The BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet, launched in February, recently completed rigorous hot-weather testing in the United Arab Emirates. BMW says the fuel cell drive system demonstrated impressive performance under extreme conditions, including 45-degree Celsius temperatures, sand, dust, varying gradients, and humidity fluctuations. The tests validated the efficiency of the fuel cell system, hydrogen tanks, electric motor, and power battery, all controlled by a central unit. The vehicles maintained

The EV world is characterized by ‘software-defined cars’ – vehicles that rely on software (as opposed to differentiated mechanical hardware) to deliver unique user experience. Such cars are also capable of adding new functions over time, thanks to over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Tesla epitomizes software-defined vehicles. Unlike other EVs, Tesla’s software updates improve not just the infotainment, but also the car’s driving capabilities. The Full Self-Driving (FSD) upgrade is one such exam

Total electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for Malaysia still stand at measly 1,063, but the country is still sticking to the 10,000 charging stations target by 2025 as outlined by the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint, said Deputy MITI Minister Liew Chin Tong. Speaking at this morning’s launch of the Tesla Model Y, Liew said “As of today, it’s at 1,063. The target based on the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint issued by the government in 2020 is to have 10,000 charging stations by 2025, of which 1,0

Roughly a week after the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 was teased on the company's social media platforms, Volvo Car Malaysia has since opened registration of interest (ROI) for the model. However, its price list and definite launch date are yet to be announced. For reference, the current pre-facelift, locally-assembled (CKD Shah Alam) XC60 range is priced from RM 278,915 for the T5 Momentum and RM 324,656 for the Recharge T8 Inscription Plus (OTR without insurance, SST-exempt until 30-June 2022).

Hot off the launch of the 2021 Volvo S90, Volvo Malaysia rolls out yet another update, this time on the 2021 Volvo XC60. The SUV is now priced from at RM 278,195 for the T5 variant while the T8 is now priced at RM 324,656. That’s more than RM 1,000 less than the price before! The prices stated are on-the-road without insurance and SST exempted. These prices are valid until 30th June 2021. Once the SST exemption on locally assembled cars ends, the Volvo XC60 will be priced at RM 298,888 for the T

BMW M has introduced the third generation all-new 2019 BMW X5 M. Also introduced alongside the X5 M is the even more powerful BMW X5 M Competition variant. The 2019 BMW X5 M’s new engine gives the car a push of 750 Nm and a power output of 607 PS. That is a 25 PS power hike compared to the outgoing X5 M. Meanwhile the all new 2019 BMW X5 M Competition has been tuned to the music of 625 PS while the maximum torque of the X5 M Competition is maintained at 750 Nm, similar to its less powerful sibli