While we lament EVs for not having soul – void of any (mechanical) sound, vibration and engineering intricacy – there is one thing we cannot fault them for, how effectively they pin you to the seat whilst they accelerate into the distance. And it’s as easy as mashing your foot down and holding on, at least in the case of the 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 Sport (iX 50) – which delivered a 4.58 seconds 0-100 km/h time (faster than even claimed by BMW) on its first attempt – on a dusty road no less. Acceler

Solaroo Systems Sdn Bhd (Solaroo), a provider of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions and a wholly-owned unit of Pekat Group Berhad (Pekat), announces its partnership with BMW dealerships, Quill Automobiles and Millennium Welt. Together, they unveil Malaysia's pioneering rooftop solar programme designed for future owners of the BMW iX electric vehicles (EVs). Participants in the programme will enjoy a complimentary 4.4 kilowatt peak (kWp) rooftop solar PV system worth RM 20,000 from Solaroo

BMW Group Malaysia and Millennium Welt today unveiled two new BMW i Charging facilities in Rawang, located at Gamuda Gardens, to benefit both residents within and around the new township. Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “When we look to expand the availability of charging infrastructures across Malaysia, we also look to power beyond public malls and landmarks to equip townships and residential areas as well – where there is also high demand for access to charging fa

We’ve just spent a few moments with the BMW iX to bring you some detailed photos, such as the engine bay. If you’ve tried Googling photos of the BMW iX’s engine bay, you would only be able to see a BMW iX with a cut-out on the bonnet, none in which the bonnet is actually open with a view inside. There’s a good reason for it, BMW discourages users from opening the bonnet as there are no user serviceable items within the bay. And let’s face it, the vast majority of new car owners rarely open their

Uses European format CCS2 ports Also available for use by owners of EVs of other makes BMW Group Malaysia today introduced the new DC Fast Chargers installed at Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara for public users, the first of many of which are set to be installed at BMW i dealers across the country. The company did not mention how many more DC fast chargers are planned but confirmed that EV users of other makes are welcomed to use the facility. The chargers are of the CCS2 type, so sorry Nissan Leaf us

Malaysians can look forward to a rapid succession of new EV model launches and EV-related services from BMW Malaysia within the next 6 to 8 months, said the company’s spokesperson in an virtual preview yesterday for the company’s upcoming BMW iX and BMW i4. Beyond just launching new EV models, BMW Malaysia’s efforts to promote low carbon mobility will be a holistic one as the company will also look into the circular economy aspects, covering the end-to-end lifecyle of its vehicles - from product