Yes, that's right, it’s called the “Hashtag One”. And this Smart has Brabus in its name too. Interesting. Smart, for most of us, means the ForTwo, that tiny urban two-seater that was supposed to revolutionise city mobility. It had a quirky charm, and some people thought it represented the future. Unfortunately, not enough people thought that way, and it never really became the success story Mercedes hoped for. Yet, for reasons best ...
Read MoreThe Volkswagen T-Cross may look dated today, but its do-anything spirit still charms drivers. If you’re scratching your head wondering what’s new with this facelift, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The updates are subtle, but Volkswagen insists they’re there. Launched back in 2019, the T-Cross is essentially a beefed-up Polo; built on the same MQB platform, sharing engines, and hailing from the same Spanish factory. It’s a cheerful little crossover that managed to ...
Read MoreIf you can’t quite wrap your head around the blobby look of the ID.4 GTX, then you might be enticed by the sleeker Volkswagen ID.5 GTX. It’s essentially the same vehicle under the skin, but with a more elegant, sloping coupe-like roofline that adds an extra touch of flair. The ID.5 seems like the stylish upgrade to the ID.4, akin to choosing a Smeg refrigerator. Of course, this approach isn’t unique to ...
Read MoreThe new Range Rover PHEV makes you feel like a king on the roads, and also be “friendlier” to nature. Land Rover has always been a brand with a dual personality. On one hand, it’s the go-to for adventurers needing a vehicle capable of conquering the wildest terrains - think scaling rocky cliffs, fording rivers, or crossing the Sahara. On the other hand, it’s often spotted in the driveways of football stars ...
Read MoreEV reviews are becoming an unhealthy habit for me. As much as I try to only write about non-EVs (hey, I'm an old-school car nut!), the fact is that most new cars these days are all-electric. Speaking of all-electric, MINI's first-ever SUV EV is here. The all-electric Countryman SE is a clear sign that MINI is serious about its move into the electric age. If you're a longtime MINI fan, you'll ...
Read MoreWhile the regular Volkswagen ID.4 hits the mark as a family carrier, the GTX variant isn't as thrilling as it should be. The ID.4 GTX is essentially Volkswagen's first electric performance car and introduces the company's new 'GTX' badge. Think of it as the electric equivalent of the iconic 'GTI'. No pressure, then. But, unfortunately, I’m not sure if it can live up to the fame that previous GTI models celebrated in ...
Read MoreTriumph's Tiger 1200 represents a compelling proposition in the adventure bike segment. Believe it or not, Triumph's Tiger line of motorcycles has been around since the 1930s, built back then under Triumph Engineering, and then later by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd from 1993 onwards. From the present-day company's rally-pedigree Tiger 900 in 1993 to various models in the interim, we come to the most brawny adventure bike in Triumph's line-up, the Tiger 1200, ...
Read MoreVolkswagen finally has an official EV presence in Singapore with the new ID.4. And it’s been spearheading Volkswagen’s leap into cleaner vehicles. That doesn’t just mean zero emissions during ownership; VW says it has made the ID.4 carbon neutral all the way until you’ve driven it off the lot, by using renewable energy during the manufacturing process. That’s all nice to hear, but is it even worth buying in the first place? Considering ...
Read MoreDoes a four-cylinder engine in the Mercedes-AMG SL43 make for a less inspiring sibling to its larger V8 brethren? Maybe. The SL nameplate from Mercedes-Benz still holds its own even to this day. Its bloodline started with the original 300SL in 1952, a post-war dogfighter that captivated eyes the world over with its signature gullwing doors and radical engineering. Its original ethos was being ‘sporty’ and ‘light’, two desirable traits that have ...
Read MoreThis Santa Fe TurboHybrid represents a radical visual departure from versions past. Kudos to Hyundai for daring to make a brazen and blunt-looking sports utility vehicle (SUV), which contrasts well with other softer, rounder SUVs in its segment, with its chief price competitor being the Mazda CX-60. The previous generation Hyundai Santa Fe was muscular, but noticeably rounder. This new Santa Fe TurboHybrid is still muscular, albeit boxy and butch-looking, and we ...
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