Following the introduction of the all-new BMW 5 Series G60 with mild-hybrid powertrains and the all-electric BMW i5, the line-up has been completed with the latest introduction of two plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models, the BMW 530e and the BMW 550e xDrive, with both set for a November 2023 launch in Europe before making its way to other markets. As the 8th generation of the world’s most successful business sedan, there’s a lot riding on the new 5 Series. BMW promises the PHEV variants will h

CKD variant to be a higher range, all-wheel drive EQS 500 4Matic Higher power output – 449 PS vs 333 PS But 107.8 kWh battery is retained, so driving range for more powerful AWD variant will be shorter Barely six months after launching the imported (CBU) Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, we can now confirm that Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has started local assembly (CKD) of the EQS at its Pekan plant in Pahang. According to the latest production data compiled by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), ther

You know what’s synonymous with opulence? Usually nothing that’s good for the environment. While it might be lip service at best, perhaps the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is a small, but swift, step towards extravagance that’s slightly less damaging for mother nature. While it represents the first time Crewe’s limo gets a little electrified boost, it’s only second in their line-up behind the Bentayga Hybrid. With tons of torque on tap from the electric motor plug-in hybrid setup (PHEV), the usual

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

A couple of weeks ago, UMW Toyota Motor introduced its dedicated online showroom where you can book your new Toyota model. Apart from its dedicated online showroom, you can also book a new Toyota on Lazada. Booking fees start from: RM 250 (Toyota Vios, Yaris, Rush, Hilux, Avanza, Hiace Panel Van) RM 350 (Toyota Innova) RM 500 (Toyota Corolla Altis, Camry, Alphard, Vellfire) RM 1,000 (Toyota Harrier) Curiously, the Toyota C-HR isn't in the list. After paying the refundable booking fee, you will r

While it’s cool you can tell a car to lower the air-conditioning temperature, but have you tried ordering chicken rice using your BMW? Yes, with the BMW Concierge Service, you can in fact order chicken rice (or in this case, navigate to a chicken rice shop) from the comfort of your car with just the press of a button. BMW Concierge Service is just one of many services that BMW offers under its ConnectedDrive umbrella. But that’s not all. With the BMW Connected app (available for Apple and Androi