Governments in the US and the Europe Union claim that China is subsidizing the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the point that there is no production excess capacity, leading to ‘dumping’ of Chinese BEVs in export markets. There is some truth in that claim, but like many complex subjects, a bit more nuances is required to give an honest answer. Despite accusations of dumping cheap BEVs overseas, world No.1 BEV and PHEV manufacturer BYD is selling its cars in export markets at fa

Recently, Lexus Malaysia debuted the all-new 2023 Lexus RX in Malaysia. Bookings for the all-new SUV are now opened for the sole RX 350 variant. As before, the Lexus RX 350 is imported (CBU) from Japan and prices start from RM 468,888 (on-the-road, excludes insurance). Also Read: All-new 2023 Lexus RX 350 debuts in Malaysia, from RM 468,888, 2.4L turbo, 279 PS and 430 Nm Powering the sole RX 350 variant is a turbocharged 2.4-litre petrol engine does 279 PS and 430 Nm, mated to an 8-pseed Direct

BMW Malaysia has launched the 2021 BMW iX xDrive40. It’s fully imported (CBU) from Germany, prices (OTR without insurance, with extended warranty and service package) start from RM 435,800 to RM 493,400 for the xDrive40 Sport with Power Package. Prices of 2021 BMW iX in Malaysia xDrive40 RM 435,800* xDrive40 Sport RM 488,800* xDrive40 with Power Package RM 440,400* xDrive40 Sport with Power Package RM 493,400* *prices stated are OTR without insurance, with extended warranty and service package.

For the majority of car buyers, comfort is a priority. But comfort is difficult to quantify, it is mostly based on subjective feelings, keyword here being mostly. One aspect that can be quantified is noise level. We use a specialized sound level meter to determine the sound pressure level at varying speed intervals – 60 km/h, 90 km/h, and 110 km/h. Two things we’d like to note: The sound level meter only measures one aspect of noise - the sound pressure level, not its frequency. Due to feasibili

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic Coupe, priced at RM 661,009 (OTR without insurance, with SST incentive). Let’s start with performance; the GLE 450 is powered by a 3.0-litre in-line 6 turbo that makes 367 PS/500 Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-Tronic) that spins all four wheels through the 4Matic system. 0-100 km/h is dealt with in 5.7 seconds, top speed is capped at 250 km/h. From the front, there’s the diamond radiator grille with the sing

In an era when SUVs are booming and cars’ performances are continuously rising, BMW M GmbH has unveiled the third generation BMW X6 M and X6 M Competition. Under the bonnet of the BMW X6 M sits the latest iteration of the 4.4-litre twin turbo V8, also found in the F90 BMW M5, producing 600 PS and 750 Nm of torque. And if that isn't enough for you, the Competition model takes the output to 625 PS while torque is maintained at 750 Nm. All of that power goes through an 8-speed M Steptronic transmis