It appears the facelifted (G05) 2024 BMW X5, in particular, the X5 xDrive50e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant could be getting ready for its Malaysian launch very soon. According to data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), local production (CKD) in Kulim seems to be well underway with 162 units produced as of November 2023, with 93 units in November alone. This contrasts with zero units of the outgoing X5 xDrive45e – first introduced here in June 2020 – produced last month. Also read:

To reduce the cost of batteries for EVs further, BMW will focus on improving its battery design and recycling to rather than mining, said finance chief Nicolas Peter in an interview with Reuters. The company's approach is different from some of its competitors, such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, which are investing in mines to secure control of scarce supply of minerals required for EV battery production. Volkswagen has a battery supplier subsidiary called PowerCo. The company is investing in

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has updated the prices of its models in Malaysia, now with the sale and service tax (SST) added back in. The following table shows the updated prices with SST. Toyota prices with SST Model Prices w/o SST (RM) Price with SST (RM) Yaris 1.5J 69,576 73,800 Yaris 1.5E 75,479 83,800 Yaris 1.5G 82,475 87,600 Vios 1.5J 74,623 77,600 Vios 1.5E 82,593 85,600 Vios 1.5G 87,584 90,400 Vios GR-S 95,284 98,100 Corolla Altis 1.8E 128,888 130,888 Corolla Altis 1.8G 139,888 141,888 Camry

Earlier today, the all-new 2021 Suzuki Jimny was launched in Malaysia. Naturally, some eyebrows were raised regarding the dainty SUV's price tag: RM 168,900 - and that's without insurance but with 50% SST discount applied. Though it isn't cheap, interest in the made-in-Japan (CBU) SUV has been strong. Our sources within Naza Eastern Motors - the new distributor of Suzuki models here - tells us that over 50 orders for the Jimny have been placed. Also read: All-new 2021 Suzuki Jimny launched in Ma

At the end of the all-new 2022 Honda BR-V reveal, the company also teased a mysterious model covered under a red cloth. During the teaser, Honda Indonesia did not say what the model is, but judging by the roof rails on this mysterious model, we’re leaning towards it being an SUV. Also Read: This is the all-new 2022 Honda BR-V, full Honda Sensing, 6 airbags, new DOHC engine The lighting signature of this SUV is different from any of Honda’s current SUVs, thus ruling out the possibility of it bein

An all-new Lexus RX is due to be launched in 2022, according to information gathered by Japanese media. Before that, the current-gen model will receive a few small updates in Japan come July 2021. The current RX-series (AL20) made its debut in 2015. The model was then facelifted in May 2019, coming with additional tech and safety features, as well as a visual nip-and-tuck. Malaysians received the facelifted model in September that year. Either way, it's already a 6-year old model, and a major re