While we lament EVs for not having soul – void of any (mechanical) sound, vibration and engineering intricacy – there is one thing we cannot fault them for, how effectively they pin you to the seat whilst they accelerate into the distance. And it’s as easy as mashing your foot down and holding on, at least in the case of the 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 Sport (iX 50) – which delivered a 4.58 seconds 0-100 km/h time (faster than even claimed by BMW) on its first attempt – on a dusty road no less. Acceler

A comedian once described the US as the land of excess, a sentiment I found myself agreeing with during my own visit. From oversized parking lots for the massive cars to milk sold in gallon (3.8 litres) bottles and eateries handing out a dozen tissue papers (or, as they call it, napkins) for a single meal – the exaggeration is unmistakable. If there’s a car, available in Malaysia, that embodies the spirit of America’s penchant for excess, it’s the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic SUV. For one, it’s

Five seconds - think about the last time you saw someone sticker up the bright, half-nibbled apple on the lid of a Space Gray Macbook. Just like you, I’ve never seen one either. Cars are their own statements too. It's why you have loyalists, and why hitting the first customer straight to heart is very important. So in today's royal rumble of EV SUVs, where does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic+ stand? EQS 580 4Matic+ specs in Malaysia We’ll just call it the EQS SUV for short. Imported from

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic SUV. Priced at RM 699,888 (on-the-road without insurance, with 10% SST), this SUV is built on a dedicated electric platform (EVA2) and comes fully imported (CBU). As with all Mercedes EQ models, the EQS SUV boasts a "Black Panel" front unit that seamlessly integrates the headlights and grille with a distinctive three-dimensional star pattern. The EQS SUV features Digital Light headlamp technology, which is said to be reminiscen

Following the tabling of Budget 2023 on Friday, BMW Group Malaysia is upbeat about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. Managing Director Hans de Visser says EV and green technology promotion measures outlined in Budget 2023 fits well into the company’s vision for the BMW Group in Malaysia. The following is a commentary from de Visser, released on Friday evening: -------------- The announcements from Budget 2023 tabled today signal a brand-new era for Electrified and Sustainable

The current import and excise tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles (battery EVs) is set to expire by 31-December 2023. The Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the exemption period, which was announced in Budget 2022, is too short to see any meaningful investments into EVs. “We seek extension of full import and excise tax exemption for CBU EVs while the market is preparing for the growth of EVs in Malaysia. We hope there will be incentives for up to 10 years,” sai