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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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, ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
When Rolls-Royce unveiled the Spectre in 2022, it demonstrated that electrification and luxury were not opposing ideas, but rather natural companions. Four years on, the British marque has revealed the Spectre Series II, refining what was already one of the most significant Rolls-Royce models of the modern era. The updates may appear subtle, but as Sir Henry Royce famously observed, "Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing." The new Spectre ...
Read More
For decades, Hongqi has occupied a unique position within China's automotive landscape. Often regarded as the nation's most prestigious automotive marque, the brand has long been associated with state occasions, national heritage and a distinctly Chinese interpretation of luxury. Now, Hongqi is charting a new course beyond its home market. With the official opening of its Singapore showroom and the launch of its first right-hand-drive vehicles, the Chinese luxury manufacturer has selected Singapore ...
Read More
As the Singapore automotive industry undergoes one of its most significant transformations in history, Mercedes-Benz is preparing for one of the largest product offensives the company has ever undertaken. For Mercedes-Benz Singapore, the coming years will see a substantial expansion of both its combustion-engine and electric vehicle line-up, accompanied by new digital technologies, upgraded customer touchpoints and a renewed emphasis on ownership experiences. Leading this charge is Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez, President ...
Read More
Trust has always been one of the biggest hurdles facing advanced driver assistance systems. Most drivers are happy to let technology assist with parking or lane changes, but handing over more responsibility to a vehicle still requires a leap of faith. BYD believes the best way to earn that trust is by putting its money where its mouth is. The Chinese automotive giant has announced that it will provide Full Damage Coverage ...
Read More
Motul has announced its return as the official lubricant partner of Great Wall Motor (GWM) Factory Racing for the 2026 Taklimakan Rally in Xinjiang, China. The partnership marks the second consecutive year that the French lubricant specialist will support GWM's factory-backed campaign at what is widely regarded as one of the region's toughest motorsport challenges. For Motul, the rally serves as a real-world test bench for the company's high-performance lubricant technologies, while ...
Read More
After years of speculation, rumours, nervous debates in internet comment sections, and perhaps a few sleepless nights among traditionalists in Maranello, Ferrari has finally unveiled its first fully electric car. It's called the Luce, and whether you like the idea or not, it represents one of the biggest moments in Ferrari's modern history. Not because it's another fast Ferrari. Maranello has been building those for decades. This is significant because it asks ...
Read More
Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo Automotive has brought its highly anticipated Aurora to Singapore for the first time, offering an exclusive preview of the world's most powerful V12-engined hypercar. The showcase was hosted in collaboration with Wearnes Automotive, marking another step in Zenvo's global expansion efforts ahead of the model's production launch. While the Republic remains one of the world's most challenging markets in which to own a car, it also boasts a ...
Read More