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BYD has officially launched the SHARK pickup in the Chilean market. The SHARK is the first pickup to feature DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) technology, combining the performance and efficiency of traditional combustion vehicles with electric vehicles. Equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and dual electric motors, the SHARK offers over 430 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 5.7 seconds. It features BYD's Blade Battery integrated via CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) technology, capable of charging from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes. The vehicle includes a 12.8-inch rotatable touchscreen, a 10.8-inch dashboard, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and is available in black, blue, and white. The SHARK also boasts a payload capacity of 850 kg and a towing capacity of 2,500 kg, along with six airbags and the DiPilot driving assistance system.

The Bugatti Tourbillon, successor to the Chiron, marks the brand's first foray into plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). It features an 8.3L V16 engine and two electric motors, delivering a combined 1,800PS and a top speed of 445km/h (with the Speed Key option). The Tourbillon showcases intricate craftsmanship and advanced technology, with a limited production run of 250 units, starting at 3.8 million euros.

The Buick E5 mid-size SUV will debut in Q1 and hit the market later this year. Built on Buick’s Xiaoyao architecture, it features split Star River Unfurls Its Wings headlamps, roof-mounted LiDAR and Momenta R6 ADAS for full-scenario assisted driving, plus a Snapdragon 8775P-powered cockpit and “True Dragon Plug-in Pro” hybrid system in a five-seat layout.

The 2026 Venucia D60 DD-i Whale will debut on Jan 13, promising upgrades in driving range, charging speed and fuel consumption. Design remains unchanged with the “Whale Wing” theme and 2700 mm wheelbase. Current models priced ¥129 900-149 900 offer aggressive incentives; updated pricing and specs are expected alongside the launch.

On Jan 12, Mercedes-Benz rolled out a China-led update for the pure-electric CLA virtual assistant, integrating the Doubao large-language model and AISpeech tech. Enhancements include 0.2-second response, 0.8-second execution, 98 % multi-zone voice-localization accuracy, plus new MBUX how-to content, human-like dialogue and emotional speech generation, delivering a markedly smarter cockpit experience.

Maruti Suzuki will buy 1,750 acres in Sanand, Gujarat for INR 49.6 bn, erecting a 1-million-unit-a-year plant. Close to ports and multimodal links, the site boosts Suzuki’s Indian capacity to 3.6 m vehicles, underpinning domestic growth and export ambitions under “Make in India.”