Let’s get right down to business. You’d like to know what are the common issues with a used F15 BMW X5 xDrive40e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and decide if it’s as terrifying to own a used BMW, let alone a hybrid, as some have made it out to be. But before that, here’s a little background of the F15 BMW X5 PHEV in Malaysia. What are the specs of the F15 BMW X5 hybrid? The F15 BMW X5 PHEV was launched in Malaysia back in 2016 with a sole locally-assembled (CKD) variant, the xDrive40e M Sport, priced at

When scary numbers precede a model then chances are it's a launch in Singapore. You'd be right, as the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V has just been launched in the island, the second ASEAN market to get the model behind Thailand. Customers can choose between one pure-petrol variant (1.5 DX) or the range-topping hybrid (1.5 HX e:HEV), with prices ranging from SGD 123,999 (~RM 385k) to SGD 154,999 (~RM 482k). The Singapore-spec HR-V is fully-imported, CBU Japan. Details of the Singapore-spec HR-V The bas

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has updated the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Highline 1.4 TSI with new 18-inch wheels, LED taillamps, USB-C charging sockets, and improved infotainment unit. This is not to be confused with the Tiguan Allspace facelift announcement. The Tiguan Allspace Highline comes with 18-inch “Nizza” wheels, replacing the previous “Kingston” wheels. It also gets the 3D-effect full-LED taillamps as seen in the range-topping Tiguan Allspace R-Line. The USB-A ports a

“Are you sure that RON 95 is enough? This is a turbocharged engine leh.” That’s a pretty common phrase when it comes to ownership of turbocharged cars like the recently-introduced Proton X50, as many will tell you than RON 95 just isn’t enough for your high-performance engine. But is it really the case? In a recent virtual interview with CEVT’s Director of Powertrain Strategy Dr. Håkan Sandquist that was hosted by Geely, he said that RON 95 is sufficient for the Proton X50’s 1.5-litre turbocharg

Ahead of the 2020 Kia Seltos’ official debut in Malaysia, the B-segment SUV has been caught undisguised on a trailer. The model was first previewed at a dealer-only event back in February, indicating that Kia wants to take on the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, and the upcoming Proton X50. During the preview, two variants of the Seltos were showcased: the regular and the GT Line. Separating the two variants are a dose of red highlights on the exterior, red stitching inside, unique leather seats, automat

The Kia Seltos made its global debut back in June 2019 as Kia’s entry into the ever-growing B-segment SUV market. Being a global model, the Seltos is manufactured across several Kia production facilities, including Korea, India, and China. Barring the production facility in China that caters to the domestic market, the plants in India and Korea are responsible for various export markets. At a glance, both Indian- and Korean-built Seltos models look identical, but upon closer inspection, you will