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

If you’ve put in an order for a new Porsche Macan or Panamera here, we’ve got some bad news. Porsche has hit the brakes on production at its factory in Leipzig, Germany, due to supply chain issues that are a result of the war in Ukraine. Unfortunately, that factory delivers the two aforementioned models to Porsche Malaysia. Production was suspended from last Wednesday afternoon until the end of this week according to a report by Automotive News Europe. Although a temporary stop, expect an impact

In a similar vein as the Suzuki Jimny, the Toyota Alphard can be considered the king of resale value, as prices of a used Alphard are higher than a brand-new one. You read that correctly – in China, prices of a three-year-old used Toyota Alphard are, on average, 17 percent higher than a brand-new unit. Also Read: The Suzuki Jimny defies logic – used units are priced higher than new ones A brand-new Alphard isn’t exactly cheap The third-gen Alphard went on sale in 2017, available only with a natu

W223 S-Class is the first production car with rear airbags. Uses a tubular structure for flexibility. Could pave the way for future cars. Airbags, one of the most significant inventions in vehicle safety. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that more than 50,000 lives were saved by the airbag in the span of 30 years (1987 to 2017), and that’s in the US alone. It’s a simple concept – a flexible fabric bag that quickly inflates in the event of a collision to sof

What a time to be alive if you like your Mercedes-Benz affordable, compact, and ‘youthful’ (read: non-uncle). You have the A-Class in hatchback, sedan, and if you are in China, long-wheelbase form. Need more space? Mercedes would be too happy to offer you the B-Class, or GLA SUV, or GLB SUV. Want something more stylish? Try the CLA four-door coupe or CLA Shooting Brake. Even if you are card-carrying, Elon Musk-believing, environmentalist Mercedes will be wooing you with EQA and EQB all-electric

** This article is the personal experience of a 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Jeff Ooi The W140 S-Class is often known as the last Mercedes to be "over-engineered", a Mercedes trait that was costing the company in product delays and over budgeting. According to Motor Trend, this action reportedly caused project cost overruns and resulted in the departure of Wolfgang Peter, Daimler-Benz's chief engineer. The vehicle is believed to ha