The all-new fifth-generation 2024 MINI Cooper Electric has a new design philosophy, emphasising a streamlined approach to its essential elements. The iconic model makes its debut with a focus on electric powertrains, marking a shift in the vehicle's trajectory. Let's delve into the powertrain aspect right away, of which there are two electric powertrains on offer. The MINI Cooper E features an electric motor with an output of 184 PS and 290 Nm. This is powered by a 40.7 kWh battery, propelling i

MINI has launched new colour options for its 2023 MINI Electric Resolute Edition in Malaysia. The edition is limited to 90 units and features exclusive design and equipment features. The 2023 MINI Electric Resolute Edition now offers new colour options including Enigmatic Black and Nanuq White, in addition to the previously available Rebel Green. The design language of the Resolute Edition features exclusive Resolute Bronze finishes on the surrounds of the headlights, radiator grille, and rear l

Following Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz's announcement in Budget 2022 that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be exempted from import, excise, and even road tax, the Managing Director of BMW Malaysia, Hans de Visser has released the following statement to the press: The announcements made at Budget 2022 marked a welcome step towards electrified mobility – one that has long been in the making for Malaysia. The government’s motion to further incentivise and support the de

Tenaga Nasional Berhad is ready to support Malaysia’s transition into electric vehicles (EVs) and is looking to partner with private companies operating in this field, reports Free Malaysia Today and The Edge. “We believe that it is important for Malaysia to start looking seriously into accelerating the transition into low-carbon mobility,” said TNB chief strategy and ventures officer Datuk Fazlur Rahman Zainuddin at TNB’s Energy Sector Roundtable Engagement on low carbon mobility yesterday. “TN

MINI Australia has received an overwhelming response on its city electric runabout – the MINI Cooper SE. All 100 units that were pre-ordered by MINI Australia have been sold out without the car being physically seen or driven. Those who wish buy a MINI Cooper SE in Australia now will have to wait until 2021 to get their cars. MINI Australia general manager Brett Waudby says the response was not expected since Australians love big V8s. Hence the small 100-unit pre-order by MINI Australia. Between

You’re probably familiar with the name John Cooper thanks to the aggressive MINIs that has rolled off the line and onto our roads. But do you know who John Cooper really is and why his name is synonymous with MINI’s fastest and most aggressive cars? John Newton Cooper was born in 1923 in Kingston, Surrey. He and his father Charles Cooper founded the Cooper Car Company to fuel John Cooper’s and his childhood friend, Eric Brandon’s racing dream. He is well known for being the founder (Audi would b