We’re not sure if the marketing people at Volvo thought this one through but maybe there was something in the Schnapps and meatballs when they ideated a video that heralded its plug-in hybrid ((PHEV) models… at the expense of its pure electric vehicles (EV) models. From what we can remember, cannibalising your own models isn’t exactly the way to push the brand forward. Also Read: Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030, says no future for petrol engine cars We get it, every motorist has differen

It’s that season where the most expensive TV commercials start rolling out in anticipation of the Super Bowl game. This year BMW USA joined in with this special ad that stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek as Greek god Zeus and goddess Hera with the all-electric vehicle (EV) BMW iX. The commercial opens with Zeus and Hera declaring their retirement and coming to earth. While Hera adjusted to life on earth easily, Zeus on the other hand struggled to fit in. Just when Zeus was about to give

Following Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz's announcement in Budget 2022 that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be exempted from import, excise, and even road tax, the Managing Director of BMW Malaysia, Hans de Visser has released the following statement to the press: The announcements made at Budget 2022 marked a welcome step towards electrified mobility – one that has long been in the making for Malaysia. The government’s motion to further incentivise and support the de

The Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic SUVs in the world and while there are some mixed feelings on the design, the all-new Defender has proven itself to be one of Land Rover’s most successful models. It’s also finally making its Malaysian debut very soon on 21-October 2021. The launch will be livestreamed via Land Rover Malaysia’s Facebook page at 11 am and the Defender will only be available with one body style – the longer, 5-door Defender 110. Also read: No more a simple car, even

This week's WapCar Ratings sees us put the Lexus RX300 F Sport through our instrumented tests. Priced from RM 424,187, this fully-imported (CBU Japan) SUV goes against rivals like the BMW X5 xDrive45e and Volvo XC90 in Malaysia. Usual disclaimer applies: all materials were taken before MCO, and scores are relative to cars in the RX's segment and not the new-car market as a whole. Lexus RX300 F Sport: Driving Performance - 32/50, Silky smooth Lexus RX300 F Sport - Facts and Figures Engine 2.0-lit

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, which is currently assembled in Kulim, will soon have a rival. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has pretty much confirmed that it will be launching a locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, GLA, and GLE later this year. Buried within the company’s press release recapping its activities for year 2020 and the launch of its new virtual showroom, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “The company aims to expand its CKD footprint with plans to localize additional models in