Inventory of CKD packs at circa 1.5 months Only minimal waiting period for popular models - 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X5 Majority of orders to be fulfilled before SST exemption’s expiry on 30-June 2022 BMW Malaysia is weathering the current global shortage in automotive semiconductor parts better its rival Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, at least for now. According RHB Investment bank’s latest report on Sime Darby, whose Motor division owns BMW dealer Auto Bavaria as well as the BMW Group engine and vehic

The list of cars Malaysia is set to welcome is a densely populated one, and among the many models there's the all-new 2022 Honda Civic (FE). Our checks with several sources indicates that the 1.8-litre naturally-aspirated (NA) mill (which currently serves in the Civic FC 1.8 S) will be discontinued, and all variants at launch are very likely to only get the 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine. This arrangement mirrors that of our regional neighbours – Thailand dropped the 1.8-litre NA option, while Sing

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), the distributor of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia has announced the updated prices for their models. Apart from sales tax exemption, ETCM is further adding their Remarkable Car Offers (RMCO) discounts, allowing owners to save up to RM 15,437. As explained earlier, pick-up trucks are not qualified for the sales tax exemptions, but ETCM is offering the Navarawith its RMCO deals, discounting the made-in-Thailand pick-up truck between RM 12,000 to RM 18,000. Furthermore,

BMW has just unveiled the new 2020 5 Series facelift, giving its executive sedan a refreshed exterior design as well as under-the-hood upgrades. Exterior – Refreshed looks, no oversized front grille As shown in previous leaked photos, the new 5 Series gains a restyled front-end that features slimmer LED headlights (BMW Laserlights are optional) and a redesigned front grille. The rear gets new LED tail lights with L-shape graphics, revised rear bumper, and trapezoid muffler finishing. Complementi

Yet another leak after the BMW iX3. This is the 2020 G30 BMW 5 Series facelift (LCI) in all its glory. From the front fender flap and the rear badge, it appears to be a plug-in hybrid model – the 530e. Contrary to earlier report, Bimmer Today believes that the rumoured 545e will be positioned above the 530e rather than replacing it. BMW hasn’t gone the extra mile in enlarging the front grille, perhaps they understand the target market for the 5 Series who prefers a more discrete looking car. The

In a world where a 1,500 PS Bugatti Chiron is allowed to roam freely on the public roads, we have become desensitised to horsepower figures. It wasn’t too long ago (the 90s wasn’t too long ago, right?) that 400 PS was reserved for supercars and super sports cars like the Ferrari 360 Modena (400 PS from a 3.6-litre V8) and Porsche 996.2 GT3 RS (405 PS from a 3.6-litre in-line 6). These days, everything from a little hatchback to a family saloon can pack 400 PS or more. Hence, it’s quite easy to s