The Mercedes-Benz brand is one that is steeped in tradition. With more than 70 years of history in Malaysia, generations of Malaysians recognize it as the country’s most desired premium car brand. However, that deep rooted tradition also means that the brand must be mindful to not be stuck in the past. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) can’t continue to operate like it did when Ipoh tin mining tycoons were still around. In 1988, Mercedes-Benz sold less than 500 cars annually here. Today, MBM sells ar

Back in the early 90s, if you wanted to buy a performance car, you’d most probably choose the manual transmission option. The equivalent automatic option was probably heavier, slower-reacting, and had higher fuel consumption. My own uncle once told me back then, “In a sprint, my manual car would always be faster and more accelerative versus an automatic.” Those words stuck with me. Fast forward to today, and self-shifting transmissions have gotten so good, no human input could possibly match its

The AMG variant of the facelifted W213 Mercedes-Benz E Class is finally here. With improved aerodynamics and comfort, the new AMG E63 sits in the league of big powerful saloons like the BMW M5. The estate version of the AMG E63 rubs shoulders with the V8 Twin Turbo Audi RS6. Both the AMG E63 and Audi RS6 are capable of 0 – 100km/h times of under 4 seconds. The V8 twin scroll bi-turbo remains The new AMG E63 retains the V8 twin scroll bi-turbo 4.0 L engine. Producing 612 PS of maximum power and 8

After numerous leaks and teases, BMW has just unveiled the updated 2021 F90 BMW M5. At the launch, BMW will be offering two variants of the new performance sedan – the regular M5 and the M5 Competition. Exterior – Sharper-looking than before Kicking things off is the updated exterior. Like the rest of the G30 family, the M5 LCI (Life Cycle Impulse, facelift in BMW talk) gets the same slim LED headlights with L-shaped LED daytime running lights, flanking a new signature kidney grille. Compared to

The updated 2021 BMW M5 facelift has leaked onto the internet, hours before the model’s official debut. Codenamed F90, the 2021 M5 LCI (Life Cycle Impulse, facelift in BMW language) features a number of visual updates carried over from the recently-updated G30 5 Series. Furthermore, it appears that the F90 M5 LCI is finished in Imola Red – one of BMW M’s signature colours. Up front, the updated 2021 M5 LCI gets the same headlights and front grille like the G30 5 Series, including the new LED day

The 2021 F90 BMW M5 facelift, or Lifecycle Impulse (LCI) in BMW-lingo, will be revealed on June 17. Kolesa.ru has previewed how the facelifted sports sedan will look like. As with preview renderings, this is by no means the final product. The design shouldn't stray too far from the recently-refreshed G30 5-Series lineup. This means the headlight unit are the same ones on the LCI G30. The LCI M5 also inherits the larger, boxier kidney grille. The grille itself will feature a twin-slat design whil