Referenced briefly in the Budget 2024 commentary, Amanda Zhang, the President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, highlighted the company's increasing momentum and revealed the imminent launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, happening this Friday on 20-October. “Our momentum continues to grow, as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the EQS SUV this Friday, with plans to launch another all-electric model before year end. These efforts underscore our dedication to providing innovative electric vehic

BMW Group Malaysia ended 2022 with 14,466 vehicles delivered, including 1,233 MINI cars and 1,378 BMW Motorrad bikes. Managing Director Hans de Visser said the figures has kept BMW Group Malaysia ahead as Malaysia’s No.1 premium automotive company, for the third time in a row, now with a market share of over 50 percent. For its namesake BMW brand vehicles alone, the company has delivered 11,855 vehicles, up 37.8 percent from the year before, giving it a 45 percent market share. “Of course the re

Upon the launch of the new 2022 Proton X70 MC, the biggest change is the new, downsized turbocharged 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine. The 1.8-litre turbo is still available, albeit on the range-topping variant. Codenamed 3G15TD, the new engine is now the default choice in the Standard, Executive, and Premium variants of the 2022 Proton X70. Also Read: New 2022 Proton X70 MC launched in Malaysia, new 1.5 TGDi, priced from RM 94k Question is, how does the new, downsized engine compare against

BMW Group Malaysia is showing no signs of its battery waning as it continues its electric charge; this time expanding its network of BMW i Charging facilities across the South China Sea with the addition of a new DC fast charger together with the maiden preview of the BMW iX in East Malaysia in Regas Premium Auto Kuching; the only authorised BMW dealer in Sarawak. Also Read: First BMW-operated DC fast charger in Malaysia now open for public use Officiating the expansion of the charging network w

Proton’s Himalayan adventure in Nepal had only just begun with the Saga last year and this time, the Proton X70 will be following its entry-level sibling with a shockingly high price. Introduced virtually through Proton Nepal’s social media channels, the Nepal-spec X70 starts from 8.7 million Nepali rupees (~RM 300,000). Proton is distributed by Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. and there are four variants of the X70 for the Nepalese market which are available with either 2WD or AWD. The following are t

Proton ended 2019 on a high with 100,821 cars sold, a 55.7 % growth compared to the previous year. The company was on overdrive with 5 new model launches (X70, Iriz, Persona, Exora, Saga) over a span of 8 months. Proton CEO, Dr Li Chunrong announced Proton’s plans for 2020 at a media Chinese New Year luncheon today. We won’t bore you with the numbers so here are the juicy bits. Proton will be launching the Proton X70 CKD and Proton X50 this year. 2020 Proton X70 CKD Estimated Launch Date: Q1 202