For years, enthusiasts have asked the same question whenever Ferrari unveils a new flagship model. "When will the manual gearbox return?" For the longest time, the answer has always been the same. Faster lap times, quicker gear changes and modern performance demands meant Ferrari's dual-clutch transmission had become the natural evolution of the marque. The manual gearbox, while romantic, was simply no longer the quickest way around a circuit. But, driving a Ferrari has ...
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The Mercedes-Benz GLE400e, while getting on a bit in age, still proves that adding a bigger battery pack isn't just a novel concept. Just a few years ago, buying a luxury SUV was wonderfully uncomplicated. If you wanted something that could climb a mountain before dropping the children off at school, you bought a Range Rover. If driving mattered above everything else, the BMW X5 was the obvious answer. And if you ...
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Xiaomi has become the first manufacturer to complete an officially certified autonomous driving lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, using a Xiaomi YU7 GT. For decades, the Nürburgring Nordschleife has been the ultimate test of both man and machine. The 20.8-kilometre circuit is unforgiving. Its 73 corners, dramatic elevation changes and constantly changing road surface have humbled some of the world's greatest racing drivers and exposed the weaknesses of countless performance cars. If ...
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Following the successful introduction of the flagship DEEPAL S07, the Chinese manufacturer has officially launched the DEEPAL S05 in Singapore. Positioned as a mid-sized electric SUV, the newcomer combines contemporary styling, intelligent technology and everyday practicality, giving buyers another option in one of the country's fastest-growing vehicle segments. Rather than replacing the DEEPAL S07, the S05 complements it. The S07 established CHANGAN's credentials in Singapore as a premium all-electric SUV, while the S05 ...
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As Maserati celebrates the centenary of its iconic Trident emblem, it has chosen to evolve the three models that now sit at the heart of its line-up: the GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Grecale. It is a measured approach that focuses on improving what already works while reaffirming the brand's identity as a maker of elegant Italian grand tourers. The updates span design, performance, technology and electrification. More importantly, they provide a glimpse into ...
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The latest Porsche Taycan receives a series of updates aimed at making the driving experience more engaging while introducing a significantly revised digital interface. Rather than focusing solely on performance figures, Porsche has concentrated on strengthening the connection between driver and machine. "By introducing comprehensive innovations for the model year change, we are strengthening the Taycan in all relevant areas. The latest models offer a more emotive driving experience and more intuitive ...
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When GWM ORA first arrived in Singapore, it did so with cars that stood out for their distinctive styling. The ORA Good Cat brought a sense of personality to the electric hatchback segment, while the ORA 07 introduced a more premium fastback alternative. Now, the brand is taking its next step with the all-new GWM ORA 5 eSUV in Singapore, marking the brand's first fully electric SUV. "The ORA 5 eSUV represents a ...
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Toyota does not usually rush into things. This is, after all, the company that turned hybrid motoring from a curiosity into a global habit, one Prius at a time. So when it finally decided to build a proper battery-electric SUV, you expected something deeply considered, perhaps even revolutionary. And it kind of is, apart from its name. The Toyota bZ4X, admittedly, sounds like someone dropped a keyboard down a staircase. It stands for ...
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Lexus has unveiled Refine Dining, a new culinary collaboration with Marriott Bonvoy that will bring a series of exclusive gastronomic experiences across Southeast Asia. The initiative will debut in Singapore before travelling to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Brunei over the next two years. Each destination will feature specially curated dinners that bring together celebrated chefs from Marriott Bonvoy properties and local industrial designers. Rather than focusing solely on the ...
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From 15 June, holders of Class 3 and Class 3A driving licences will be allowed to drive all electric light goods vehicles (eLGVs) and electric small buses with an unladen weight of up to 3000kg. The change raises the previous limit of 2,500kg and is in response to the growing recognition that electric vehicles are often heavier than their combustion-engined counterparts due to their battery packs. Unlike conventional petrol or diesel-powered vehicles, ...
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There are few vehicles that can claim to have reshaped an entire segment quite like the Porsche Cayenne. When it arrived in 2002, purists were horrified. Porsche, a company synonymous with low-slung sports cars, had decided to build a family SUV. Yet history has a funny way of proving critics wrong. The Cayenne not only became one of Porsche's best-selling models, but also paved the way for an entire generation of performance ...
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Unveiled as the latest chapter in Bentley's flagship four-door sedan story, the new Bentley Flying Spur arrives with a refreshed design, enhanced hybrid performance and an expanded focus on personalisation. For the first time since 1962, a Bentley sedan adopts a single-headlamp arrangement, bringing the Flying Spur into line with the latest Continental GT family. The front is now cleaner and more modern, while still retaining the unmistakable Bentley presence that has ...
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Motul is celebrating a landmark achievement alongside Great Wall Motor (GWM), after the Chinese manufacturer secured a clean sweep of all three T2 Production Class championships in the 2026 Taklimakan Rally. As GWM's Official Lubricant Partner, Motul provided the factory teams with a range of high-performance engine oils, transmission fluids and brake fluids designed to withstand the punishing demands of desert competition. The victory also comes shortly after Motul and GWM announced ...
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Now entering its sixth generation, the all-new Toyota RAV4 Full Hybrid arrives in Singapore with a fresh design, a more sophisticated cabin, improved refinement and the latest Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 technology. Toyota's experience with hybrid technology needs little introduction. After all, the Japanese manufacturer has spent more than two decades refining electrified drivetrains long before they became mainstream. The RAV4 features Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system, built around a 2.5-litre A25A-FXS petrol ...
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Changan Automobile has announced a global strategic partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), becoming the Official Global Partner of the Portugal National Football Team. The event featured senior representatives from Changan and the FPF, alongside renowned Portuguese football legends. A new brand collaboration film “Sounds Like Changan” was unveiled, alongside the ceremonial handover of the DEEPAL S05 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) to FPF leadership, and the official launch of a 1,000km European ...
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