Sime Darby Auto ConneXion launched a new Platinum variant 2023 Ford Ranger. Although the Ford Ranger Platinum is imported (CBU) from Thailand, Malaysia is the first market in Southeast Asia to launch it. Priced from RM 183,888, the Ranger Platinum is positioned above the Ranger Wildtrak. Mechanically, it’s unchanged from the Wildtrak, powered by the same 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel(210 PS / 500 Nm) paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission with part-time 4WD. What the Platinum variant adds howev

A photo of what is allegedly the dashboard of the upcoming W214 generation 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has surfaced on Chinese social media channels. Judging by the simpler looking steering wheel, this is most likely a non-AMG, entry variant’s dashboard. Curiously, the infotainment screen is using a wide landscape format, as opposed to the W223 / V223 S-Class and W206 C-Class’ tall portrait format screen. Isn’t it odd if the E-Class that is sandwiched between the smaller C-Class and the bigger S-

When it comes to executive sedans in Malaysia, a few models come to mind. You have Munich's BMW 5 Series, and Stuttgart represents with the E-Klasse. We'll be taking a look at the latter today, specifically the facelifted (W213) 2021 Mercedes-Benz E300 AMG Line. The E-Class is locally-assembled (CKD Pekan, Pahang), and a brief overview of both models sold here are as below: As usual, all scores and judgements here are relative to the E300's segment and not the new car market as a whole. 2021 Mer

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift was launched in Vietnam back in March with 2 variants, E200 and E300. Recently, the Mercedes-Benz Vietnam website was updated with the addition of the E180, priced at 2.05 billion Dong (RM 368k). All variants are locally assembled in Vietnam. Powering the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E180 is a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine making 156 PS and 250 Nm of torque, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels. For comparison’s sake, the

The 2021 Volvo S90 facelift has arrived in Thailand, a regional debut made at the 2020 Thailand International Motor Expo. The Volvo S90 facelift is imported (CBU) from Malaysia, prices have yet to be announced. Changes on the exterior are subtle. There are new fog lights, a new spoiler design, new design elements in the taillamps and new bumpers with more pronounced chrome pieces. Inside, the upgraded Bowers and Wilkins audio system gets a new amplifier and automatic vehicle noise cancellation.

** This article is the personal experience of a 1990 Mercedes-Benz W124 260E owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Allan Woodworth Why did I buy this Mercedes-Benz 260E? My previous car was a Mercedes-Benz W123 230E, pictured below; the older generation predecessor of this W124 E-Class. I bought my current W124 in 2013, 7 years ago. The car was owned by a family friend who had it since new. It had 90k original kilometers on the meter and was in pristine condition,