Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is extending their support for Malaysia’s ‘Push for Net Zero’ goal by presenting four fully electric EQ models to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Elaborating on the objective of providing these electric Mercedes-Benzes for use by MITI representatives, MBM said, “This initiative provides the Ministry and its agencies an opportunity to experience the luxury and electric technology of Mercedes-Benz, as a conduit to achieve its "Push for Net Zero"

Martin Eberhard, the co-founder and former CEO of Tesla said it’s a “shame” that Tesla is cancelling plans for a low-cost Model 2 and replacing it with a Robotaxi. Eberhard was speaking at the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong. "We have both read in the news, Tesla delaying or eliminating their low-end Model 2 program, which is a shame for them, but it's a sign that China has a chance to really spread there," said Eberhard, as reported by Reuters. Although Elon Musk is synonymous with T

Tesla has been interested in investing in India for years but recent news suggests that an agreement could be settled between the American electric vehicle (EV) company and the world’s most populous nation. Bloomberg reported that the Indian government and Tesla are closing in on a deal that would allow the American automaker to officially import into the country in 2024 and set up a factory within 2 years. Sources informed the American business outlet that the new plant’s location is narrowed d

Tesla has launched the Model 3 ‘Highland’ facelift in Thailand. The base Tesla Model 3 RWD starts at THB 1,599,000 (around RM 204k), while the Long Range AWD variant is priced from THB 1,899,000 (around RM 242k). Like the Model 3 in Malaysia, the Standard Range features a rear-mounted electric motor (RWD), giving it 513 km of range per the WLTP. Accelerating from 0-100 km/h takes 6.1 seconds. The Long Range variant gets two motors (for AWD), and pushes the range to 629 km according to the WLTP t

Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) introduced the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4Matic+, to the tune of RM 649,888 (on-the-road sans insurance). Notably, it's only offered in that sole variant – the cheaper AMG EQE 43 that's available in other markets didn't make it here. Sagree Sardien, President & CEO of MBM clarifies the reasons behind that decision. "We believe that the EQE 53 4Matic+ is the right positioning for our customer base and range, and fits very nicely in our portfolio," she said at

Despite the policy U-turn by the European Union to exempt carbon-neutral synthetic fuels (also known as e-fuels) from the trade bloc’s 2035 ban on combustion engines, Mercedes-Benz will maintain its course to phase out combustion engines in favour of battery EVs. When asked by German business publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung if Mercedes-Benz welcomes the EU’s exemption of combustion engines running on carbon neutral e-fuels from the 2035 ban, CEO Ola Kallenius said “I think technology