BMW Group could be moving to agency sales model for its core BMW brand starting January 2026, in its home market of Germany. Currently only MINI has transitioned to the agency model in smaller European markets – namely Italy, Poland and Sweden. Citing dealer reports, the German domestic market will be among the first BMW markets to switch to the new online sales system - the exact period wasn't known until now - although it has been well received by German dealers, according to German publicatio

Forwardism – defined not by Merriam Webster but by BMW as “the joy of seeing and feeling the future before it’s been created and continually challenging convention.” Sometimes, when you’re pushing the boundaries of something never done before, the word for it probably doesn’t exist… yet so BMW created their own. Apart from some of the best driving machines, BMW Group Malaysia has also been championing going beyond conventional norms by embracing the future of innovation as part of their journey.

The Tesla Model Y is living up to its reputation as the big disruptor. At RM 199,000, Tesla is giving you an electric SUV with sports cars territory performance, for less money than a 3-cylinder BMW 218i. We are talking 347 PS and 420 Nm, sub-7 seconds 0-100 km/h. But performance is just one part of the appeal. Tesla's software integration is easily 5 years ahead of anyone else. Unlike other EVs, Tesla's Supercharger charging network is integrated into the car's navigation, so you don't even nee

The current import and excise tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles (battery EVs) is set to expire by 31-December 2023. The Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the exemption period, which was announced in Budget 2022, is too short to see any meaningful investments into EVs. “We seek extension of full import and excise tax exemption for CBU EVs while the market is preparing for the growth of EVs in Malaysia. We hope there will be incentives for up to 10 years,” sai

To say the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an immense success in Indonesia might be a bit of an understatement with the electric vehicle (EV) outselling the Honda CR-V in May 2022. Indeed, reception for the Ioniq 5 has been overwhelming in the archipelago with over 800 bookings made at the 2022 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) back in April. This accounted for 51 percent of new Hyundai cars that were booked at the motor show. The Ioniq 5 in Indonesia is offered with 4 variants priced from IDR 718 mi

BMW Group Malaysia is showing no signs of its battery waning as it continues its electric charge; this time expanding its network of BMW i Charging facilities across the South China Sea with the addition of a new DC fast charger together with the maiden preview of the BMW iX in East Malaysia in Regas Premium Auto Kuching; the only authorised BMW dealer in Sarawak. Also Read: First BMW-operated DC fast charger in Malaysia now open for public use Officiating the expansion of the charging network w