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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Malaysia Aviation Group work to enhance luxury vehicle services for Malaysia Airlines' Private Terminal Transfer which includes the use of the S580 e PHEV and EQS 500 4Matic EV cars
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The new locally assembled Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 e 4MATIC is now available - Priced at RM398,888 OTR before insurance
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, the GLC 350 e 4MATIC.which is assembled here in Pekan, Pahang, The new PHEV GLC was unveiled during the Malaysian launch of the new W214 E-Class sedan. The new variant of the GLC is a model that adds to the GLC SUV range here and combines electrified efficiency with uncompromised performance. It is now available at RM 398,888 inclusive of 10% Sales Tax (for Peninsular Malaysia), which seems to be quite a nice figure as it is still under the RM400K threshold. More than that for a C-Class variant of the Mercedes-Benz SUV and it would be quite hard to swallow for a C-Class I figure. MBM must feel the same too to price it as such.
The new E-Class gets its Malaysian launch - Locally assembled E200 and E350e Plug in Hybrids offered
Thursday, July 04, 2024
Mercedes-Benz World at KL Base, Sungai Besi from 5 to 7 July 2024 - View 3 New -Mercedes-AMG models for Malaysia - theC63S E Performance F1 Edition, GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ and GLB 35 4MATIC & Try out new Mercedes-Benz too
An event for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts is around this weekend. The Mercedes-Benz World! event is on at KL Base Sungai Bezi from tomorrow, 5th July to the 7th of July 2024 from 10am to 6 pm. There, you can view the current Mercedes-Benz line up of over 30 models from all segments. There are also test drives and other interesting stuff to do. Aside from that, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Unveiling of three new high-performance AMG models – the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE F1 Edition, Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+, and the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC is now available for RM295,888+
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia earlier today announced the availability of the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC in AMG-Line form.. The GLA-Class is the entry point into the Mercedes-Benz SUV family, and the new locally-assembled GLA 250 4MATIC brings some tweaks to this year's variant. The GLA 250 now features 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive with torque-on-demand system is now available at the Mercedes-Benz Store or at their retail showrooms with the price of RM 295,888 inclusive of 10% Sales Tax (for Peninsular Malaysia).
Friday, May 24, 2024
Mercedes Benz Malaysia launches the EQE 350+ Electric Art Line, EQE 350+ AMG Line EV sedans and the EQE 350+ SUV Electric Art Line &EQE 350+ SUV AMG Line
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveils the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, the new Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, the all-new Mercedes-AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE & the new Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC Coupé
Earlier today, I attended Mercedes-Benz Malaysia preview of four new higher end of their range vehicles at its Luxury Showcase event held at NZ Wheels in the upper scale Bangsar/Telawi area. The Dream Cars showcase is actually on from the 3 rd to 7 th of April 2024 at NZ Wheels Bangsar. The showcase offers customers a unique and exclusive Mercedes-Benz experience, complete with test drive opportunities of many Mercedes-Benz dream cars (we saw the latest SL parked outside as an example). You can see the highest-quality Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship, quality, sophistication, and the ultimate driving experience.
Saturday, February 24, 2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 350 e Plug-in Hybrid is the new C-Class range topper here in Malaysia. Prices estimated to start at RM355k

Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the latest variant of the best-selling Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan for the Malaysian market. This one is the new range topper here, the 2024 (W206) Mercedes-Benz C350e Plug-in Hybrid with the AMG-Line trim. The new luxury compact sedan is locally assembled at the Mercedes-Benz production plant in Pekan, Pahang. The C 350 e Plug-in Hybrid combines a 95kw electric motor with a traditional 2.0liter petrol engine for enhanced efficiency. It replaces the previous range topper, the conventional petrol powered C300 AMG line, and is estimated to come in at around RM355,000 before any insurance.
Friday, January 19, 2024
The upgraded for 2024 locally assembled Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is now available
Meanwhile, just after the other German luxury brand announced their latest bit of news, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have unveiled the new upgraded 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200. The sporty compact SUV which is the entry point into Mercedes-Benz SUVs now come with some extra enhancements for the new year, notably a redesigned front and rear end and the latest MBUX information and entertainment system. The GLA 200 is locally assembled in Malaysia and comes in at RM258,888 before insurance.
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
The all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupé is now available in Malaysia for RM469K onwards
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia earlier today launched the all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupé together with the facelifted Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé (which you can find details HERE). This is the sportier looking variant of the very recently launched, all-new GLC SUV. With its fastback rear styling, it sacrifices some bootspace for a more youthful, performance inspired look overall. The Retail Price* with 10% Sales Tax RM 469,888 On the road without Insurance
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launches the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé
Thursday, November 02, 2023
A milestone for Malaysian automotive assembly - The 100,000th Mercedes-Benz vehicle rolls off the line at the Pekan Plant
Recently, the Mercedes-Benz Production Plant in Pekan is celebrated another milestone of production with the rolling out its 100,000th Mercedes-Benz passenger car. This historical milestone underlines Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s commitment and dedication to manufacturing excellence and innovation in the luxury automotive industry, or in a much broader scale, the Malaysian automotive industry, as a premium brand has been assembling so many vehicles in the country to date.
