BMW has pulled the covers off the most powerful internal combustion version of its X1 SUV ever, the (U11) BMW X1 M35i xDrive. This marks the first time the BMW X1 has received the M35i nameplate, which previously was only offered on the BMW X2. The X1 M35i also sits alongside the BMW iX1 EV which delivers 313 PS and 494 Nm. Also read: 2023 BMW iX1 EV SUV debuts alongside all-new X1 - With 313PS/494Nm and e-AWD At the heart of the beast is the latest-generation 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinde

The all-new 2023 Toyota Vios (D92A) is bound to enter Malaysia sooner rather than later, in a bid to upstage the current GN-series Honda City. The question remains: how soon? We'll take a look of previous UMWT locally-assembled (CKD) launches here, notably the previous-gen Vios and the Toyota Corolla Cross to hypothesise. Previous-gen Vios and Corolla Cross The Vios as is currently sold in Malaysia – NSP 151 – dates back to 2017. Its pre-facelift model debuted in Thailand as the Yaris Ativ in Au

Following a challenging January where its production line was badly affected by unresolved flooding issues, national car maker Proton rebounded in February with a 107 percent increase in sales. The company sold 9,225 units (domestic + export) last month, allowing it to reclaim second position in the automotive sales table and putting it on track to recover lost sales from January. Proton's domestic market share for the month is estimated at 20.2% while for the first two months of the year, the c

Volvo XC60 T8 packs the most firepower BMW X3 is priced lowest among the three Mercedes-Benz badge has most prestige Which would be your pick? Volvo Car Malaysia recently launched the 2022 Volvo XC60 facelift, subtly tweaking the exterior and featuring a new operating system for the infotainment. With that, let’s take a look at how the facelifted Volvo XC60 stacks up against the competition like the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Which is fastest? The Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 has a 2.0-litre twinch

Our 2021 Perodua Ativa has been relatively carefree for the past 6 months of ownership. No leaks nor fault codes except for the persistent rattling noise that has plagued us since week 1 of ownership. The first visit to the service centre (April 2) traced the rattling sound to excessive free play in the driver side rear drum brakes. It was a matter of tightening the bolts and the sound was gone. Temporarily. A month later (May 23), the rattling noise was back. At this point, it was clear to us a

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched the limited edition UNITED range, consisting of the Passat and Tiguan models. The range celebrates the strength of unity, a trait deeply embedded in the Volkswagen brand. Two new unique Volkswagen Original Accessories are introduced in the UNITED models; dynamic wheel hub caps with a self-levelling logo that stays upright while the car is in motion for the Tiguan and Passat; and LED door lights that projects the Volkswagen logo when the fr