We've seen the leaks, and now the BMW i5 has been officially introduced alongside the all-new G60 2023 BMW 5 Series. Like the BMW i7 and iX1, the all-electric (EV) i5 is integrated in to the 5 Series range and will be going against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQE. Let’s start with the BMW i5. All variants get an 81.2-kWh battery pack that gives a driving range of 477 to 582 km in the WLTP test cycle. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive features two electric motors, placed on the front and rear axles to mak

When developing a new FR platform for the Mazda CX-60, Mazda’s starting point was the human body Body schema is the science of body motion, the foundation of sports science Biggest challenge with FR platform is maintaining Mazda’s signature Jinba Ittai driving position – zero offset between pedals, steering and driver’s seat Mazda is very different from Toyota or Honda. It sells a lot less cars but rather than trying to close the gap in sales volume, Mazda is happy to stay where it is, taking pr

Though SUVs are gaining popularity in Southeast Asia, there is still a demand for sedans, albeit with diminishing sales (and choices). The all-new 11th-generation Honda Accord made its debut in the United States of America but this latest spyshot in Thailand proves that it might also be launched in the region. Taken by the Thai automotive YouTube channel, Tech Hangout Auto, the camouflaged Accord is spotted in the open in the middle of a traffic jam. Like any spied development car, it is devoid

BMW Malaysia has officially launched the G30 2021 BMW 5 Series facelift. As before, it is locally assembled (CKD) at the Kulim plant. There are 2 variants available at launch – 530e M Sport and 530i M Sport, priced at RM 334,353 and RM 384,941 (OTR without insurance and SST, with extended warranty and service package) respectively. The pre-facelift BMW 530e M Sport was priced at RM 333,692 while the 530i M Sport went for RM 372,061. Once the tax exemption period expires, prices with SST included

Geely has finally announced the global unveiling of the Geely Preface after posting a teaser last month. The upcoming flagship sedan will be based on Geely’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. The Preface is based on the Preface Concept that was first shown at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. The overall design remains unchanged from the concept, apart from the suicide doors and side cameras which are replaced with conventional doors and side mirrors respectively. As we have mentioned in o

BMW Group Thailand has just launched the 630i M Sport, with the model imported from Malaysia. Like the Malaysian-market car, power is derived from a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that does 258 PS from 5,000 rpm to 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm from 1,550 rpm to 4,400 rpm. An 8-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. 0-100 km/h is dispatched in 6.3 seconds. The BMW 630i GT is priced from THB 4,399,000 for the M Sport, making the model THB 300,000 cheaper than the 630