Four years has passed since the V177/W177 (code for sedan and hatchback, respectively) Mercedes-Benz A-Class first entered markets globally; and this week marked the facelifted model's entry into Malaysia. It's fair if you didn't catch the changes right away - they're as subtle as can be on the outside; anything but mechanically. With prices now starting from RM 238,300 for the A200 and an estimated RM 264,000 for the A250, both locally-assembled sedans (CKD Pekan) see a circa RM 3,000 and RM 4,

Following the launch of the locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 in Malaysia, succeeding the previous made-in-USA model, fans of the three-pointed star brand can expect lower priced CKD Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan and GLA next. Malaysia is not the only country looking to expand its range of CKD Mercedes-Benz models. Indonesia, a market that is managed by the South East Asian region II team at Wisma Mercedes-Benz’s regional headquarters in Puchong, has launched the CKD A200 Sedan Pr

Though quad headlights don’t get the same love as pop-up lights, we still fancy its set-up. Compared to the nineties, this design is almost disappearing as many cars switched to LED headlights. Back when LEDs were still in their infancy, however, it’s not surprising to see some models offering four headlights and this was mainly to make room for both low and high beam lights. As the technology improved (i.e. adaptive headlights), the traditional bulbs have to make way for brighter and more effic

When I was collecting the keys to the Mercedes-Benz A250 AMG Line sedan, I thought to myself, "Please, please be good." Mercedes-Benz, as a brand, holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, my folks owned both the W201 190E and the W124 260E. Both were from an era where Mercedes cars were ridiculously over-engineered. So much so, the 190E became my first car. So, you can understand if I am rooting for modern Mercedes cars to be good (it's been a bit of a hit-and-miss). Will this one be any g

Think of a 7-seater and chances are you’re thinking of a family-friendly MPV or a crossover SUV. They might be boring to some but trust us, there are a few gems in this category that were launched in 2020. These 7-seater cars can be very practical and comfortable for the family but at the same time, some definitely surprise us the moment we get behind the wheel. Some might even bring a smile to the petrolhead parent. Without wasting any longer, let’s jump right into the 7-seater SUVs and MPVs th

The Gran Coupe variant started off with the 6 Series (F12 generation), then with the 4 Series (F36 generation), and now comes the first-ever 2 Series Gran Coupe. It is BMW’s answer to the Mercedes-Benz CLA, both being a four-door coupe that shares the same underpinnings as its front-wheel drive hatch counterpart. Visually, it looks similar to the 1 Series from the front but pay closer attention and the differences start to show. The 2 Series Gran Coupe has curvier headlamps design, wider grille,