Fancy going on a 5,500km rally-prepared Porsche Safari? You’ll need EUR 66,900 and 19 days in June 2025. Here’s one for the bucket list. Driving across Africa in a rally-spec Porsche 911. To do this previously, you might have needed to be named Walter Röhrl or be funded by a tobacco giant, or even both… Fortunately, such an adventure is now possible for us mere mortals to experience first-hand. Thanks to operators ...
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ERP 2.0 OBU received an over-the-air update on April 19 that added an override button that saves drivers the hassle of reaching over to remove their Cashcards. Just like that, a new icon appears on the screens of vehicles equipped with the next-generation ERP 2.0 On-Board Units (OBU) across Singapore that addresses one of the most common complaints about the controversial new device that will be fitted into all new ...
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We put the controversial next-gen IU through it paces. Here’s what you can expect…
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Entry to Lexus ownership now begins with the LBX. Will this hybrid compact crossover lure customers away from the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz?
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Get ready for a touch of class when your next ride features a transparent crystal infotainment display. At the Consumner Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas this month, Continental Automotive unveiled the world’s first near-transparent car infotainment display by Swarovski Crystal. This 10-inch premium automotive display is fully embedded in a clear crystal housing that opens up new possibilities to integrate minimalist styling with the latest features in luxury cars. ...
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An All Round Training (ART) session allowed us to experience some of the best technologies from Subaru that make its cars feel special. So you’re shopping for a car but don’t want to break the bank in doing so. The sensible thing to do would be to browse the myriad Korean or Japanese brands that represent reliability and affordability in equal measure. In some cases, even a modicum of style. However, with ...
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Newly launched virtual personal car shopper, MrChia.sg promises to take the hassle out of car buying. Officially launched at the Singapore Motorshow 2024, which runs until Sunday, 14 January, MrChia.sg may just be the most convenient way to buy your next car. Essentially a virtual version of the ‘Uncle’ everyone goes to for car advice, MrChia.sg turns car shopping into a pleasant experience by making it a breeze to find the ...
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The Lotus Emira is the last ICE sports car from Lotus, but the brand has also gone all out to make it the best. Having driven various iterations of Elises and Exiges over the last 25 years or so, there was never any doubt about how wonderfully pure the driving experience was. However, it always seemed to be at the expense of comfort, practicality, convenience, and, crucially, quality. Every time I got ...
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Longest-serving CEO of the British luxury car maker since Claude Johnson to step down at the end of November. In today’s fast-paced coroporate world, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) tend not to hang around for very long. So, it is remarkable when one has managed to helm a company such as Rolls-Royce as long as Torsten Müller has. Mr Müller, 63 is set to retire at the end of November after 14 ...
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COE prices show no signs of slowing down. Sheldon Trollope thinks reintroducing Q-plates could be a way to make car ownership more equitable for Singaporeans. Another COE bidding round, another record high. There seems to be no sign of Certificate Of Entitlement (COE) prices letting up. Even when the Land Transport Authority (LTA) increased the quota by 1,025 cars, it did little to curb the upward trend. Yesterday, COE premiums soared to ...
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There’s only one answer when you’re asked to spend an afternoon test-driving the latest range of BMW models back to back… The car industry moves at such a rapid rate that it doesn’t take long before an entire range changes right below your nose. After being away for the first half of the year due an overseas posting, the opportunity to be reacquainted with the latest range of BMW models proved ...
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The all-new Suzuki S-Cross is an interesting combination of the latest tech with old-school charm. (updated: 21 August 2023) When you’re of a certain vintage, it is natural to grow nostalgic about the cars of yesteryear. We usually remember them to be better to drive than the cars of today. The reality, however, is debatable. While the simpler mechanicals might make for a more unfiltered driving experience, the truth is, creature comforts like ...
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As an entry EV model, this little hatchback ticks all the right boxes. (updated: 18 August 2023) If you want to see how far and fast China-made Electric Vehicles (EVs) have improved, there is no better example today than the BYD Dolphin tested here. Barely a COE cycle ago, the e6 was the BYD’s first foray into the passenger car EV market, and you literally had to be paid to drive one. This ...
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Komoco announces that its two latest Hyundai models are just the first of an aggressive product launch schedule. “A new model every quarter over the next two years,” was declared during the address to the media at the local launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and preview of the Hyundai Kona Hybrid at the showroom of official dealer, Komoco Motors. If the two new models unveiled on 14 July are anything to ...
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The Alphard-sized EV promises premium comfort and features. Electric Vehicles (EVs) now seem to come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you want an EV that seats more than five occupants, your options are pretty much limited to models built on commercial van platforms. Examples include the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300, and the Opel Zafira-e Life. Those accustomed to the car-like drivability of Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) such as the Honda Odyssey or ...
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