2023 BMW X7: Getting a Life Cycle Impulse

BMW X7, the brand's flagship SAV, receives new styling updates and will be launched internationally in August. Say 'Spartanburg' and one is likely to think 'Germany.' However, Spartanburg, South Carolina is where BMW builds its X7. And it's out of Spartanburg that BMW's refreshed X7 is set to emerge into this world. X7 M60i xDrive (left), xDrive40i (right) Car manufacturers usually update their models midway through their lifecycle. BMW calls this refresh "Life ...

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CARS, COFFEE, AND CONVERSATION WITH A SUSTAINABLE TWIST: Mercedes-Benz Concept Store Opens at Great World Singapore

Automotive giants Mercedes-Benz opens its first concept store in Singapore with sustainability at front and centre stage. Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in recent times, and while many conversations happen in isolation, oftentimes these discussions can be made even more meaningful in conducive environments. To that end, Mercedes-Benz, in partnership with authorised dealer Cycle & Carriage is curating an evolving space dedicated to fuelling dialogue on a more sustainable future. ...

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2022 AUDI Q3 AND Q3 SPORTBACK: Now available in Singapore

Two flavours of the Audi Q3 to suit your everyday compact SUV needs. Audi is expanding their range in Singapore with the launch of the facelifted second-generation Q3 and Q3 Sportback as special editions, with a new 2-litre TFSI engine mated to Audi's famous quattro all-wheel drive system. This 2-litre turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine makes 190hp and 320Nm of torque, and drive is sent to all four wheels through Audi’s S tronic ...

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BMW i4 arrives in Singapore

The first four-door EV from BMW sets the brand on a direct course with the Tesla Model 3 in its sights. BMW’s EV offensive finds another gear with the launch of the first-ever i4 today. Although it has four doors, the Bavarian automaker calls its latest car a ‘Gran Coupe’ — alluding to the sporty lines of a 4 Series Coupe combined with the practicality of a sedan and the comfort ...

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BMW 2 SERIES: The most important Beemers in Singapore

They’re neither the cheapest nor the most advanced BMW models, but the new 2 Series compact MPV and coupe are vital for the brand. Here’s why. The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and 2 Series Coupe have just arrived in Singapore, joining the 2 Series Gran Coupe which has been on sale here since 2020. With that, the 2 Series family, as well as BMW's entire compact model lineup, is ...

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VW ID BUZZ: A reborn hippie van for the electric age

The iconic Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus (now cleverly named the VW ID Buzz) returns as a modern electric MPV and commercial van. It seems like it’s been a lifetime in the making, but the wait is finally over. The Type 2, Kombi, Microbus, Transporter, Bulli; call it whatever you want, but after plenty of hiccups and false starts, a new Volkswagen Bus has arrived. And it’s called… the ID Buzz. (Because ...

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TOUCH OF BRASS: MINI One Frozen Brass Edition now available in Singapore

MINI experiments with matte brass accents in place of chrome for a run of MINI One 3-Door and 5-Door models. The MINI One may be the entry range to the brand, this hasn’t stopped the British carmaker from adding a dash of style and customisation. Exclusively available in 3-Door and 5-Door variants, the MINI One Frozen Brass Edition is apparently inspired by brass work found in various forms of art, especially from ...

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CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE: Kia EV6 wins Car of the Year 2022

Electric crossover takes the gong ahead of an almost all-EV final shortlist. What’s the best car in the world? For 2022 at least, that’ll be the Kia EV6, according to the judges at the European Car of the Year awards. The electric premium crossover scored a total of 279 points, fending off a shortlist that was almost entirely comprised of pure EVs, a clear indication of the direction the automotive industry is ...

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ELECTRIFIED AND TINGLING: Alfa Romeo Tonale launch

Setting the 'tonale' for the future, the Alfa Romeo Tonale's arrival in Singapore geared for Q4 2022. Alfa Romeo is a company any petrolhead wants to love, but in recent years has not been performing its best. The rear-wheel drive Giulia saloon and Stelvio SUV, launched in 2015 and 2016 respectively, were meant to start a renaissance of sorts for the brand, but despite a warm reception from enthusiasts and the ...

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