Reserve overheating for flambé desserts, not your vehicle's engine. One of the last things that any driver wants is to be faced with an overheating engine. Putting aside inconvenience and loss-of-use, an overheating engine can quickly cause costs to spiral out of control if not attended to as quickly as possible. However, shtuff happens, so it's good to be prepared and know what to do if and when faced with such ...
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Freed-om once again! We're pretty sure that most of us at one point or another have traveled in a Honda Freed courtesy of one of the ride-hailing apps here in Singapore. Now, the Freed is about to re-enter Kah Motor's model line-up alongside mainstay Honda models like the City, Civic and Jazz. Interesting point to note - the first-generation Freed, which was made in Indonesia, was officially imported by Kah Motor, but ...
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Ostentatious Lexus badge combined with frugal appetite for fuel maketh the NX 350h. Sheldon had already reviewed this sports utility vehicle’s (SUV’s) “sportier sister”, the Lexus NX 350 F Sport, by the time this author managed to get his mingy mitts on the NX 350h’s steering wheel. The major difference between the two lies under-hood. While the NX 350 F Sport features a 2.4-litre turbocharged inline-4 with 275hp and 430Nm of ...
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After being baited by a sketch, we finally get to see what the new IONIQ 6 looks like, and take a peek under the hood. And to say it puts the 'six' in… 'sexy' would be an understatement. Geddit... okay, nevermind. Hyundai previously teased what its upcoming 'streamliner', the IONIQ 6 could look like, albeit in sketch. Well, now they've taken the covers off. 'Streamliner' indeed. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a ...
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This will be ŠKODA AUTO's 19th time in the TdF. This author has occasionally referred to his test-drives around our little red dot as Tour de Singapour, taking inspiration from the famous French bicycle race called Tour de France. Speaking of the latter, ŠKODA AUTO has been the official main and vehicle partner since 2004, and will once again be the main partner for the 19th time in 2022. To this end, ...
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The IONIQ 6 will be the next electric vehicle to feature in Hyundai's line-up. Before we dive into the IONIQ 6, let’s take a step back in time. In March 2020, Hyundai showed the world renderings of its Prophecy concept. Behold... Sleek ’n sexy lookin' thing, innit? Hyundai described it at the time as “Sensuous Sportiness” that “stripped away” complexity in favor of clean lines and minimalistic structures" as compared to 2019’s ...
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Audi A3 is now available in Singapore with a smaller engine in both its body styles. Do you fancy an Audi A3 but are balking at the currently over-$100K Category B COE? Since being introduced to Singapore last year, the A3 has only been available with a 148hp 1.5-litre engine, and we liked it very much when we drove it. The problem is, COE prices have exploded since that review, and ...
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For the first time, BMW's entry-level SUV SAV will be available as a fully electric vehicle in the iX1. How does a claimed range of 413 - 438km sound? Rapid DC charging at up to 130kW? All wrapped up in a compact Sports Activity Vehicle or SAV package which is now roomier than its predecessor? For the first time in its history BMW will be offering its entry-level X1 as an ...
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Third-generation BMW X1 offers more space and pace for the moolah. 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission? Check. 48-volt mild hybrid technology? Check. Turbocharged engines? Check. Like how it sounds so far? Let's have a gander at the third-generation BMW X1, said to hit our shores in early 2023, staring with some performance stats. At launch, two petrol engines will be on offer in the X1. The sDrive18i will feature a 3-cylinder 1.5-litre ...
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For this latest iteration of the Mercedes Class, CLS can only stand for one thing — Clearly Looking Sharp. When Mercedes-Benz first shocked the world with it's then brand-new model called CLS back in 2004, many dismissed the "4-door coupe" styling as mere frivolity that would not stand the test of time. Here we are, then, in 2022 — nearly 20 years later, and the CLS is still with us. ...
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The BMW 3 Series (or G20) gets a mid-cycle update for its upcoming international launch in July. The ubiquitous 3 Series has been famous worldwide as BMW's primary people-mover since 1975. Currently in it's seventh generation and codenamed G20, it's getting a mid-cycle refresh, or what BMW calls Life Cycle Impulse, or LCI. Outside The LCI G20 is set to come standard with full LED headlights, with adaptive LED headlights optionally available. The ...
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Electric drivetrains and 8k displays are just some of the highlights in the all-new flagship BMW 7 Series’ quest to be The Best Car in The World This article is brought to you by the number ‘7’. BMW's flagship luxo-barge, the 7 Series, is now in its seventh generation, codenamed G70 and, for the first time in its history, there will be an all-electric version called the i7. The pinnacle 7 Series ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV scoops three titles including Best Car In The World; Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota win other categories. If there were any doubt that the Koreans had the know-how to make world-beating cars, this should put the matter to rest. The Hyundai Ioniq 5, a retro-futuristic electric SUV, has just been awarded World Car of the Year 2022, in an announcement made during the New York International Auto ...
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The Audi e-tron GT ran rings around the competition at the 2022 World Car Awards, bringing in Audi's fifth World Performance Car Award. We're not surprised at all. In fact, we'd have been quite disappointed if the e-tron GT didn't win. At what's dubbed the "Oscars of the automotive world", Audi sent home the competition with a slap on the cheek wrist as the e-tron GT proved its worth, taking home ...
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3rd generation Qashqai brings more to the family. 'Qashqai' is a name familiar to most Singaporeans when talking about crossover SUVs. Now in its third generation from Nissan, official importer Tan Chong Motor Sales launched this Qashqai in Singapore on 14 April 2022. It comes with street cred right out of the box too. The Qashqai has already received two awards at The Motor Awards 2021 by News UK, picking up "The ...
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