As a sign of the growing importance of the massive Chinese market, BMW has created the M3 Tiger Edition, in commemoration of 2010, the year of the Tiger in the Chinese calendar. Riding on 19-inch alloys, the special-edition M3 wears a coat of Fire Orange metallic paint, supplemented by some black accents. The cabin gets black Novilla leather seats …Read More

The 2011 all-new, next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS has been officially unveiled by the German luxury automaker, after the recent brochure leak gave us a preview of what is in store. Scheduled for debut at the Paris Motor Show, the CLS, the car that pioneered the four-door coupe segment in 2004, will be up against competition such as the Volkswagen Passat CC and …Read More

The 2011 all-new, next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS has been unofficially revealed via a leaked brochure obtained by Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog. Sharing many styling elements with the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept, the all-new CLS appears more sculptured compared with its predecessor, showing off aggressive lines, pronounced wheel arches and a lower, wider stance. The interior is also heavily influenced …Read More

Volkswagen Malaysia will most likely be locally assembling the Golf GTI, Beetle and Passat CC, going by the popularity of the three models which, together, represent 68 percent of the total volume of cars sold in the first half of 2010. The Golf GTI accounted for 273 units, the Beetle with 96 units and the Passat CC contributed …Read More

Naza-Brabus, the official and exclusive distributor for the Brabus brand in Malaysia and Singapore, has launched the RM 580,000 Brabus Ultimate 112. Despite the huge price tag, the car you see in the photos is in fact a Smart Fortwo Cabriolet that has been tuned and dressed up by Brabus. The Ultimate 112 boasts a horsepower rating of …Read More

Volkswagen Malaysia will be locally assembling three Volkswagen models by the end of the first quarter in 2011, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DRB-Hicom Bhd at the Volkswagen Centre in Singapore. In addition to the production of CKD (completely knocked down) units, the agreement also covers the strengthening of Volkswagen’s local presence through various sales activities. …Read More

The 2012 Audi A6 has been caught on camera for the first time. Despite the heavy camouflage, what that can be observed, the headlamps and overall profile, are instantly familiar, pointing to the next-generation A6 resembling a scaled-down, smaller version of the 2011 Audi A8. Set for introduction in the second half of 2011, the all-new A6 shares a platform with the …Read More

Volkswagen Malaysia has launched two new models: the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI for RM 155,888, which is RM 54K cheaper than the RM 209,888 Golf GTI; and the Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI for RM 188,888, which is RM 55K cheaper than the RM 243,888 Scirocco 2.0 TSI. Both models are powered by the same 1.4-litre …Read More

Sime Darby Auto Performance Sdn Bhd, which took over the distributorship of Porsche cars for Malaysia, has officially launched the all-new, second-generation Porsche Cayenne as well as two new V6 variants of the Porsche Panamera. The Cayenne comes in five variants, with a variety of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains, each with a new eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission as …Read More

Geely is not wasting any time when it comes to their latest acquisition from Ford. Speaking at a press conference in London, Li Shufu, chairman and founder of Geely and now the chairman of Volvo, made it clear that Volvo should build a new flagship model to rival top-of-the-line luxury models such as BMW 7-Series …Read More

BMW Malaysia has officially launched the BMW X5 facelift, a mid-cycle update for the BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) which made its global debut in 2006 and Malaysian introduction shortly after in 2007. Two X5 variants are available: the xDrive30d goes for RM 578,800, and the xDrive35i for RM 588,800 (on-the-road without insurance). While there are cosmetic changes, including …Read More

Malaysians love cars. Granted, for many of us, the choice of cars we end up driving is severely limited by the high car prices in Malaysia. But within the constrains, many of us choose to exercise creativity, adorning run-of-the-mill Protons and Peroduas with body kits and, increasingly, LED light elements, in an effort to look unique and stand out. That …Read More

BMW Malaysia has rolled out the very first locally-assembled all-new F10 BMW 5-Series at its assembly plant in Kulim, Kedah. The honour goes to the 523i, an entry-level variant that sells for RM 383,800 (OTR without insurance), down from RM 398,800 when the BMW mid-size luxury sedan was launched three months back. The other variant available in …Read More

The 2012 all-new, third-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster has been spied while undergoing testing in the U.S.. With relatively little camouflage on the two-seater coupe, the spy photos clearly show the BMW Z4-rival retaining much of the proven formula seen on the current SLK, from its long bonnet, short rear proportion to its two-piece folding metal roof. The grille, …Read More

Porsche has further committed themselves to the green cause, announcing plans of developing three all-electric, Boxster-based prototypes, all of which will allow the Stuttgart-based firm to fine-tune their all-electric-drive technology, including battery systems and other electric powertrain components. On-road testing will begin in Germany in early 2011. “We will definitely be offering an electric sports car in …Read More

The 2011 Audi A7 Sportback has been officially unveiled in Munich, and will go on sale in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year. Aimed squarely at the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, Audi’s latest creation, positioned between the A6 and A8 sedans, is designed with elements of an elegant coupe, a sports sedan and a practical estate, within a “four-door …Read More

The automotive world is competitive; The automakers themselves know that and are willing to pull all sorts of stunts to win your attention and, more importantly, your sales. We have seen Fiat mobilising the dancing flash mobs and Alfa Romeo going to the lowest point on earth, though it is Nissan that is willing to so explicitly put down rivals in …Read More

The 2012 next-generation Porsche Boxster has been caught on camera, showing a profile and styling merely evolved from the current-generation Boxster’s. Despite the familiar design, the all-new Boxster will come with every panel on its body changed and its canvas roof redesigned. In accordance with the company’s strategy of reducing weight count, in order to lower emissions and …Read More

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has reported excellent sales performance for the first half of 2010, selling 2417 vehicle units which represent a 29 percent year-on-year increase. The compact luxury C-Class, mid-size luxury E-Class and large luxury S-Class all performed well in their respective segments, giving Mercedes-Benz Malaysia the lead over BMW Malaysia in terms of overall sales numbers. “Our market leading position in the …Read More

Euromobil has finally launched the Audi A5 Coupe, one of the most handsome and elegant coupe around since 2007, with a price tag of RM 399,900 (on-the-road without insurance) for the 2.0 TFSI variant. Fully imported, the A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI is more expensive than its closest competitor, the RM 378,800 BMW 325i Coupe. Borrowed from the Volkswagen Golf …Read More