The last time we got a BMW M4 CS was 2017 and that had a limited run of 3,000 units. There’s a new BMW M4 CS and this time it’s built on the facelifted second generation M4. This will be the first M4 CS of this generation, building on the M4 Competition with added racing technology. It arrives after the limited edition BMW M4 CSL, though it’s unclear if there’s a production limit on this model. The last one had a hard limit of 3,000 units. At the heart of the new BMW M4 CS beats a ferocious 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine that has been meticulously developed for motorsport appli ..read more

The electric Mercedes-Benz SL ‘Pagoda’ will debut at the Fairmont Monte Carlo  The latest pinnacle of sustainable luxury has made its grand entrance at the esteemed Fairmont Monte Carlo during the Monaco Yacht Show, running from 27 to 30 September 2024. Everrati’s reimagined Mercedes-Benz SL ‘Pagoda’ seamlessly marries classic elegance with modern electric power, setting an extraordinary new standard for eco-conscious grand touring. Since its illustrious debut in 1963, the Mercedes-Benz SL ‘Pagoda’ has graced the garages of numerous celebrities, from iconic figures like John Le ..read more

This could help Malaysia establish itself more and improve our economy Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) is set to position Malaysia as a strategic export hub for the Volkswagen brand, according to statements by Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Following discussions between the ministry and VGM officials, plans have emerged for the local manufacture of electric vehicles (EVs) and petrol cars. Tengku Zafrul noted significant progress, stating that while Volkswagen models were previously imported into Malaysia, the company has now shifted tow ..read more

It looks like the Xiaomi SU7 may have to be discontinued very soon Since the Xiaomi SU7 commenced deliveries on 3 April 2024, there have been numerous reports of accidents and malfunctions involving the vehicle. However, the most recent incident is perhaps the most peculiar to date. The car broke down after travelling only 39km and is irreparable, necessitating its return to the factory for analysis. Many details surrounding this incident remain unclear. What is known is that Mr. Wen, an early purchaser of the Xiaomi SU7 who had eagerly awaited its arrival for over a month, received ..read more

Our pick for Electric SUV of 2024 goes to the Chery Omoda E5. The Electric SUV category last year was not very expansive. This time around, we have entries from multiple Chinese brands and we don’t think they’re unimpressive considering the price tag. In fact, the judges had their work cut out for them when picking just one Electric SUV for the award. Our pick was the Chery Omoda E5. The Omoda E5 is built on the same chassis and fundamentals as the Chery Omoda 5 but comes with independent rear suspension and all the hardware needed to make it fully electric. One big change was the design of t ..read more

The Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ gets our pick for Electric Luxury Sedan of 2024. Embodying the pinnacle of electric luxury performance, the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ has captured the hearts of our judges and deservedly wins the Electric Luxury Sedan award. Last year, the base EQE 350+ won this accolade as it presented a well-balanced premium package. This year, the EQE 53 4MATIC+ takes that winning formula and pushes it to new heights in terms of performance while still retaining the special sauce that sets it apart from your non-premium electric sedans. With its potent dual-motor setup pro ..read more

Our no.1 choice for overall Electric Car Of The Year goes to the BYD Dolphin Extended Range. The point of the electric car is to cut down fossil fuel use in the transportation sector and one of the biggest hurdles remains the cost of production of these vehicles. Even with very generous tax policies around electric vehicles, there are none that are considered affordable… One that comes pretty close to affordability is the BYD Dolphin and we feel this model has had the largest overall impact thanks to its pricing and specification. Not only does the BYD Dolphin deliver excellent value for mone ..read more

Our VOTY 2024 pick for Electric Luxury SUV goes to the BMW iX xDrive50 Sport. The Electric Luxury SUV award was created in response to the expanding range of luxury electric vehicles on the market. This particular category saw a huge expansion from Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. After test driving entries from all three brands, we realised what defined the segment was the ability to stand out in terms of design and no car did that better than the BMW iX. The variant we picked in particular was the iX xDrive50 Sport, which has since been upgraded with faster AC charging and re-specified to keep ..read more

The Mercedes-Benz A250 4MATIC AMG Line gets our pick for luxury sedan of the year. The Luxury Sedan category is sadly one that is slowly losing its relevance in the Malaysian automotive scene. Once a hotly contested category with plenty of executive sedan options, the last 12 months has been utterly silent save for the facelifted range of A-Class sedan models. Having driven most of them, we have to say the Mercedes-Benz A250 4MATIC AMG Line was the most appealing of the bunch. Yes, there are electric vehicles that can deliver more power at a similar price point, but the A250 with its all-whe ..read more

The pick-up truck we picked for VOTY 2024 is none other than the Ford Ranger Raptor Bi-Turbo Diesel. The pick-up truck market was rather quiet in the last 12 months save for one rather loud launch – the biturbo diesel variant of the Ranger Raptor. Last year’s Pickup Truck of the Year was the Ranger Wildtrak and this year we feel the Ranger Raptor Diesel deserves a win. It adds all the bits we loved from the six-cylinder petrol Raptor but is introduced at a much more reasonable running costs due to a lower price tag, lower road tax and lower fuel consumption.  The Ranger Raptor continues ..read more