Last week, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) launched the all-new X254-generation 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC. There were a couple of things to note – it’s currently offered in the sole GLC 300 variant and it’s fully-imported (CBU) from the Bremen plant in Germany. Why only one variant? In Malaysia, the GLC 300 will be the only available variant and may remain so for the entire product lifecycle. In other markets, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in multiple variants including a mild-hybrid petrol

The Thais don’t use pick-up trucks the way we Malaysians do. Over there, pick-up trucks are put to hard work, pulling all types of farm produce. So when Isuzu introduced the RZ4E-TC 1.9-litre Blue Power engine for its latest generation D-Max, there were doubts if it can deliver the same pulling power as a 2.8-litre Toyota Hilux. There is no replacement for displacement and yes, it is true that the Isuzu D-Max runs out of puff earlier than the Toyota Hilux. The Isuzu has to make do with only 150

Following an earlier announcement in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is reminding customers to check if their cars are included in the company's safety recall program to replace defective Takata Airbag modules. The recall program involves selected sedan, SUV and coupe / convertible models, produced between 2004 - 2016. This recall program is part of a global recall of affected Mercedes-Benz cars, vans and trucks. The Mercedes-Benz recall program has been effectively executed in close partnership wi

Part of the appeal of driving around in an AMG-fettled vehicle is that people can’t quite tell what’s going on. They’re cars that can appreciate languid drives yet still hold their own on the track – and that’s a privilege that’s gotten easier to own thanks to the introduction of the locally-assembled (CKD) 2022 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan. Being Pekan-assembled means your pathway to AMG ownership is now RM 11k cheaper, as it’s now priced from RM 325,090 (on-the-road without insurance and SST). And i

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have announced that the all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247 generation) will be launched via an online, digital premiere event on Facebook on 15 December, 11 am. The launch of the GLA, a 5-seater compact SUV comes about 4 months after the launch of its 5+2 seater sister car, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB. Together with the A-Class hatchback, A-Class sedan, B-Class, and CLA-Class, the GLA and GLB complete Mercedes-Benz’s MFA-II platform compact car family. Mechanically, all t

Isuzu Motors Limited has announced that export of their popular pick-up truck, the Isuzu D-Max has begun. The D-Max will be assembled at Isuzu’s plant in Thailand and exported to Australia first before proceeding sequentially to countries across the world. It has been almost a year since Isuzu introduced the all-new 2020 Isuzu D-Max pick-up at the Bangkok Motor Expo. Since then, the D-Max has maintained its status as the top-ranking pick-up in Thailand receiving many accolades like 2019 Most Pop