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BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence MHEV Updated For 2023

Although volume matters in local assembly to justify the investment in jigs at the plant, the premium manufacturers like BMW have still chosen to assemble their flagship models locally even though the volume may not be large. Local assembly, with the incentives provided by the government, allows them to price their models more competitively than if they were brought in as completely built-up (CBU) models so it is essential to do so in order to grow volumes.

The X7, which is the flagship SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) of the BMW range, has been assembled since early 2021 (on sale since May of the same year) at the BMW facility in the Inokom plant in Kedah. For 2023, the model – named ‘The President’ by BMW – has received updates which include cosmetic changes as well as more enhanced digitalisation capabilities.

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BYD Seal Coming To Malaysia: Things You Need To Know About It

At the recent Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), arguably the most popular EV brand in Malaysia BYD revealed one of it’s latest models – the BYD Seal.

The Chinese EV specialist BYD was founded in 1995 and boasts more than 27 years of expertise, establishing itself as an industry leader in electronics, automotive and renewable energy.

The brand has done shockingly well in Malaysia over the past few months with the Atto 3, and it seems like that dominance is set to continue with the BYD Seal.

Seen at the Bangkok International Motor Show just yesterday, BYD has confirmed that 5-seater Seal will be available in Malaysia by the end of 2023.

It is already being hailed as a Tesla slayer, so here’s everything you need to know about it.

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XRT Concept Previews Sixth Generation of Mitsubishi Triton

A new generation of the Mitsubishi Triton is on the way and to give the world an idea of what it will like is the XRT Concept. Mitsubishi Motors is displaying the concept truck at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show this week,

The concept truck’s camouflage (to hide certain design details) is inspired by lava rocks ‘packed with condensed energy’. Its sides have been adorned with a graphic of the 10-parallel line Ralliart brand with a motorsport legacy.

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Tokyo Auto Salon Coming To Malaysia In June

Japanese cars have been exported to Malaysia since the 1950s, becoming dominant until the national carmakers started. Then came Japanese motorsports (besides Japanese food and supermarkets) and now, we also have a Japanese motorshow coming to Malaysia for the first time this year.

It’s not the Tokyo Motor Show but the Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) which, though younger by 29 years, is today well established and as popular as the Tokyo Motor Show. However, the TAS is a different type of motorshow and has focussed on performance and aftermarket instead of new cars and concept car.

Nevertheless, in recent years, the event has also seen participation from major carmakers who have promoted their performance products to more receptive visitors. The TAS has thus grown in significance in the same way that the SEMA show in America.

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Man Charged With Drinking And Driving After Striking Two Cops

Drinking and driving is a serious offence as you are putting your life as well as other road users life on the line. The limit is 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. A 30-year-old man was charged for drinking and driving as he had gone way over the limit at 167mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood but pleaded not guilty.

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Debit and Credit Card Usage For Public Transit In The Works

Public transportation users can now breathe a sigh of relief as the implementation of debit and credit cards are now in the works.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said this system is expected to be active in the next few months. He also mentioned that he has ordered all their agencies to adopt this open payment system.

LRT users now only have two options which is Touch ‘n Go or buying a token from the vending machine which if you ask me, is kind of outdated. For Touch ‘n Go to be around since 1997, with no major updates, it’s time the public get other payment options as the financial world is moving forward.

Everything now is being modernised and this debit card/credit card system is something that will make things easier for the public as they do not have to worry about topping up their Touch ‘n Go or waiting in line to buy a token.

For those hesitant to change, there’s good news as the credit and debit card system will complement the existing Touch ‘n Go system rather than have it replace the older system entirely.