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The high-power variant of the Leapmotor B10 has appeared in MIIT homologation filings, retaining the existing exterior design. The new variant continues with a single-motor layout offering two power outputs of 180 kW and 185 kW, representing a significant increase over the current 132 kW and 160 kW versions. It maintains the LFP battery configuration with a top speed of 180 km/h. This addition further expands the B10 product lineup and strengthens its competitiveness in the compact pure electric SUV segment.

Xpeng Chairman He Xiaopeng has announced the GX will launch on May 20 as a new tech flagship SUV, with pre-orders opened on April 15 across two configurations at 399,800 yuan. Built on the SEPA 3.0 physical AI architecture, it offers both BEV and EREV powertrain options. The exterior features an all-new design with a closed grille and star-ring full-width light bar, creating a bold and imposing front fascia. The BEV variant includes a front trunk for additional storage capacity.

The 2026 BYD Seagull has officially launched with four variants: 305km Vitality, 305km Freedom, 405km Ease, and 405km Soar, priced from 69,900 to 85,900 yuan. The facelift emphasizes added value without price increases, upgrading intelligence, safety, and comfort features. Optional DiPilot B LiDAR is available, raising prices to 90,900 and 97,900 yuan respectively. Launch benefits include 18-month zero-interest financing, 3,000-yuan trade-in subsidy, lifetime powertrain warranty for first owners, complimentary 7kW home charger installation within two years, and limited-time fan package discounts.

Lexus Malaysia has teased its new large 4×4 flagship on social media, confirming the LX luxury off-road SUV following last year's GX introduction. Based on the Land Cruiser 300, it differentiates through unique styling including an imposing slatted spindle grille, arrow-shaped DRLs with available BladeScan adaptive high-beam technology, and L-shaped taillights. The interior features a wraparound dashboard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system replacing the previous Remote Touch interface, plus a secondary seven-inch touchscreen for climate, chassis, and Multi-Terrain Select controls. A 25-speaker Mark Levinson sound system represents the most speakers on any Lexus. Available in standard seven-seat and ultra-luxurious four-seat Executive configurations, the latter adds heavily-cushioned rear seats, footrest, ottoman, special reading lights, control touchscreen, Qi wireless charging, and tilting rear infotainment screens. It remains unclear if both variants will be offered in Malaysia.

The Aistaland GT7 has appeared in the NEV purchase tax exemption catalog as a collaborative effort between GAC and Huawei, positioned as a next-generation intelligent shooting brake. Built on the Huawei Qian Kun Chitu platform, it features 896-line dual-optical-path imaging LiDAR, Qian Kun ADS 5, HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, and AMS tri-modal AI cabin perception system. Powertrain options include 102.768kWh and 86.111kWh battery packs delivering 800/860/900km and 675/735/770km CLTC ranges respectively. The exterior adopts elegant tension aesthetics with "Aistaland Spirit Eyes" headlights incorporating Huawei XPIXEL million-pixel intelligent projection technology, complemented by a 1995mm-wide clamshell aluminum hood bearing the AISTALAND brand identity.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced plans to construct a new vehicle manufacturing facility in the Bidkin Industrial Area, Maharashtra, India, with production scheduled to commence in the first half of 2029. The plant will strengthen Toyota's business foundation in the Indian market while serving customers in surrounding regions. The company emphasized its commitment to building a flexible production structure that can adapt to future demand growth and market dynamics across India and adjacent markets, building upon its partnerships with local market pioneers.