Following the introduction of the all-new BMW 5 Series G60 with mild-hybrid powertrains and the all-electric BMW i5, the line-up has been completed with the latest introduction of two plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models, the BMW 530e and the BMW 550e xDrive, with both set for a November 2023 launch in Europe before making its way to other markets. As the 8th generation of the world’s most successful business sedan, there’s a lot riding on the new 5 Series. BMW promises the PHEV variants will h

Live photos of the MY-spec 2022 Audi RS5 Sportback Updated with ACC Priced at RM 809,655 You’re looking at the 2022 Audi RS5 Sportback making its first public appearance in Malaysia. The Audi RS5 Sportback was updated earlier in the year, after the distributorship appointment of PHS Automotive for Audi cars. A highlight of the update lies in the advanced driver-assistance systems, now with the inclusion of adaptive cruise control (ACC). The rest of the car remains largely identical to before whe

While performance and speed are traits that we as petrolheads readily embrace, the reality is that as a daily, we would much rather go for something comfortable. Would you rather walk on some uncomfortable clogs over a pair of pillowy loafers? Unlike the clothes we wear, there is something else that is of concern especially when buying a car – reliability. So, for this article, we’re choosing used cars that excel in providing a comfortable ride all without blowing your bank account on repair bil

The new 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the latest in the long line of prestigious business sedans bearing the three-pointed star. Businessmen (and women) will tell you that an E-Class is more than just a luxury sedan, but also an essential business companion. Its good mix of understated yet upmarket styling communicates an image of trustworthiness and financial stability, values that business people need to communicate before they even start giving out their business cards. Despite having just tw

Volkswagen’s R-Line brothers, the Passat R-Line and Tiguan Allspace R-Line, are currently hogging most of the attention. The Tiguan Allspace R-Line has a one and a half month waiting period, and it’s easy to see why – it has the utility of 7 seats, with the firepower of a GTI under the bonnet. Both the Passat R-Line and Tiguan Allspace R-Line crosses the RM 200k psychological barrier. The former is priced at RM 203,411, the latter RM 208,553. At this price point, it’s within firing range of the

Have you got it all out of your system? Okay, here goes. These are the official pictures of the 2021 G80 BMW M3 and I know some of you might be appalled by the very controversial looks but I’m kinda digging it. Settle down, put down your pitchforks and torches, and let me explain. Yesterday, I wrote a short article on the leaked photos of the G80 M3 and the G84 M4 and matched the looks of the front with a deranged rodent. At first, I have to admit that it does look like a rabid rabbit or the Pok