The Jaguar Land Rover group wants to rebrand itself into four new subbrands, namely Range Rover, Discovery, Defender and Jaguar. Jaguar Land Rover has recently announced that it will now rebrand its name, being recognised henceforth as JLR. This rebranding aims to shift more focus onto the four subbrands it currently has in its arsenal. The four subbrands in question are Range Rover, Discovery, Defender and Jaguar. This change of strategy is all ...
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Borneo Motors, the official dealer for Toyota in Singapore, is introducing transparent prices across its sales channels for added peace of mind. As with any product or item you purchase in your life, the price point does play a lot in your eventual decision-making. This is true for cars too in Singapore, yet there are countless reasons why your car might be priced differently from the next customer. It could even ...
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The Honda Freed is an all-in-one compact family package for seven. Every time I approach a mini-MPV, regardless of make and model, I can't help but have one crucial thought in my head. Can this thing fit seven people in comfort? Being an owner of a full-sized MPV, I always have my doubts about smaller MPVs and their ability to deliver on their promises. Unfortunately, my scepticism is valid. For example, the ...
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The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class arrives with bolder looks and a technologically-savvy cabin. Mercedes-Benz has recently unveiled the new E-Class saloon, and its packing loads of tech and upgrades to stand toe-to-toe with the competition. With this new generation, its wheelbase has grown 22mm, and its bold new looks have some people sitting on the fence. I'm of course talking about the new taillights, which now meet in the middle to emphasise the width ...
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McLaren has recently revealed the all-new 750S, bringing on additional performance and tech upgrades. McLaren has recently lifted the covers off the all-new 750S, the next-in-line replacement for the best-selling 720S. Looks mostly the same, don’t they? While the new car is technically built upon its predecessor, McLaren claims that the incoming 750S is comprised of about 30 per cent new components. As its name suggests, the 750S is more powerful and ...
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A little more than a year ago, Maserati revealed the Grecale, the automaker's first compact SUV. Aimed squarely at the ever-popular SUV market, the Grecale was launched with three variants. At that time, the Italian marque promised to release an all-electric version of the SUV “in a year’s time”, and thankfully they kept that promise. At last week's Auto Shanghai 2023, Maserati revealed its first electric SUV — the Grecale Folgore. Fittingly, Folgore ...
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Borneo Motors Singapore, Lexus’ authorised car distributor, revealed the launch of the all-new RZ 450e, Lexus' first 100 per cent Battery EV (BEV). This is a significant milestone for Lexus, as it marks a new era for the ‘Lexus Electrified’ vision, moving Lexus towards its goal of a sustainable global society. The RZ retains all of the exquisite qualities of performance and craftsmanship that are distinctive to Lexus, down to the luxury, ...
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Cycle & Carriage (C&C), the authorised distributor for Citroen in Singapore, has recently announced a partnership that provides SingPost with 35 Citroën ë-Dispatch EV vans. This partnership is part of SingPost’s target to transition to an all-electric delivery fleet by 2026. C&C has also collaborated with other companies like FairPrice Group and Uniqlo Singapore in the past, supplying new Citroën electric vans for a wide range of business needs. On top of ...
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And it was more than just that ice cream fiasco. BMW made a strong showing at Auto Shanghai 2023 with a total of three world premieres, with the focus placed firmly on electrification and digitalisation. This is also the first time that only electrified new models from the brand were being exhibited at a show, with the star attractions being the all-electric BMW i7 M70 xDrive, the BMW XM Label Red, and ...
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Wearnes Automotive, the official dealership for Volvo in Singapore, is hosting a series of activities over the weekend to celebrate the Swedish brand’s 96th birthday. Taking place this weekend from 29th - 30th April, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at their Alexandra Road showroom, Volvo will be hosting a series of workshops to suit guests of all ages. For the young ones, a recycled car workshop enables them to create their very ...
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Nissan is doubling down on its electrification and connectivity approach, launching its new concept vehicles at Auto Shanghai 2023. Nissan went in big at the recent Auto Shanghai 2023, revealing a pair of EV concepts - the Max-Out convertible sports car, and the Arizon SUV.The Max-Out showcases what Nissan envisions performance EVs to be like in the future, while the Arizon is conceptualised to meet China’s diverse mobility needs. The hotly anticipated ...
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Seems like every auto manufacturer is celebrating an anniversary this year, and Bentley doesn’t want to be left out. Cue a one-off Bentley Continental GT. Porsche is celebrating 75 Years, Lamborghini is reining in their 60th. Now, Bentley wants to join in on the global festivities. The Bentley Continental GT is getting a cake for being 20 years in production. Yes, it’s already been 2 decades. This all started when a Cypress Green ...
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Premiering at the Milan Design Week, a trio of Huracán STO, Tecnica and EVO Spyder 60th Anniversary Editions took centre stage. Lamborghini is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a limited edition 60th Anniversary Editions Huracán run, which includes the STO, Huracán Tecnica and Huracán EVO Spyder. Only 60 units of each car will be produced, and all were unveiled on April 21 during an exclusive event as part of Milan Design ...
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The Toyota GR86 is less of a sports car and more of a love letter to car and driving enthusiasts. The automotive industry as we know it is now at an impasse. Gone are the days when screaming internal combustion engines were commonplace, now being silenced, literally, by the soulless whirrs of new-fangled electric technology. Electric cars can be extremely quick and efficient, but you just cannot replicate the mechanical symphony of ...
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At Auto Shanghai 2023, Lexus celebrated the world premiere of the all-new Lexus LM. Instead of bending to the industry and creating another SUV, Lexus’s new flagship limo-of-sorts is a proper MPV. Nice! The second-generation Lexus LM will be launched in over 60 countries worldwide, including for the first time in Europe and Lexus's home market of Japan. According to Lexus, the car is seen as “reinterpreting chauffeur-driven personal mobility”. I mean, it ...
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