Inventory of CKD packs at circa 1.5 months Only minimal waiting period for popular models - 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X5 Majority of orders to be fulfilled before SST exemption’s expiry on 30-June 2022 BMW Malaysia is weathering the current global shortage in automotive semiconductor parts better its rival Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, at least for now. According RHB Investment bank’s latest report on Sime Darby, whose Motor division owns BMW dealer Auto Bavaria as well as the BMW Group engine and vehic

This week's WapCar Ratings sees us put the Lexus RX300 F Sport through our instrumented tests. Priced from RM 424,187, this fully-imported (CBU Japan) SUV goes against rivals like the BMW X5 xDrive45e and Volvo XC90 in Malaysia. Usual disclaimer applies: all materials were taken before MCO, and scores are relative to cars in the RX's segment and not the new-car market as a whole. Lexus RX300 F Sport: Driving Performance - 32/50, Silky smooth Lexus RX300 F Sport - Facts and Figures Engine 2.0-lit

Revealed last year, the BMW X5 (G05) xDrive45e replaced the previous generation X5 (F15) xDrive40e which was one of BMW Malaysia’s popular SUV or as they call it, SAV model. The BMW X5 (G05) is currently available in only one variant, the xDrive40i M Sport that is fully imported (CBU) and is priced at RM 618,800. It is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine that makes 340 PS and 450 Nm of torque. In the plug-in hybrid variant, the xDrive45e is also powered by the same engine alb

From 1 January 2020 onwards, all Volvo plug-in hybrids sold in Malaysia will be covered with an 8-Year warranty for the hybrid batteries with no extra charge. Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is now the leader in hybrid battery warranty coverage for PHEVs in the premium segment. BMW Malaysia and Mercedes-Benz Malaysia offer 6-Years/100,000 km warranty for their hybrid battery. According to Marketing and PR Director of VCM, Akhtar Sulaiman, this is their assurance to customers on Volvo’s electrified powe

At RM 348,888, the A35 sedan is the same price as the old A45 M260 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo, 306 PS & 400 Nm Cheapest AMG on sale in Malaysia Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has just introduced the Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC Sedan, the first AMG 35 model to arrive on local shores. The price tag of RM 348,888 raised some eyebrows during the launch as it costs the same amount of money as the previous generation W176 Mercedes-AMG A45 4MATIC Hatchback. Mind you, the W176 A45 came with more horsepower

Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Momentum, a more affordable entry-level model, has been launched in Malaysia. As the most entry-level model in the XC90 series, the XC90 T5 abandons the previous version T8's hybrid combination and adopts the power configuration of the pure gasoline engine, which further reduces the price to RM373,888 with lower price threshold for customers to purchase. In terms of appearance, XC90 T5 is basically similar to the T8 version, except that the water tank cover has a different colo