Lotus Cars Malaysia has officially opened its flagship showroom, located at Glenmarie. The new showroom spans over 10,000 square feet, showcasing the brand's current lineup, including the Emira, Eletre, and Emeya. Designed with a modern aesthetic, the facility is said to offer an immersive experience for enthusiasts and potential buyers alike, combining cutting-edge technology with Lotus's iconic design philosophy. Dato' Sri Syed Faisal Albar, Chairman of Lotus Malaysia, expressed his enthusiasm

When the Lotus Eletre was launched in Thailand in September 2023, it was priced at THB 5,890,000 for the Eletre S variant, and THB 6,590,000 for the higher range Eletre R. Now, distributor Wearnes Automotive has announced that prices will go up between 2% and 5%. The new price for the Eletre S is now THB 5,990,000 (up by THB 100,000), while the Eletre R is now THB 6,890,000 (up by THB 300,000). In Malaysia, distributor Lotus Karz is selling the Eletre S for RM 698,000, while the Eletre R sells f

Stellantis has topped Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW to become Europe’s most profitable automaker in 2023. The holding company that owns Peugeot, Citroen, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, and more, recorded 24.34 billion Euros in operating profit in 2023. Data compiled by Automotive News Europe puts Stellantis’ operating profit well ahead of the Volkswagen Group (22.6 bil Euros), BMW (18.48 bil Euros), Mercedes-Benz (19.66 bil Euros). Of the quartet of European manufacturers mentioned

Due to the weak Ringgit against major foreign currencies, Lotus Cars Malaysia has had to revise the pricing of its electric Eletre SUV and the premium Emira sports car, leading to a rise in prices. The initial indicated pricing announced during the Malaysian launch in April for the mid-range Eletre S has been increased to RM 698,000 (up by RM 50,000) while the range-topping Eletre R now costs RM 838,000 (up by RM 40,000). Prices listed for the Eletre are applicable in both Peninsular Malaysia an

BMW Malaysia has launched the first-ever BMW XM. The brand's first standalone M model (since 1978's mighty M1) is priced at RM 1,398,800 (OTR without insurance, with extended warranty and service package). The BMW XM is fully imported (CBU) from the South Carolina plant in the US. Note that the car you see here is a pre-production unit, as the left-hand drive configuration suggests. Powering the massive BMW XM is a 4.4-litre V8 (S68) that puts out 489 PS and 650 Nm own its own. That twin-turbo e

The first-ever BMW XM is officially launched in Thailand, priced at THB 14,899,000 (around RM 1.89m). The front of the BMW XM is defined by its split headlights, an illuminated ‘Iconic Glow’ kidney grille, and continuous contour lighting. The 23-inch M light-alloy wheels in star spoke come as standard. It gets Adaptive LED headlights and the high-beam assistant automatically switches high beams on and off when there is oncoming traffic or a vehicle in front of the car. Also read: X is for excess