What characterises a flagship product? It's the leading offering from a company, typically establishing its reputation. For Mercedes-Benz, that's the S-Class, the pinnacle of automotive luxury. Now, amidst the era of electrification, Mercedes-Benz has the EQS, an electric counterpart to the S-Class. With the Mercedes-Benz EQS 500 4MATIC, the 449 PS/828 Nm output figures translate into a tested 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.6 seconds (0.2 seconds quicker than the claimed time). But it’s not just ab

Enough of SUVs and MPVs as sedans and hatchbacks also have their own followers. Come 2023 and there are a number of brand-new sedans and hatchbacks that are Malaysia-bound. As the year goes by, we predict that there are roughly 7 new sedans and hatchbacks that Malaysians can look forward to. 2023 Perodua Axia Kicking this list off is the 2023 Perodua Axia. Codenamed D74A, this new A-segment hatchback will most likely be underpinned by the tried-and-tested DNGA platform, as well as featuring a Du

S-Class will remain as Mercedes-Benz's flagship EQS aiming for a new, more progressive group of buyers, but some S-Class buyers might switch over EQS 450+ is RM 10k cheaper than S580e The recently launched Mercedes-Benz EQS offers a very compelling proposition to fans of the three-pointed star brand in Malaysia. It’s better than the S-Class in nearly every manner, but it’s also cheaper, by about RM 10k. Not that it matters to someone shopping at this price range, but it’s still an interesting ta

You’re looking at the all-new 2023 (G70) BMW 7 Series, which BMW says it gives ‘driving pleasure, unsurpassed long-distance comfort and a top-end digital experience’. But you’re still digesting how it looks, aren’t you? It’s clear by now that BMW’s design direction has taken off to uncharted territories by the company and they are sticking to it. Have you seen the BMW XM concept? Also read: Hold off the photoshop parodies, BMW beat you to it with the XM concept Anyway, back to the G70 BMW 7 Seri

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS now on MBM's site EQS 580 could be offered here Priced higher than the S580e? About a month ago, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) announced that they will be launching two electric vehicles (EVs) this year. The first EV to be launched by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA, which made its debut here exactly a week ago, priced from RM 278,201. Also Read: Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 launched in Malaysia – RM 278k, 190 PS/370 Nm, 429 km range As for the second EV, it c

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is now on sale in Germany. Two variants are offered, the 333 PS / 568 Nm rear-wheel drive EQS 450+ and the 523 PS / 855 Nm PS all-wheel drive EQS 580 4MATIC. Prices start from 106,374 Euros (RM 528k) and 135,529 Euros (about RM 673k) respectively. Curiously, this also means that the entry-variant 333 PS EQS 450 is cheaper than a 367 PS S-Class plug-in hybrid, specifically the S580e, which starts at 123,736 Euros (about RM 615k). The EQS' cheaper price has nothi