Someone once asked me, “If you could choose only one Mercedes-Benz model from the entire line-up currently – money no object – which would it be?” I paused as rationality took over, reflected on it for a good minute, and still couldn’t give a definitive answer. As much I as adore the charismatic Mercedes-AMG models like the A45 S or E63 S, there are times when I would prefer something that doesn’t draw as much attention, a more discreet engine startup, for instance. The all-electric EQ models, o

Mercedes-Benz Thailand is geared up to export the W223/V223 Mercedes-Benz S450 to Vietnam. Under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) with Mercedes-Benz Vietnam, the first batch of cars is will be exported to Vietnam within this year. The Mercedes-Benz S450 is assembled at the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Thailand plant in the Samut Prakan Province. Roland Volger, President of Mercedes-Benz Thailand, said, “After the launch of the new S-Class last year and it has been well received by custo

W223 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580e priced at RM 698,744 Locally-assembled (CKD) at Pekan, Pahang Up to 100 km of electric driving range Two months after the all-new W223 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) made its Malaysian debut, price is now confirmed at RM 698,744. As before, the luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz is locally-assembled (CKD) at their plant in Pekan, Pahang. Also Read: All-new (W223) 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class launched in Malaysia; PHEV only, 510 PS/750 Nm Motivation for th

The Z223 generation 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class made its world premiere last week at the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show. Based on the V223 generation S-Class, Mercedes-Benz’s latest flagship sedan benefits from a 18 cm longer wheelbase, itself already 11 cm longer than the standard wheelbase W223 S-Class. As before, the rear doors are unique to the Maybach, necessitated by its longer wheelbase. For the first time ever for a Maybach, the rear doors close automatically, and we are not talking about so

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

The updated Mercedes-Benz GLC just made its Malaysian debut together with its sexier GLC Coupe sibling. Similar to the updated C-Class range, the updated GLC range sees the discontinuation of the GLC 250 variant. With the GLC 250 no more, the next step up from the GLC 200 is the GLC 300 (estimated RM 350,000). Prices have also gone up, as the GLC 200’s price have increased from RM 293,888 to RM 299,888. Up front, the new GLC is fitted with new headlights surrounding a new front grille that is mo