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

The BMW Premium Selection (BPS) Showcase by BMW Malaysia is returning to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium this 1 - 3 March 2024. Up to 500 units of certified pre-owned BMW and MINI cars, as well as BMW Motorrad motorcycles will be on offer. Among the offers at the event are instant rebates of RM5,000 and up to 10% off Connected Drive upgrades. Instant financing pre-approval is also available, via BMW Engage by BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia. Certified pre-owned BMW and MINI vehicles come

The all-electric 2024 BMW iX2 has been launched in Thailand ahead of its slated introduction in Malaysia. The sole iX2 xDrive30 M Sport variant is offered with a sticker price of THB 3.39 million (~RM 450k). Built on the same platform as the regular X2 (codenamed "U10"), the iX2 xDrive30 gets a dual-motor setup for all-wheel drive capability and delivers a combined output of 313 PS and 494 Nm. This gives it a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.6 seconds. Also read: BMW iX2 revealed - Coupe version of i

The BMW Group announced its third quarter earnings before tax (EBT) margin came in at 10.6 percent, down 0.4 percent from the preceding quarter; however, the numbers were dragged down by its Motorrad motorcycle business. The company’s 4-wheeler automotive segment – the segment were are interested in - recorded an EBT margin of 9.8 percent, up 0.6 percent from the previous quarter, and 0.9% higher than the same quarter last year. The increase in profit came despite a marginal 0.6 percent drop in

Following its Registration of Interest (ROI) opening in April 2023, the BMW iX1 now makes its official Malaysian debut at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2023. Billed as BMW’s EV for the masses, the iX1, as its name suggests is the EV version of the (U11) X1 SUV. The BMW iX1 which is fully imported (CBU) from Germany and is offered here in the sole xDrive30 variant is priced at RM 285,800 inclusive of a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty and scheduled service program. Also read: BMW iX1 EV open for

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