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First details of new 6th generation BMW M3, to go on sale in early 2021

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

BMW’s iconic sports sedan, with a history going back to 1986, has reached its sixth generation. The new generation, to enter the market during the first quarter of 2021, comes with extensive technical updates, with technology from the competition experience of BMW M. As the pictures show, the new M3 features the M-specific version of [...] Continue Reading

New BMW M8 Coupe and M8 Gran Coupe launched

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

BMW Malaysia tonight introduced the M8 Coupe (F92) and M8 Gran Coupe (F93) as the newest high-powered members of its portfolio. Priced RM1,452,960.88 and RM1,455,145.25, respectively, the new BMW models are with a choice of seven colours: Alpine White, Brands Hatch Grey, Marina Bay Blue, Motegi Red, Black Sapphire, Donington Grey and Barcelona Blue. The […]

New BMW X1 sDrive 1.8i in showrooms this weekend, priced from RM208,368

July 25, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Along with the new M135i xDrive, BMW Malaysia has also introduced the new X1 sDrive18i which, being assembled locally, now enjoys full exemption of sales tax until the end of 2020. This puts its pricetag at a very attractive RM208,368.48, excluding insurance premium. The new variant joins the X1 sDrive20i M Sport introduced in January […]

A new way to find out more about ‘The Boss’ with BMW Malaysia’s AR Experience

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

If you are interested in the new BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport – also referred to as ‘The Boss’ – you can now find out more about it with a web-based AR (Augmented Reality) experience. Available from today, this is a first for the BMW portfolio in Malaysia. With digitalisation being at the strategic core […]

Auto Bavaria takes over BMW/Mini dealership in Tebrau, Johor; to start operations on July 15

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

The BMW dealership in Tebrau, Johor, which was taken over by Auto Bavaria, will commence operations from July 15, 2020. As a 4S centre, it will offer the full range of services and systems for the BMW, BMW Motorrad, and MINI brands, as well as and BMW Premium Selection (pre-owned vehicles). The Auto Bavaria Tebrau […]

The Boss has arrived in Malaysia

July 5, 2020July 20, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

ADVERTORIAL 21 years ago, BMW introduced a new type of vehicle to the world. It was the BMW X5 which very quickly established itself as the best in the ever-expanding segment of dual-purpose vehicles. It introduced high performance in a segment that had up till then focused on ruggedness and off-road capability with compromises in […]

BMW to offer Fully Digital Key with iPhone in 45 countries

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

BMW will become the first carmaker to enable its customers to offer a fully digital car key, using Apple’s iPhone. Stored securely in the Apple Wallet for iPhone, car owners can just tap to unlock and easily get going by placing the iPhone in the smartphone tray and pushing the start button. The owner can […]

BMW caters to extravagance with the 8-Series Edition Golden Thunder

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

‘Golden Thunder’ is not the title of a new Chinese movie but the name of a special edition of the BMW 8-Series created by BMW Individual. Available for three body variants, its extravagant enhancement is in the form of specific design accentuations in gold along with high-end BMW Individual equipment features for both the exterior […]

‘The Boss’ gets electrified with the new BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Following on from the launch of the G05 BMW X5 a year ago, BMW Malaysia has now added an electrified variant – the X5 xDrive45e M Sport – to the range. Excluding insurance premium and with the 10% Sales Tax exemption as the model is assembled locally in Kedah, the retail price is RM440,745. The […]

MINI and BMW prices with Sales Tax exemption

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Note: Prices are for private registration and do not include insurance premiums and PUSPAKOM inspection charges. Tax exemption (until December 31, 2020) only applicable to 2020 models - 5% for imported CBU models, 10% for locally-assembled CKD models. Most expensive BMW model assembled locally - the 740LE xDrive - is almost RM30,000 cheaper when no [...] Continue Reading

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