BMW 8 Series News in Malaysia

Fans of BMW sports cars might need some emotional therapy after this as the Bavarian motor company might axe two of its flagship sports car models – the BMW Z4 and the BMW 8 Series. Just like its peers, BMW is focusing on electrified models but its strategy will see EVs sold alongside ICE-powered counterparts. This is according to a report by Car and Driver as sources told the American publication that there are no plans for a successor to the Z4 and the 8 Series coupe and convertible. However,

CY Foong

Mar 19, 2024

BMW Malaysia has introduced several enhancements for the BMW M850i xDrive Coupé, first introduced in Malaysia back in 2018. Now featuring a distinct, new front profile, the New BMW M850i xDrive Coupé MY Edition has received a suite of sporty design updates for both its exterior and interior, as well as an expanded list of standard equipment. At the front, the 2022 M850i has been fitted with M exterior mirrors and the signature M emblem on the kidney grille as standard, courtesy of the standard i

Arvind

Sep 14, 2022

BMW has just announced Digital Key for iPhone, allowing Apple iPhone users to unlock a compatible BMW model. This comes after slightly after two years BMW introduced Digital Key for NFC-equipped Samsung devices. Typical of Apple, getting started is easy – you just need to pair your iPhone or Apple Watch to a BMW that supports Digital Key for iPhone, then hold your Apple device to the door handle. Once that’s completed, the authentication process with start and you can use either FaceID or TouchI

Eric

Jun 23, 2020

BMW has just released a BMW 8 Series ‘Golden Thunder’ edition. It’s only avaliable in Europe for all 3 body styles of the 8 Series - Coupé, Convertible, and Gran Coupé. Exterior With the Golden Thunder edition, you’ll get accents of gold paintings on the front and rear bumper lip, the side skirts, rims, side mirrors, and the M rear spoiler. The M Sport package is also standard here. BMW only offers the Golden Thunder edition in either Sapphire Black or Frozen Black. Interior Inside you’ll find g

Brian

Jun 22, 2020

BMW 8 Series Together with the launch of the all-new 2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport, BMW Malaysia also virtually launched the all-new 2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupé M Sport in conjunction with the introduction of their online-shopping platform. The all-new BMW 840i Gran Coupé M Sport is a fully imported (CBU) model priced at RM 968,800. The Malaysian-spec BMW 8GC comes with the M Sport package, which include the M Sport differential and brakes, all-wheel steering, adaptive M Suspension and 20-inch M al

Zamil Syaheer

Apr 24, 2020

The BMW 8 Series replaced the 6 Series nameplate in 2018. This was a move made by the previous chairman, Harald Kruger, to position the 8 Series as a true luxury car. However, this strategy isn’t bearing fruit in the US as sales performance for the 8 Series is underwhelming. Automotive News reported that most BMW dealerships are facing an accumulation of 8 Series, which blocks inventories. While dealers pointed out that it was the lack of marketing campaign, the report says that the 8 Series doe

Shaun

Mar 23, 2020

While it’s cool you can tell a car to lower the air-conditioning temperature, but have you tried ordering chicken rice using your BMW? Yes, with the BMW Concierge Service, you can in fact order chicken rice (or in this case, navigate to a chicken rice shop) from the comfort of your car with just the press of a button. BMW Concierge Service is just one of many services that BMW offers under its ConnectedDrive umbrella. But that’s not all. With the BMW Connected app (available for Apple and Androi

Eric

Oct 25, 2019

Now the BMW 8 Series is even more powerful! Hot off the launch of the BMW X5 M and X6 M, BMW M introduces the BMW M8 Gran Coupe. The new BMW M8 Gran Coupe is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo. The car produces 600 PS and 750 Nm of torque. The V8 engine is paired to an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and M xDrive all-wheel-drive system linked with M Differential. This allows the M8 Gran Coupe to make that century sprint in just 3.3 seconds and has a fue

Jerrica

Oct 9, 2019