Despite the policy U-turn by the European Union to exempt carbon-neutral synthetic fuels (also known as e-fuels) from the trade bloc’s 2035 ban on combustion engines, Mercedes-Benz will maintain its course to phase out combustion engines in favour of battery EVs. When asked by German business publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung if Mercedes-Benz welcomes the EU’s exemption of combustion engines running on carbon neutral e-fuels from the 2035 ban, CEO Ola Kallenius said “I think technology

Ahead of its official launch happening tomorrow (22-July 2022), the Mercedes-Benz EQS has been spotted on a trailer. Last month, it was seen at a petrol station under a camouflage, making it anyone’s guess which variant it is. Globally, there are up to six variants of the EQS, with power outputs ranging from 292 PS/565 Nm all the way to 761 PS/1,020 Nm for the EQS AMG 53. Also read: Mercedes-Benz EQS spotted in Malaysia, launching on 22-July? Most variants save for the base EQS 350 get a massive

Long ago, I once met the head of Lamborghini’s global sales. Naturally, I asked him how does one sell a Lamborghini. Said person recounted an experience when he was on a boat with this billionaire client, and the conversation diverted to how much it cost to maintain the yacht, irrespective of whether it’s being used or not. The smooth sales person later pointed to the Murcielago (this was many years ago) that was parked by the pier doesn’t even cost nearly as much. And that was how a Lamborghini

Following its global debut last year, Lexus Malaysia has announced that orders for the new 2021 Lexus LS 500 facelift are now opened. The flagship saloon will be offered here with two variants, the LS 500 Luxury and LS 500 Executive Kiriko. Prices for the LS 500 Luxury start from RM 1,023,629 while the LS 500 Executive Kiriko starts from RM 1,304,768. Both prices are on the road, excluding insurance and 50% SST which is valid until 30-June 2021. Lexus’ flagship saloon has numerous styling revisi

With its launch slated for September, Mercedes-Benz will be releasing more videos surrounding its all-new 2021 W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, with the first being a deep dive into its My Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system. In essence, My MBUX is the customisable aspect of the whole system. In a video featuring a talking Mercedes (an MBUX feature), the features highlighted include biometric authentication, multi-seat connectivity user experience, personalised media for passengers and augmen

Rivalling European FR compact sedans, the Lexus IS traces back all the way to the infamous Toyota Altezza. Currently in its third generation, the IS received its last facelift in 2016. The IS badge will now be succeeded by a fourth generation that we only get a glimpse of its full-width LED taillights. The fourth generation IS will debut in a digital world premiere at 8:00am JST June 10. The program will include a virtual press conference in the US, where it will debut at 7:00 pm Eastern Dayligh