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Mitsuoka LA1: a Corvette C1-inspired roadster built on the Mazda MX-5 ND
Japan's retro coachbuilder has previewed the two-seater's styling ahead of its official debut on 26 November 2026, with specs, pricing, and volume details still under wraps.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-19
GWM Tank 300 Hooke Trail Edition goes old-school with a live front axle
Built on the long-wheelbase Tank 300L, the new hardcore variant swaps its independent front suspension for a solid axle, gains disconnectable anti-roll bars and can wear 35-inch tires straight from the factory.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-19
2027 BYD Atto 2 breaks cover in China: new 501 km variant, single 95 hp motor across the range
The Chinese-market Yuan UP gains a bigger 51.1 kWh Blade Battery and a column-mounted shifter, with entry pricing holding at RMB 74,800.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-18
Denza's tri-motor Z9GT lands in Thailand from 2,899,900 baht
BYD's premium brand has set an official Thai price for the Z9GT Performance AWD, fully imported from China, with a steep hike planned for 2027.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-16
Freelander 8 Sets Guinness World Record with 6,002-Meter Climb in Tibet
Chery Jaguar Land Rover's range-extender SUV surpassed the hybrid altitude benchmark previously held by BYD's Bao 5.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-15
Bovensiepen Spider revives the BMW Z4 with 429 hp, limited to 99 units
The family that founded Alpina has set up its own firm after BMW's takeover, and its third project turns the discontinued Z4 M40i into a 435 PS roadster priced from €115,500 in Germany.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-15
Bovensiepen Spider breathes new life into the retired BMW Z4 with 435 PS, limited to 99 cars
Months after the last Z4 rolled off the line in Graz, the family that founded Alpina has launched its own take on the roadster — a reworked M40i priced from €115,500 in Germany.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-15
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung Premieres: 646-HP V8, Rear-Drive, Only 30 Units
The second Mercedes-Benz Mythos Series special reworks the CLE 53 into a rear-drive track weapon, sheds 170 kg, and was fully reserved before its world premiere.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-13
Avatr T09: three-motor PHEV flagship SUV with six seats tipped to debut by end of 2026
A Chinese regulatory filing has laid bare the dimensions, dual powertrain options and CATL-sourced battery of Avatr's upcoming range-topping SUV, which will take on the Aito M9 and Li Auto L9.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-11
Tank 700 Long-Wheelbase Previewed Ahead of Chinese Launch with Six Seats and Twin PHEV Options
Homologation filings in China reveal a stretched Tank 700 that grows in every dimension, with a choice of 2.0-liter or 3.0-liter plug-in hybrid power.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-10
Real-world photos and full specs of the Geely Starray EM-R Max in Thailand
Geely's range-extender SUV lands in Thailand at 799,900 baht for the first 300 buyers, pairing 104.8 km of electric range with a petrol generator so holiday trips need never stop for a charger.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-08
Ora 5 Sedan surfaces in MIIT filings, rounding out a three-body Ora 5 lineup
The fastback-stretched EV keeps the Crossover's 2,720 mm wheelbase but grows 287 mm longer, with a 204 hp motor and an SVOLT LFP battery; a late-2026 China debut is expected.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-08
Scout Motors Shows Two Personalities of the Traveler with Mountainside and Trail-Ready Concepts
A premium-touring take and a hardcore off-roader preview the electric SUV's range ahead of a targeted 2028 launch.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-07
Firefly Caps Its New Club Spiaggia Special Edition at 666 Units for China
The sixth limited-run version of Nio's compact EV leans on Italian coastal styling rather than mechanical changes, priced at 135,800 yuan.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-01
MG 07 coupe sedan opens pre-sales in early August with up to 840 km CLTC range
SAIC MG's new smart coupe sedan pairs EV and hybrid powertrains with Momenta R7 driver assistance — and a Guerlain-linked special edition — with the top trim capped under RMB 180,000.
saicmg.com · 2026-08-31