Forwardism – defined not by Merriam Webster but by BMW as “the joy of seeing and feeling the future before it’s been created and continually challenging convention.” Sometimes, when you’re pushing the boundaries of something never done before, the word for it probably doesn’t exist… yet so BMW created their own. Apart from some of the best driving machines, BMW Group Malaysia has also been championing going beyond conventional norms by embracing the future of innovation as part of their journey.

The EV world is characterized by ‘software-defined cars’ – vehicles that rely on software (as opposed to differentiated mechanical hardware) to deliver unique user experience. Such cars are also capable of adding new functions over time, thanks to over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Tesla epitomizes software-defined vehicles. Unlike other EVs, Tesla’s software updates improve not just the infotainment, but also the car’s driving capabilities. The Full Self-Driving (FSD) upgrade is one such exam

In China, Tesla has announced price cuts for its Model Y Long Range and Performance variants. According to a notice from the company, starting prices for both variants in China were reduced by CNY 14,000 (approximately RM 9k). Specifically, the starting price for the Model Y Long Range has been decreased by 4.5% to CNY 299,900 (around RM 190k), while the Model Y Performance now starts at CNY 349,900 (around RM 222k), reflecting a 3.8% reduction. This was said to demonstrate Tesla's commitment to

We’ve seen the futuristic, all-electric luxobarge that is the BMW i7 running around the streets of Kuala Lumpur and now BMW Malaysia has finally announced the official pricing of RM 729,800 for the sole BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport variant. To quickly recap, the xDrive60 badge denotes a powertrain comprising 2 electric motors on the front and rear axle, giving it all-wheel drive, or xDrive in BMW jargon. Outputs are 544 PS/745 Nm, making it good for a 0-100 kph sprint time of a claimed 4.7 seconds, p

Drama comes to the luxury-EV sphere as the 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE sedan has just been launched in Malaysia. The all-electric, hyperactive version of the E-Class is fully-imported (CBU Germany), and priced from RM 649,888 (OTR without insurance) Sitting on the same EVA2 platform as the AMG EQS (launched simultaneously, article here), the AMG EQE is also built with 100% recycled steel. Specs It's all about the big numbers for the EQE – the front and rear electric (eATS) motors, which work together

The BMW iX1 is set to make its Malaysian debut as registration of interest (ROI) for the EV SUV is now open on BMW Malaysia’s website. The BMW iX1 was revealed with a sole xDrive30 variant that is propelled by two electric motors, one located at the front axle and the other at the rear to give all-wheel drive capability. Maximum output is rated at 313 PS/494 Nm. BMW says the iX1 xDrive30 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 km/h. Also read: 2023 BMW iX1 E