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Porsche Cayenne Electric is officially launched in Malaysia with SUV and Coupé variants. Built on PPE platform, it features dual-motor AWD, 113kWh battery pack, max 669km WLTP range and 390kW ultra-fast charging, marking the brand's third all-electric model.

China's mandatory national standard for autonomous driving safety requirements (GB 44721—2026) has been approved and will take effect on July 1, 2027. The standard applies to vehicles with L3 and L4 highly automated driving systems (Class M and N), excluding automatic parking systems. It requires automakers to establish lifecycle safety guarantees covering product design, manufacturing and post-deployment, ensuring the autonomous system achieves safety levels at least equivalent to a competent driver without posing unreasonable risks. The standard specifies dynamic driving task requirements across scenarios and minimum risk strategy triggers. Human-machine interaction must include clear activation/deactivation prompts, and L3 systems require driver takeover monitoring. Compared to the UN ADS GTR, China's standard provides more detailed technical requirements tailored to its road traffic environment.

Changan has announced that the Qinyuan Q06 will begin pre-sales on September 4. Positioned as a mid-size SUV on the SDA Tianxun architecture with a 2,940mm wheelbase, it features the Taihang distributed electric drivetrain. The exterior adopts a floating-light aesthetic with a closed grille, ring-style LED light bar and three-piece air intakes. The chassis uses a full-aluminum front double-wishbone and rear five-link suspension. Interior highlights include a new three-spoke steering wheel, floating central screen, HUD, and ambient lighting, plus rear entertainment display, tray table, zero-gravity passenger seat and in-car refrigerator. All variants come standard with the Tianxun intelligent ADAS featuring lidar. The Q06 targets the mid-size NEV SUV market with both intelligent driving and refined chassis dynamics.

Lincoln has released official images and pricing for the updated Aviator Hybrid (known as Corsair overseas), starting at $46,496 in North America (approximately RMB 312,000). The exterior receives subtle revisions: a larger, more rounded grille, a lower air intake lowering the visual center of gravity, and chrome accents. A blacked-out appearance package is available as an option. Color choices include Tinted Copper, Nocturnal Blue, Manhattan Green, Chroma Flame Red, White Platinum and Infinite Black. Inside, a floating central touchscreen coexists with numerous physical buttons. Features include Lincoln BlueCruise driver assistance and heated front seats, while upper trims add 24-way power-adjustable front seats with ventilation and massage, a Revel audio system and a panoramic sunroof. Motivation comes from a 2.0L turbocharged hybrid powertrain producing 305 horsepower combined, with all-wheel drive standard across the lineup. Lincoln is positioning the Aviator Hybrid to make a strong entry into the luxury hybrid SUV segment.

After conquering the luxury MPV market with the Denza D9, BYD is targeting the more accessible segment with the M9 (known as Xia in China), now confirmed for right-hand-drive markets including Australia. Unlike the D9 which leads with an EV option, the M9 is exclusively a plug-in hybrid, using the fifth-generation DM-i system with a 1.5L turbo four-cylinder paired to a front electric motor (272PS/315Nm supported by a 156PS/225Nm engine). Two Blade LFP battery options are offered: 20.39kWh for the Dynamic and 36.6kWh for the Premium, delivering up to 145km WLTP EV range and 850km combined. At 5,145mm long with a 3,045mm wheelbase, it is 105mm shorter and 115mm lower than the D9. The exterior adopts the Dynasty design language with a full-height grille and cascading taillights, while the interior features a 12.3-inch instrument display, 15.6-inch infotainment screen, 26-inch head-up display and zero-gravity second-row seats with nine airbags. Arriving in Australian showrooms in Q4, BYD is deploying the M9 to complete its PHEV MPV coverage across virtually every market sector, with other right-hand-drive markets potentially following.

BYD has introduced a new exterior colour called Gemilang Blue for the Atto 3 facelift in Malaysia, inspired by the Merdeka spirit and essentially a rebranded Iris Blue from the European RWD Evo, exclusively available on the RWD Premium variant. In conjunction with national day celebrations, the Premium is offered at an exclusive price of RM124,800—RM14,000 lower than its original RM138,800 tag, undercutting even the FWD Ultra (RM125,800). The Premium delivers 313PS/380Nm from its rear motor, hitting 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds. Its 74.88kWh Blade LFP battery provides up to 510km WLTP range, while the upgrade to 800V architecture enables 220kW DC fast charging (10-80% in ~25 minutes). Warranty remains six-year/150,000km vehicle and eight-year/160,000km battery/motor coverage. The new shade joins four existing colours. BYD is leveraging Merdeka celebrations with a limited colour and promotional pricing to boost Atto 3 facelift sales.