Arguably, the BMW X5 has been the leading choice in the premium SUV market for many years. But does it still cross the boxes buyers want in a luxury 4WD vehicle? As a previous X5 owner, I've loved all the generations of BMW's beloved SUV. Powerful, roomy, stylish, yet muscular - the X5 possesses everything you would want in an SUV. But as SUVs become more popular, and many brands take the ...
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BMW's bread and butter 3 Series has undergone a facelift or an LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) update in BMW-speak. Here, we test the handsome and capable entry-level 318i M-Sport and tell you what's new and what's not. Let's cut to the chase. The grill and headlights are the most obvious edits to the front end. The headlamps are now less fussy and sport a cleaner rectangular shape that connects to the ...
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We had the privilege of driving this Octavia Combi RS through some lovely roads in Kuantan. I start all my wagon reviews by saying this: “If you’ve been reading our articles for some time now, you’d know that I’m a wagon fan.” Well, that’s because I really am, and I prefer it that you know from the very beginning that I’m going to be biased. Be it Audi’s range of dashing ...
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As the world goes on a full-on EV charge (pardon the pun), the one brand that most enthusiasts would've imagined might resist the trend would be Lotus. Yet here we are with the all-electric Eletre SUV. Well, hyper-SUV, actually, as Lotus calls it. As an ex-Lotus owner, I know full well what a Lotus car represents and embodies, and the Eletre is everything opposite of that, and I'm not even talking ...
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330i Touring is everything one could want if an SUV doesn't catch one's fancy. 'BMW' and 'station wagons' are two terms you don't often see together here in Singapore. Elsewhere in the world, especially in Europe, the Touring body style is far more common. But in the same year, BMW launched two very appetising models, the M3 Touring and the 330i Touring. I've driven both, and which one I like better might ...
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More space and more pace never hurt anyone. Many of our loyal readers would know that I often make references to the Audi RS6 when reviewing cars with space and pace, simply because there aren't many cars that do that formula as well as the wonder wagon from Ingolstadt. Well, with the SQ7, Audi has created a compelling alternative. Aren't they different, though? Sure, they are rather different in many ways. One is a ...
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The new Audi SQ8 is a big, black and brawny beauty. Well, to some, at least. The idea of a Coupe SUV has always been an oxymoron. SUVs are not sleek. Never were and will never be, so why try to pretend that it has any sporting intentions, let alone try to look as if it does? Well, what do I know? Virtually every major car manufacturer has one of these now; ...
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Sitting at the top of Audi’s SUV and crossover EV food chain are these two refreshed beauties from Ingolstadt; the Q8 e-tron and Q8 e-tron Sportback. Hosting the media to an exclusive drive, intimate interview and high tea, Audi made sure the arrival of these two SUVs was somewhat clear yet subtle, much like the updates made to the cars. The Q8 e-tron, Q8 e-tron Sportback and the previous e-tron line up ...
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Hardcore Defender purists beware, this review might not go your way. We’ve driven the new one, and in short, we LIKE IT! A version of this article was first published in evo Singapore. To be 100% fair, I’ve never driven the OG. So I have absolutely nothing to compare it to in terms of model evolution. But any proper petrolhead will know that the new Land Rover Defender is NOT meant to be ...
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If you're in the market for earphones that promise great audio quality for all aspects of your life, you need not look further than the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless. I’ve been a big fan of Klipsch audio systems for some time now. The primary system we use for our home is the KMC 3 Bluetooth speaker, which is incredible and has served us well for many years (except for the ...
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Let AutoApp arrange this service for you. Click here to make an online booking, or download the app below. Ever needed to get your tyres changed only to find that you keep putting it off? Well, PIRELLI, the official F1-tyre and premium Italian brand is working with AutoApp to offer you a ‘butler’ service like never before! For a limited time only, get free concierge service (worth SGD 68!) for your car ...
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Interested in the BMW 118i M Sport? We give you the low-down on all the things we love, and the things that we don't. We first drove this in Germany and Austria last year, so getting behind the wheel of the BMW 1 Series is a familiar feeling. After living with it for a few days on Singapore roads, I’ve come to really love some things about it, but have also ...
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Whether you’re looking for some car guy relationship advice, or simply wanting to understand how a car nut thinks, this is the cheat sheet for you. Cars may seem pretty superficial to women who don’t understand what the fuss is all about. But perhaps you’re looking for some relationship advice to connect with someone like this, or maybe you simply want to understand what makes guys like these tick. Well, here are ...
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It is the car every man (and boy) hopes to own one day. The Porsche 911, now in its 8th generation (992) is still an awesome package of thrills and frills. Yes, you do get many cool features that make this a great do-all sports car. But let’s assess the way it looks first. It has strong hints of the model (991) it replaces, although subtle changes to the bumper and ...
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The Mercedes AMG GT gets two more doors and fills a gap that wasn't even there.
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