When the G12 generation BMW 7 Series was launched in 2016, many remarked that on the back of the car’s Touch Command Tablet, the Samsung logo is clearly seen. Clearly, it was an intentional product placement agreement. Back then, Samsung wasn’t seen as a brand that is on par with BMW (or Apple). Actually, Samsung’s partnership with BMW started many years earlier, in 2009. The first commercially ready product of their partnership was the 2013 BMW i3. The carbon fibre chassis electric hatchback wa

Mercedes-Benz Group has confirmed its plans to reduce the number of models in its entry-level compact cars range, cutting down from the current 7 models to 4. The move is part of the company’s shift to move away from chasing after sales volume, to prioritize lower volume but more profitable, higher-end products. “What has always been the core of our brand is now also the core of our strategy: the luxury segment. We are further sharpening the focus of our business model and product portfolio in o

Chip shortage won't affect CKD Cayenne much Small volume and Kulim plant has gotten priority from Germany First allocation sold out For those who placed a booking for the new locally-assembled (CKD) 2022 Porsche Cayenne, good news as buyers won’t need to wait too long to receive the keys to their new SUV. According to Porsche officials who attended the launch of the Sime Darby-owned assembly facility, they confirmed that the ongoing chip shortage situation won’t delay deliveries of the Cayenne i

"Why do petrolheads hate electric cars?" Asked my colleague Shaun as we barrelled along in the Porsche Taycan 4S. I didn't have an answer actually, because up until now, electric cars didn't really do it for me. I have driven a Nissan Leaf before this, and I quite liked it. But did it stir my loins and make me wanna buy one? Not really. But a Porsche Taycan? Who would say no to that? Well, at RM 699,986 (OTR without insurance, 0% SST) as tested, my bank account, most likely. Porsche's first fora

BMW 8 Series Together with the launch of the all-new 2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport, BMW Malaysia also virtually launched the all-new 2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupé M Sport in conjunction with the introduction of their online-shopping platform. The all-new BMW 840i Gran Coupé M Sport is a fully imported (CBU) model priced at RM 968,800. The Malaysian-spec BMW 8GC comes with the M Sport package, which include the M Sport differential and brakes, all-wheel steering, adaptive M Suspension and 20-inch M al

The Geneva Motor Show is one of Europe’s biggest and most prestigious motor shows. As such, car manufacturers are expected to unveil their newest creation here for the first time. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus outbreak, the show had to be cancelled after the Swiss government put an immediate ban amid concerns of spiking COVID-19 cases in Europe. Despite the circumstances, car manufacturers are pressing ahead with their planned unveilings online or at a secure location. Rather than going