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The cancellation of the US policy promoting electric vehicle production and sales by President Trump could impact Indonesia. GAIKINDO in Indonesia believes that the growth of internal combustion engine vehicles must continue, noting that the low resale value of electric vehicles is a reason for public hesitation. The Indonesian government is offering hybrid vehicle incentives to boost the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles.

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 midsize SUV debuts with four trims priced ¥379,900-459,900, limited-time offers from ¥234,900. Year-update keeps shield grille and 7-shape lamps, adds five new colors. Cabin gains 33-inch 9K curved display; Metropolitan trim aligns tail-lamps/wheels with upper grades, Premium Luxury offers Platinum-level Opera interior, Luxury adds ventilated seats and wheel heating.

Mercedes-Maybach launches the GLS 480 Li Yi Edition at 1.498 million RMB, becoming the range’s entry trim with 4- or 5-seat layouts. Vertical chrome grille, MAYBACH badging, 22-/23-inch exclusive wheels and 15 paint options continue brand DNA. A 3.0T inline-6 plus 48V mild-hybrid drives the 3 135 mm-wheelbase luxury SUV, lowering the ownership threshold without cutting opulence.

Lincoln confirmed at a dealer meeting that a new three-row SUV will arrive before 2030, powered by an all-new hybrid system (possibly range-extended) and positioned between the Aviator and Navigator. The model may revive the "Continental" nameplate to plug the price gap in Lincoln's lineup. While an earlier BEV three-row program was shelved, the brand reiterated it will revisit pure-electric offerings once battery costs fall.

Nissan staged a Ginza demo of its next-gen ProPILOT aboard an Aria prototype on 22 Sept. The SAE L2 system pairs Wayve’s embodied-AI “AI Driver” with a roof-mounted next-gen LiDAR, 11 cameras and 5 radars, delivering human-like urban driving and extended high-speed/night range. The technology is scheduled for Japanese production models in FY2027, with drivers required to remain engaged.

GWM Malaysia will launch the seven-seat plug-in hybrid WEY G9 in Q4, priced under RM300k. Measuring 5,045×1,960×1,900mm with a 3,085mm wheelbase, the MPV uses Hi4 AWD delivering 325kW/642Nm and offers 170km electric range (NEDC) from a 44.2kWh battery. Features include zero-gravity Nappa second-row seats, 17.3″ rear screen and 81.96% high-strength steel safety cage, targeting Toyota Alphard and Zeekr 009.