The BMW i5 Touring merges luxury, performance, and practicality in a unique, all-electric package. But in today’s challenging car market, can this sleek EV justify its premium price? The all-electric BMW i5 Touring is a bold statement on wheels. As someone who’s always had a soft spot for wagons (yes, we do exist), I was eager to see how BMW would bring the executive estate into the electric age. When I first ...
Read More70-odd years of perfecting a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car format that shouldn’t work as well as it does, and out comes a true masterpiece like the Porsche 911 Carrera T. When car enthusiasts gather to discuss their favourite sports cars, it doesn't take long before one name inevitably surfaces, the Porsche 911. This icon, which made its debut back in 1963, has managed to carve out a permanent spot in the upper ...
Read MoreFor a compact crossover, the Volvo EX30 punches well above its weight. Volvo’s lineup is a showcase of SUVs these days, and their most compact offering now is the EX30. It's new and all-electric, which is perfect considering Volvo’s commitment to going fully electric by 2030. The EX30 shares its platform with the Smart #1 and Zeekr X, thanks to Volvo’s parent company, Geely. But while the bones may be the same, ...
Read MoreWhen you think of Lamborghini, the mind conjures images of wild supercars with scissor doors, extreme designs, and ear-splitting exhaust notes. Not something like the Lamborghini Urus S. So, when Lamborghini decided to venture into the world of SUVs, the idea sounded... strange. But then the Lamborghini Urus was born, a 2.2-tonne, five-door behemoth that promised to carry the raging bull’s DNA into uncharted territory. And if you're wondering whether this SUV ...
Read MoreThe world of electric cars is moving fast, and the Lotus Emeya is keeping pace with the best of them. When you think of Lotus, it’s all about lightweight handling and nimble sports cars, right? Well, the Emeya wants to change that narrative. This is the second all-electric offering from Lotus in this new era under the Geely umbrella, and it was designed specifically to shake up the luxury EV market, positioning ...
Read MoreThe Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition remains one of the top convertible sports cars on the market. Arguably the world’s favourite roadster since its 1996 debut, the Porsche Boxster is loved by fans worldwide. If you didn’t think of the 911 first whenever the name Porsche is mentioned, chances are your brain probably visualised the Boxster (or its coupe Cayman twin) instead. This is a fourth-generation model, and it's really getting on ...
Read MoreThe Zeekr X makes a good first impression and is priced competitively to rival some of the big EV giants. Nowadays, every manufacturer knows you need a compact SUV if you want to succeed in the crowded electric vehicle market, and Zeekr is no different. While other markets enjoy the 001 or 009 models first, Singapore buyers have the X as the first foray into the Zeekr brand. Built on the same ...
Read MoreThe sleeker Volkswagen ID.5 makes it a compelling style choice over its ID.4 brethren. The ID.5 is essentially the same as the ID.4 under the skin, but with a more elegant, sloping coupe-like roofline. You’ll find similar stylistic upgrades in the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback and the Skoda Enyaq Coupe. People do like this bodystyle, and it shows in sales numbers. Everyone wants their car to have some curb appeal after all. But, ...
Read MoreThe Alfa Romeo Tonale is the Italian marque’s first step towards electrification, kicking off a new breed of strangely sensible Alfas. Forget about Quadrifoglio, outrageous leather, and performance for a second, and try to think of something sensible from the Alfa Romeo brand… … nothing comes to mind? I don’t blame you. Alfa Romeo has been a rebel for decades, marching to the beat of its own drum and producing cars that exemplify ...
Read MoreThe Hyundai Ioniq 6 now comes with a more palatable 53kWh Cat A COE variant, tuned perfectly for Singapore. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 took the world by storm when it was first launched, subsequently bagging awards left and right from folks around the globe. The streamliner seemed to have struck a sweet spot amongst journalists and customers alike. And Hyundai Singapore, wanting to expand its lineup of products, have since launched a ...
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