BMW Malaysia recently unveiled the updated 2024 BMW iX along with updated pricing and specifications. Here's a glimpse through live images of the refreshed electric SUV. Pricing wise, the 2024 BMW iX in xDrive50 Sport variant is priced at RM 499,000 (OTR without insurance), inclusive of the optional BMW Service & Repair Inclusive (BSRI), while the M60 variant is priced at RM 613,000. The entry xDrive40 variants have been dropped. Under the skin, the iX features a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive conf

At the recently concluded 2023 Thailand International Motor Expo, which ended on 11-December, a total of 53,248 cars were sold, a massive 45% increase over last year’s figure. As expected, Toyota and Honda led the sales tally, making up 25 percent of total cars sold. What has become the talking point, is that Chinese brands – BYD, Aion, MG, Changan, GWM, and Neta – made up 43% of total cars sold. The Chinese invasion into Thailand, a stronghold of Japanese marques, is very real. BYD sold 6,119 u

On Sunday (1 October 2023), Tesla launched an updated version of the Tesla Model Y in China with minor changes to the exterior and interior. It’s not as extensive as the Model 3 Highland which was announced for Malaysia last month. Indeed, the only changes seen on the updated Chinese-spec Model Y are redesigned black-painted 19-inch Gemini wheels for the base rear-wheel drive (RWD) and Long Range all-wheel drive (AWD) variants. Minor improvements added to the updated Model Y in China include a m

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

Neta is jumping into Indonesia – the largest car market in the region, with 1,048,040 units sold last year – two feet in. Ahead of the Chinese EV marque’s Indonesian launch at this week’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), the company announced that it has signed an MoU to appoint PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM) as its locally assembly (CKD) partner. CKD production will start in Q2 2024. No specific models were mentioned but Neta already sells the Neta V in Thailand and Malaysia

The BYD Atto 3 went on sale in Thailand from 1-November and during the night before, queues were formed outside of BYD showrooms. A buyer, Mr Panithan, told Blink Drive that he had to take a flight from Chiang Rai to Bangkok in order to book the Atto 3. The BYD dealership in Chiang Rai only accepted full payment in cash due to limited allocations (reportedly 5,000 nationwide). To finance the Atto 3, he flew to the showroom in Bangkok. He said that the first person who queued at the BYD showroom