The Toyota 2JZ engine is one that has transcended time, spaceships and aliens. This powerplant is so ubiquitious that every time someone mentions an engine conversion, the invevitable answer appears to be, "2JZ-swap it!" Nobody in the history of mankind has ever said, "The E30 BMW M3 needs more poke," but that didn't stop the good people at Buldre Racing team in Germany from yanking the S14 4-cylinder engine (235 PS, 240 Nm in its most powerful form) out for something with more poke. The 'more p
Jul 31, 2020
Racing homologation cars are the best thing that ever happened to car enthusiasts. Manufacturers make them because they are required to. They are basically just stripped-out and rambunctious versions of otherwise practical cars. One happy result of such requirements is the BMW M3 derived from the 3-series. The M3 name has been around for about 35 years. In appreciation of the poster-child of the M badge, let’s look back at the M3s that we have been blessed with over the years. BMW 2002 turbo (th
Nov 4, 2020
Hailing from Munich is the famous German automaker, BMW. The brand has been around since 1916 and its badge proudly displays the colours of the Bavarian flag. If there is one BMW model that well-represents the brand, it has to be the BMW 3 series. The model is compact, accessible, and has an iconic status. Gracing our roads today is the 7th generation of the 3 series, the G20. Like many other long-running car models, the 3-series has evolved over the years, grown larger, and has adapted much mor
Oct 25, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has taught us many things - that it’s safer to just stay at home, avoid converging in groups and buying cars while drifting is entirely possible. Wait, what? Apparently that’s what BMW wants you to know. Firmly on the global bandwagon of selling cars through the internet, BMW has introduced BMW Anywhere, a platform that allows their South African customers to configure and order their cars online and have it delivered, er, anywhere. That’s pretty much the focus of the video
Jul 10, 2020
The BMW 3 Series is a well-loved model. Since the 70s, the 3 Series has come a long way to become a status symbol for young executives with an enthusiasm for sharp handling cars, as well those who are less car savvy. But do you know how did the 3 Series came to be? What spurred BMW to create the model and which car did the 3 Series succeeded and continued its legacy? The car that preceded the 3 Series was the BMW '02 Series. This series was BMW’s idea of an entry model in the 60s and were shorte
Dec 10, 2019
BMW memang terkenal dengan rekaan yang radikal. Dengan tema terbaru BMW yang berkisar tentang cara memaksimumkan penggunaan kidney grill, model-model zaman 2000 kelihatan seperti generasi terakhir yang memiliki rekaan yang malar segar. Jika anda mempunyai pendapat yang sama, mungkin anda akan mempertimbangkan model BMW 3 Series generasi E90 ini. Hasil tangan Joji Nagashima ini menjadi rujukan pada model F30 seterusnya, memberikan suatu penampilan moden dan menangkap arus zamannya. Atas sebab ini
Apr 10, 2021
Mana satu jenama kereta kegemaran anda? Sama seperti peminat bola yang kipas-susah-mati kelab-kelab terkenal, peminat kereta juga ada jenama kegemaran masing-masing! Nak beli jersi kelab bola yang cantik senang saja. Tapi nak dapat baju jenama kereta kegemaran yang stylo, mana nak dapat? Uniqlo! Koleksi t-shirt terbaru daripada Uniqlo kini memaparkan jenama-jenama kereta kegemaran ramai yang pasti menambat hati. Koleksi ini ialah projek kolaborasi dengan jenama-jenama kereta yang digemari oleh p
Jun 30, 2020
Even though there is plenty of car merchandise that lets you wear your favourite car brands on your body, let’s face it, they aren’t always nice to look at. Especially the shirts with classic cars. But Uniqlo’s new The Brands Cars T-shirt collection is set to change that! According to Uniqlo’s brief explanation, the collection is “a collaboration project with car brands that continue to appeal to all fans from the world”. From the legendary BMW E30 to the Alfa Romeo Spider and the VW Karman Ghia
Jun 29, 2020
Setiap jenama mempunyai identiti tersendiri. Begitu juga dengan BMW dimana ia mempunyai identiti unik yang dikenali sebagai “kidney grille” (gril buah pinggang). Melewati arus pemodenan, gril hadapan yang berbentuk seperti sepasang buah pinggang ini telah mengalami perubahan bagi mengekalkan impak dalam pasaran. Cerita hangat yang diperkatakan baru-baru ini ialah gril hadapan pada BMW M3 dan M4 yang baru. Sesetengah pihak berpendapat bahawa gril yang berdiri tegak ini menyakitkan mata terutama p
Sep 25, 2020
The 2021 Toyota GR Yaris is a future classic for sure and much has been talked about its hair-raising performance. To the delight of our eyes and ears, one driver has put that claim to the test at the Nürburgring. Driven by someone called Captain Gaskrank on YouTube, the GR Yaris can be seen blasting away at the famed 'Green Hell', clocking a bridge to gantry (BTG) time of 7 minutes and 56 seconds. For context, there's two ways of clocking the 'Ring: one is the full, 21 km lap and the other is t
Nov 26, 2020
Last month, BMW Malaysia launched the 2020 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in Malaysia and it costs around RM 440,000 which is a huge price for most of us. However, if you’re the sort of person who’s awkward to step into a BMW showroom, you can view the new X5 all from the comfort of your phone. BMW Malaysia has just launched their first-ever augmented reality (AR) experience with the latest BMW X5 PHEV. This web-based experience allows users to see, hear, and experience the SUV all from th
Jul 20, 2020
