Hyundai is gearing up to introduce hybrid vehicles under its Genesis luxury brand next year, targeting consumers who are hesitant about making the full leap to full-electric vehicles, reports The Korea Economic Daily (KED). This strategic move by the Hyundai Group, which also encompasses Kia, aligns with companies like Toyota, which has achieved significant success with its hybrid models amidst a cooling BEV market. This unexpected market shift has seen declining incomes for BEV-only stalwarts l

Whisper the words SUV carefully around it – the boys and girls at Maranello insist it's anything but, despite our inclinations to call a spade when we see one. The Ferrari Purosangue is branded as the company's 'first-ever four-door, four-seater car', and it's now open to Malaysian customers who have upwards of RM 5 million; inclusive duties, taxes and minimal options. Rather confidently they've called it the Purosangue, Italian for pureblood; thoroughbred, alluding to how development of the mod

The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has been unveiled at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. This concept car is a preview of the company's new compact car platform, designed with an electric-first approach and built upon the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA). The concept's exterior modernizes the current CLA design, showcasing a lower black panel grille with an illuminated Mercedes emblem that is reminiscent of a starry night sky. The sides feature frameless doors, a subtler lower window line,

The second-generation 2023 Lexus LM has just made its global debut at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Previously an Asian market-only model, the 2023 Lexus LM is now a global model that will be exported to more than 60 countries worldwide, including European countries. The minivan’s body is now 85 mm longer, 40 mm wider, 10 mm taller. (5,125 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,955 mm tall). Wheelbase is maintained at 3,000 mm. For China, the Lexus LM will be offered with two powertrain options – a 2.4-litre

Need a car large enough to fit your bank accounts? Then our final article of our "SUVs coming to Malaysia in 2023 three-parter" centres around opulence, this time focusing on Luxury SUVs reaching our shores next year. And there's plenty to expect – from silent BEVs to frothy V12s. Hold on to your Amex Black, we're going in... BMW X7 facelift Revealed in April this year, the facelifted X7 continues Munich's recent trends of, uh, trendsetting designs with a grille-heavy face that's now closer to t

A week ago, Bentley Kuala Lumpur extended an invite to us to sample the new 2021 Bentley Bentayga. As far as obvious goes, we happily said yes. To ensure we had enough seat time in the Bentayga, Bentley planned a day trip that allowed us to drive from KL to Ipoh and back. Opulent, wafty, sumptuous, classy. These are a few words that are used to describe the experience in a Bentley, be it as a driver or passenger. This is no different an experience in the Bentayga. After spending the best part of