BMW Group could be moving to agency sales model for its core BMW brand starting January 2026, in its home market of Germany. Currently only MINI has transitioned to the agency model in smaller European markets – namely Italy, Poland and Sweden. Citing dealer reports, the German domestic market will be among the first BMW markets to switch to the new online sales system - the exact period wasn't known until now - although it has been well received by German dealers, according to German publicatio

Did BMW invent a brand-new term just to market their car? It seems that way, and they've named it "Forwardism." But what's the deal with this word? Well, according to BMW, Forwardism is a way of thinking that's all about welcoming change and moving towards a better future. It's for those who like to think ahead, make a positive impact, and find new opportunities even when they're not crystal clear. It’s about sharing fresh ideas and making the world better for everyone. BMW has embraced this min

Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) is set to launch the Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia. While the official pricing for the Ioniq 6 in Malaysia is yet to be revealed, we can make estimations by considering the percentage differences between the prices of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 in Korea. Before that, it is worth highlighting that the Ioniq 6 is positioned side-by-side with the Ioniq 5 in the line-up, rather than above or below. Essentially, one's a sedan (Ioniq 6) and the other i

Enough of SUVs and MPVs as sedans and hatchbacks also have their own followers. Come 2023 and there are a number of brand-new sedans and hatchbacks that are Malaysia-bound. As the year goes by, we predict that there are roughly 7 new sedans and hatchbacks that Malaysians can look forward to. 2023 Perodua Axia Kicking this list off is the 2023 Perodua Axia. Codenamed D74A, this new A-segment hatchback will most likely be underpinned by the tried-and-tested DNGA platform, as well as featuring a Du

During the launch event of the Volvo XC40 Recharge EV earlier today, Volvo Car Malaysia revealed that the Volvo C40 will be launched later this year. Local assembly (CKD) plans for the Volvo C40 are in the works as well, so we can expect the C40 to be locally-assembled as with all Volvo models currently offered in Malaysia. No further details were revealed apart from that. Also read: Launched in Malaysia: Volvo XC40 Recharge EV - First CKD EV, 408 PS/660 Nm, 418 km range As for the Volvo C40, it

2022 is here and it will be an interesting year, as multiple car companies have lined out their plans for a host of electric vehicle (EV) launches in Malaysia. As announced during the 2022 Budget, sales of electric vehicles will be exempted from both import and excise tax. The tax-free period is only for a very short time, specifically 2 years, between 1-January 2022 and 31-December 2023 for fully imported (CBU) models. Charge up and strap in. Chery eQ1 –Soon-to-be Malaysia’s cheapest EV? Kickin