Bersempena dengan sambutan Hari Malaysia baru-baru ini, ratusan peminat tegar bmw ///M dengan lebih daripada 70 buah BMW berprestasi tinggi telah berkumpul di Pavilion, Bukit Bintang. Sambutan Hari Malaysia dimulakan dengan pengumpulan kesemua media termasuk kami dan pemilik BMW M dari seluruh negara di Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara. Kereta yang kami peroleh untuk konvoi ini ialah BMW M5 F90. Setelah mengambil sarapan pagi dan menerima penerangan berkenaan rencana untuk hari itu, kami melewati kere
Sep 20, 2020
It’s a very sporty month for BMW Malaysia as they launch yet another M Sport equipped car - the 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport. The kitted up X3 is now available for sale for RM328,000. Kulim will only be building 120 units of this variation of the X3 so if you’re a fan of M Sport, you do not want to miss this opportunity. On the exterior, the 2019 BMW X3 M Sport gets new 20-inch M light alloy wheels in Double Spoke Style 699 M along with M Aerodynamic body styling like the rear bumper with gloss
Sep 27, 2019
In celebration of Malaysia Day, over 70 BMW M high-performing cars and hundreds of M fans gathered at Pavilion, Bukit Bintang on the 16th of September. The day began with BMW M owners as well as several members from the media, us included, gathering at Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara. Our car for the day was the F90 BMW M5 for the convoy to Pavilion. A quick cup of coffee and a briefing later, we hopped into the BMW M5 and set off in the convoy. First impression of the M5 was how refined it is. As a
Sep 18, 2020
BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia introduces the i-Renewal digital service for the BMW MINI Comprehensive Motor Insurance Programme. The new service is a simplified programme that allows customers to renew their motor insurance with just a few clicks at any time of the day. The new i-Renewal service is provided in collaboration with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad. It is part of BMW Malaysia Group’s efforts to further improve the convenience of the ownership experience. A
Dec 1, 2020
BMW Malaysia has released the updated price list for 2021 with a few notable changes. Prices have fluctuated for some models while some remained the same, like the BMW 218i Gran Coupe and BMW X1 sDrive 18i. Here’s the interesting part – the prior 5-year warranty and service package is now optional; standard is a 2-year warranty without free service. This means prices have dropped across the board with the standard 2-year warranty, but goes back to the same price as before should customers opt fo
Jan 18, 2021
BMW Group Malaysia telah mengumumkan senarai harga baharu bagi kenderaan BMW dan MINI untuk mempelbagaikan lagi pengalaman pemilikan yang diingini oleh para pelanggan. Struktur terbaru ini menawarkan pelanggan BMW dengan harga yang lebih fleksibel dimana mereka boleh memilih pakej jaminan 5 tahun tanpa had perbatuan atau pakej servis percuma untuk 5 tahun/100,000km. Pelanggan juga mempunyai pilihan untuk membeli kenderaan yang diingini dengan kedua-dua pakej di atas (digelar Extended Warranty &
Jan 18, 2021
Following its earlier preview, BMW Malaysia has now confirmed that the Z4 is now available for purchase at all BMW dealerships nationwide, with a starting price of RM 479,800. That’s slightly higher than the previous estimated price of RM 456,800. Available in just a one sDrive30i variant, the 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine Z4 produces 258 hp/400 Nm. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The chassis comes with M Sport Suspens
Jul 23, 2019
BMW Group Malaysia has a new service for all BMW and MINI car owners! It is called the Door-to-Door service, a BMW personnel will pick up your car for service and drop it off at your preferred location after that. The new Door-to-Door service is a collaboration with Allianz Worldwide Partners. It is also part of the group’s plan to enhance the BMW premium ownership experience. BMW and MINI customers nationwide are eligible to make good use of the new service. All they have to do is make a reques
Aug 5, 2020
BMW Group Malaysia enhances the ownership experience with the launch of the a new Corporate Mobility Solutions (CMS) programme that will provide easier management for both individual and business ownership. The CMS programme is a joint venture between BMW Group Malaysia and BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia. It serves to elevate and enhance the existing BMW Group Corporate Programme with a 360 premium ownership experience. Businesses and individuals will benefit from the fleet management alo
Oct 4, 2019
The average person who is used to combustion engine cars might find this hard to believe, but the first batch BMW i3s – numbering 30 units in total - was sold out just two weeks after its launch earlier in April. The response was certainly a surprise even for BMW Group Malaysia and supply remains tight but additional shipments of i3s are on their way. To put it into perspective, 30 tech-savvy early adopters would rather have an i3s rather than a BMW 3 Series. To recap, the i3s is priced at RM 27
Sep 27, 2019
BMW Malaysia, pengedar kenderaan BMW di Malaysia telah mengeluarkan senarai harga terkini bagi model-model kereta mereka bermula 15 Jun 2020. Pembeli boleh jimat sekurang-kurangnya RM 7,005 apabila membeli kereta BMW baru, contohnya kereta BMW 320i Sport. Penjimatan lebih hebat boleh didapati dengan model-model seperti BMW 740Le xDrive (potongan RM 29,747.13) dan BMW 840i Gran Coupe M Sport (potongan RM 31,388.77). Harga-harga diatas adalah untuk pendaftaran persendirian, tidak termasuk insuran.
