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

The second batch of limited edition locally-assembled (CKD) BMW X5 PHEV with M Performance Parts, which was introduced at Auto Bavaria dealerships nationwide last year, has arrived and is limited to only 22 units. The limited-edition BMW X5 PHEV retails at RM 480,800 (without road tax, registration, and insurance) and comes with complimentary gifts worth RM22,000. According to Sime Darby Auto Bavaria’s Managing Director Mr Vi Thim Juan, the popularity of the limited-edition unit is attributed to

Auto Bavaria just posted a short 12-second video on their Facebook page, hinting at the imminent arrival of what looks like a special edition BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV). Albeit short, the teaser does let us in on a few details, like the carbon fibre side mirrors, gloss black front grille, and M Sport alloy wheels. The teaser also hints that the Auto Bavaria-specific could be finished in a shade of black. Apart from the M Sport additions, buyers of the limited edition X5 xDrive45e will

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

BMW has just announced Digital Key for iPhone, allowing Apple iPhone users to unlock a compatible BMW model. This comes after slightly after two years BMW introduced Digital Key for NFC-equipped Samsung devices. Typical of Apple, getting started is easy – you just need to pair your iPhone or Apple Watch to a BMW that supports Digital Key for iPhone, then hold your Apple device to the door handle. Once that’s completed, the authentication process with start and you can use either FaceID or TouchI

BMW Malaysia has teased the imminent arrival of the all-new 2020 BMW X5 xDrive45e. The second-generation plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s popular SUV will be unveiled via livestream on 17th June, on both Facebook and YouTube. Under the hood, the all-new X5 xDrive45e gets a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that does 286 PS and 450 Nm, hooked up to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The petrol engine is hooked up to an electric motor that does 113 PS and 265 Nm, allowing for a comb