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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.

Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has opened bookings for the B-segment Jaecoo J5, priced around RM120k. A 1.5L turbo-petrol unit delivers 147 PS/210 Nm to the front wheels via CVT, achieving 0-100 km/h in 10.2 s and 7.5 L/100 km WLTP fuel consumption. Measuring 4,380×1,860×1,650 mm on a 2,620 mm wheelbase, the SUV offers 480 L boot space, panoramic glass roof, full-LED lighting, 13.2-inch 2K portrait infotainment, 8-inch digital cluster, wireless charger and L2 ADAS, positioning it against the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30 and Proton X50.

The Mazda CX-6e, export version of China’s EZ-60, lands with a single-motor RWD EV powertrain: 190 kW/290 Nm, 78 kWh LFP battery good for 484 km WLTP and 195 kW DC 10-80% in 24 min. European R&D retuned the chassis and blended brakes; 21-inch wheel option drops range to 468 km. Cabin highlights a 26-inch curved display, 23-speaker 1,280 W audio with dual Bluetooth headrest speakers, panoramic glass roof and full L2 ADAS. Regional CKD assembly in Malaysia is under review.

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.