Mercedes-Benz has received certification from California state authorities for its Drive Pilot system, making it the first car manufacturer authorised to introduce a SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle for public freeways in California, US. This puts the company ahead of Tesla with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature that is still legally classified as a Level 2 system. Drive Pilot will be available as an option for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS models in the US market, with

The G05 2023 BMW X5 has been given a mid-cycle refresh with redesigned front and rear ends, plus updated electrified powertrains. The new headlight units in the 2023 BMW X5 facelift have a slimmer outline. Their arrow-shaped daytime driving light elements point outwards and also serve as turn signal indicators. Matrix LED headlights with adaptive control and BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling high beam, plus M Shadowline lights, are available as options. The illuminated BMW kidney Iconic Glow is al

Volvo Car Malaysia has just announced that it will be introducing the newly improved Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in their Recharge T8 models soon along with some price adjustments which will be announced on 1-May 2022. In Malaysia, the Recharge T8 PHEV models include the 60 Series (Volvo S60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC60) and the 90 Series (Volvo S90, Volvo XC90). Some highlights of the new Recharge PHEV powertrain include: A new long-range battery of 18.8 kWh from 11.6 kWh A new rear ele

BMW Malaysia has confirmed that almost all units of the pre-facelift G01 BMW X3 have been sold out here. We were told that some BMW dealers may still have it in their inventory, so do check with your preferred dealer if you’re eyeing one. The G01 BMW X3 facelift (LCI) made its global debut back in June 2021, almost exactly four years since the pre-facelift was unveiled in 2017. The pre-facelift G01 BMW X3 arrived in Malaysia back in April 2018, around 10 months after the reveal. Judging by the t

Alongside the introduction of the all-new W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Stuttgart-based also gave its flagship sedan a new key fob. Despite all the technology buzz surrounding the brand-new S-Class, one may find it weird that Mercedes-Benz chose to use a traditional-looking key, instead of a fancier display key found on the BMW 7 Series. The main reason why Mercedes-Benz chose to use such a key is because the company already offers the Mercedes Me Connect app – its all-in-one app that features

** This article is the personal experience of a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C200K owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Harindranath Ravindranath My Aspiration Well, before I start on my car, a little bit about myself. I am a self-proclaimed car buff (totally my own opinion). So, when I was old enough to buy my own car, I decided I shall own cars that are known for something. Good design, great performance, unique shape, a great ride, etc. Boring cars that a normal person