Sean Loo, Author at AutoApp

by Sean Loo 17 July 2023

Lotus Emira 4-Cylinder Makes Its Debut At Goodwood Festival Of Speed

The Lotus Emira quickly established itself as a competent Lotus sports car, and now the range is expanding with the addition of a four-cylinder powertrain. Incorporating cutting-edge technologies to offer outstanding performance and impressive efficiency, this turbocharged 2.0-litre unit is based on the current world's most powerful four-cylinder engine in production. The Emira First Edition, equipped with this engine, has been further developed by Lotus with new intake and exhaust systems, along ...

by Sean Loo 16 July 2023

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

Road Tripping – Off the beaten path In Johor with Land Rover Defenders

Mix Land Rover Defenders and roads that aren’t made from concrete, and you get an eclectic road trip that soaks in unorthodox views. When you think of Singaporeans going to Johor Bahru (JB), one might imagine indulging in the great food offerings there or unwinding with a massage. All whilst thinking about what strategy one might employ in order to fill up your vehicle with the most amount of fuel possible. Hence, ...

by Sean Loo 10 July 2023

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

MG 4 Trophy – Value-Pack Fun

With sleek styling, fun-to-drive characteristics and practical efficiency, could the MG 4 be the affordable, all-electric car buyers have been wishing for? MG is on the rise lately, bringing in a medley of vehicles that satisfy customers’ needs whilst on a tight budget. But, their existing range, while practical, doesn’t accentuate the word ‘fun’. Well, they’ve heard, went to the drawing board, and out comes this - the MG 4. An EV ...

by Sean Loo 7 July 2023

Featured, Motorsports

Win An Exclusive Alfa Romeo Formula 1 Team experience For The Singapore GP

Want to catch all of the Formula 1 action up close and personal? Alfa Romeo might have your answer with a Formula 1 Team experience. Calling all Formula 1 fans! Do you want some tickets to catch the action up close? Well, Capella Auto is giving away an exclusive Alfa Romeo Formula 1 Team experience at the upcoming Singapore GP taking place from 15 - 17 September 2023. The catch? It would ...

by Sean Loo 7 July 2023

Featured, Local, News

First Look – Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC+ Final Edition

Now’s your last chance to get Mercedes-Benz’s legendary V8 engine without any electrical assistance - and it lives inside the E63 S 4MATIC+ Final Edition. Mercedes-AMG is bidding farewell to its V8 biturbo powertrain with a bang. And what a grand farewell it is, as it’s being ushered out in the E63 4MATIC+ Final Edition. Imagine having the privilege of owning a car with an engine crafted with the utmost care and ...

by Sean Loo 7 July 2023

Featured, Local, News

First Look – BYD Dolphin Launches In Singapore

The BYD Dolphin brings added cuteness to the EV world, alongside competitive pricing. The BYD Dolphin recently made a splash at Waterway Point, debuting as the brand’s newest EV. The Dolphin is positioned as the perfect entry-level electric vehicle for young couples and families. With its sleek design and practicality, the Dolphin aims to capture the hearts of those seeking an electric ride to complement their lifestyle. Under the hood, the Dolphin packs ...

by Sean Loo 5 July 2023

Featured, Local, News

First Drive – Škoda Enyaq

The Škoda Enyaq isn’t just a re-skinned Volkswagen ID.4; it’s much more than that. If you’ve read our Volkswagen ID.4 first drive article, I won’t blame you for thinking that Škoda's first dedicated EV, the Enyaq, is nothing more than a Volkswagen ID.4 in a different suit. And you’re not wrong either. Both are built on Volkswagen's MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) platform and use the exact same electric powertrain. Think of ...

by Sean Loo 5 July 2023

Featured, Local, News

First Drive – Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.4 GTX

The new electric kid on the Volkswagen block is here, but does the ID.4 impress? The Volkswagen ID.4 is the latest addition to the VAG family, built upon the new Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform. It won’t go on sale till Q1 of 2024, but Volkswagen Group Singapore has kindly allowed me to have a sneak peek. There were two ID.4 models on test that morning - the regular skimmed milk ...

by Sean Loo 3 July 2023

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

On The Ground: Harley-Davidson Dirt Road & Track 2023

This year’s rendition of the Harley-Davidson Dirt, Road & Track experience is a conglomerate of thumping engines, loud exhausts, and smiles all around. When you think of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, what do you picture? I’m pretty sure the majority of you will think of large cruisers rolling along against a picturesque backdrop, with good-looking guys and gals dressed in leather and denim apparel. Performance? Not the first word that comes to mind. Style? ...

by Sean Loo 1 July 2023

Featured, Local, News

Go For 100% With Shell V-Power

Fill up with the new and improved Shell V-Power, and stand a chance to snag amazing vouchers and deals. Shell has recently launched its new V-Power formula, and it's packing tons of new benefits. The performance formula now boasts new-generation deposit-targeting technology, which Shell claims has three times more cleaning and protection molecules. What does this translate to? Well, it not only removes 100% of performance-robbing deposits found within your vehicle's ...

by Sean Loo 1 July 2023

Latest Cars, Reviews

Mercedes-Benz GLC300e PHEV – Yin Yang

The all-new Mercedes GLC300e is a petrol-electric fusion that can ease prospective owners into adopting an EV lifestyle. With tightening government laws and the never-ending pursuit of greener technologies, going electric seems to be the foreseeable way forwards. There are lots of reasons to like EVs - they are generally quieter, more responsive off the line and are less pollutive to thy neighbour. But there are still teething troubles in the quest ...

by Sean Loo 29 June 2023

Featured, International, News

BMW Motorrad celebrates one-millionth GS Boxer Engine

Plus a world premiere of the new BMW R 1300 GS on 28 September 2023 at BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin. On the 21st of June 2023, history was made at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau. The 1,000,000th GS motorcycle equipped with a boxer engine gracefully rolled off the production line, and it was the BMW R 1250 GS. Berlin has been the birthplace of BMW motorcycles since 1969, and the ...

by Sean Loo 29 June 2023

Featured, International, News

Maserati Partners David Beckham For Fuoriserie Essentials Collection

Maserati has introduced the Fuoriserie Essentials, an exquisite collection of vehicles crafted in collaboration with influential tastemakers and trusted associates of the renowned Trident brand. And who better to kick off this groundbreaking initiative than David Beckham himself? As a football legend, style visionary, and global brand ambassador, Beckham has long been an admirer of Maserati classics. Now, he has infused his personal style into these automotive creations, inspiring them to unleash ...

by Sean Loo 29 June 2023

Featured, Local, News

BMW World of Golf 2023 Commences in Singapore

Three esteemed winners will go on to represent Team Singapore at the 2024 World Final in South Africa. BMW Asia has recently kicked off this year’s rendition of BMW World of Golf, the largest BMW golf series in Singapore. Known globally as the BMW Golf Cup, it is by far the largest international tournament series targeted at amateur golfers. More than 10,000 golfers come from Germany alone, and they fiercely compete for ...

by Sean Loo 28 June 2023

Featured, Local, News

The New Volkswagen Tiguan Is On The Way To Singapore

The new Volkswagen Tiguan is expected to arrive in Q1 of 2024. Volkswagen is revving up its engines to add to the impressive number of Tiguan owners worldwide, currently standing at over 7.4 million. As the German automaker prepares for the official launch of the third-generation Tiguan later this year, they are teasing us with some exciting details about the upcoming model. The new Tiguan will be built on Volkswagen's modular transverse ...