Primed to pull tycoons' gazes away from the likes of the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE, the 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport has just been launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 498,888, fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Turbo-hybrid performance Big headline figures for the RX 500h; a combined 371 PS and 550 Nm of torque comes off its 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine (T24A-FTS) and hybrid system, good enough to give the RX 500h a 0 to 100 km/h time of 6.2 seconds. As the h implies, there's elec

The current charging infrastructure; or lack of one, is among the hindrances slowing down electric vehicle adoption here. Being among the pioneers of electromobility in the country, BMW Group Malaysia has gone the extra mile in charging up the local charging network and has now added a further three new BMW i Charging facilities in Penang with dealer Tian Siang Premium Auto. Also Read: 2021 BMW iX xDrive40 launched in Malaysia – from RM 435k, 326 PS/630 Nm Now those from out of town can stuff yo

Apart from unveiling the Volvo Concept Recharge at the Tech Moment conference, Volvo also discussed a few technological advancements such as battery tech, software, and hardware such as LiDAR technology. What is LiDAR? It stands for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR). It emits laser that bounces off surrounding objects and returns to the sensor. The time taken for the light waves to return is calculated to determine distance. Radar works in a similar fashion, except that it uses radio waves as

Just like the Suzuki Jimny, but for those who live above the clouds, the Land Rover Defender is a perfect SUV that blends retro and modern design. However, even Land Rover’s highly desirable SUV isn’t immune from the global chip shortage. Production at the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plant in Nitra, Slovakia, has been put on hold according to a report by Autocar due to the production crisis that has affected almost every major car manufacturer in the world. Also read: After MCO, chip supply shortage

An all-new Lexus RX is due to be launched in 2022, according to information gathered by Japanese media. Before that, the current-gen model will receive a few small updates in Japan come July 2021. The current RX-series (AL20) made its debut in 2015. The model was then facelifted in May 2019, coming with additional tech and safety features, as well as a visual nip-and-tuck. Malaysians received the facelifted model in September that year. Either way, it's already a 6-year old model, and a major re

Lexus is stepping up a notch with the celebration of traditional Japanese craftmanship. As a tribute to the takumi craftsmanship that is applied to all Lexus vehicles, the luxury brand has commissioned tattoo artist Claudia De Sabe to recreate the artistry on a Lexus UX. Lexus has always sought inspiration from Japanese aesthetics. The UX, in particular, has cabin trims that imitates washi paper-grain and designed to echo the engawa architectural features of Japanese homes with its seamless merg