The X-factor that makes AMG cars quite a bit special than the rest, we reckon, is their willingness to send the pendulum right to the edge of the swing. These are the guys who started things off with a modified C-Class, went on to drop a 7.3-litre V12 into a convertible, and then churn supercar figures out of something commonly used as a hearse. Of course, plenty of other things in between now and then, but you get the gist. So, where does today's subject stand? It's the newly-launched-in-Malays

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the facelifted W167 2023 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe, priced at RM 873,888 (OTR without insurance) and comes fully imported (CBU). As before, the engine comes in the form of a 3.0-litre in-line 6 turbocharged engine with an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) and a 48V system. Total output stands at 435 PS and 560 Nm, which is 40 Nm more than before, courtesy of a larger turbocharger and software update. The AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed automatic transmissi

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe, priced at RM 787,357 (OTR without insurance, inclusive of SST incentive). Engine comes in the form of an electrified 3.0-litre in-line 6 turbo with EQ Boost, making 435 PS/520 Nm. The AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed automatic transmission sends power to all corners via the fully variable 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h is achieved in 5.3 seconds with a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Brakes are 400 mm discs at the

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic Coupe, priced at RM 661,009 (OTR without insurance, with SST incentive). Let’s start with performance; the GLE 450 is powered by a 3.0-litre in-line 6 turbo that makes 367 PS/500 Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-Tronic) that spins all four wheels through the 4Matic system. 0-100 km/h is dealt with in 5.7 seconds, top speed is capped at 250 km/h. From the front, there’s the diamond radiator grille with the sing

The imminent discontinuation of the Lexus GS is fast approaching in August 2020. But instead of a quiet goodbye, Lexus is sending off the mid-size luxury sedan with one last special edition known as the Lexus GS Eternal Touring Edition only for Japan. To recap, the Lexus GS has been in production for 27 years. The GS is the rear-wheel drive luxury competitor that Lexus pitted against the BMW 5-Series. After the GS is phased out, the Lexus ES will temporarily take its place though the ES is longe

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Malaysia has issued a recall to replace the fuel pump units on selected models. Affected vehicles equipped with said fuel pump may stop operating, where warning lights and messages will appear on the instrumental panel, engine power drops, stalling and end up being unable to start. This situation may increase the chance of an accident at high speed. Based on information received from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), there are around 12,0