As we progress through the second half of 2023, let’s round up the cars that are likely to be launched in Malaysia by the end of this year. There are still quite a few, so we’ll be splitting this up into sections, starting with non-EV SUVs. Without delay, we’re going straight in. 2023 BMW X5 (G05) facelift Earlier this year in February, the G05 2023 BMW X5 was given a mid-cycle refresh with redesigned front and rear ends, refreshed interior with the curved dual-widescreen display, plus updated e

Twelve months after flood related supply issues suppressed sales at the beginning of 2022, national carmaker Proton enjoyed its best start to a year since 2013. With 11,681 units (domestic and export) sold in January 2023, sales have grown by 162.3% year-on-year, resulting in the company comfortably retaining second place in the sales table. Proton's market share for the month is estimated to be 22.9%, an improvement of more than 12% year-on year and over 3% better than its market share figure o

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia wants to remind all owners of Mercedes-Benz cars that its service centres are still open to provide all the support that owners need to keep their cherished cars in the best condition. More importantly, it wants to remind owners that Mercedes-Benz offers a host of service options for owners who prefer to stay in the safety and comfort of their homes. The first is a Door-to-Door home pick-up service. You can relax and continue working from your home while an authorised Merc

At long last, the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is here. The new SUV from Toyota will be competing in one of the most competitive segments in Malaysia. Let’s dive into one of the most highly-anticipated comparisons of the year, comparing the Corolla Cross against established rivals such as the Honda HR-V. The Corolla Cross is actually closer to a Subaru XV than a Honda HR-V but since the XV is a slow seller here, there's not much sales for Toyota to pull from Subaru. Instead, Toyota will of course b

Barely a year after the Proton X70’s debut in the Kingdom of Brunei, Proton has already introduced an update. Brunei will be the first to import the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70 launched in Malaysia earlier this year. Though the Proton X70 has only been on sale for a few months in Brunei, it quickly made its way to rank as the top three SUV in its segment. To recap, the CKD Proton X70 was updated in 2020. The SUV now comes with new stiffer suspension, a new 7-speed DCT along with a new col

In the Annual Accounts Press Conference 2020, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Oliver Zipse, stated that more than 8,000 orders have been placed for the MINI Cooper SE (MINI SE) since its release a few days prior. The all-electric MINI SE falls in line with BMW’s plan of electrification to meet ever more stringent emission targets. The MINI SE features an electric motor borrowed from the BMW i3s, producing 184 PS and 270 Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h is bolted in 7.3 seconds and maxes o