Ford Ranger combines commercial commuting with premium features. First off, its full name is the Ford Ranger 2.0A Turbo 4X4 Double Cab. For brevity's sake, we'll just call it 'Ranger' from now on. Having ridden shotgun in a few pickups, this was my first foray into the premium side of things, not to mention driving one. Also, having seen how Americans enjoy snapping up the Ford F-150, and our Malaysian kinship the ...
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Fifth generation MINI features two EVs in Munich. Street go-karting is now going electric, thanks to a relentless push by MINI toward electrification of its entire model range. Two models, the Cooper and Countryman, were on display at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich. Let's start first with the Cooper, which is no longer an engine specification. Moving forwards, 'Cooper' will refer to all MINI three-door and five-door models as well ...
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Passengers get to ride on Cloud 9 with the MIFA 9. The MAXUS MIFA 9 is SAIC Motor's first export model out of China. Interesting, then, that a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was chosen to represent the company's maiden overseas foray - probably due in no small part to the success of the likes of Toyota's upmarket Alphard and Velfire MPVs. There's only one realistic electric vehicle (EV) MPV competitor in Singapore's ...
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EQS SUV launched at Crafted for the Future: The Mercedes-Benz Showcase at Raffles City Shopping Centre. 'Twas at Mercedes-Benz's pop-up space at #01-01 Raffles City Shopping Centre called Crafted for the Future: The Mercedes-Benz Showcase that the new EQS SUV was launched. This electric vehicle (EV) also sees the convergence of luxury, technology and sustainability. Visitors can experience the EQS SUV and check out the sustainability-focused installations composed of upcycled auto ...
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The DBX makes a strong statement while standing still and on the move. It's no secret that I've been lusting after a test drive of the Aston Martin DBX since 2019, and with good reason. You know the saying "better late than never"? Yup. That opportunity has finally arrived in 2023. The world of uber luxury Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) is an interesting and varied one. For those who crave the last ...
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Bentayga EWB Mulliner brings more space and luxury to sir and ma'am. No, seriously, it's just easier to refer to the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Mulliner as the Bentayga EWB Mulliner. Bentley says that "the flagship Bentayga EWB Mulliner offers more cabin space than any comparable luxury competitor and its bespoke enhancements make every journey an occasion to be savoured, equally as special from the driver’s seat or the expansive rear cabin, ...
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Moterey Car Week attendees got a glimpse into Lamborghini's electric future with the Lanzador. Monterey Car week saw Lamborghini unveil its Lanzador concept which the Sant'Agata Bolognese firm calls "a high ground-clearance GT with 2+2 seats..." Alrightey then! The Lanzador concept points toward a series model that will be built from 2028 onwards. Electrified, of course. This follows in the footsteps of the V12 plug-in hybrid Revuelto, and is in sync with ...
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Pickup truck enthusiasts rejoice for the Ranger Raptor cometh! $195,888 without COE, accurate at the time of this article. That's what the next-gen Ranger Raptor costs in Singapore. Desire a perfect balance of power and versatility in your commercial vehicle? Read on. This Ranger Raptor sports a two-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, putting down 206hp at 3,750rpm and 500Nm of torque at 1,750-2,000rpm through a ten-speed automatic gearbox with switchable four-wheel drive and ...
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Omichannel customer platform also launched for Toyota customers. The opening of Inchcape Singapore's fully-renovated Toyota showroom and service centre at 33 Leng Kee Road also saw the introduction of Omnichannel, a customer platform that allows Toyota's potential customers to configure and order their new cars online, or at the showroom, or a combination of both. One can call it a holistic and seamless end-to-end phy-gital customer journey. "Our Omnichannel platform together with ...
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Longer, larger, more spacious and looks more muscular. This fifth generation Hyundai Santa Fe has debuted with an "Open for More" concept that sees it grow meaningfully in size, and has its transformation centred around its new wide tailgate. The idea here with the larger tailgate opening is that the boot area of your family's Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) goes from mere load lugging to becoming an open terrace in the great ...
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Accessible rides are now available for seniors, thanks to Inchcape Singapore. Inchcape Singapore, local distributor of Toyota, Suzuki, Lexus, and Hino vehicles, has sponsored the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) for a Toyota Hiace van to Geylang East Home for the Aged (GEHA), a charity organization dedicated to providing essential care and support to the elderly in Singapore. Charitable organizations such as GEHA face challenges in acquiring COEs relating to transporting seniors ...
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A number of models feature in the 2024 Fairlady Z line-up. This current seventh-generation RZ34 Fairlady Z has been around since 2022, and Nissan has freshened things up with the 2024 model year. Let's kick things off with some spice. The Fairlady Z NISMO's front grille, front and rear bumpers, fender mouldings, side sill protectors, rear spoiler, and rear LED fog lamps are NISMO exclusive and serve to increase downforce while improving ...
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BMW's electric four-door coupe is eye-catching and exciting. Think of this BMW i4 as an electric 4 Series four-door coupé and BMW's tagline "the first-ever fully-electric Gran Coupé" makes sense. What you see here is the "entry-level" model called eDrive35, with the i4 M50 sitting above it. So, what does this i4 Gran Coupé (GC in short from now on) compete with in the Singapore market? Nothing. Nothing from Audi and Mercedes-Benz. ...
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Avoid these roads! National Day 2023 is right around the corner, and that means road closures galore around the Marina Bay area. These are the road closures from 9th August (2AM) to 10th August (2AM) 1. The carriageway of Fullerton Road in the direction of Esplanade Drive (between lamp post 5 and Esplanade Drive)2. The carriageway of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Guillemard Road (between Stamford Road and Bras Basah Road)3. Connaught ...
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Vans can be brisk and lively too. I realize the irony of someone named 'Vivek' writing an article with its title containing the word 'Vivace', but just... just.. just run with it for now okay? Electric vans are becoming more commonplace on our streets today, and with good reason. Take the Opel Vivaro-e for example. It's quiet, comfortable and peppy. More on the pep later on. The Vivaro-e's closest competitor is the ...
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