We’ve said it before, as technologically laden as they are, EVs rarely allow for the characteristic DNA of a manufacturer to be imprinted in its driving experience. All EVs are generally smooth, efficient, and quiet. So, once you get past the top-line figures, it’s a matter of splitting hairs over charging rates, drivetrain calibration and the artificial sci-fi sounds each one makes when you stomp on the go-pedal. There are a few exceptions, but let’s say, if we could hypothetically take the bod

Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) is set to launch the Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia. While the official pricing for the Ioniq 6 in Malaysia is yet to be revealed, we can make estimations by considering the percentage differences between the prices of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 in Korea. Before that, it is worth highlighting that the Ioniq 6 is positioned side-by-side with the Ioniq 5 in the line-up, rather than above or below. Essentially, one's a sedan (Ioniq 6) and the other i

Following the tabling of Budget 2023 on Friday, BMW Group Malaysia is upbeat about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. Managing Director Hans de Visser says EV and green technology promotion measures outlined in Budget 2023 fits well into the company’s vision for the BMW Group in Malaysia. The following is a commentary from de Visser, released on Friday evening: -------------- The announcements from Budget 2023 tabled today signal a brand-new era for Electrified and Sustainable

Alongside the swoopy Mercedes-Benz EQS, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has also previewed the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic, a 7-seater EV SUV. Think of the EQB as the EV version of the regular Mercedes-Benz GLB. For Malaysia, the sole EQB 350 4Matic is offered and is imported (CBU) from Germany, benefitting from the government’s EV incentives, which includes exemption of import, excise, and road tax, until 31-Dec 2023. The EQB 350 4Matic has an estimated pricing of RM 330,000, on-the-road, excluding ins

BMW Group Malaysia and Millennium Welt today unveiled two new BMW i Charging facilities in Rawang, located at Gamuda Gardens, to benefit both residents within and around the new township. Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “When we look to expand the availability of charging infrastructures across Malaysia, we also look to power beyond public malls and landmarks to equip townships and residential areas as well – where there is also high demand for access to charging fa

PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia (MBDI), the distributors of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the country has revealed that the Mercedes-Benz EQS will be introduced there in 2022, as reported by our sister site Autofun.co.id. Choi Duk Jun, the Chief Executive Officer of MBDI confirmed the matter in a press conference last week. However, he stopped short of mentioning whether or not the model will be locally assembled (CKD) or fully imported (CBU). At present, several Mercedes-Benz models are ass