The all-new MGS5 is sleek, stylish, and ready to take on the SUV EV market. Now on display until Sunday (13 April), the car arrives not only as a fresh face in the compact electric crossover space but also as a subtle passing of the torch. This model will eventually succeed the brand’s ZS EV. But to dismiss the MGS5 EV as a mere “ZS 2.0” would be missing the point entirely. Built ...
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Since its debut in 2004, the Bentley Continental GT has been the rolling embodiment of comfort and prestige. Luxurious, meticulously crafted, and effortlessly capable of making any occasion feel special, it’s no wonder this grand tourer has aged gracefully. But Bentley has never stopped refining this British icon. And now, in its latest iteration, things have taken a rather electrifying turn. New heart, new soul? The headline here, of course, is the ‘demise’ of ...
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Less than three months after its grand debut, Neta has exited the Singapore market. Tucked away at One Commonwealth, the Neta showroom was once heralded as a sign of bold ambitions, a local beachhead for a Chinese upstart looking to go global. But, it appears that the showroom has now closed its doors permanently. Grand opening to closed curtains It had all started with a respectable enough fanfare. At the 2025 Singapore Motorshow, the ...
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By the end of 2025, Opel Singapore, once among the earliest to bring European electric mobility to our shores, will be making its final bow. Auto Germany, the sole agent responsible for Opel cars and commercial vehicles in Singapore, has confirmed it will stop selling the German marque by the close of next year. The main reason for the decision was the lack of fresh, competitively priced models in Opel’s global pipeline ...
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Mercedes-Benz Singapore's highly anticipated Mission Electric is back, and this time it’s not just about test drives and hashtags. Mission Electric 2025 invites both EV evangelists and curious newcomers to step into the future, one electrified kilometre at a time. A Festival of the Future From April through June 2025, Mercedes-Benz Singapore is transforming its electric lineup into a travelling showcase. Over three months, Mission Electric will crisscross the island, quite literally taking ...
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When one hears the name 'Smart', the image that often springs to mind is that of a diminutive city car, perfect for zipping through tight urban streets and squeezing into the smallest of parking spots. However, the automotive landscape is ever-evolving, and Smart has decided to shake things up with the #3 Brabus, a vehicle that ventures boldly into the realm of performance crossovers. A Bold New Direction At first glance, the Smart ...
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The Ferrari 296 GTB is the dawn of a new Ferrari era, combining electrified brilliance with classic charm. Ferrari enthusiasts, myself included, have a peculiar reverence for the past. Mention names like Daytona or Dino, and our hearts flutter nostalgically. Yet Ferrari itself is always restless, refusing to be constrained by its storied history. Enter the Ferrari 296 GTB, a car tasked with not just honouring a legendary past, but forging an ...
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They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but the Italian Trident just launched three new electrified Maserati Folgore models. And just like that, Modena’s fabled trident carved out a new chapter in Singapore’s electrified motoring scene. Meet the Maserati Folgore trio: Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. Three distinctive models, one common current. In case your Italian’s a little rusty, Folgore translates to ‘lightning’. A rather fitting label for Maserati’s new line of ...
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The new Audi A5 is familiar in silhouette but fresh in spirit, Ingolstadt’s way of reminding us that there’s still magic to be found in the four-door format. And yes, before you ask, this “Sedan” is technically a liftback. Audi’s naming convention might confuse at first blush, but what you’re really looking at is a car that replaces not one, but two models; the outgoing A4 Sedan and the A5 Sportback. So ...
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There’s something rather poetic about redemption in sport. One week, you’re skating through the grass in Melbourne, gift-wrapping victory to your team-mate. The next, you’re standing tall on the top step of the podium, arms aloft, delivering a masterclass in race control. That was Oscar Piastri’s tale in Shanghai. At the Chinese Grand Prix, it wasn’t so much a race as it was a well-composed symphony of pace, precision, and poise. ...
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If Formula 1 had wanted a quiet, composed start to the 2025 season, the Australia Grand Prix clearly didn’t get the memo. What we got instead was a dramatic rollercoaster of changing weather, surprise shunts, and Lando Norris finally standing tallest when the chequered flag fell. From pole position to top step, Norris claimed a victory that was anything but straightforward. There were skirmishes in the rain, spins in the sun, and ...
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On 1 April 2025, Hyundai Motor launched a groundbreaking mobility demonstration in Dongtan, Gyeonggi-do. The initiative, running over five months, aims to bring tangible change to people with mobility challenges. At the heart of this movement is the R1. Based on the ST1 electrification business platform, the R1 is a modular companion, tailored for adaptability and inclusiveness with expandable hardware and customisable software. It’s what Sooyoung Kim, Vice President and Head of ...
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Forty-eight hours. One fuel tank. An open invitation to defy what you think a hybrid can do. That’s the premise behind Cycle & Carriage Kia’s “Unstoppable Niro 48Hr Challenge”, an automotive endurance test that’s equal parts engineering showcase and driver’s determination. Slated to run from 3pm on 18 April to 3pm on 20 April 2025, the challenge is a rallying cry to Kia Niro Hybrid owners to prove, in real-world conditions, ...
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Here’s a scenario familiar to many of us – you drop your car off for servicing and are then left scrambling for a ride, juggling cab bookings or navigating the MRT maze with a paper cup of kopi in hand. But what if, instead, a brand-new BMW was waiting for you in a green lot just outside the service centre? No catch. No sales pitch. That’s exactly the kind of future Performance ...
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For the first time since 2019, Monster Jam, the world’s most jaw-dropping motorsports event, will take over the National Stadium on August 23, 2025. We’re talking 12,000-pound mechanical behemoths standing on two wheels, defying gravity, and soaring through the air like ballet dancers, only angrier and infinitely louder. If you've ever wondered what might happen if your childhood Hot Wheels collection came to life, Monster Jam is your answer. Last seen in Singapore ...
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