Long ago, I once met the head of Lamborghini’s global sales. Naturally, I asked him how does one sell a Lamborghini. Said person recounted an experience when he was on a boat with this billionaire client, and the conversation diverted to how much it cost to maintain the yacht, irrespective of whether it’s being used or not. The smooth sales person later pointed to the Murcielago (this was many years ago) that was parked by the pier doesn’t even cost nearly as much. And that was how a Lamborghini

The Mercedes-Benz brand is one that is steeped in tradition. With more than 70 years of history in Malaysia, generations of Malaysians recognize it as the country’s most desired premium car brand. However, that deep rooted tradition also means that the brand must be mindful to not be stuck in the past. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) can’t continue to operate like it did when Ipoh tin mining tycoons were still around. In 1988, Mercedes-Benz sold less than 500 cars annually here. Today, MBM sells ar

We’ve previously talked about the things to look out for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212, now here’s a basic guide of things you should look out for when buying its direct rival, the BMW 5 Series F10. Now that the F10 is on sale on the used car market for as low as RM 115,000, should you put your money down for one? Common issues Though BMWs have since collected a reputation for its unreliability in Malaysia’s hot climate, the 5 Series F10 is generally a reliable model. According t

Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the brand-new W223-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, featuring an overhauled exterior design, oodles of new technologies, and a revamped interior. As part of the launch of the new model, the Stuttgart-based company also introduced an enhanced version of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment. For starters, the updated MBUX now features a massive 12.8-inch touchscreen, featuring stacked OLED layers to create a 3D effect. The familiar “Hey Mercedes” v

Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class When a regular Mercedes-Benz E-Class doesn’t do it for you, the more aggressive AMG E53 is there to fill the void. Offered in both Sedan and Estate version, the refreshed version gets a more aggressive styling and technological update to keep up with the rest of the siblings. Following the footsteps of the facelifted E-Class, the E53 features a host of changes starting from the headlights, front and rear bumpers, Panamericana grille, a thin boot lid spoiler, incorporate

Following the announcement of the 330e plug-in hybrid going on sale in Europe with an improved eDrive range of 66 kilometers (nearly 50 percent further than before), BMW has also announced that it is rolling out an to the 530e to bring its eDrive technology to be on par with the lower range 330e. The previous 530e has an electric driving range of around 45 km. The new and improved 530e however, is capable of driving with electric power-only for up to 66 km, with a maximum speed of 140 km/h – sim