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 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.

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Audi has launched a new fully electric model, the A2 e-tron, as part of an effort to strengthen its sales performance in the European market, according to a report by the Sowetan. The vehicle will be manufactured at the company's Ingolstadt plant in Germany. The launch represents the German carmaker's latest move in the growing electric vehicle segment, though further details about the car's specifications, pricing, and release timeline were not provided in the report.

Audi has confirmed the introduction of three additional new models for the South African market in 2026. The official pricing for these models will be disclosed once a launch date is established.

Geely revealed the Xingyue L Plus on 5 September, offering petrol or self-charging hybrid versions rather than a plug-in. The model is presented with Flyme Auto software, a Snapdragon 8295 chip, a 30-inch interior screen and roof-mounted lidar. The announcement emphasizes in-car computing and driver-assistance hardware, but does not provide pricing, launch markets, output figures or detailed specifications beyond those headline features.