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KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever BMW XM is finally launched today but the first batch of cars will only arrive in Malaysia from the company’s US plant in June this year. Pricing for the SUV is still in the works and ...

BMW R18 First Edition: A gentle beast

I have seen many modern retros over the years and the BMW R18 First Edition is definitely the best to date when it comes to looks. I am not the only one who felt that way and many around ...

Pure electric BMW 5 Series to show up in 2023

MUNICH: An electric BMW 5 Series is coming when the eighth generation of the 5 Series makes its global debut in October. The first-ever i5 Sedan will be followed by the i5 Touring (wagon) in 2024 as BMW ramps ...

BMW says e-fuels have highest impact for current fleet, not new cars

BERLIN: BMW chief executive Oliver Zipse said he viewed e-fuels as having the biggest impact for decarbonising transport if used in existing car fleets, rather than in new cars as was being discussed in Europe. “The main impact of ...

2023 BMW M340i xDrive arrives at RM392K; 330Li M Sport at RM326K

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has enhanced the 2023 3 Series line-up with the new all-wheel drive M340i xDrive and rear-wheel drive 330Li M Sport, featuring a refreshed exterior and redesigned interior. Prices are RM325,800 (for the 330Li M Sport); ...

BMW Panoramic Vision: A HUD that stretches across windscreen, coming in 2025

MUNICH: BMW will introduce in 2025 the BMW Panoramic Vision, a new head-up display (HUD) across the entire width of the windscreen. It will go into production with the first Neue Klasse models, BMW AG CEO Oliver Zipse said ...

BMW says EVs, high-end models to offset weakening demand

HAMBURG: BMW AG expects 2023 profit margins around last year’s level as sales of its most expensive vehicles like the 7 Series offset weaker pricing for entry-level luxury models. Automaking returns are expected to stay between 8% and 10% this ...

BMW and MINI apps jointly top ten million active users.

MUNICH: BMW says over 10 million drivers are now using the BMW and MINI apps, which are the universal interfaces between customers, their vehicles and the brands. With the apps, drivers can keep up to date about the status of ...

BMW names new CFO as earnings underwhelm relative to Mercedes

MUNICH: BMW AG appointed a new chief financial officer as the German luxury-car maker spends billions of euros on shifting to electric cars. Walter Mertl, 49, (pic) will in May succeed Nicolas Peter, 60, who is stepping down after reaching ...

BMW Group and AirConsole host joint developer contest for in-car games

MUNICH/ZURICH: The BMW Group and AirConsole are launching a competition to develop games tailored to the in-car experience. With this competition, the two companies are tapping into the potential of the global game developer community while developers are invited to ...

BMW shows off latest iDrive system with flat menu structure

MUNICH: BMW has just announced the new BMW iDrive system that promises greater ease of use. It comes with a new home screen with clearly arranged functions that are optimised for use on the BMW Curved Display. The system’s ...

BMW AG first company in Germany certified as fair pay employer

MUNICH: BMW AG is the first company in Germany to be awarded top-level certification from the Fair Pay Innovation Lab (FPI). The document reaffirms that the company’s remuneration structures are fair, with no significant difference between the overall remuneration packages ...

BMW’s hydrogen babysteps keep fuel-cell cars in slow lane

MUNICH: BMW AG is showing off its first hydrogen-powered iX5 sport utility vehicles this year but still has some way to go to make the technology a viable alternative to battery-electric cars. The German manufacturer plans to ship around ...

BMW creates special paints for XM

MUNICH: BMW has introduced special paints for the XM, which will be available from April. The new body colours are BMW Individual Urban Green, BMW Individual Petrol Mica metallic, BMW Individual Anglesey Green metallic and BMW Individual Sepia metallic. ...

BMW and Valeo working on Level 4 automated parking

MUNICH/PARIS: BMW and Valeo are teaming up to co-develop next-generation Level 4 automated parking experience. In January both companies signed an agreement for a strategic cooperation, which will focus on joint development of next-generation high-end parking user experience for ...

Updated BMW X5 and X6 revealed

MUNICH: BMW has unveiled the refreshed X5 and X6. The two models feature detailed design revisions and additions to their standard specification. The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW ...

That smells like a BMW: German carmaker patents scented exteriors

MUNICH: Like a dog looking for ways to mark its territory, German car manufacturer BMW appears to be looking into spreading its own distinct brand of scent with its cars. An application filed with the German Patent Office here ...

Refreshed BMW X5 to get lit-up grille

MUNICH: The facelifted BMW X5 will get an illuminated grille, copying an idea already seen in the X6 and its sub-brand Rolls-Royce. This was evident in a teaser video it posted on its Twitter account on Monday. The new ...

