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Honda plans to source around 400,000 hybrid vehicle batteries from Toyota’s North Carolina plant to circumvent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Toyota’s $14 billion factory, its first battery plant outside Japan, will begin production next month. This move is part of a broader trend among Japanese automakers to restructure supply chains in response to US tariffs. Demand for efficient hybrids is rising in the US, while President Trump plans to scrap his predecessor’s initiative to promote electric vehicles. By 2030, hybrid vehicle sales in the US are projected to double last year’s figure to 4.12 million units, accounting for a quarter of new car sales. Honda aims to sell 1.3 million hybrids globally (excluding China) by 2030, a 50% increase from last year. However, Trump’s trade policies pose challenges, with a 20% tariff on Chinese imports and plans to raise tariffs on Japanese car imports from 2.5% to 25%. Japan exports 1.3 million cars to the US annually, and the tariff hike is expected to cost Japan’s six major automakers approximately $20 billion.

The 2026 Tank 500 Hi4 - T / Hi4 - Z has started pre - sale. The new model is positioned as a mid - large SUV. It retains the classic exterior design and adds a roof - mounted lidar, equipped with the third - generation Coffee Pilot Ultra intelligent driving system. The interior is upgraded with a 12.3 - inch instrument screen, a 14.6 - inch center console screen and a HUD display, and the Coffee OS 3 system is installed. It also adds a far - infrared night - vision system. In terms of configuration, it is equipped with Nappa leather seats, a 17.3 - inch ceiling screen, a compressor - controlled cold and warm box and other luxury configurations. In terms of power, the Hi4 - T version uses a combination of a 2.0T engine, a single motor and a 9HAT transmission, while the Hi4 - Z version is equipped with a 2.0T engine, dual - motor and 3 - speed DHT transmission.

The 2026 Haval Maval Hi4 is set to launch on August 19th, featuring upgrades in both exterior and interior design. The vehicle sports a new mesh grille and square headlights for a rugged look. Measuring 4,800×1,950×1,843 mm with a wheelbase of 2,738 mm, the interior includes a new two-spoke steering wheel, a column-mounted gear selector, a 3D instrument cluster, and a floating center console screen with 540-degree panoramic imaging and Coffee OS. The vehicle is equipped with the second-generation Hi4 technology and a 35.43 kWh battery pack, offering a CLTC pure-electric range of 200 km.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released the “20th Batch of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax,” revealing the range information for the FAW Audi A6L e-tron. The vehicle is equipped with a 106.7 kWh battery pack, offering pure-electric ranges of 745 km and 785 km. The new model is built on the new PPE pure-electric platform, featuring an 800V electrical architecture and is expected to include Huawei Kunlun driving assistance. Positioned as a mid-large pure-electric sedan, the domestic version has been extended and features a large blackened front design with hidden headlights and laser radars on the sides, along with split headlights and electronic mirrors. The vehicle measures 5,073×1,942×1,522 mm with a wheelbase of 3,076 mm and is equipped with 20-inch wheels.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released spy shots of the new Dongfeng Fengxing Leiting. The exterior is refreshed with a cleaner look, removing excess trim while retaining the split headlights. The side skirts have been optimized, and new wheel designs have been introduced. The vehicle measures 4,615 (4,600)×1,860×1,680 mm with an increased wheelbase of 2,730 mm. The rear features a refreshed Through-type taillights design and optimized rear bumper trim. Powertrain-wise, it continues with a 120 kW motor and 240 Nm of torque, with batteries supplied by Xinwangda.

Chery’s Executive Vice President, Li Xueyong, has unveiled the official images of the new Chery Fengyun T11, the brand’s first mid-large SUV, which is set to launch this year. The exterior features a new design language inspired by traditional Eastern aesthetics, with a front face inspired by the architecture of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, creating a strong presence. The vehicle measures 5,150×1,995×1,800 mm with a wheelbase of 3,100 mm, matching the size of mainstream flagship SUVs. Powertrain-wise, it features the Chery Kunpeng CEM super hybrid system with a dual-motor AWD layout, capable of a 0-100 km/h sprint in under 5 seconds, with a pure-electric range of over 200 km and a combined range of over 1,400 km. The vehicle also supports 19-minute fast charging from 30% to 80% and high-power external power supply, along with NOP urban driving assistance and memory parking functions.