In a strategic move aimed at reducing its reliance on China for BEV battery technology and production, BMW Group has announced a significant long-term partnership with Croatian BEV hypercar manufacturer Rimac. Forming a European alliance of sorts for battery technology and production, BMW’s tie-up with Rimac will give BMW access to the brand’s high-performance batteries, and in turn allow Rimac to ramp us its battery production. Also read: The Olympics of EVs: After Toyota's 'Team Japan', Chines

In conjunction with the launch of the Tesla Model 3 Highland in Malaysia, the event also marks the opening of the first Tesla experience centre in Malaysia, where visitors can explore the full Tesla vehicle line-up, including Model 3 and Model Y. The new Tesla Experience Centre is located at the recently opened Pavilion Damansara Heights, located on the western side of Kuala Lumpur, surrounded by popular residential and commercial buildings. This flagship centre, spanning approximately 3,000 squ

With the facelifted Tesla Model 3 (Highland) and Model Y now open for order in Malaysia, one key decision for potential buyers is choosing among Tesla's advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) - Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving (FSD). Autopilot comes as a standard feature on both Tesla models, while Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) are available as optional add-ons, priced at RM 16,000 and RM 32,000, respectively. In this article, we'll delve into these choice

Although Japan is a member of the World Trade Organization, its domestic market – the third largest in the world after China and USA - is one of the most protected among developed nations. The Japanese government will tell you that Japan is an open market and that the same regulations apply to every manufacturer. That is true but Japan is also a very complex society and there are plenty of peculiar local user requirements and regulations – which although apply equally to every manufacturer - mak

3 variants to be offered Up to 306 PS/605 Nm with AWD 430 km WLTP range Following the announcement that bookings for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 are open in Malaysia, its preliminary specs have been shared with us by Hyundai dealers. As mentioned in the earlier report, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be available with battery pack options of either 58 kWh or 72.6 kWh across three variants – Base, High, and Premium. The Base and High variants get the smaller 58-kWh battery capacity with a single motor (170 PS/3

A 7-seater makes sense for someone who wants a vehicle large enough to carry the whole family for a trip back to their hometown. Whether it's an MPV, an SUV, or a crossover, there's still a demand for them in Malaysia. But what if you’re considering a 7-seater that wouldn’t break your wallet? There are a few brand-new 7-seaters which cost under RM 100,000. The online classifieds offer even more options if you don’t mind going second-hand. So, for this Top Rank, we take a look at 7 of the most bu