It’s a question that has hounded humans since the very first day we set out racing motorcars. Handling or speed? Even modern video games make you choose which you prefer, and in video games its easy to have both. But in real life having both is either going to be very expensive, or non existent. [...]
BMW Group Malaysia today introduced the New BMW 1 Series Coupe and 1 Series Convertible, two new elegant and exclusive sporty premium compact BMW cars, exemplifying what it means to have and enjoy the ultimate premium and uncompromising driving experience. Introducing the cars, Mr. Geoffrey Briscoe, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “The new [...]
The BMW Group recently added another feather to its cap with the release of the Global RepTrakTM 100 Report, a consumer study that lists the world’s most reputable companies. In this prestigious study, the Munich-based premium marque was listed as the overall fourth highest company in terms of corporate reputation and the number one company [...]
In line with the introduction of B5 biodiesel by the Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister, Yang Berhormat Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, BMW Group Malaysia would like to underline its support on this latest Government initiative. The announcement reaffirms the nation’s continued emphasis on green and sustainable technologies, which will ultimately benefit the people and the [...]
BMW Group Malaysia has announced plans to ramp up its production at its local assembly facilities in Kulim by 50% for 2011, in line with the organisation’s increased investment and the creation of more skilled jobs within the Malaysian automotive industry. The premium carmaker made the announcement at the introduction of its latest model variant, [...]
What do car clubs do when they get together? Well, for a start members and friends of BMW Club Malaysia, Italia Auto, Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Club and Japan Sport Owners Club (JSOC) combined and pooled their resources for a good cause and raised RM 65,000 to purchase a brand new Kia Preggio for Good Samaritan [...]
Berg Cup – A Swiss hillclimb event that attracts some of the coolest cars that the previous generation has produced. And what is even cooler is that drivers only get one shot, there are NO second chances. Featuring cars like the BMW E30, Mercedes 190E, single seaters, ex-DTM and WTCC touring cars, and a fair [...]
FIA GT3 European season opener. 911 vs Z4M vs SLS vs 458 Italia vs R8. On one of Europe’s most spectacular circuit. RACE 1 GT3 Algarve Short Highlights by GT3 RACE 2 GT3 Algarve Race 2 short highlights by GT3
Age old question – which is faster around a circuit? Bike or car? BMW set to find out by deucing the S1000RR superbike against the BMW M3. But before that, Akrapovic worked on both bike and car to increase power and shed weight. The M3 now boasts 442hp and the bike puts out 198hp. The [...]
Some shots from the 2011 Bangkok Motor Show. Featuring some of the biggest names in the automotive arena like BMW, Chevrolet, Mercedes, Audi and tuners like 9ff and Brabus, this year’s show lived up to all expectations. We’ll let the pictures do the talking, enjoy.
Volkswagen swept the top four on the sixth stage after rival Stephane Peterhansel lost 12 minutes and dropped to third overall behind Nasser Al-Attiyah. Peterhansel had reduced Sainz’s lead by winning Thursday’s stage, and was quickest through the first half of today’s stage. But a trip off course and four puncture combined to delay Peterhansel. “It didn’t [...]
Stephane Peterhansel closed into Carlos Sainz’s overall lead after taking his first stage victory of the 2011 Dakar Rally. The BMW driver took advantage of navigational mistakes by Sainz and Nasser Al-Attiyah to lead over a long stretch of dunes in the 459km stage in Chile. He lead for nearly four minutes at its peak, though Al-Attiyah [...]
Carlos Sainz scored his 20th career Dakar Rally stage victory on Wednesday and extended his overall lead as the event moved into Chile. Sainz is now within two wins of Stephane Peterhansel’s record 22. Peterhansel’s BMW led, being 15 seconds quicker than Sainz, but he was delayed by a puncture later in the day and slipped [...]
BMW Group Malaysia announced the new MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S and MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) variants, cars which have captured the imagination of millions worldwide and continue to be icons in the world automotive industry. The new line feature new looks, new and better performing engines and showcases MINI Connected – the BMW [...]
