level city EV at GIIAS 2026. Measuring 3,800 × 1,720 × 1,590 mm with a 2,500 mm wheelbase, the D5 is 190 mm shorter than the Atto 1. It has an 82 PS/125 Nm front electric motor (0-50 km/h in 4.7 seconds, 120 km/h top speed), 31.94 kWh LFP battery (330 km CLTC/about 270 km WLTP, 36-minute fast charging claimed), 315-litre boot, and standard features including rear parking sensors, auto hold, stability control, LED headlamps and wireless charging. Two variants: Standard with 6.2-inch instrument panel, 10.1-inch screen, 4 speakers and 4 airbags; top variant adds powered leather seats, 8.88-inch instrument panel, 12.8-inch screen, 360 camera and 6 airbags. No ADAS on either variant.

BAW (Beijing Automotive Works) showcased five models at GIIAS 2026, with the X03 making its public debut. Closely sized to the Denza B8 at 5,095 × 2,038 × 1,945 mm with a 2,950 mm wheelbase, it uses a body-on-frame construction with part-time 4WD and a 2.3L turbodiesel engine producing 185 PS and 480 Nm, topping out at 170 km/h. It features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, a centre-locking differential, 265/70 R18 all-terrain tyres, and approach/departure angles of 33 and 30 degrees. The five-seat interior includes a full-sized spare tyre mounted on the barn-door tailgate. Remarkably, a right-hand drive version already exists despite the model only surfacing days ago in China's MIIT filings. BAW plans CKD production in West Java, Indonesia.

Ford Pro participated in the Expo Transporte y Expo Logisti-K exhibition held from August 11-13 at La Rural in Buenos Aires. Under the concept "Tu negocio en movimiento," Ford Pro showcased the Transit commercial vehicle range (Europe and the USA's best-selling commercial vehicle) available in 11 versions including vans in three sizes, minibus, and chassis cab, plus the all-electric E-Transit. The Transit features the Ford Panther 2.0L EcoBlue turbodiesel engine (165 hp/390 Nm) paired with a 6-speed manual or exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission. All versions come standard with FordApp connectivity for real-time vehicle information and remote functions. The show also premiered the new Transit Van Medium High Roof Automatic (L2H3) priced at $76,028,300 with a 3-year unlimited km warranty.