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BMW Z4 Final Edition Menandakan Penghujung Era Roadster Ikonik

BMW bakal menutup buku untuk model Z4, dan Z4 Final Edition diperkenalkan sebagai edisi perpisahan sebelum pengeluaran dihentikan sepenuhnya pada Mac 2026. Sejak diperkenalkan pada 2002, Z4 telah menjadi simbol keseronokan pemanduan bumbung terbuka, reka bentuk sporty dan pengendalian yang seimbang. Edisi istimewa ini dihasilkan sebagai penghormatan terakhir kepada model yang telah menjadi sebahagian daripada identiti BMW selama lebih dua dekad.

Tempoh tempahan untuk Z4 Final Edition amat terhad, bermula akhir Januari 2026, menjadikannya model yang hanya boleh dimiliki oleh segelintir peminat dan pengumpul.

Dari segi penampilan, edisi khas ini hadir dengan warna unik Frozen Matt Black, cat eksklusif yang tidak ditawarkan pada mana-mana Z4 lain. Penampilan agresifnya dipadankan dengan trim M Shadowline serta brek M Sport berwarna merah terang, memberikan sentuhan kontras yang garang di belakang roda. Pelanggan masih mempunyai pilihan untuk memilih warna standard Z4 sekiranya tidak mahu kemasan eksklusif tersebut.

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BMW Prepares to Bid Farewell to the Z4 With a Final Edition Ahead of 2026 Production End

BMW is closing the chapter on one of its most recognisable modern roadsters with the introduction of the Z4 Final Edition. This limited-run version marks the last opportunity for customers to order a new Z4 before production ends in March 2026. Since its debut in 2002, the Z4 has built a strong following through its mix of distinctive styling, open-top driving and sharp handling. The Final Edition is designed as a closing tribute to the model, offering exclusive exterior and interior details that set it apart from the standard range.

The Final Edition will be available for order only for a short period beginning in late January 2026, giving interested buyers a narrow window to secure one of the last examples.

A key feature of the Final Edition is its exclusive Frozen Matt Black paintwork, a finish offered only on this farewell model. Paired with the standard M High-gloss Shadowline trim, the colour highlights the Z4’s lines and gives the car a more assertive presence. Buyers can still choose from the regular Z4 colour palette at no extra cost. The edition also includes High-gloss Red M Sport brakes, which provide both strong stopping power and a visual flourish behind the wheels.

Inside, the Final Edition is defined by red contrast stitching running across the dashboard, centre console, door panels and the M Sport seats trimmed in Vernasca leather and Alcantara. The M Alcantara steering wheel carries matching stitching, reinforcing the roadster’s sport-focused character. Specially engraved door sill plates complete the interior adjustments unique to this edition.

The Final Edition treatment is offered across the full Z4 line-up. It is available for the 197hp sDrive20i, the 258hp sDrive30i, and the flagship 340hp Z4 M40i. The package is priced at €4,200 (around RM20,012) for models that already include the M Sport package as standard. For the sDrive20i, which does not come with the M Sport package, the total cost rises to €7,400 (around RM35,259), as the M Sport kit is added to the vehicle along with the Final Edition features.

The Z4’s place in BMW’s history goes back to 2002, when the first-generation model was introduced as the successor to the Z3. With a long bonnet, short tail and low seating position ahead of the rear axle, it delivered the classic roadster experience with impressive chassis rigidity and 50:50 weight distribution. The range-topping Z4 M Roadster used the same 340hp straight-six engine as the contemporary M3 and could reach 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.

The second-generation Z4 arrived in 2008, introducing a major change with its retractable aluminium hardtop, which transformed the car from roadster to coupé at the press of a button. The folding roof broadened the model’s usability while maintaining the proportions and driving character that defined the nameplate. This generation also brought the Z4 into the era of BMW’s iDrive system and offered improved cabin space.

The current and third-generation Z4 made its global debut in 2018 at Pebble Beach. It returned to a fabric soft-top roof, paired with a more focused interior design and updated driver assistance and connectivity features. Its flagship variant, the Z4 M40i, is powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six with M TwinPower Turbo technology. Since 2024, BMW has also offered a manual transmission option in the Pure Impulse Edition. The Final Edition now acts as the final chapter for this generation and the Z4 line as a whole.

With production ending in 2026, the Z4 Final Edition stands as a last chance to own a version of BMW’s long-running roadster—one that highlights the model’s design heritage while marking the end of its story.

BMW Revives a Legend with the M2 Turbo Design Edition

BMW has unveiled the M2 Turbo Design Edition, a tribute to one of its most celebrated performance icons — the BMW 2002 Turbo of the 1970s. The special-edition coupe takes direct inspiration from the original’s distinctive tricolour livery, blending motorsport heritage with modern M engineering.

