The all-new 2023 Lexus LM was recently launched in Thailand following the launch of the AH40 generation Toyota Alphard and Vellfire luxury minivans in the Kingdom. Fully imported from Japan, the all-new Thai-spec LM is available in two variants: LM 350h Executive 7-seater – THB 6.29 million (~RM 833k) LM 350h Executive 4-seater – THB 7.59 million (~RM 1 million) Essentially a pricier AH40 Alphard/Vellfire with a 4-seater layout, the second-generation Luxury Mover sits on the TNGA-K platform and

The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has been unveiled at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. This concept car is a preview of the company's new compact car platform, designed with an electric-first approach and built upon the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA). The concept's exterior modernizes the current CLA design, showcasing a lower black panel grille with an illuminated Mercedes emblem that is reminiscent of a starry night sky. The sides feature frameless doors, a subtler lower window line,

Back in the 1930s, a Captain George Eyston decided that he wanted to set a new land speed record. So, he gathered a team of engineers to create the monstrosity known as the Thunderbolt and proceeded to set three land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Weighing almost 6,400 kg, the Thunderbolt’s body was made from aluminium and had a blunt, heavyset profile topped with a large triangular tailfin. Commonly described as the ‘behemoth’ or ‘leviathan’, the Thunderbolt is twice the weight of

The all-new 2022 Hyundai Palisade has been tipped to launch in Malaysia since last year, but plans have been postponed due to the lockdown. Now the car has finally arrived on our shores with the driver’s seat on the right side. Pun intended. Back in May, Hyundai’s largest SUV was spotted in a parking lot in Malaysia. However, the particular car was a left-hand-drive unit, dashing hopes that Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) will be launching the car then. But this time, the driver’s seat can cl

It may slightly resemble one, but don’t mistake it for an Alphard - this is the 2021 Lexus LM 350 that’s just been launched in Malaysia. Coming in sole 4-seater guise and imported (CBU) from Japan, prices for this house-on-wheels starts from RM 1.11 million. At RM 1,106,513, it's circa RM 135k dearer than the Lexus LS 500 Luxury (RM 1.02 mil) and 2.5x more than the Alphard (official UMWT unit, with the 3.5-litre V6) it's based on, which starts from RM 446k. Exterior - More opulent than Alphard W

Different people have a different way of defining what perfect means to them. Like a house, picking the right car is a decision that you would want to cherish for as long as possible. Which is why if you’re the type of person who would want to upgrade your standard car into something grander, you would enjoy this week’s Top Rank. Last week, we took a look at some of the models to look forward to in 2021, and needless to say, they were mostly your run-of-the-mill standard cars. Where are the BMWs