The gap between full-electric vehicles (BEVs) and the status quo can best be bridged by hybrid vehicles, and its important that suitable efforts be done to support it, postulates Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM)'s General Manager of Pricing and Product Management, Christian Grimberg. When asked about MBM's opinions on the position of hybrid vehicles in Malaysia, Grimberg said, “I do believe that PHEVs [plug-in hybrid vehicles] are a perfect bridging solution for customers that want to enjoy the bene

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of the most popular Mercedes-Benz models in the world, though its popularity is waning in light of the rise of its SUV brethren. For nearly 30 years (40 if you want to include the original baby Benz, the W201), the C-Class has been the “compakt” class of the three-pointed star. Though the role of an entry-level Mercedes-Benz has since been taken over by the A-Class, the C-Class is still seen by many fans as one of the proper Benzes that exude elegance when you gl

The long-wheelbase 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class L (V206) has made its debut at the Shanghai Auto 2021. It’s manufactured by Beijing Benz (JV between BAIC Motor and Daimler AG). Introduced with the motto "Made in China, for China", the C-Class L appears to be exclusive for the China market. Interestingly, there is a trim line option that gives it the traditional Mercedes-Benz grille with ornament. Also read: All-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) debuts; no more hood ornament, rear-wheel steerin

Yesterday, we published the leaked prices of one of BMW’s upcoming additions to the G20 3 Series range, the plug-in hybrid 330e. Today, we got another leaked pricing of the high-performance BMW that will be launched alongside it, the M340i. According to a source, the 2020 G20 BMW M340i will cost around RM 423,000 including SST. Exempted from SST, the M340i will start at around RM 403,000 which will be valid until 31-December 2020. That sounds like big bucks but with that pricing, it’s very close

For generations, the BMW M3 was sold as a sedan, a coupe, and a convertible - the latter 2 became the M4. But there never was an M3 wagon even though BMW has offered a wagon 3 Series for years. Until now. The closest to an M3 wagon would be the M340i Touring but some purists wouldn't consider that a real M-badge car. BMW announced a teaser to finally give the 3 Series wagon the proper M treatment, making the G20 3 Series the first-ever station wagon to have a real M3 Touring. The teaser only sho

Following Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin’s announcement last week with regard to the Short-Term Economic Recovery plan, Volvo Car Malaysia today released its new price list for all Volvo CKD (Completely Knocked Down) models to exclude sales tax, effective 15 June to 31 December 2020. Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia, said: “We fully welcome the introduction of the sales tax holiday and are grateful for the opportunity to pass on the full benefits to our customers. The