Practical family solution with the Defender 110 while being able to mimic a mountain goat. Since 2020 when the L663 Defender was launched, I'd been keen to have a go. Land Rover had completely reworked the Defender to where it could still handle the rough stuff, but added creature comforts in the process - a far cry from the raw and raucous classic Defenders of yore which, no doubt, had purists ...
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The EQE SUV range starts with the EQE 300, and AMG variants are due to arrive later. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV was launched in Singapore on Tuesday, 14 November 2023. Featuring a more compact 3030mm length than its EQS SUV sibling and a wheelbase that's 90mm shorter, the EQE SUV is perfectly positioned to be daily driven on our urban streets. "As we work towards being ready to go all-electric in Singapore ...
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The R 18 B sure knows how to charm its way into one's heart despite its size. Coming away from my first cruiser experience recently, I was keen to have a go at BMW Motorrad's offering. The time came to meet the bike, and my initial internal reaction was, "ohhhh.... s**t..." Then the sweats started. Although having been informed ahead of time that the R 18 B would be the bike on ...
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Only 25 lucky owners will get their hands on the solar eclipse-inspired Black Badge Ghost Ekleipsis. Total solar eclipses have long been events rich with stories from oral traditions behind them. From a dragon or snake in the sky eating the Sun to angry quarrelling Gods inflicting damage on each other, the occasion where Sol is fully obscured by Luna leaving a ring of fire visible to those in the umbra ...
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Bikes to be ogled at and deals to be made at National Bikers Weekend. National Bikers Weekend is back for 2023 from 10.30AM to 9.30PM Friday 13 October to Sunday 15 October at D'Marquee @ Downtown East and admission is free! Here's what we saw during our walk-around. From the Royal Enfield Scram 411 to CFMoto MT and CL-X bikes, the carpark tentage is a good place to get an idea of ...
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The Mercedes-Benz GLE is here for your family's long distance journeys. With 48-volt mild hybrid technology and 4MATIC all-wheel drive, Mercedes-Benz has launched the refreshed GLE SUV in Singapore, with the Coupe to follow soon. Right off the bat, the GLE 450 4MATIC AMG Line SUV will be available from $577,888 with COE (price accurate at the time of article), with the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ in both SUV and Coupe guise ...
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Aston Martin's 110th anniversary celebration is about to happen in November 2023. 2023 marks 110 years since founder Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford officially formed the partnership that went on to create the first Aston Martin car, igniting more than a century of ultra-luxury high performance sports cars, cutting-edge innovation, and high-octane racing success. Celebrating this momentous achievement is Aston Martin Arcadia, which will feature 110 of the most unique and prized ...
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R 1300 GS shows why it is still THE go-to adventure bike Some four decades ago, BMW Motorrad established the touring-enduro segment with the R 80 G/S. Fast forward to today and we find an almost completely new design for the R 1300 GS which shaves 12kg off its predecessor. The legendary two-cylinder boxer engine is once again found here. At 1,300cc capacity, it produces 145hp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm of torque ...
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The Volkswagen Caddy can lug your cargo around while putting in a surprising turn of acceleration and fuel economy. Around the mid-2000s, it was possible for private buyers to own panel vans without the need for company registration. At that time, there were many who sprung for just such an option, with the Volkswagen Caddy being among the more popular choices. A couple of car-enthusiast friends got themselves Volkswagen Caddys, and ...
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This is the first time the seven-seater Lexus LM is available in Singapore. On Friday 6 October 2023, the new Lexus LM was launched at the Lexus Boutique at 33 Leng Kee Road. Also newly introduced was the Lexus VIP Lounge. Ng Khee Siong, Interim Managing Director of Inchcape Singapore, said, "From the very onset, the Inchcape Singapore team has been wholeheartedly dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for all our valued customers." "This ...
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The Softail Standard captures the essence of classic Harley-Davidson while being approachable. Man As collection day loomed, I found myself sweating more than usual. No, this wasn't just hyperhidrosis. For context, my own bike, a KTM Duke 390, is essentially a featherweight 171kg Class 2B bike powered by a 373cc Class 2A engine. The last time I'd ridden a "big bike" was during my Class 2 Traffic Police or TP test at Bukit ...
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Roadster M 1000 R and racing-homologated M 1000 RR superbike are now yours for the taking - if you dare. On 23rd September 2003, BMW Motorrad launched the M 1000 R roadster and M 1000 RR racing-homologated superbike at Handlebar at Gillman Barracks. Folks, this was a sight to behold, with many bike enthusiasts, including those from the BMW bike community, turning up to grace the event. Let's start first with the ...
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First-class travel with the Vellfire on-road en route to first-class travel in the air. I wasn't kidding about the 'first-class' bit folks. The Toyota Vellfire launch event was themed with first-class travel in mind, complete with boarding gate, cabin crew and customised luggage tags in a font colour and script of one's choosing. Then came the main event where the new Vellfire rolled in out of the clouds. This is one imposing-looking ...
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The eDeliver 9 electric van is now available for purchase. Need a high-top panel van to cart taller, more bulky cargo around while going fully electric? Well, Maxus has you covered there with the eDeliver 9 fully-electric van, now available for purchase through authorised dealer Cycle & Carriage. Both rear doors of this electric van swing open 180-degrees to reveal a cargo compartment of 9.7 cubic metres that's capable of hauling 1,000kg ...
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Higher-riding Century brings Japanese-style chauffeured luxury to captains of industry. Back in the 1960s, Toyota was looking to break the domination of Western luxury brands in the Japanese domestic chauffeur-driven car market. The Century was the result in 1967, and has been favoured by captains of industry in the Land of the Rising Sun ever since, powered initially by a V8, then a V12 for the second generation, and a hybrid ...
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