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

To reduce the cost of batteries for EVs further, BMW will focus on improving its battery design and recycling to rather than mining, said finance chief Nicolas Peter in an interview with Reuters. The company's approach is different from some of its competitors, such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, which are investing in mines to secure control of scarce supply of minerals required for EV battery production. Volkswagen has a battery supplier subsidiary called PowerCo. The company is investing in

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia reckons that although Thailand appears to be ahead of the region in terms of policies to boost EV adoption and localization, Malaysia is still more or less on par. “If you are talking about localizing efforts or sales, I think both countries have an equal opportunity at the end of the day to showcase electric vehicles. I would say right now they are more or less on par, in terms of bringing more electric vehicle models, in terms of sales adoption, so let’s wait and see how

Every once in a while, there’ll be a new vehicle that transcends the boundaries of contemporary design. The Hyundai Staria is definitely one of those and you’ll be seeing a while lot more of the futuristic-looking MPV on our roads as Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor Sdn Bhd (HSDM) has sold over 200 units of the 10-seater within a month of its launch. Sleek, spacious, innovative and eye-catching, the Staria is well suited for large families as well as a first-class ride for corporate executives. Also Rea

If you have RM 250k or thereabouts for a premium SUV, frankly you'd be spoiled for choice, Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1 being the most obvious candidates. But how about a Japanese face-off for today? We're talking about the Toyota Harrier and Lexus UX. Yes they are cars from different segments but in terms of price, they are perilously close to each other. For this comparison, we pit the Toyota Harrier 2.0 Luxury (one variant only, RM 249,706) against the Lexus UX Urban (RM 243,888) as they are

** This article is the personal experience of a 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 300E-24 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Instagram: @luqcars (Luqman Hakim) About the Mercedes-Benz 300E Back in 2018, I was just gaming when my dad texted me a picture of a rather familiar W124 being washed. When asked, he simply replied “our new toy.” Of course, it was short lived – I’ll explain why in a bit. However, it does mean that I got the chance to return to one of my highlights of my chil