BMW Malaysia has launched the G60-generation 2024 BMW 5 Series in 520i guise, with an estimated price of RM 340,000. Unlike the fully-imported (CBU) G60 i5 which was launched in last November, the 530i is locally assembled (CKD) at the Kulim plant. The G60 BMW 5 Series features 48-volt mild-hybrid technology (MHEV) for its B48 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, which outputs 208 PS and 330 Nm in the 520i. Drive goes to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Exterior featur

Shaun

May 21, 2024

In conjunction with the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, BMW Malaysia has officially introduced the BMW iX2 xDrive30 battery electric vehicle (BEV), now available at a starting price of RM 297,000 on the road without insurance. This price includes the RM 14,200 BMW Service and Repair package. The BMW iX2 xDrive30 features a sporty design, marking it as an all-electric version of the X2. Standard BEV aesthetics include a closed kidney grille with Iconic Glow lighting, adaptive LED headlights, and black hi

Sanjay

May 21, 2024

This year's edition of the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow welcomes another limited-run Proton, this time the 2024 Proton X50 R3 Limited Edition. Based on the X50 Flagship, the X50 R3 Limited Edition comes with a unique frosted white paint job, black/red stripes running along the top, and blacked-out wheels to go with its new bodykit., Inside, it's pretty much the same as any X50, save for the R3 badging and logo embossed on the seats. In terms of specifications and features, the X50 Special Edition is u

Sanjay

May 21, 2024

When Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) announced earlier today that it will be launching a new EV brand, we speculated that the brand in question could be Geely’s Galaxy. This was based on our most recent experience with the Geely Group at the sidelines of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, where the Galaxy brand’s models, especially the L7 plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), were presented to the international press. Note that in China, discussions on EVs include PHEVs. Looking back into our archives, we sud

Hans

May 20, 2024

Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net), the distributor of Smart vehicles in Malaysia, has confirmed that it will be launching another Geely-owned electric vehicle brand. It is inviting Malaysians to participate in their ‘guess the brand name’ contest here. Though unconfirmed, Geely’s Galaxy brand is an obvious next step to Geely’s expansion in Southeast Asia. Unlike the higher range Smart, the Galaxy brand is aimed at mainstream car buyers, and is positioned closer to MG or BYD. The Galaxy rang

Hans

May 20, 2024