PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM), the official distributor of Audi vehicles in Malaysia has issued a reminder urging owners to check and verify if their vehicles are included in its ongoing Takata airbag recall program. The recall involves 2,297 vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2012 and 2 other models manufactured between 2014 and 2017 which have Takata airbags installed on the driver’s side, as follows: Models manufactured between 2009 – 2012 Q5 A5 Cabriolet A5 Sportback Models manufacture

Leaked images of the BMW i5 have surfaced ahead of its global reveal next week on 24-May, providing the clearest look yet of the upcoming electric vehicle (EV). The i5 is the EV version of the upcoming all-new G60 2023 BMW 5 Series. Based on the leaked images, the front fascia is more angular than before with sharper headlamps and a larger kidney grille. The lower front bumper sports a more prominent central intake, larger and hexagonal in shape, similar to the facelifted (LCI) G20 3 Series. Lik

BMW Thailand announced yesterday a locally-assembled (CKD) version of the BMW X6. The model will supersede the previous Spartanburg, USA-built X6 model. Available in only one xDrive40i M Sport variant, the coupe-SUV is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder engine that makes 340 PS and 450 Nm. Ride is improved by BMW’s Adaptive 2-axle air suspension. The CKD 2022 BMW X6 is priced in Thailand at THB 5,499,000 (about RM 703,000, sounds like a lot but it mostly due to the depreciation of th

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

The German executive sedan battle is showing no signs of abating in Malaysia. Hot on the heels of the incoming 2021 W213 Mercedes E-Class, the good people at Munich are firing back with the 2021 BMW 5-Series LCI (Life Cycle Impulse). What updates can we anticipate in this updated model? Let's jump right in. Will the prices stay the same? In CKD format, the current model retailed at these prices: RM 388k for the 530i M Sport RM 339k for the 530e M Sport RM 329k for the 520i Luxury We don't expect

BMW recently released a new video showcasing the recently-updated BMW 5 Series running wireless Android Auto, roughly 6 months after announcing their plans to include support for Android users. With that in place, BMW models running on Operating System 7.0 now support both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, both wirelessly. As shown in the video, once the phone is paired to the car, no cables are required for Android Auto to run. Just place the phone in the Qi wireless charging pad and you’re good