Due to the weak Ringgit against major foreign currencies, Lotus Cars Malaysia has had to revise the pricing of its electric Eletre SUV and the premium Emira sports car, leading to a rise in prices. The initial indicated pricing announced during the Malaysian launch in April for the mid-range Eletre S has been increased to RM 698,000 (up by RM 50,000) while the range-topping Eletre R now costs RM 838,000 (up by RM 40,000). Prices listed for the Eletre are applicable in both Peninsular Malaysia an

Whether you like its snout or not, the BMW XM is here to stay and BMW Group Malaysia has just launched the more powerful 2023 BMW XM Label Red in the country. The XM Label Red is powered by the BMW M Hybrid system that combines the 4.4-litre M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine with an electric motor to produce 748 PS and 1,000 Nm. That’s significantly higher than the regular XM which makes 653 PS and 800 Nm. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sport activity vehicle (SAV) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.

BMW Malaysia has launched the first-ever BMW XM. The brand's first standalone M model (since 1978's mighty M1) is priced at RM 1,398,800 (OTR without insurance, with extended warranty and service package). The BMW XM is fully imported (CBU) from the South Carolina plant in the US. Note that the car you see here is a pre-production unit, as the left-hand drive configuration suggests. Powering the massive BMW XM is a 4.4-litre V8 (S68) that puts out 489 PS and 650 Nm own its own. That twin-turbo e

The first-ever BMW XM is officially launched in Thailand, priced at THB 14,899,000 (around RM 1.89m). The front of the BMW XM is defined by its split headlights, an illuminated ‘Iconic Glow’ kidney grille, and continuous contour lighting. The 23-inch M light-alloy wheels in star spoke come as standard. It gets Adaptive LED headlights and the high-beam assistant automatically switches high beams on and off when there is oncoming traffic or a vehicle in front of the car. Also read: X is for excess

In the midst of the EV movement in Malaysia, there is still a number of upcoming models that will get petrol heads excited for in 2023. These are the fire-breathing hot hatches, two-door sports cars, etc. So, let us jump right into it. 2023 Audi RS3 Sedan Order books for the 2023 Audi RS3 Sedan have been open since October last year, with an estimated price between RM 650k to RM 750k. The compact powerhouse pumps out 400 PS/500 Nm from its turbocharged 2.5-litre inline-five, mated to a 7-speed d

IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is an independent, nonprofit organization funded by insurance companies based in the US. In their latest driver-side small overlap frontal crash test, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler 4-door tipped over onto its side after hitting the barrier. Fiat Chrysler questioned the IIHS on the method of testing after the Wrangler tipped over in the test, and the IIHS agreed to conduct another test using another method which Fiat Chrysler themselves approved. It still ti