Finished in Alpine White, the car stands out with hand-painted BMW Motorsport stripes running along the front and rear. The classic blue, purple, and red accents wrap around the bonnet and continue across the boot lid, while a single offset stripe runs over the carbon fibre roof, creating a striking connection between past and present.

The Power Dome on the bonnet proudly displays a black “Turbo” graphic, and a subtle carbon fibre spoiler adds a refined finishing touch. Standard fitment includes black M Dual-Spoke alloy wheels, with the option to upgrade to M Performance wheels in Matte Gold Bronze for a more distinctive look.

Inside, the M2 Turbo Design Edition echoes the same design theme. The door sills carry the “M2 turbo” script, and another Turbo logo sits ahead of the gear shifter — a nod to the car’s inspiration. The M Sport seats come upholstered in Black Vernasca Leather, finished with the familiar M tricolour detailing. For drivers seeking a more focused experience, M Carbon bucket seats are available as an option, also featuring the same coloured accents.

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BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition Diperkenalkan – Inspirasi Daripada Lagenda 2002 Turbo

BMW telah memperkenalkan model edisi khas terbaharu, M2 Turbo Design Edition, sebagai penghormatan kepada BMW 2002 Turbo yang ikonik dari era 1970-an. Model ini menggabungkan gaya perlumbaan klasik BMW dengan teknologi serta prestasi moden yang menjadi tanda aras baharu dalam dunia kereta sport kompak.

Dibaluti dengan warna Alpine White, M2 Turbo Design Edition menampilkan jalur tiga warna biru, ungu dan merah BMW Motorsport, sama seperti rekaan asal 2002 Turbo. Jalur ini melintasi bonet, bumbung dan ruang but, manakala logo “Turbo” berwarna hitam menghiasi bahagian Power Dome di atas hud hadapan. Ia turut dilengkapi rim aloi hitam M, dengan pilihan rim warna gangsa keemasan bagi mereka yang menginginkan gaya lebih menonjol.

Bahagian dalaman pula mengekalkan tema yang sama. Logo Turbo khas menghiasi bahagian ambang pintu dan ruang gear, manakala tempat duduk kulit hitam M Sport dihiasi jahitan trikolor ikonik BMW M. Bagi peminat pemanduan litar, kerusi baldi gentian karbon M Carbon turut ditawarkan untuk pengalaman pemanduan yang lebih ekstrem dan sporty.

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BMW X5 Terbaharu Tawar Lima Pilihan Kuasa, Termasuk Hidrogen

BMW bakal memperkenalkan generasi terbaharu X5, dan kali ini SUV ikonik tersebut hadir dengan pilihan kuasa paling pelbagai dalam sejarahnya. Pembeli boleh memilih daripada enjin petrol, diesel, hibrid plug-in, elektrik sepenuhnya, dan buat pertama kali, sistem sel bahan api hidrogen. Dengan itu, X5 menjadi model BMW pertama yang menawarkan kelima-lima jenis trenkuasa dalam satu barisan.

Hidrogen sebagai Arah Baharu Mobiliti

Pelancaran ini seiring dengan usaha BMW melalui program Hydrogen Mobility at Scale (HyMoS) yang bertujuan memperluas rangkaian stesen isian hidrogen di bandar-bandar utama. Projek ini bermula di Jerman sebelum diperluaskan ke Perancis dan pasaran lain.

BMW menegaskan bahawa hidrogen adalah elemen penting dalam strategi mobiliti rendah karbon syarikat. Pendekatan “technology-open” yang digunapakai bermaksud BMW tidak hanya menumpukan kepada satu teknologi, sebaliknya membangunkan pelbagai pilihan trenkuasa untuk memenuhi keperluan berbeza di setiap pasaran. Bermula 2028, BMW akan menawarkan dua jenis kereta elektrik: berkuasa bateri dan berkuasa hidrogen.

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BMW X5 to Arrive with Five Powertrain Choices, Including Hydrogen

BMW is preparing to roll out the latest generation of the X5, and this time it will come with more drivetrain options than ever before. Buyers will be able to choose between battery electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel, and, for the first time, hydrogen fuel cell. It will make the X5 the first model in the brand’s line-up to feature the full range of propulsion technologies in a single series.

Alongside the car, BMW is also pushing its Hydrogen Mobility at Scale (HyMoS) programme, aimed at expanding hydrogen refuelling networks in large cities. The pilot phase is starting in Germany, before moving into France and later other markets.

The plan was presented in New York by Joachim Post, BMW AG’s Board Member for Development. He explained that hydrogen plays a crucial role in the shift to low-carbon mobility and confirmed that BMW intends to move both the technology and its infrastructure forward.

