Jetour Nigeria is set to host a three-day luxury automotive showcase in Abuja from September 22 to 24, 2026, headlined by the all-new Jetour G700 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The event in the Federal Capital Territory follows the brand's major earlier showcase in Lagos, as the automaker continues efforts to expand its presence and promote its hybrid vehicle lineup across the Nigerian market.

Chinese carmaker Jaecoo has expanded its J5 range in South Africa with the launch of a new SHS hybrid variant, joining existing petrol and fully electric models. According to TimesLIVE, the hybrid is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 165kW and 295Nm of torque. The addition gives local buyers a third powertrain option within the J5 line-up as hybrid vehicles gain traction in the South African market.

The Italian police have added a Lamborghini Temerario, a hybrid supercar, to their fleet, according to TimesLIVE. The vehicle will be used for emergency responses and the rapid transport of organs, duties for which Italian police have previously used high-performance cars. The Temerario's hybrid powertrain combines strong performance with the speed needed for time-critical medical deliveries. The addition continues a long-standing partnership between Lamborghini and Italian law enforcement, which has operated the brand's sports cars for similar specialised tasks in the past.

The Changan Hunter K50 REEV is set to evolve into the more aggressive K70 model, which will focus on off-road capabilities. This new model is expected to be available in South Africa by early 2028.

The Geely Galaxy Cruiser, equipped with a tri-motor plug-in hybrid powertrain, has been unveiled as a competitor to the Tank 300 and Jetour T2. It is set to make its official world debut later this year, according to The Citizen.

Toyota’s Starlet Cross recorded a rare monthly sales victory over the Suzuki Fronx in South Africa, according to The Citizen, even though the Suzuki compact crossover SUV remains comfortably ahead in the overall contest between the two closely related production siblings. The report frames the Toyota result as an uncommon setback for the Fronx rather than a shift in the broader rivalry, with Suzuki still holding a clear cumulative lead.