For the first time in years, the world’s best-selling car is not wearing a Toyota badge, at least based on preliminary data from JATO Dynamics. According to the automotive industry analysts, it is the Tesla Model Y that looks set to become the best-selling car in the world in 2023. Between January and December 2023, around 1.23 million Model Ys have been sold across the world, a 64% increase compared to 2022. Tesla’s entry electric crossover model is placed in numerous top ten sales in Europe an

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched the 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S facelift, priced at RM 509,888. Previously, the A45 S was priced at RM 481,888. MBM is also offering the 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S Street Style Edition for a limited run, which goes for an additional RM 30k at RM 539,888. In line with the exterior revisions for the A-Class family, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S facelift gets revised front headlamps with new LED DRL graphics, the AMG-specific radiator grille and the new, and round b

Chery's returning to Malaysia once again, and this time they're no longer playing Mr. Nice Guy: an assortment of heavy hitters have been announced, headlined by this 2023 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max. Set to go on sale here sometime beginning June 2023 alongside the chic Omoda 5, Adrian's got a great look at one up close and personal over in China recently. Also read: June 2023 launch for CKD Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max in Malaysia; 7-seat SUV up to 250 PS/390 Nm, DCT, coming alongside Omoda 5 Detailed specs

National carmaker Proton continued its strong start to the year by selling 52% more vehicles in February compared to the same month last year. With 14,033 units (domestic and export) sold last month, sales volume was 20.1% higher than January while for the first two months of the year, year-to-date (YTD) volume has swelled by 88% to 25,714 units. The company’s market share for the month is estimated to be 22.7%, placing it second in the rankings, and representing a 7.3% increase over February 20

BMW Group to raise sales contribution of BEVs from 9 percent to 15 percent in 2023 More than 50 percent of sales to come from BEVs by 2030 Past 2030, hydrogen FCEV tech is mature enough to complement BEVs About 100 units of BMW iX5 Hydrogen will begin pilot trials this year at international markets. Unlike regular BMW X5s built in Spartanburg, USA, these hydrogen-fueled fully electric variants of the X5 are built at BMW Group’s pilot plant at its Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich. B

The Proton X70 is a spacious SUV that will accommodate 5 adults comfortably. Rear legroom is generous with 35 cm (equivalent to 3 tennis balls) of space when adjusted for a 175 cm tall adult at the rear and front. Headroom is also surprisingly sufficient (equivalent to 2 tennis balls, 175 cm tall adult) despite having a panoramic glass roof. The rear seats are also fairly supportive with a seat recline angle of 26°. Thigh support is also good as the seat base is at a 19° angle. More importantly,