RX 500h is the first Lexus to offer a turbocharged hybrid powertrain Length is unchanged from before, but wheelbase has been lengthened All-new RX also debuts a new design language for Lexus Shortly after its announcement back in May, Lexus has debuted the all-new 2023 Lexus RX. Like its smaller sibling, the Lexus NX, the fifth-generation RX is now based on the TNGA architecture, specifically the TNGA-K variant. Exterior – Modernized, but still unmistakably RX Similar to the new-generation Lexus

Sole variant in Malaysia, and it's a PHEV Electric driving range of up to 100 km Misses out on a few bells and whistles Yes, this is a hybrid, as denoted by the ‘e’ suffix. While Malaysians shrug when they hear the word ‘hybrid’, yours truly thinks the 2022 (W223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class might actually be better off as one. Think about it, what do you associate with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Comfort? Quietness? Luxury? An electric motor enhances all of them with silent, effortless acceleration. B

The Malaysian Ringgit has been one of the weakest currencies in Asia. In the last 10 years, the Ringgit has lost more than 20 percent against leading regional currencies like the Singapore Dollar and Thai Baht. Against the US Dollar, the Ringgit has dropped by about 40 percent since 2012. Regardless of whether a car is imported (CBU) or locally-assembled (CKD), the automotive supply chain is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange. Most of the time, the purchase of parts, CKD kits, or even t

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, which is currently assembled in Kulim, will soon have a rival. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has pretty much confirmed that it will be launching a locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, GLA, and GLE later this year. Buried within the company’s press release recapping its activities for year 2020 and the launch of its new virtual showroom, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “The company aims to expand its CKD footprint with plans to localize additional models in

The Lexus LM is Toyota’s most favourite MPV in its most luxurious form. Sporting the same 3.5L V6 2GR-FKS engine as the Toyota Alphard, the LM offers enhanced luxury. This year, Thailand has received the LM 300h while the LM 350 has been launched in Indonesia. Available in either a 4-seater or 7-seater configuration, the LM350 comes with luxury features such as: Mark Levinson audio 26-inch on board display (4-seater only) 13.3-inch on board display (7-seater) Massage seats (4-seater model only)

The future is all about electric and self-driving cars, and Mercedes-Benz wants to invest heavily in the tech. Mercedes-Benz (or Daimler), require huge finances, and to do that they need to cut cost elsewhere. According to an interview with Autonews, This could mean potential elimination of few models such as Mercedes S-Class Coupe & Cabriolet, G-Class SUV and AMG GT from the line-up, including several existing powertrains, especially the V-12 engine due to the introduction of strict Euro 7 emis