Sime Darby Auto Selection (SDAS) has introduced an Extended Warranty Programme for pre-owned BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). Called +HYBRID, the programme - in collaboration with Guard My Ride (GMR) and RHB Insurance - is set to offer pre-owned BMW PHEV owners a peace of mind with comprehensive warranty coverage (terms and conditions apply) for the following: Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) - BMW’s terminology for the inverter High-Voltage Battery Cell Integrated Motor Generator (Electr

"An all new version of a best-seller, and other new models coming soon", said by UMWT President Ravindran K., are proof enough that the all-new 2023 Toyota Vios (D92A)'s launch in Malaysia is very soon upon us. Too speculative it isn't, because piecing it together is easy enough. For one, the Vios has been consistently on UMWT's best-selling list, sharing spots with the Yaris, Corolla Cross, Hilux, and Fortuner; the latter pair being segment sales leaders this year. Also read: UMWT announces 90k

The Honda Civic is a beloved model that grew from a small economy car to a sort of blank canvas among tuners. It is a nameplate that has been existing for 50 years ever since the first-gen Civic debuted in 1972. The Civic is one of the best-selling cars of all time with over 18 million units sold to date. Though that number is less than half of its eternal rival, the Toyota Corolla, the appeal of the Civic has maintained strong. With 11 generations spanning 50 years, it might be difficult to cho

The Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the Malaysian motoring scene since 1977. Over 10-generations the Civic continues to impress buyers with its balance of style, practicality, reliability and driving performance. First introduced to the Malaysian market in 2006, the highlight of the eighth-generation Civic, codenamed FD, was its sporty and aerodynamic design, a greater emphasis on equipment and powertrain options as well as an increase in cabin space and refinement. The Civic FD was a surefir

Above a certain price point, car buying starts to become a game of desire versus rationale. At RM 140,000, you could easily get a used F30 BMW 3 Series or a W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. That's desire talking. The rationale in you would be screaming maintenance cost and reliability. For peace of mind then, you turn to new cars and for the longest time, the Toyota Corolla has been the embodiment of rationale. It will probably outlast cockroaches and sweep used car dealers' feet off. Those who want

Last week, we stumbled upon a Facebook post where owners were expressing their disappointment as they are not entitled to the 6-month moratorium by BMW Credit Malaysia. BMW Credit Malaysia did clarify matters after by announcing customized solutions for customers affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO). But in these tough times with uncertainties that lies ahead, if your BMW loan tenure is completing soon and you don't intend to keep it long-term, perhaps consider something more affordable