With prices starting from RM 207,808, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the best-looking BEV models on sale in Malaysia. The only gap in its specifications sheet is the omission of Hyundai’s Bluelink connectivity, meaning that owners cannot remotely monitor / control the vehicle’s charging, or enjoy the benefit of over-the-air (OTA) updates for the car’s infotainment. To be fair, its sister-car the Kia EV6 also misses out on Kia Connect. Across the Straits of Melaka, Hyundai Indonesia has now upgrad

Previously, we’ve covered the SUVs that are likely to be launched in Malaysia by the end of this year. This time, we’re digging into the sedans as well as MPVs (non-EV) earmarked for a 2023 launch, starting with... 2023 Honda City facelift Earlier this year, Honda Malaysia revealed plans to introduce four models by 2023. Among these is the 2023 Honda City facelift, which has already been launched in Thailand and Vietnam. One of the most significant changes of the facelift model is the standard i

It’s going to be an electrifying time on the road for the first 11 customers that put money down on the futuristic-looking Hyundai Ioniq 5 as Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) commenced with the first batch of deliveries for the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) at their Ara Damansara showroom. In addition to receiving their new vehicles, the first 11 Ioniq 5 customers were also provided a complimentary one-year membership with chargEV; sponsored by Yinson GreenTech. chargEV is a leading provider o

Spyshots of the next-generation 2023 BMW 5 Series, widely reported to be codenamed G60, begun surfacing on the internet recently. Based on those photos, rendering wizard Nikita Chuiko from Kolesa had a go at visualizing it. Keep in mind that this based on an early test mule, which may have additional panels underneath the camouflage to further disguise a few design cues. That being said, this rendering can still give a good idea of what the next-gen G60 BMW 5 Series could look like. From the fro

Recently, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) launched the locally-built (CKD) 2020 Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line with a new 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine. No hybrid options here - with this AMG Line, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia effectively phased out the C200 Avantgarde and its turbocharged 1.5-litre EQ Boost mild hybrid motor. How much is the W205 Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line? Prices start at RM 251,587.39 including tax and duties - RM 8,300 cheaper compared to the C200 Avantgarde that sold fo

LCI–short for Life Cycle Impulse–is BMW’s term for their mid-cycle updates or facelifts. The 2020 BMW 5 Series (G30) LCI made its global debut recently and like many BMW LCI models, changes are subtle, so we’re putting the pre-LCI and LCI model together for a comparison. From the front, the headlights appear to be slightly slimmer compared to before, with twin L-shaped LED daytime running lights. The front grille is also new, now just a touch larger and more three-dimensional. The cutouts on the