Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic SUV. Priced at RM 699,888 (on-the-road without insurance, with 10% SST), this SUV is built on a dedicated electric platform (EVA2) and comes fully imported (CBU). As with all Mercedes EQ models, the EQS SUV boasts a "Black Panel" front unit that seamlessly integrates the headlights and grille with a distinctive three-dimensional star pattern. The EQS SUV features Digital Light headlamp technology, which is said to be reminiscen

During the Road Transport Department (JPJ)'s trip to BMW HQ in Munich last year, they've invited the company to test their hydrogen fuel-cell (FCEV) vehicles here in Malaysia. Following up on that, BMW Group Malaysia shared their thoughts on hydrogen propulsion and more to WapCar.my at the company's Business Briefing 2023 held in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. Also read: 2023 BMW 3 Series (G20) LCI launched in Malaysia; priced from RM 284k to RM 317k "For us, hydrogen is a very new green fuel. For us

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

It’s that season where the most expensive TV commercials start rolling out in anticipation of the Super Bowl game. This year BMW USA joined in with this special ad that stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek as Greek god Zeus and goddess Hera with the all-electric vehicle (EV) BMW iX. The commercial opens with Zeus and Hera declaring their retirement and coming to earth. While Hera adjusted to life on earth easily, Zeus on the other hand struggled to fit in. Just when Zeus was about to give

ACO Group, one of Malaysia’s largest distributors of electrical products, has tied up with EV Connections, the developer of the JomCharge app and operator of 5 solar-powered EV chargers at petrol stations, to install a 180 kW DC fast charger at ACO Group’s headquarters in Taman Johor Jaya in Johor Bahru. ACO Group says the DC fast charger will be one of the fastest in the country, and the fastest in Johor. To encourage EV adoption, the service will be available to the public free of charge for o

The BMW Group will be will be ready for any ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2030 onwards, CEO Oliver Zipse said earlier this week conference in the town of Nuertingen, near Stuttgart. Speaking on the European Union’s proposed ban on combustion engine cars from 2035 as part of a broader package of measures to combat global warming, Zipse told Reuters, "We will be ICE-ban ready. If a region, a city, a country gets the idea of banning ICEs, we have an offering." "The BMW Group is