Japan might be generally seen as a safe country but reports of carjacking still occur in the country with among the world’s lowest crime rates. In fact, a report has shown that car theft incidents have risen slightly over the past 3 years. Based on the latest data published by the General Insurance Association of Japan, 2,656 car theft cases were reported in 2022, an increase from 2,425 cases in 2021. Meanwhile, in 2020, 2,964 cases were reported which was the highest in the 3 years. The most re

Following its debut in June 2022, the all-new 2023 (X254) Mercedes-Benz GLC now goes on sale in its home market of Germany, with other markets to follow. Three variants have been introduced at the outset – all featuring mild-hybrids (MHEV) – the GLC 200 4Matic, 300 4Matic and 220d 4Matic, the latter 4Matic referring to their AWD powertrains. Also read: All-new 2023 X254 Mercedes-Benz GLC debuts - All-electrified range with 3 PHEV variants Prices in Germany start at approximately EUR 57,631 (RM 2

The new 2021 G30 BMW 530e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) facelift (LCI) was launched in Malaysia a couple of days ago, alongside its 530i sibling. Like the 530i, the new 530e is locally-assembled (CKD) at BMW’s Kulim plant. At launch, BMW Malaysia is offering two variants of the facelifted 5 Series, which are the 530e and 530i. The 530e is the current entry point into the 5 Series line-up. The G30 530e is priced at RM 334,353 (on-the-road, without insurance and SST, with extended warranty and service pac

At BMW Group’s recent Annual General Meeting, the German carmaker announced that it will avoid emissions of over 200 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030. To achieve that goal, BMW Group would be reducing its vehicles’ carbon footprint which includes the launching of all-electric versions of the BMW 5 Series and BMW X1 among others. By the end of this year, BMW Group will be offering five fully electric models – BMW i3, BMW iX3, MINI SE, BMW iX, and BMW i4. BMW adds that there are also plans to launch

Everyone’s favourite pair of breadboxes on wheels, the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire twins have been on sale for quite some time now. The third-generation has been launched since 2015 but based on rumours, we will only see the fourth-gen make its appearance in 2022. With only a couple of years to go before it’s expected arrival, what is to come for the VIPs’ MPV of choice? Well, first of all, if you’re on Team Vellfire, I’m sorry to break this to you but your favourite youthful-looking MPV will cease

When the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic (RM 366,785 OTR 0% SST) was launched it only had one competitor and it is the out-going and no-less fun Volkswagen Golf R. We all know that with the dated features the Golf had to offer, it doesn’t come close to the A35. But come July, with the arrival of F40 2020 BMW M135i (RM 355,646 OTR 0% SST) to our shores, the A35 now has a worthy competitor. So, how do these hot hatches compare in terms of specs? Exterior There is no denying that the BMW M135i cuts th