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BMW Hidupkan Semula ‘Neue Klasse’ dengan iX3 Elektrik

BMW telah mengembalikan nama ikonik “Neue Klasse” dari era 1960-an, kali ini khusus untuk barisan kereta elektrik generasi baharu. Model pertama yang diperkenalkan ialah iX3 serba elektrik, yang membuat penampilan sulung di Pameran Motor Munich, menandakan langkah besar BMW ke arah elektrifikasi menyeluruh.

Tidak seperti model sedia ada yang berkongsi platform dengan kereta enjin petrol, iX3 dibangunkan sepenuhnya di atas platform EV khusus yang direka dari awal hanya untuk kenderaan elektrik. Walaupun ia akan dijual seiring dengan X3 berenjin petrol, iX3 bakal menjadi lambang utama masa depan elektrik BMW.

Varian tertinggi, iX3 50 xDrive, hadir dengan 463 hp dan 641 Nm tork, serta jarak pemanduan sehingga 644 km. Ia menggunakan sistem 800-volt yang membolehkan pengecasan ultra pantas — menambah kira-kira 370 km jarak pemanduan hanya dalam masa 10 minit dengan pengecas DC 400 kW.

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BMW Unveils Neue Klasse iX3: A New Era for the Brand

BMW has officially revived the “Neue Klasse” nameplate with the debut of the iX3 at the Munich Motor Show, marking one of the brand’s most significant steps forward in decades. The Neue Klasse label first rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s with models such as the 1500 sedan and the iconic 2002, which cemented BMW’s identity as a maker of dynamic, driver-focused cars. Now, the Bavarian automaker is using that same heritage to introduce its next generation of fully electric vehicles.

The iX3 is the first production model to be built on BMW’s all-new Neue Klasse EV platform. Unlike the company’s current approach—where petrol and electric variants share the same architecture as seen in the 4, 5, and 7 Series—the iX3 is a ground-up EV. It will sit alongside the existing combustion-powered X3 but serve as the flagship of BMW’s electrification strategy.

BMW is positioning the iX3 as a game-changer. The range-topping iX3 50 xDrive will offer up to 644km of driving range, powered by dual electric motors delivering 463hp and 641Nm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz Mungkin Sumber Enjin daripada BMW

Siapa sangka, dua gergasi automotif Jerman — Mercedes-Benz dan BMW — yang selama ini menjadi pesaing utama, kini dilaporkan sedang menimbang kemungkinan untuk bekerjasama. Menurut Manager Magazin, Mercedes sedang meneliti perjanjian bagi mendapatkan enjin empat silinder daripada BMW, dengan rundingan dikatakan sudah berlangsung hampir setahun.

Langkah ini muncul ketika Mercedes berdepan keputusan kewangan yang suram. Pada Julai lalu, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Ola Källenius mendedahkan margin keuntungan bahagian kereta penumpang hanya 3.2%, iaitu yang terendah sejak 2020. Beliau mengakui bahawa pemotongan kos sahaja tidak cukup sekiranya Mercedes gagal menawarkan produk yang mampu memenuhi permintaan pasaran.

Antara cabaran terbesar ialah isu bekalan enjin. Mercedes tersilap menganggarkan jumlah enjin pembakaran dalaman yang diperlukan untuk menyokong barisan kenderaan hibrid plug-in. Pada awalnya, syarikat itu mempertimbangkan untuk mengambil enjin daripada rakan kongsi China, Geely, namun sensitiviti politik terutama di pasaran Amerika Syarikat menjadikan pilihan itu berisiko. Keadaan ini membuka laluan kepada BMW sebagai alternatif yang lebih selamat dan boleh diterima.

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Mercedes-Benz Reportedly in Talks to Source BMW Engines Amid Weak Sales

After decades of rivalry, Mercedes-Benz and BMW may soon find themselves in an unlikely partnership. According to a report by Manager Magazin, Mercedes is exploring the possibility of sourcing four-cylinder engines from BMW, a move that would mark one of the most surprising shifts in the modern automotive industry. While BMW has not confirmed the development, industry insiders suggest that discussions have been ongoing for nearly a year.

The timing of these talks comes as Mercedes faces financial headwinds. At the end of July, CEO Ola Källenius reported weaker-than-expected results, with profit margins in its passenger car business dropping to 3.2 per cent during the second quarter. Sales for the first half of the year stood at just 900,000 units, the lowest since 2020. Internally, Källenius told his management team that cost-cutting alone would not be enough if the company lacked the right products to meet demand.

One of Mercedes’ immediate challenges lies in its engine supply. The Stuttgart-based brand underestimated the number of combustion engines required to support its plug-in hybrid models. Initially, Mercedes sought to cover the shortfall by sourcing four-cylinder units from Geely in China, but political sensitivities in key markets such as the United States have made the use of Chinese-built engines increasingly problematic. This has pushed the company to explore cooperation closer to home, with BMW emerging as the most viable option.