BMW Thailand is reportedly planning its first EV-battery production plant to support local BEV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, as well as to serve other export markets and better compete with Chinese BEV supply chains in the ASEAN region Bangkok Post reports that the plant will be located in Rayong, Thailand, whilst investment budgets and production capacities of the factory will be revealed soon. The plant will also become BMW's first EV battery production facility in the ASEAN region, and th

For many, getting a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a dream, and the appeal of having a three-pointed star on one’s driveway is a symbol that they’ve made it. However, cars lose value the moment they leave the showroom floor and it is an unavoidable circumstance even for a Mercedes. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to enjoy your brand-new Mercedes without worrying about the value being lost every time you hit the road. Thankfully, Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM) has the solution with Agility+

Tesla's plan to expand its Shanghai Gigafactory may have hit a speedbump, due to concerns over existing EV oversupply in the Chinese auto market. According to Autonews, Tesla's plan to develop 172 acres of former farmland, some 3 km from its current Shanghai plant may face challenges since the National Development and Reform Commission (China's state planner), has recently been more cautious about approving new electric vehicle production plans. Tesla had proposed expanding its Shanghai site to

Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) introduced the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4Matic+, to the tune of RM 649,888 (on-the-road sans insurance). Notably, it's only offered in that sole variant – the cheaper AMG EQE 43 that's available in other markets didn't make it here. Sagree Sardien, President & CEO of MBM clarifies the reasons behind that decision. "We believe that the EQE 53 4Matic+ is the right positioning for our customer base and range, and fits very nicely in our portfolio," she said at

Following the launches of the i7 edrive60 and M70 variants, the (G70) BMW i7 eDrive50 now debuts and joins the ranks as the 'entry-level' offering of BMW's flagship EV sedan. With the introduction of the eDrive50, the G70 i7 range now totals three variants, this is how they shape up: 2023 BMW i7 range Variant Power (PS) Torque (Nm) i7 eDrive50 482 650 i7 eDrive60 545 745 i7 M70 660 1,050 All three variants are supplied by a 101.7 kWh battery which is claimed to offer a driving range of 611 km (W

Hyundai Motor Company proudly takes home the ‘Car Design of the Year’ award for its first fully electric vehicle, the IONIQ 5. Judged by some of the finest design directors from Lamborghini, Maserati, Volvo and Volkswagen, the IONIQ 5 has managed to wow them in a fastly growing electric vehicle (EV) era. The IONIQ 5 takes inspiration from the 1974 Pony Coupe concept but incorporates elements of the future into it through not only its styling but also functionality. The EV industry is rapidly gro