BMW has unveiled the Vision Neue Klasse X SUV concept, the second installment in BMW's showcase of models built on its Neue Klasse dedicated battery-electric (BEV) platform. This also previews the next-generation BMW iX3, slated to hit production lines in 2025. First and frontmost, the grille. The Vision Neue Klasse X boasts a vertical grille exclusive to forthcoming BMW SUVs, which is said to symbolise ruggedness and verticality. It also pays homage to classics like the 2002. Conversely, sedans

Another shot of the 2024 Proton X70 facelift has floated online courtesy of Facebook user Gan Bock Khim, this time showing us a clearer lok at the updated model's front end. It all but confirms that the new X70 will have a front end that's inspired by the Geely Boyue Pro, but this picture also shows that it will adopt the new family grille that's on the X90. The only difference so far is that here it's all black; expect chrome enhancements to come on the production model. Speaking of production

With the production of the sole turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder variant of the Proton X70 ended, the facelifted X70 that is reportedly planned to be launched in 2024 would only be available with the turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-pot unit. Considering that the 1.8-litre unit is an ageing engine and Proton is committed to the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder unit, the news of the 1.8-litre variant's discontinuation should not come as a surprise. Yet, the X70 1.8 TGDi is still listed on Proton's website, meaning

MINI has introduced a new entry-level variant for the third-generation Countryman, the 2024 MINI Countryman C. Powering the MINI Countryman C is a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with 170 PS and 280 Nm, paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. 0-100 km/h sprint is achieved in 8.3 seconds, reaching a top speed of 212 km/h. The integrated mild hybrid (MHEV) technology is employed to capture braking energy and assist the internal combustion engine during accelerations, providing 19 PS

In Australia, the BMW iX3 EV has had its price cut by AUD 10,000 (around RM 30k), now priced at AUD 104,900 (around RM 315k). Despite the drop in price, the specifications of the BMW iX3 in Australia remain unchanged. A BMW Australia spokesperson told GoAuto that the price reduction for the iX3 is aimed at offering better deal to potential customers, rather than a response to the slow uptake of the all-electric variant. “The expansion of our fully electric BMW models and imminent arrival of the

BMW Malaysia has just launched the all-new 2020 BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Malaysia, priced from RM 440,745 (without SST, valid until 31st December 2020). With SST in place, the X5 PHEV costs RM 448,800. Both prices are on-the-road, without insurance. What's under the bonnet? First up, the mechanical bits. The all-new BMW X5 xDrive45e gets a 3.0-litre B58 turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that does 286 PS from 5,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm and 450 Nm from 1,500 rpm to 3,500 rpm. Th