Friday, October 20, 2023
The all-new Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is now available in Malaysia - EQS 580 4MATIC SUV from RM699,888 - Full Details Inside & Roadshow this weekend for you to experience EQ vehicles too
Earlier today, at the Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Mutiara Damansara, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the all-new full sized, all-electric luxury SUV variant, the 2023/24 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV. The EQS SUV essentially is the fully electric GLS, or S-Class SUV that will offer seating for seven people in luxurious comfort and also offers connectivity for front and rear passengers. At the moment, there is one variant officially available, the EQS 580 4MATIC which is priced at RM699,888 with 10% sales tax but without insurance (in Peninsular Malaysia).
Friday, October 06, 2023
The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé is now available in Malaysia - Two variants starting from RM527,888 onwards
Sunday, October 01, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (AMA) Program Celebrates The Graduation of 38 Apprentices And Welcomes Another Batch of New Apprentices
On the 27th September 2023, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia had announced the graduation of 38 apprentices from its Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (AMA) Program. Aside from this news where there are now 38 more certified technicians in Malaysia, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia had welcomed 42 apprentices for the year 2023. This is part of the brand's continuous development of human capital here in Malaysia.
Over the past three years, the graduating batch of 38 apprentices had undergone rigorous training, culminating in their certification as globally-recognised Mercedes-Benz technicians. These newly graduated professionals are set to join the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Retail Network, which currently has over 1,000 Service Personnel. In addition, they will be offered job opportunities within the company;s Service Network for the subsequent four years. The investment per student over the three-year program is RM100,000.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
FLUX Merdeka Pop-Up Showroom on the 28th of August 2023 and Win a Month's worth of FLUX Subscription for a Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG
Conjuring the spirit of Merdeka, FLUX, the leading All-in-One vehicle subscription platform, is organising their 1st "Merdeka Pop-Up Showroom.". It will be held over at FLUX’s head office in Solaris Mont Kiara on 28th August 2023, running from 11 am to 4 pm. FLUX will be offering exclusive deals during the event and you even stand a chance to win a Mercedes- Benz EQE AMG subscription for 1 month, absolutely free.
Sunday, July 23, 2023
smart Malaysia Unveils the smart #1 at EVx 2023 - Details and Some My Thoughts On it and PHOTOS of the #1 from the Media Preview prior to EVx 2023
smart Malaysia made its official Malaysian debut at the Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx) 2023 in Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam, where they had an exclusive sneak peek of its all-electric vehicle, smart #1 that was displayed on the show stand of Mercedes-Benz and smart Malaysia, for the very first time in Malaysia. smart, these days is a joint venture electric car designed and manufactured by Mercedes-Benz and Geely. This has been possible when Geely entered into partnership with Daimler (holding company for Mercedes-Benz) in 2019 and from just a very compact city car, smart is still a compact city car, but is now fully an electric vehicle brand.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Proton New Energy Technology Sdn. Bhd. (PRO-NET) - official importer and distributor for Smart vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand appoints its first authorised dealer, Hap Seng Smart Sdn. Bhd.
Surprising news folks. Smart cars, the very tiny car manufacturer is back via Proton New Energy Technology Sdn. Bhd. (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of Proton cars and Hap Seng Group (as its first dealer). The company which was formed to promote and market New Energy Vehicle (NEV) from the Proton and Geely joint venture has hit an important milestone here in its development of pushing such vehicles with the appointment of its first authorized dealer, Hap Seng Smart Sdn. Bhd. Note that Smart vehicles was a joint venture project started out by Mercedes-Benz with watch manufacturer Swatch Group but since 2019 has been a partnership arrangement with Geely to promote and sell Smart badged cars globally.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Mercedes-Benz and Hap Seng Star Unveils its latest and largest ever Autohaus, offering the luxury lifestyle experience for customers in and around Bukit Tinggi, Klang
Sunday, April 09, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Financial Launches a Credit Card in Partnership with Maybank
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia under Mercedes-Benz Financial has launched the all-new Mercedes-Benz metal card in partnership with Maybank. This will include exclusive offers for all Mercedes- Benz Malaysia customers nationwide. The premium brand aims to create added value for its customers and lead the luxury lifestyle segment beyond automotive excellence. The launch was done at the launch of the New Mercedes-Benz GLC-class for the Malaysian market last friday.
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