All-new BMW M3 CS unveiled

MUNICH: BMW M GmbH will maintain its focus on adding highly appealing special-edition models to its product range in 2023. The all-new BMW M3 CS is a prime example. It brings even greater intensity to the racing allure that ...

BMW announces latest software upgrade for over 4 million cars

MUNICH: The BMW Group is once again updating the software in its vehicles with BMW iDrive Operating System 7 and 8. At present, about 4.7 million BMW vehicles are upgradeable thanks to their hardware and BMW iDrive Operating System. ...

BMW aims to speed solid-state batteries in Solid Power deal

MUNICH: BMW AG is trying to speed development of solid-state batteries by manufacturing prototype cells in partnership with Solid Power Inc. at its research and development facility here. The carmaker will begin producing cells in the first half of ...

All-new second generation BMW M2 open for booking

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia has opened the online pre-booking for the all-new second generation BMW M2 two-door high-performance coupe that is also available with Pro Package. The estimated retail pricing (on the road, without insurance) for the M2 ...

BMW launches new M2, tentative price at RM600K

KUALA LUMPUR BMW Malaysia today announced the arrival of the new M2 to the Malaysian market, with online pre-booking now open as the marque celebrates BMW M GmbH’s 50th anniversary. Two M2 versions are offered. The estimated price for ...

BMW boss not afraid of tech rivals: 'Cars aren't iPhones on wheels'

LAS VEGAS: Big tech may seem to be muscling into the car business, but that is not bothering BMW boss Oliver Zipse, who says his business is not threatened by such rivals. “We are not afraid of tech players ...

BMW Group Malaysia retains crown with over 14,000 cars delivered in 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia has surpassed pre-pandemic business performance with over 14,400 units of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad vehicles delivered in 2022 – of which over 70% are locally assembled, cementing its leading position in the premium ...

BMW CE 04 electric scooter zips in, estimated RM65K

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Motorrad Malaysia today announced the arrival of the new BMW CE 04 electric scooter, electrifying its two-wheel range here for the first time. The two-wheeler was jointly launched alongside the facelifted 3 Series, the updated MINI ...

Facelifted BMW 3 Series launches, 3 variants from RM284K

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia today introduced three updated variants of the latest 3 Series – the new 320i M Sport, 330i M Sport and 330e M Sport. An electric scooter CE 04, an updated MINI Electric and a BMW ...

BMW takes cues from Apple with radical interior overhaul

LAS VEGAS: BMW AG’s latest prototype could well preview Apple Inc.’s future car: drivers have zero buttons and switches with a super-sleek interior where the windshield acts as a giant voice-controlled display. Parts of the technologies showcased in the ...

BMW sales dip in 2022, targets 15% battery-electric sales in 2023

BERLIN: The BMW Group sold around 100,000 fewer cars in 2022 at 2.4 million vehicles, but more than doubled the proportion of fully-electric cars sold to reach almost 10% of total sales, a spokesman said today. The German automaker ...

New BMW K 1600 B 'Bagger' introduced from RM173,500

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Motorrad Malaysia has unveiled the new BMW K 1600 B luxury touring motorcycle, offering unmatched running smoothness and power. The retail price (on the road, with BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s all-new 3-Year Warranty and 3-Year Roadside Assistance ...

Price hike of up to 4.7% for BMW and MINIs, feature enhancements announced

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia has announced a price hike for both BMW and MINI cars from 2023, but it hopes to soften the impact by offering feature enhancements to the models. It said global inflation and rising manufacturing ...

BMW iX xDrive50 Sport updated for 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has announced product updates for the BMW iX xDrive50 Sport along with a price increase for all models including the MINIs. The electric SUV/SAV will be equipped with 22-inch BMW Individual aerodynamic wheels 1021 multi-colour ...

BMW R 1250 RT: Touring comfort par excellence

My favourite models from the BMW Motorrad family are the GS, R Nine T and RT. And I just tested the new R 1250 RT recently. There are no major improvements aesthetically to the new R 1250 RT compared ...

BMW's i7 has a private screening room in the back seat

MUNICH: BMW AG long tried to bill its flagship 7 Series sedan as the more fun-to-drive alternative to similar offerings from Mercedes-Benz AG. As the rivalry goes electric, the German manufacturer is trying to also win over people sitting ...

BMW CEO warns against electric-only strategy

NEW YORK: BMW chief executive officer Oliver Zipse said companies must be careful not to become too dependent on a select few countries by focusing only on electric vehicles, adding that there was still a market for combustion engine ...

BMW X7 updated with new looks and tech

MUNICH: BMW has refreshed its largest sports activity vehicle (SAV) with external features as well as the latest-generation iDrive control/operation system including BMW Curved Display and BMW Operating System 8. The three-row seating SAV can still be ordered with ...

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