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On 5 Feb Landa unveiled a battery-doubling scheme for its swap network: 8,000 new packs will be added by mid-January, lifting total Landa-compatible stock to more than 16,000—twice the original level—to cover Spring Festival peak demand. Deployment began in November with 800+ packs already in place. As of 5 Dec the network counts 2,252 swap stations nationwide (657 on highways) and 9.36 million cumulative swaps.

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.

With the growing number of new energy vehicles, the digital management of power batteries throughout their lifecycle is becoming increasingly important. The Ministry of Commerce is advancing the development of a battery valuation and testing system to facilitate used car transactions. Companies like GEM and JD Group are also collaborating to build a digital platform for battery recycling. Experts believe that digital management is key to maximizing the value of battery assets and building a circular economy, as well as supporting battery operations and charging and swapping services, which are crucial for industry development.

CADB previewed the Dongfeng 007 gran-coupe for a Q1 2026 launch. The 4.88 m EV offers RWD and 544 PS AWD layouts, 73.48 kWh battery, 200 kW DC fast-charge and 550-650 km CLTC range. Standard kit includes L2 ADAS, 15.6-inch infotainment and 19-speaker audio, yet single-zone climate and non-telescopic steering are omitted. Initial CBU imports face expired tax incentives; CKD timeline unclear.

Oriental Swan Motor brings in the facelifted Seres 3 EV: just 10 units at RM95k on-the-road. The 4 385 mm SUV delivers 163 PS/300 Nm to the front axle via a 53.6 kWh NMC pack good for 405 km NEDC and 40-min 60 kW DC charging. Kit includes a 10.25″ touchscreen, six airbags and LED lights, but ADAS and keyless entry are absent. A range-extender Seres 5 Pro with 1 200 km WLTP follow in Q1 2026.

Perodua’s teaser reveals the D66B B-SUV, likely called Nexis, featuring an L-pattern grille to distinguish it from the Toyota Yaris Cross donor. Riding on DNGA-B with a 2 620 mm wheelbase, it’s expected to offer a 1.5 L NA (106 PS/138 Nm) and a 111 PS hybrid, slotting above the Ativa at an estimated RM 70–100k when sales begin early next year.