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

Volvo Car Malaysia has introduced an update for the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. While it hasn't adopted the name EC40 just yet, the updated electric SUV gets a few enhancements, while pricing remains unchanged at RM 288,888. One of the key improvement lies in the Volvo C40's battery capacity, which has been increased from 78 to 82 kWh. Despite the seemingly modest increment, coupled with more efficient cooling, this adjustment extends the range by 100 km, now up to 550 km (WLTP). The

Proton has issued a statement in regards to a recent viral video, in which a Proton X70 caught fire. The particular vehicle is in the company's possession already. Further findings will be announced upon completion of investigation. Here is the statement in full, released on 13-October 2023: "Proton would like to issue a statement with regards to a video currently circulating depicting a thermal incident on a new Proton X70. We are aware of the incident and would like to thank concerned parties

Fun fact: The flag of Mozambique is the only one in the world that features an AK-47 on it. It’s one of the poorest countries in the world and yet, it is also the third African destination to launch the Proton X50 and Proton X70. Despite being a former Portuguese colony, the country is a right-hand drive market just like the other 2 African nations that also offer the pair of Geely-based SUVs, Kenya and South Africa. Unlike the two other nations though, this is the first time the Malaysian Tiger

At the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show, Subaru launched the all-new 2023 Subaru Crosstrek in China. Similar to markets like Japan and Indonesia, the Crosstrek nameplate replaces the familiar XV nameplate. Three variants are offered in the Middle Kingdom, with prices starting from CNY 199,800 (~RM 128k) and tops out at CNY 230,800 (~RM 149k). For the Chinese market, the sole powertrain option is a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre flat-4 engine that does 169 PS and 252 Nm, mated to a Lineartronic CVT auto

The Tesla Model Y has made its official debut in Singapore. Prices (with EV incentives, excluding COE) start from SGD 142,471 (around RM 449k) for the rear-wheel drive variant and SGD 190,195 (around RM 559k) for the Performance variant. To recap, the Tesla Model Y is an SUV version of the Model 3, sharing many of the same components (reportedly around 75 percent) but with more space and practicality. It also fills in the segment below the larger Model X, though the Model X is yet to be availabl