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 ...
Read MoreThe GT4 e-Performance showcases Porsche's futuristic vision for a no-holds-barred electric race car. Well, Singapore just had a visit from the future of racing. The star of the show? The Porsche GT4 e-Performance, a sneak peek into what the next generation of electric race cars could look like. And where did this glimpse into the future happen? None other than the Porsche NOW pop-up store at Guoco Tower. Now, before we dive ...
Read MoreThe new Polestar 3 is here, but don't just open your chequebooks just yet. Because it’s not for sale at the moment. Polestar Singapore has just given us a sneak peek into the future, and it's coming in the form of the Polestar 3 SUV. Now, this isn't just any run-of-the-mill SUV; it's Polestar's very first foray into the realm of high-performance luxury SUVs. I had my first glimpse of this back ...
Read MoreCOE 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 ...
Read MoreFifth 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 ...
Read MoreAptly named La Rose Noire and Amethyst, these special coachbuilt Droptails are truly elegant. Rolls-Royce constantly seeks to create personal and deeply meaningful luxury products that reflect the marque’s clients’ ambitions and personal codes of luxury. They are the definition of luxury after all. And Rolls-Royce’s unparalleled Bespoke capabilities is the true gem that enables clients to bring these desires to life through the commission of beautiful, handcrafted and truly individual Rolls-Royce ...
Read MoreThe Audi Quattro Cup, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament series, concluded an exciting 15th edition in Singapore yesterday. Trevor Rosmarin and Dominic Stekly, the dynamic duo of the day, emerged as the undisputed champions in a showdown that saw 56 teams vying for glory on that pristine 18-hole battlefield. Now, let me set the scene for you. The sun hanging just right in the azure sky, the scent of freshly cut ...
Read MoreBMW and AirConsole recently debuted a special BMW i5 that featured AirConsole on the main show floor at Gamescom. Ever had a situation where you were in your car, and desperately had to play a video game? No? Well, BMW has got you covered anyway. Picture this: You're cruising in your BMW or MINI, and suddenly, you're not just driving; you're in the hot seat, ready to tackle trivia questions that could ...
Read MoreFrom 1st September 2023, Shell is launching a series of adorable Pokémon dehumidifier plushies. These Pokémon dehumidifier plushies will be released individually from 1st September, 2023 (details below). Each will be priced at S$18.90, and are redeemable via the Shell Asia app. The dehumidifier plushies not only look cute, but can be used inside vehicles to absorb moisture and prevent mildew, keeping your surroundings clean and fresh smelling. They can be placed ...
Read MoreThe BYD Seal is set to launch in Singapore come 29 September 2023, and there will be a launch of the Seal at Changi Exhibition Centre. Vantage Automotive, the authorised distributor for BYD passenger vehicles in the sunny realm of Singapore, has just dropped a bombshell – the Seal is about to make a splash on September 29, 2023. Now, let's talk about this intriguing newcomer. The BYD Seal is an all-electric ...
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