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Mercedes-Benz EQ Range unveiled in Malaysia

‘The pinnacle of luxury meets electric intelligence’. That’s how the Mercedes-Benz EQ Range was presented during its formal introduction earlier today in Kuala Lumpur with three very exciting model; The S 560 e, C 300 e, and the very first Southeast Asia premiere, the all-electric EQC.

The exclusive showcases represent the brand’s technological leadership and their overall direction in the future on mobility. The Mercedes-Benz EQ Range starts with the first ever S-Class Plug-In Hybrid, the S 560 e. Featuring Mercedes’ latest PHEV system, the latest entry into the S-Class is now more efficient and powerful than ever. (more…)

This is the Lexus QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet from Men in Black: International

Have you watched the new Men in Black: International movie yet? If you have, you would notice a very sexy looking 2020 Lexus RC F Sport being used as the agents’ daily driver. But remember famous line from the first MIB movie when Tommy Lee Jones said, “Don’t push the red button’?

As it turns out, there’s a similar looking button in their RC F Sport and when pushed, the vehicle transforms into what’s referred to as the Lexus QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet. What’s even more amusing is the fact that Lexus actually made a press release with detailed explanations of the Galactic Enforcer. Read the whole thing, below. MUST.READ.TOO.GOOD. (more…)

200,000 Citroën C3 Aircross SUV sold worldwide

The Citroën C3 Aircross SUV was launched worldwide less than two years ago and already, more than 200,000 units of the compact SUV have been sold across the globe. This very model which was launched here in Malaysia just two months ago (courtesy of Naza Euro Motors) promises amazing performance and great styling at only RM115,888 (OTR without insurance). (more…)

No parking for your hybrid? Worry no more with Reserve + Shell Recharge Bays

Always searching for a parking spot that can also charge up your hybrid or electric car? BMW Group Malaysia has got you covered by partnering up with ParkEasy, Shell Malaysia, and Sunway Group for the launch of the latest Reserve + Shell Recharge Bays.

The 10 charging bays will span across three major Sunway Group properties with five bays available in Sunway Pyramid, three in Sunway Pinnacle, and two in Sunway Velocity. With the support from Shell Malaysia, ParkEasy is expanding and looking for other progressive shopping malls to offer such facilities. (more…)

Ford creates new comfort seats to cure ‘butt blues’

Many of us have just experienced the Hari Raya Aidilfitri exodus to their beloved ‘kampung’ and returned to their normal lives. Some of us were unfortunate enough to get stuck long hours and traffic and sitting through all that time made the trip very, very uncomfortable.

Many car companies have gone through great lengths in figuring out what are the best designs to cure this ‘pain in the ass’ issue and Ford might have just ‘cracked’ the code. Ford’s global seating and comfort team have joined forces with Supervisor Mike Kolich who is also known as Ford’s “Dr. Derriere” to fix that very problem. (more…)

This Malaysian helped with the development of the world’s fastest supercars

We’ve recently posted about the one of the world’s latest and most powerful road-going hypercars which were introduced by several top sports car manufacturers. With all the hype that has been going around, did you know that there’s a Malaysian ‘touch’ in the development of these supercars? Enter Ahmad Syahid Ahmad Fawzal, a Malaysian PhD holder in mechanical engineering. (more…)