Sean Loo, Author at AutoApp

by Sean Loo 29 August 2024

Bentley Becomes First Car Manufacturer To Join Leather Naturally For Responsibly-sourced Leather

Bentley Motors has taken a significant step in its journey towards sustainability by becoming the first automotive member of Leather Naturally. Leather Naturally is an international NGO that champions the use of certified, responsibly sourced leather. This partnership reinforces Bentley’s commitment to its Beyond100 strategy. Leather Naturally is dedicated to promoting the use of leather which is a natural by-product of a responsible circular economy, turning what might have been waste into ...

by Sean Loo 29 August 2024

Featured, Local, News

Maxus Launches New MIFA 7 In Singapore

Cycle & Carriage and Maxus have just launched the new Maxus MIFA 7 in Singapore. The Maxus MIFA 7 takes family travel to a new level of comfort. With seating for up to seven passengers, this MPV offers an expansive interior. One of the standout features is the large panoramic sunroof, which measures 1.1 square meters, flooding the cabin with natural light. The MIFA 7 also boasts 45 storage spaces throughout the vehicle, ...

by Sean Loo 29 August 2024

Featured, Local, News

Try Out The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6 At This Year’s Ioniq Brews & Drives

Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) is back with its second iteration of Ioniq Brews & Drives. This year, it’s happening at Wheeler's Estate in Seletar, from 31 August to 1 September 2024. If you missed out last year, here’s your chance to jump behind the wheel of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Throughout the event, attendees can take these electric vehicles for a spin. Plus, there’s a little something ...

by Sean Loo 28 August 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Volkswagen T-Cross R-Line Facelift Review

The Volkswagen T-Cross may look dated today, but its do-anything spirit still charms drivers. If you’re scratching your head wondering what’s new with this facelift, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The updates are subtle, but Volkswagen insists they’re there. Launched back in 2019, the T-Cross is essentially a beefed-up Polo; built on the same MQB platform, sharing engines, and hailing from the same Spanish factory. It’s a cheerful little crossover that managed to ...

by Sean Loo 25 August 2024

Featured, Local, News

Mercedes-Benz Debuts CLE53 Coupe and CLE Cabriolet

We first got the Mercedes-Benz CLE200 Coupe, and now there are two new editions to the two-door lineup. Each model expands the Mercedes-Benz CLE range in its own way. Performance buffs will be interested in the Mercedes-AMG CLE53. This one turns up the heat, without losing the refined design we’ve come to appreciate in the CLE Coupe. From its AMG-specific grille and bumpers to the flared fenders and widened track widths, the CLE53 ...

by Sean Loo 24 August 2024

Featured, Local, News

Zeekr Singapore Announces First Customer Deliveries

Following the buzz from its brand launch earlier this month, Zeekr has ushered in the first wave of owners for the Zeekr X. One of the inaugural Zeekr X owners in Singapore is Mr. Lee L.C., a 44-year-old who sprung for the all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant. "I'm really excited to be among the first to own the model here," Mr. Lee shared. "With all the new EV chargers popping up in my area, ...

by Sean Loo 24 August 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Additional Performances Confirmed For Singapore Grand Prix 2024

Joining the entertainment line-up for the Singapore Grand Prix 2024 are Thirty Seconds to Mars and Voice Of Baceprot. Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue will be giving fans a double treat with an additional performance too. So, what does this mean for fans? More than 100 hours of entertainment spread across three unforgettable days. We’ve already got OneRepublic, Lenny Kravitz, Disclosure (DJ), The Corrs, Kool & the Gang, Tones & I, BABYMONSTER, ...

by Sean Loo 21 August 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Review – Groovy Coupe

If you can’t quite wrap your head around the blobby look of the ID.4 GTX, then you might be enticed by the sleeker Volkswagen ID.5 GTX. It’s essentially the same vehicle under the skin, but with a more elegant, sloping coupe-like roofline that adds an extra touch of flair. The ID.5 seems like the stylish upgrade to the ID.4, akin to choosing a Smeg refrigerator. Of course, this approach isn’t unique to ...

by Sean Loo 19 August 2024

Featured, International, News

This Is The New Maserati GT2 Stradale

This is the big bad wolf variant of the MC20 - the new Maserati GT2 Stradale. It was unveiled on August 17 at the Monterey Car Week in California. The Maserati GT2 is designed for the brand’s return to GT racing, and it looks spectacular. With a higher than 320 km/h top speed, an increased output of 640hp, a 60kg weight reduction, and the ability to hit 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, ...

by Sean Loo 19 August 2024

Featured, International, News

Lamborghini Debuts New Hybrid Temerario

How do you follow up on one of the best Lamborghini supercars? Turn it up to eleven, and give it another fierce fighting bull name - Lamborghini Temerario. So here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the successor to the Huracán: the Lamborghini Temerario. Gone is the glorious, naturally aspirated V10, replaced by a battery, three electric motors, and a turbocharged V8. Oh, and they’ve also decided to focus on comfort. Yes, you ...

by Sean Loo 19 August 2024

Featured, International, News

Porsche Builds One-Off 993 911 Speedster

Luca Trazzi turned to the Sonderwunsch team at Porsche to create his 993-generation 911 Speedster and complete his Speedster collection. “At the start, I looked around but couldn’t find the car of my dreams. So, I decided to build it myself.” That iconic line from Ferry Porsche is something many of us can only fantasise. But for Milanese designer Luca Trazzi, it’s a mission he took to heart. A passionate Porsche enthusiast ...

by Sean Loo 18 August 2024

Featured, Local, News

You Can Now Buy The All-new Suzuki Swift In Singapore

It took a while, but the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift is now finally available for prospective customers. While it’s built on the same HEARTECT platform as its predecessor, this new Swift still remains perfectly compact for city living. Up front, the Swift now boasts a piano-black grille, flanked by sharp light signatures that bring a bit more attitude to its face. Out back, new three-dimensional tail lamps make for a slick, modern touch. 16-inch ...

by Sean Loo 18 August 2024

Featured, Local, News

You Can Now View The Tesla Cybertruck In Singapore

Interested folks can head down to Millenia Walk to catch the Tesla Cybertruck in person. Back in 2019, when Tesla first pulled the wraps off the Cybertruck, it was a moment when the automotive world split into two camps. You either liked it or hated it. What makes this futuristic marvel so captivating? Well, it looks like something straight out of a dystopian sci-fi flick. Sharp edges, a stainless-steel body that seems ...

by Sean Loo 18 August 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Range Rover PHEV Review – Silent Splendor

The new Range Rover PHEV makes you feel like a king on the roads, and also be “friendlier” to nature. Land Rover has always been a brand with a dual personality. On one hand, it’s the go-to for adventurers needing a vehicle capable of conquering the wildest terrains - think scaling rocky cliffs, fording rivers, or crossing the Sahara. On the other hand, it’s often spotted in the driveways of football stars ...

by Sean Loo 16 August 2024

Featured, Local, News

Audi Concludes Quattro Cup Singapore 2024

The 16th edition of the Audi Quattro Cup, the world's largest amateur golf tournament, made a return to Singapore yesterday at The Serapong course of Sentosa Golf Club. This renowned championship venue played host to a thrilling day of competition, where seasoned participants Don Chan and Dennis Peh clinched the top spot. Outperforming 67 two-player teams in an 18-hole showdown, the duo will now represent Singapore at the Audi Quattro Cup World ...