The all-new BMW M2 with a manual gearbox reminds us of what we’ll be missing while simultaneously showing us what to expect SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: The all-new BMW M2 may be positioned as the ‘baby’ M, the smaller, perhaps even lesser sibling to the M3 sedan and M4 coupe that it shoes its engine with. This M2 might be 50hp down from the Competition variants of the latter pair, but 460hp in ...
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The BMW XM is M division's take on what a go-anywhere performance plug-in hybrid should be BMW M’s first standalone model since the iconic M1 can do everything, and go everywhere, all at once. You would expect it to, for the best part of $1 million… It may be scarcely believable, but the car tested here is actually only the second time in BMW M’s history that is developed and built as ...
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A drive from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles shows why plug-in hybrids like the BMW 330e still make sense in a growing EV world. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are undoubtedly the future for the automobile – at least for the next decade anyways, until governments and manufacturers come around to e-fuels… However until then, if or when, the car industry is firmly committed to producing EVs. Like everyone else, I’m all for anything ...
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New styling, better fuel efficiency, improved features and a noticeable improvement in quality makes the (literally) evergreen Subaru Forester more relevant than ever Has the horsepower arms race ended yet? If cars like the car tested here are anything to go by, Subaru could well be at the leading edge of a new movement. Yet, the surprise is that it might not be a bad thing. The Subaru Forester e-Boxer 2.0i-S ...
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The multi-faceted Golden State proved to be the perfect setting to put Land Rover’s most versatile SUV through its paces. If you’ve never been to the United States, California would be a good place to start your American experience. While many first-timers might gravitate to the adrenalin-filled joy rides that Southern California is known for; Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood – you get the idea… Northern California however, offers a more nuanced ...
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The second official BMW dealer in Singapore, Eurokars Auto, opens its doors this week at 11 Leng Kee Road BMW begins a new chapter in Singapore with the opening of its second official dealer, Eurokars Auto Pte Ltd. The new showroom on 11 Leng Kee Road began operations on 1 October and offers the full range of BMW models including those from the electric i and high performance M sub-brands. The newly ...
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An oil change and engine rejuvenation can literally roll back the years on a high-mileage car to make it drive like new Engine oil is one of the most overlooked, yet vital components for any Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) car. Like blood circulating throughout your body, the engine oil lubricates the moving parts and prevents bits of metal from rubbing against each other until there’s nothing left but a heap of ...
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Local and regional start-ups are set to get a boost from co-pace, which opens up access to the resources of Continental and its connections with car manufacturers Start-ups from Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region can look forward to more help from Continental as well as Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG). The collaboration resulted in the launch of co-pace, a start-up organization of Continental which opened its Singapore office on 19 July 2022. The local ...
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The multi-faceted Golden State proved to the be perfect setting to put Land Rover’s most versatile SUV through its paces. If you’ve never been to the United States, California would be a good place to start your American experience. Many first-timers might gravitate to the adrenaline-filled joy rides that Southern California is known for; Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood – you get the idea… With such varied terrain and weather conditions, perhaps ...
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If space is the biggest priority in an MPV, then all hail Staria, the new King of the Road It has been said that you can never be too rich or too thin. By this extension, could you have a car with too much power or interior space? Arguably, the only time that anyone were to answer “yes” is when a lack of road starts to impede the full appreciation of ...
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16th generation Toyota Crown to be sold globally in four body styles starting from Autumn 2022 in Japan TOKYO, Japan – After 67 years, Toyota’s flagship sedan, the Crown has been reinvented as a crossover, SUV coupe, sedan and SUV simultaneously. The adage: “Go big or go home,” seems to be the order of the day when the company’s President and CEO, Akio Toyoda challenged his development team when they showed ...
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The perennial SUV is now available as a petrol-electric hybrid, but it’s biggest competitor may come from within… Read on to find out what we thought of the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. The Toyota RAV4 has gone from a quirky niche model that first appeared in mid-90s to a core model in the Japanese automaker’s lineup. Back then the RAV4 was part of a new generation of ‘soft roaders’ that included the ...
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Singapore customers will be able to choose between two dealerships — Eurokars Auto and Performance Motors — where they can buy their BMW cars from 1 October 2022. BMW is set to expand its footprint in Singapore by appointing a second official dealer. Eurokars Auto Pte Ltd will join Performance Motors Ltd (PML), which has been the sole dealer for the German brand for more than 40 years. Any suggestion that the ...
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Some timely updates and upgrades to the X3 are set to keep one of the brand’s best-sellers at the top of its game. Remember ‘yuppies’? In the 1980s, Young Professional People – hence the ‘yup’ part – were the disruptors of society. Buoyed by confidence, success and easily attained credit, they lived in a Material World where they identified with new forms of luxury to express themselves. The cars they drove were ...
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The second-generation NX 350 mid-sized SUV from Lexus is stylish and capable. However, not everything is as it seems… First of all, let’s clarify the biggest detail about the all-new Lexus NX 350 F Sport tested here. Despite the number in its moniker, this Sport Utlity Vehicle (SUV) DOES NOT have a 3.5-litre V6 under its bonnet. Instead, it is powered by a 2,393cc turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder unit. In case you were ...
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