The first-ever BMW XM is officially launched in Thailand, priced at THB 14,899,000 (around RM 1.89m). The front of the BMW XM is defined by its split headlights, an illuminated ‘Iconic Glow’ kidney grille, and continuous contour lighting. The 23-inch M light-alloy wheels in star spoke come as standard. It gets Adaptive LED headlights and the high-beam assistant automatically switches high beams on and off when there is oncoming traffic or a vehicle in front of the car. Also read: X is for excess

For the better part of last month, yours truly was in the United States. Two things struck me when I was there; first is that everything there is just bigger – the people, food, cars, road, etc. – and secondly, did I mention everything is bigger? It makes a Toyota Corolla feel like a Vios and the Yaris is practically a Kei car over there, which I believe it’s a contributing factor to the Yaris’ discontinuation in the US. Then it clicked, why cars like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 are called ‘Co

3.8L V6 naturally aspirated petrol and 2.2L turbo diesel 4-cylinder Available in 2WD or 4WD CBU from Korea, bookings opened Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has confirmed that it will be launching the Hyundai Palisade this month. Unlike its smaller sibling the D-segment Hyundai Santa Fe, this flagship E-segment Hyundai Palisade will be imported (CBU) from the Hyundai Motor Group’s plant in Ulsan, Korea, so don’t expect it to be cheap. Prices have yet to be announced but we expect prices to be cl

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 has just been given a facelift in the USA, it now features a brand-new infotainment screen, an updated 2.5-litre turbocharged Skyactiv-G engine, and even more comfort than before. Headlining the CX-9’s update is the 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The new larger touchscreen will replace the outgoing 7-inch touchscreen and will still be able to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other than that, Mazda has also added a new Bose sound system that will play high-qual

IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is an independent, nonprofit organization funded by insurance companies based in the US. In their latest driver-side small overlap frontal crash test, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler 4-door tipped over onto its side after hitting the barrier. Fiat Chrysler questioned the IIHS on the method of testing after the Wrangler tipped over in the test, and the IIHS agreed to conduct another test using another method which Fiat Chrysler themselves approved. It still ti

Mazda’s flagship SUV, the CX-9, has just received a running change for 2020. Prices have gone up by RM 29,000 compared to before, now at RM 319,610 for the 2WD variant and RM 336,610 for the 4WD variant. What’s updated in the 2020 Mazda CX-9? Let’s start with the exterior, the 20-inch wheels has a new grey metallic finish. And that’s it. Inside, there’s a bigger 9-inch infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while two additional USB ports have been added at the third ro