Jonathan Lim, Author at AutoApp

by Jonathan Lim 5 November 2020

Latest Cars

SPECIAL EDITION MINIS: Here’s why they could be the special addition to your motoring life

MINI is all about that feel-good factor, and what could feel better than knowing you’re driving a real rarity on the roads? Besides providing maximum smiles per hour, another cornerstone of the MINI experience is individuality. Nobody buys a MINI to blend in with the crowd, they buy a MINI because they have a sense of humour, fun, and adventure, and they’re not shy to let the world know about it. ...

by Jonathan Lim 7 October 2020

SLIPPERY WHEN WET: How to stay safe while driving in the rain

Does the thought of driving in the rain strike fear in you? Here are some tips to drive with confidence and safety in wet weather. As we close in on the end of the year, one of the things we can all look forward to (or not, depending on your outlook in life) apart from the holiday season and Christmas shopping, are the Northeast monsoon rains. Chilly sweater weather might bring ...

by Jonathan Lim 1 October 2020

Local, News

NEW BMW 5 SERIES IN SINGAPORE: everything you need to know

It’s mid-life update time for BMW’s big saloon, making it smarter and greener than ever before. SINGAPORE - You may have heard some rumblings on social media recently that there was a new BMW in town, and in case you hadn’t, well here it is: the facelifted 5 Series is now in town. Though the official live reveal is on Facebook and YouTube, we had the opportunity to check out the car ...

by Jonathan Lim 29 September 2020

International, News

NEW BMW M3 and M4: A nose for drama

The ultimate performance saloon (and coupe) icon returns, with 510hp, all-wheel drive, and rather challenging looks There's no amount of sugar coating or word mincing that can really soften the visual assault of these images, so we’ll just get straight to the point: yes, this is really what the new BMW M3 and M4 look like, and no, we don’t really want to believe it either. We’re not too shocked about the ...

by Jonathan Lim 26 September 2020

Local, News

PORSCHE TAYCAN: Now officially launched in Singapore

The order books for the fastest production electric car you can buy are now open - prices start from S$485k without COE The poster children for the electric car world right now might be top-tier hypercars like the Rimac C_Two and Lotus Evija thanks to their incredible two thousand horsepower outputs, but they're not exactly something you could walk into a showroom tomorrow and buy. The Porsche Taycan, on the other hand, ...

by Jonathan Lim 5 September 2020

International, News

NEW MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS: Why it’s the crystal ball of the car world

Want a sneak peek at the gadgets and gizmos on your car of tomorrow? Look no further than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class of today It is probably impossible to answer a question: “What is the best car in the world?”. However, if there was a car that could legitimately lay claim to that title, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class would be a strong contender. Throughout its seven decade history, the S-Class has been the yardstick ...

by Jonathan Lim 21 August 2020

Local, News

All-new Mercedes-Benz GLA: Now on sale in Singapore from S$177k

Offering more tech and practicality, the Mercedes GLA stands proud and tall (literally) as the smallest SUV to bear the three-pointed star SINGAPORE - In a live virtual launch hosted by radio DJ Glenn Ong, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA compact SUV has made its Singaporean debut. For now, just one engine variant is available, split across two model trims - the GLA200 Progressive at S$176,888, and the GLA200 AMG Line at ...

by Jonathan Lim 20 August 2020

Latest Cars, Reviews

2020 Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line Saloon: Teen Spirit

Now in its second iteration as a fashion-forward premium compact car, the Mercedes A-Class is more grown up and capable. But like adolescents of the human kind, the Baby Benz can still occasionally aggravate. Seven years ago, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class underwent a major re-invention, from a brilliantly engineered and miraculously packaged mini-MPV, to the conventional but desirable premium hatchback that we know today. The changes made to that 3rd-generation model were ...

by Jonathan Lim 4 August 2020

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Singapore

GOING STUN: Singapore’s Presidential cars through the years

Ever wondered what wheels the President of Singapore uses to get around in? We did, and here’s what we found out. This is part of a series of articles about things that are uniquely Singaporean to commemorate National Day. Here in Singapore, the month of August means it’s that time of year when a red and white outfit is de rigueur for many, flags start appearing outside windows everywhere, and patriotic ...

by Jonathan Lim 13 July 2020

Local, News

New Audi A4 – More connectivity and hybrid tech, on sale now from S$182k

Tech-heavy updates for the latest version of Audi’s most popular model, which had a virtual premiere in Singapore SINGAPORE - In its first ever “Live” virtual launch, Audi Singapore has debuted the newest iteration of its core model, the A4 compact executive car. New tech is the overall theme of the changes, which aim to strengthen the association between the A4 and its more luxurious big brothers. To that end, the exterior ...

by Jonathan Lim 26 June 2020

International, News

BMW M5 v Mercedes-AMG E 63: Facelifts for Germany’s most famous über-saloons

The über-saloon power war between M and AMG rages on, as both sides bring new 600+hp superweapons to battle GERMANY - The course of human history has seen countless epic rivalries - Capitalism vs Communism, Microsoft vs Apple, Manchester United vs Liverpool; and in the car industry, things are no different. Going on for nearly half a century now, the BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class rivalry is one of the ...

by Jonathan Lim 16 June 2020

Motorsports

FAST FILMS: Watch F1 driver Charles Leclerc drive a Ferrari SF90 flat-out through Monaco

Ferrari has released “Le Grand Rendez-Vous”, a short film that pays tribute to the epic 1976 street racing cult classic, “C'était un rendez-vous” MONTE CARLO, MONACO - No F1? No problem. The 2020 Formula One season may have yet to get underway, but on the morning of 24 May, the day the cancelled Monaco Grand Prix would have been held, Monagesque residents woke to the sounds of engines roaring and tyres ...

by Jonathan Lim 14 June 2020

Lifestyle, Lifestyle Hacks, Shopping, Tips and Tricks

AUTOAPP FAVOURITES: The best father’s day gift ideas for the discerning car nut

Father’s Day 2020 is just around the corner (June 21), and there’s just about enough time to squeeze in a bit of last-minute online shopping to find the perfect gift. After all, with the way the year’s shaped up so far, everyone could probably do with a bit more cheer in their lives, and none more so than all the hard-working dads in our lives. We don’t profess to have ...

by Jonathan Lim 8 June 2020

International, News

PORSCHE 911 TARGA: special Heritage Edition harks back to the ‘50s

Retro-themed 911 to be the first of four Heritage Design Edition models that celebrate iconic Porsches from decades past STUTTGART, GERMANY - As the makers of the 911, the world’s second-longest running sports car name (the first being the Chevrolet Corvette), Porsche has plenty of material in its back catalogue with which to draw inspiration from for its products. This is something it does frequently, and dare we say it, rather ...

by Jonathan Lim 5 June 2020

Local, News

HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FACELIFT: Now in Singapore for S$155k (without COE)

Order books now open for the 310hp hot hatch, with numerous under-the-skin updates SINGAPORE - The Honda Civic Type R might be the most extreme hatchback you can buy in Singapore today, but that hasn't stopped Honda from making some go-faster tweaks for the 2020 model year. The even better news? You can put your name down for one now, as official agent Kah Motor has just added it to its price ...