Jun 15, 2020
BMW Group Malaysia ended 2020 with a total of 9,890 BMW and MINI cars delivered, down 5 percent from 2019’s 10,442 units, due to the Covid-19 pandemic of course. Including BMW Motorrad bikes, the Group sold a total of 11,016 vehicles in 2020. Of the 9,890 cars delivered, over 2,200 units are plug-in hybrid models, contributed mostly by the 530e and 740 Le.xDrive. A very high 87 percent of the Group’s total sales come from locally-assembled (CKD) models, made at BMW’s vehicle assembly facility in
Feb 19, 2021
BMW Malaysia, the distributor of BMW vehicles in Malaysia has released updated prices for its models starting 15 June 2020. One can expect to save at least RM 7,005 when buying a brand-new BMW, like in the case of the BMW 320i Sport. Bigger savings can be had with models like the the 740Le xDrive (RM 29,747.13 cheaper) and the 840i Gran Coupe M Sport (RM 31,388.77 cheaper). These prices are for personal registration exclusing insurance. For more information, head on to bmw.com.my or call BMW Voi
Jun 12, 2020
BMW Group Malaysia mempunyai perkhidmatan baru untuk semua pemilik kereta BMW dan MINI!. Ia dipanggil perkhidmatan Door-to-Door, dimana kakitangan BMW akan mengambil kereta anda untuk diservis dan menghantarnya di lokasi pilihan anda setelah siap diservis. Perkhidmatan Door-to-Door yang baru ini adalah kerjasama dengan Allianz Worldwide Partners. Ia juga merupakan sebahagian daripada rancangan kumpulan tersebut bagi meningkatkan pengalaman pemilikan BMW yang premium. Pelanggan BMW dan MINI di se
Aug 6, 2020
The number of spyshots of the upcoming 2020 (G20) BMW 330e have been ramping up recently, suggesting that BMW Malaysia is gearing up for the imminent arrival of its latest plug-in hybrid model. Expected to be priced between the BMW 320i (without SST: RM 241,497) and BMW 330i (without SST: RM 286,187), the upcoming plug-in hybrid 330e is expected to be introduced in Malaysia some time next month, alongside the locally-assembled M340i. As seen on the earlier spyshots, the Malaysian-spec BMW 330e w
Oct 18, 2020
BMW Malaysia baru saja mengeluarkan video BMW M135i 2020 yang baru di laman Facebooknya. Ini menunjukkan bahawa BMW 1 Series F40 bakal dilancarkan di Malaysia. BMW M135i akan tiba esok, kata anda? Ya. Video itu bertajuk "Apa yang terjadi apabila kegembiraan mendapat dorongan? Satu benda yang pasti – ia bakal melebihi jangkaan anda. Ketahui lebih lanjut pada 24 Julai." Lupa lah, ingatkan saya semula mengenai BMW 1 Series yang baharu ini? Dilancarkan pada tahun 2019, BMW 1 Series F40 membuat peral
Jul 23, 2020
BMW Credit Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a vehicle financing subsidiary of BMW Group Malaysia, is now offering customized solutions for customers affected by the Covid-19’s Movement Control Order (MCO). As BMW Credit Malaysia’s financing options are far more varied than a bank’s traditional hire purchase, the solutions available will vary from one customer to another, depending on their individual contract with the company. Customers who wish to apply for greater flexibility with regards to month repaymen
Mar 29, 2020
After last year's Covid-19-induced delay, BMW Group Indonesia has officially launched the locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 BMW X7 in the archipelago. This makes the SUV the 8th model to be assembled at the company's Gaya Motor, Jakarta plant. Opulent luxury at a lower price Right off the bat, the CKD status sees the X7 priced more competitively there, with prices now starting from IDR 2.29 billion - down from the previous fully-imported (CBU) prices that started from IDR 2.72 billion. For comparison
Feb 25, 2021
Launched in April this year with an estimated price of RM 279,900, BMW Group Malaysia have now confirmed that the all-electric i3S will be priced at RM 278,800 excluding insurance. The model will be sold by selected BMW dealerships, specifically the ones that carry the BMW i branding. To recap, the i3S is the highest specification variant of BMW’s i3 range. The four-seater hatchback is powered by a 184 hp/270 Nm electric motor - that’s 14 hp/20 Nm more than the standard i3 (not sold here). The s
Aug 5, 2019
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